The Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha, had informed the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, about the poor condition of the National Highway (approximately 12 km) from Kamalpur to Khowai through a letter dated May 10.

In response to the said letter, the Union Minister, in a written communication dated July 22, informed that a delegation from the Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) inspected the said road from June 23 to June 27. It was stated that a detailed report based on the inspection will be submitted to the Union Ministry by August 15.

As per the instructions of the Union Minister, the Managing Director of NHIDCL, Dr. Krishna Kumar, will visit the state on August 10 to review the construction and repair work of various National Highways.

The Chief Minister has repeatedly drawn the attention of the Union Ministry to the urgent need for renovation of this important alternative road in the state.

He has also personally discussed the matter several times over the phone with the Union Minister. Additionally, the Chief Minister has directed the Secretary of the Public Works Department, Kiran Gitte, to pay special attention to this issue and to take necessary steps in coordination with the central authorities.