Agartala: Union Minister for Tribal Welfare Jual Oram has sought a detailed report from the National Highways Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) regarding the poor condition of an alternative national highway in Tripura.
The highway, linking Agartala to Kumarghat through Khowai and Kamalpur, was renovated by NHIDCL just a year ago, but locals say many stretches have become extremely unsafe.
The damaged stretch had earlier prompted Chief Minister Manik Saha to raise the issue with Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari in July.
Oram, who arrived in Tripura on Tuesday and visited Kailashahar in Unakoti district, met with senior officials and ministers to review the progress of centrally sponsored projects.
During the meeting, Unakoti District Magistrate Tamal Majumder highlighted the highway’s rapid deterioration and informed the minister about its current state.
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The Union Minister expressed concern and has asked NHIDCL to submit a formal report on the highway’s maintenance.
The Union minister also expressed satisfaction with the progress of centrally sponsored schemes, including those under the Tribal Welfare sector, and urged officials to expedite their completion.
He also inspected the newly constructed minor canal at Kaulikura Gram Panchayat, built under the MGNREGA scheme.
“This vital infrastructure will significantly improve irrigation for nearby farmland, ensuring reliable water supply to cultivators throughout the season,” Oram said.
