Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma commended Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari for his continuous backing of the state. He mentioned that various proposals put forth by the state government have been positively acknowledged by the Centre. Lalduhoma also discussed the exploration of rigid pavement technology suitable for Mizoram’s high rainfall conditions.
A meeting was convened by Lalduhoma at the Chief Minister’s Conference Hall with officials from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to assess the progress of major highway projects managed by National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) and the state Public Works Department. The review covered ongoing projects, completed sections, and challenges encountered during execution.
Discussions at the meeting revisited outcomes from a prior review conducted in September last year. Updates were provided on highway enhancement projects in various districts and on proposals awaiting central approval. The gathering was attended by PWD Minister Vanlalhlana, EF&CC Minister Lalthansanga, Revenue Minister B. Lalchhanzova, senior state government officials, and representatives from highway authorities.
During a previous meeting with agencies like NHIDCL and the state PWD and Power and Electricity Department, Lalduhoma stressed the importance of timely and proper repairs during the Contractor Liability Period. He also highlighted the need for the proper handover of existing roads passing through towns to the state PWD when new bypass roads are constructed. Lalduhoma particularly emphasized the significance of the Aizawl–Vairengte road (National Highway-6) for Mizoram and proposed the use of rigid pavement for highway construction in the state due to heavy rainfall and prolonged monsoon seasons.
The Chief Minister pointed out that Union Minister Gadkari had instructed NHIDCL to examine his proposal and urged the relevant officials to expedite action on this matter.
