On the first day of his three-day review program of National Highway projects in the North East region and Sikkim, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari reviewed the progress of National Highway projects in Meghalaya, Assam, Sikkim and Nagaland.
The review meeting held in Guwahati was attended by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, Union Minister of State V K Singh, senior officials of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, officials of the four states and contractors.
Discussions related to land acquisition issues, progress of ongoing projects, proposed projects, use of new technologies, disputes and arbitration and possible financial interventions were discussed at length.
Gadkari also reviewed the delayed projects in the four states to understand the reasons for delay and issued specific instructions to get them on track.
The Union minister directed all officials for the speedy completion of projects. He also stressed upon the importance of coordination and partnership between Central and State agencies to develop top-class transport infrastructure in North East states.
