NHIDCL sets December target for completion of less trouble-prone highway to Manipur capital
The Indian government has set a December 2026 deadline to upgrade National Highway-37 in Manipur to an all-weather road. This project is strategically vital for the region, providing a safer alternative to NH-2 and supporting India's 'Act East' policy for connectivity with Southeast Asia.
Why it matters
Improved infrastructure in Manipur is critical for regional stability and economic integration, especially given the state's history of ethnic conflict and blockade-prone routes.
In peacetime, Manipur prefers to travel or transport goods on National Highway-2, a lifeline that connects its capital Imphal to the rest of the country through Nagaland to the north.
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