MoRTH has approved 50 National Highway projects of 1,026 km in Manipur
On 22 October 2024, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said it has approved 50 National Highway projects of 1,026 km length in Manipur, of which 44 projects of 902 km lie in the hills.
Summary
On 22 October 2024, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways stated that it has approved 50 National Highway projects of 1,026 km length in Manipur. Of these, 44 projects of 902 km lie in the hills of the State; in the hills, 8 projects covering 125 km have been completed and the remaining 36 projects of ₹12,000 crore for 777 km are in progress. The Ministry's Annual Plan 2024-25 includes 2 NH projects of ₹1,350 crore for 90 km in the hills.
Key facts
- Date
- 22 Oct 2024
- State
- Manipur
- Approved
- 50 NH projects, 1,026 km
- In hills
- 44 projects, 902 km
- Hills status
- 8 projects (125 km) completed; 36 projects (777 km, ₹12,000 cr) in progress
- Annual Plan 2024-25
- 2 projects, ₹1,350 cr, 90 km in hills
Practice MCQs 1 questions
As per MoRTH (22 October 2024), how many National Highway projects, and of what total length, has the Ministry approved in Manipur?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — 50 projects, 1,026 km
PIB, 22 Oct 2024: the Ministry has approved 50 NH projects of 1,026 km length in Manipur; 44 projects of 902 km lie in the hills.