BARIPADA: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has decided to repair and expand the NH-49 passing through Mayurbhanj district and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation of the project, said Tribal Affairs and Jal Shakti Minister Bishweswar Tudu. Speaking to mediapersons on Saturday, Tudu said the government is willing to provide funds for the development of national highways across the country.
“The 17-km stretch of NH-49 beginning at Dwarsuni ghat has turned into a death trap, claiming numerous lives and injuring many over the years in absence of repair and expansion due to the alleged apathy of the state government and this time the NHAI will take it up,” Tudu stated.
