Nagaland: Nitin Gadkari reviews 29 National Highway projects
ROADS & HIGHWAYS

Nagaland: Nitin Gadkari reviews 29 National Highway projects

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, reviewed the progress of National Highways in Nagaland on 21 October 2024, with Nagaland's Deputy Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang and Ministers of State for Road Transport & Highways, Ajay Tamta and Shri Harsh Malhotra, in attendance. The review centred on expediting the development of mobility infrastructure in the state, with a focus on sustainability and cost-effectiveness.

In a social media post, Gadkari mentioned that 29 National Highway projects covering 545 km in Nagaland were assessed during the meeting. He emphasised the importance of accelerating infrastructure development in the region while ensuring sustainability and efficiency. Gadkari pointed out that these projects would significantly improve connectivity, foster local economic growth, and contribute to the broader integration of the region into India’s national development plans.

He also highlighted the overarching goal of infrastructure growth, stating that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision, Nagaland's highways are becoming key drivers of growth and connectivity, setting the stage for future prosperity. The review was part of a broader initiative by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways aimed at improving connectivity throughout the North-Eastern region. On the first day of the review, Gadkari oversaw various projects across four North-Eastern states, underlining the critical role these highways play in the region’s economic growth and integration.

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, reviewed the progress of National Highways in Nagaland on 21 October 2024, with Nagaland's Deputy Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang and Ministers of State for Road Transport & Highways, Ajay Tamta and Shri Harsh Malhotra, in attendance. The review centred on expediting the development of mobility infrastructure in the state, with a focus on sustainability and cost-effectiveness. In a social media post, Gadkari mentioned that 29 National Highway projects covering 545 km in Nagaland were assessed during the meeting. He emphasised the importance of accelerating infrastructure development in the region while ensuring sustainability and efficiency. Gadkari pointed out that these projects would significantly improve connectivity, foster local economic growth, and contribute to the broader integration of the region into India’s national development plans. He also highlighted the overarching goal of infrastructure growth, stating that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision, Nagaland's highways are becoming key drivers of growth and connectivity, setting the stage for future prosperity. The review was part of a broader initiative by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways aimed at improving connectivity throughout the North-Eastern region. On the first day of the review, Gadkari oversaw various projects across four North-Eastern states, underlining the critical role these highways play in the region’s economic growth and integration.

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

Deloitte projects Indian economy to grow 7-7.2% in FY25

Deloitte India retained its growth forecast for India at 7-7.2% for the current fiscal year 2024-25, noting that the economy had expanded by 8.2% in FY 2024. The company attributed this growth to domestic factors such as moderating inflation, particularly in food items, improved rainfall and record Kharif production, increased government spending in the latter half of the year, and rising manufacturing investments, all of which were expected to contribute positively to the country's economic outlook. Rumki Majumdar, an Economist at Deloitte India, stated that higher capital inflows following ..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

RInfra to invest Rs 100 Bn in Maharashtra defence project

The Anil Ambani family-owned Reliance Infrastructure has announced plans to invest Rs 100 billion over the next decade to create India’s largest integrated manufacturing facility for explosives, ammunition, and small arms in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra. The company stated that it had been allocated 1,000 acres in the Watad industrial area for developing the Dhirubhai Ambani Defence City (DADC). According to Reliance Infrastructure, this new export-oriented project will represent the largest Greenfield defence initiative in India by a private sector entity. The company further highlighted that, t..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

RITES shares in focus after securing Rs 4.54 Bn turnkey contract

Shares of RITES have garnered attention following the company’s announcement that its previously awarded project management consultancy (PMC) contract from the Karnataka Mining Environment Restoration Corporation (KMERC) has now been converted to a turnkey contract. The company informed the exchange that the order, initially granted on a PMC basis for the construction of two railway private freight terminals (PFTs) at Dharmapura and Susheel Nagar in Ballari District under the Comprehensive Environment Plan for Mining Impact Zone (CEPMIZ), has been converted to a turnkey arrangement. The proj..

Hi There!

"Now get regular updates from CW Magazine on WhatsApp!

Join the CW WhatsApp channel for the latest news, industry events, expert insights, and project updates from the construction and infrastructure industry.

Click the link below to join"

+91 81086 03000