Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari on Monday reviewed the progress of 15 ongoing National Highway projects, covering a total of 423 km in Arunachal Pradesh. During the meeting, he stressed the need to accelerate the development to ensure timely completion of these key infrastructure projects, emphasizing the Modi government’s commitment to improving connectivity and promoting economic growth in the northeastern region, according to sources from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO).
The review meeting included Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, Union MoS for Road Transport and Highways Ajay Tamta, MPs Harsh Malhotra and Tapir Gao, as well as Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and other officials from the central and state governments.
Following the meeting, Gadkari took to social media, posting on X, “Reviewed the progress of ongoing 15 National Highway projects spanning over 423 Km in Arunachal Pradesh along with Union Minister Shri @KirenRijiju Ji, Union MoS Shri @AjayTamtaBJP Ji, Shri @hdmalhotra Ji, Arunachal Pradesh CM, Shri @PemaKhanduBJP Ji, and senior officials in Delhi today.”
He reiterated the government’s focus on transforming Arunachal Pradesh’s highways under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aiming to create sustainable mobility and foster long-term development.
“Revolutionizing Arunachal Pradesh’s highways with advanced infrastructure and sustainable mobility under PM Shri @narendramodi Ji’s visionary leadership, paving the way for a brighter future. #PragatiKaHighway #GatiShakti,” Gadkari added.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu also briefed the minister on the progress of the highway projects and shared his gratitude for the support from both PM Modi and Minister Gadkari.
“Attended the review meeting with Shri Nitin Gadkari ji, Hon’ble Union Minister @MORTHIndia, on the National Highway projects. Updated him about the progress of ongoing NH projects in Arunachal Pradesh,” Khandu said in a social media post.
“I am happy to share that road connectivity in the state has got a massive boost thanks to visionary leadership of Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji and total support of Hon’ble Minister Shri @nitin_gadkari ji, the chief minister said.