26 Aug :The Chief Minister of Manipur, Shri O. Ibobi Singh called on the Union Minister of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways Thiru Baalu here today to discuss the progress and status of various Road Sector Projects in the State.
On the request of the State Chief Minister, Thiru Baalu agreed to raise the allocation of funds for improvement of National Highways in the State during 2008-09 to Rs. 40 crore from the existing allocation of Rs. 13 crore. The Minister also agreed to accord additional sanctions of works for improvement of Imphal-Moreh road (NH-39) of the State and also NH-150 leading to Imphal Airport.
Thiru Baalu assured the Chief Minister that his Ministry would also consider other proposals of the State Government depending upon the resources etc.