Aizawl, Feb 13: The Chief Minister of Mizoram, Lalduhoma, today chaired a review meeting at the Chief Minister’s Conference Hall with officials working under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to assess the progress of National Highway projects in the state.

The Chief Minister expressed appreciation to Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari for his continued support to Mizoram, noting that several state proposals have received positive consideration. He also highlighted ongoing discussions on adopting rigid pavement technology suited to Mizoram’s high rainfall conditions.

Officials reviewed the status of major highway projects being implemented by National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited and the state Public Works Department, including ongoing works, completed stretches, and challenges faced during execution. The meeting also revisited decisions from the previous review held in September last year.

Updates were also shared on highway improvement works across multiple districts and on proposals awaiting central approval.

The meeting was attended by PWD Minister Vanlalhlana, EF&CC Minister Lalthansanga, Revenue Minister B. Lalchhanzova, senior officials of the state government, and representatives of highway authorities.