Shri GP Singh, Chief Engineer of Project Pushpak, Border Roads Organisation (BRO), today met with Mizoram Governor, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd) at Raj Bhavan. During the meeting, the Chief Engineer briefed the Governor on critical key infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing border security and improving connectivity in Mizoram. Responding positively to the ongoing projects and proposals presented to him, Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) acknowledged the significance of the various projects and proposals under Project Pushpak. He assured the Chief Engineer of his commitment to facilitating coordination with relevant Central and State Government authorities to ensure swift approvals and funding for their timely implementation.
The discussion highlighted six key projects including the urgent need to upgrade the Kawnpui-Durtlang-Aizawl (K-D-A) Road and the necessity for securing funds from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The need for fast track disposal of Land Acquisition (LA) and Forest Clearance (FC) cases related to International Border (IMB) road works and fencing works under MHA to ensure timely progress. The proposal for the Kawlchaw-Serkawr-Tuipang Road, emphasizing the need for the State Government to issue a No Objection Certificate (NOC) promptly to commence this strategic work.
For the sanctioned Old Tualcheng-Pamchung Road, a request was made for the State Government to issue an NOC without conditions related to the exchange of the K-D-A Road, along with permission from the Deputy Commissioner of Champhai to start work. The allocation of a package under the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project (KMMTTP) to the 71 RCC (GREF) unit in Lawngtlai to ensure effective supervision and completion of KMMTTP, highlighting its potential to boost development. The proposal to assign certain packages of the Aizawl Bypass project to Pushpak/BRO to facilitate its smooth and efficient completion, which is critical for decongesting traffic in the capital city.These points were presented to the Governor through a detailed presentation, underscoring their importance for Mizoram’s infrastructure and security.
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