Manipur to get Rs 15000 cr for road infra; Elevated highway for Imphal
First Published: 12th November, 2022 16:09 IST
Manipur: Big boost to road infrastructure projects. Rs 15000 crore for development of roads and building new bridges.
Major road infrastructure projects are in the pipeline for Manipur. A total of 655 km roads will undergo massive transformation at a cost of over Rs 15000 crore.
The projects include as As many as 15 roads, highways and bridges. Meanwhile, an Elevated Highway measuring 25 km throughout the Imphal City at a cost Rs. 3692 crore has been approved by the Centre.
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said that apart from Rs 15,499 Crore for development of roads and highways, another Rs 70 crore have been sanctioned for construction of bridges in the state.
The Manipur Chief Minister also expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari for delivering the promises made to people of Manipur in terms of developing road infrastructure
Chief Minister N Biren Singh said that the Union Minister Niting Gadkari is willing to visit the state for Bhumi Pujan of the Elevated Highway throughout Imphal in the last part of November.
The elevated highway, once completed, is expected to ease traffic congestion in the Imphal city.
READ ALSO: Naga Peace Talks : BJP reiterates Govt stand on Flag & Constitution issue
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Assam Shocker: Tiger Kills Man, Eats His Body Parts
22nd December 2024
Live Assam: BPF Faces Severe Fund Crunch Ahead of BTC Elections
22nd December 2024
Live BPF is facing severe fund crunch: Party chief Hagrama Mohilary
22nd December 2024
Live HM Shah Inaugurates and Lays Foundation for 13 Development Projects Worth Rs 668.39 Cr in Tripura
22nd December 2024
WE RECOMMEND
Manipur Congress Demands Winter Assembly Session, Alleges Constitutional Violations
CLP leader Okram Ibobi expressed serious concerns over the state government’s adherence to constitutional provisions.
21st December 2024
Safeguarding Northeast’s Identity and Culture Top Priority: Home Minister Amit Shah at NEC Plenary
Amit Shah further stressed the need for a shift in focus from countering extremism to empowering citizens with constitutional rights.
21st December 2024
NCW Writes to Manipur Chief Secy and DGP, Seeks Report on Jiribam Incident Within 10 Days
The letter sent by Commission’s Joint Secretary on December 20 has asked the Manipur government to submit a comprehensive report.
21st December 2024
Two Arrested with Weapons and Ammunition in Churachandpur
The accused have been booked at Churachandpur police station under Sections 25(1-C) of the Arms Act and 3(5) of the BNS Act.
20th December 2024
Manipur: Miscreants Use Automatic Weapons in Fresh Attack on Imphal West Border
Security forces stationed in the area responded swiftly, engaging the miscreants in a brief gunfight that eventually forced them to retreat.
20th December 2024