Nitin Gadkari, Nagaland 29 NH Projects: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, reviewed the progress of National Highways in Nagaland on October 21, 2024, in the presence of Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang and Ministers of State for Road Transport & Highways, Ajay Tamta and Shri Harsh Malhotra. The review focused on accelerating mobility infrastructure in the state, with an emphasis on sustainability and cost-efficiency.
Key Focus on Infrastructure
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Gadkari shared the outcome of the review meeting, stating, “Reviewed the progress of 29 NH projects covering 545 km in Nagaland alongside Union MoS Ajay Tamta Ji, H D Malhotra Ji, Nagaland Deputy CM T R Zeliang Ji, and senior officials in Delhi. During the meeting, we stressed the need to accelerate mobility infrastructure development in Nagaland, prioritizing sustainability and cost-efficiency. These initiatives will greatly enhance connectivity, drive local economic growth, and contribute to the region’s deeper integration into India’s overall development.”
He also highlighted the broader vision of infrastructure development in another post, adding, “Nagaland’s highways are transforming into lifelines of growth, driven by PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s vision. A future of connectivity, prosperity, and progress unfolds with every new road.”
The review is part of a larger initiative by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to boost connectivity in the North-Eastern region. On Day 1 of the review, Gadkari oversaw multiple projects across four North-Eastern states, focusing on the importance of these highways in contributing to regional growth and economic integration.