Imphal: Public Works Minister Konthoujam Govindas Singh on Monday informed the House that seven highways in the state will be upgraded to the status of National Highways(NH).
In response to MLA Janghemlung Panmei’s question, Minister Govindas stated that the state government has plans to upgrade the historic Tongjei Maril (Old Cachar Road) to the status of a National Highway. He also informed the House that the upgradation of the said road, along with six other roads, has been approved in principle.
According to the minister, the Imphal-Kangchup-Tamenglong Road project, funded by the Asian Development Bank, is currently in progress with a physical progress of 78% and a financial progress of 72.60% as of January 31, 2023. The loan closing date of the project is scheduled on June 30, 2023, the minister said.
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