Nitin Gadkari reviewed national highways of north eastern states
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NEW DELHI, October 21, 2024: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari reviewed National Highways of North Eastern States namely Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura and Nagaland in Delhi Monday. Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju and Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Pema Khandu, Chief Minister of Manipur N Biren Singh and Chief Minister of Tripura Dr Manik Saha were also present in the meeting. Union Ministers of State for Road Transport and Highways Ajay Tamta and Harsh Malhotra were also present along with senior officers of the ministry.
Nitin Gadkari informed about these through a series of posts on X–
1. Arunachal Pradesh
Gadkari wrote, “Reviewed the progress of ongoing 15 National Highway projects spanning over 423 Km in Arunachal Pradesh along with Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Ji, Union MoS Ajay Tamta Ji, HD Malhotra Ji, Arunachal Pradesh CM, Pema Khandu Ji, and senior officials in Delhi today. The discussion centered on expediting development to ensure the timely completion of critical infrastructure, reinforcing our commitment to enhancing mobility and driving economic growth in the North-east region.
He wrote in another post on Arunachal Pradesh, “Revolutionising Arunachal Pradesh's highways with advanced infrastructure and sustainable mobility under PM Narendra Modi Ji's visionary leadership, paving the way for a brighter future.”
2. Manipur
In another post on X, he wrote, “Reviewed the progress of 38 ongoing National Highway projects covering 808 kilometres in Manipur, alongside, Union MoS Shri Ajay Tamta Ji, HD Malhotra Ji, Manipur CM N Biren Singh Ji, and senior officials, in Delhi today. The focus of the meeting was on accelerating development in Manipur, ensuring timely completion of these vital infrastructure projects. This will not only improve connectivity but also drive economic growth, reaffirming our commitment to the advancement of the North-east region.”
He posted a video on Manipur and wrote, “Transforming Manipur's highways with cutting-edge infrastructure under PM Narendra Modi Ji’s leadership, unlocking growth and seamless connectivity for a prosperous future.”
3. Tripura
Gadkari wrote in another post on X, “Reviewed the progress of 16 ongoing National Highway projects spanning 324 km in Tripura with Union MoS Ajay Tamta Ji, HD Malhotra Ji, Tripura CM Dr Manik Saha Ji, and senior officials in Delhi today. In the meeting, we emphasized fast-tracking the development of highway infrastructure in Tripura, ensuring it is more sustainable and cost-efficient. These efforts will significantly improve connectivity, boost local economies, and further integrate the North-east into the national growth framework.”
He further posted from his X handle, “Revamping Tripura’s highways with futuristic infrastructure, paving the way for growth, seamless mobility, and prosperity under PM Narendra Modi Ji’s visionary leadership.”
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