Gadkari to virtually lay foundation stone for 13 highway projects in Manipur
New Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport, Highways and MSMEs Nitin Gadkari will virtually lay the foundation stone for 13 highway projects and inaugurate a road safety project in the northeastern state of Manipur on August 17.
According to an official statement, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh will preside over the virtual function, to be attended by Minister of State General (Retired) VK Singh, several MPs, MLAs and senior officers from the Centre and the State.
“These projects for inauguration and foundation laying carry a Road length of 316 kilometres, involving construction value of about ₹3,000 crore. Paving the way for the development of Manipur, these roads will enhance better connectivity, convenience and economic growth in this NE State,” the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said in a statement on Friday.
