By TC News Desk
Agartala, 6th August 2025 : Prompted by sustained intervention from Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, the Centre has begun taking action to address the worsening condition of the National Highway stretch between Kamalpur (Dhalai district) and Khowai district.
According to an official from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), the 12-kilometre road—considered a vital alternative route in the state—gained renewed attention after Dr. Saha formally wrote to Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, on May 10, urging urgent repairs due to its severely deteriorated condition.
“In response to the Chief Minister’s letter, the Union Minister informed in a written communication on July 22 that a team from the Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) had inspected the highway from June 23 to 27. A comprehensive technical report based on that inspection is expected to be submitted to the Ministry by August 15,” the official said.
Further, acting on the Union Minister’s directives, the Managing Director of the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), Dr. Krishna Kumar, is scheduled to visit Tripura on August 10.
During his visit, Dr. Kumar will assess the condition and progress of several national highway projects across the state, including the Kamalpur-Khowai stretch.
The official noted that Chief Minister Dr. Saha has continuously flagged the issue—both through formal communications and direct telephonic discussions with the Union Minister. To expedite the repair work, he has also directed the state’s Public Works Department (PWD) Secretary, Kiran Gitte, to maintain close coordination with central agencies.
“The state government is hopeful that this high-level intervention will lead to swift and tangible improvements to this critical stretch, which serves as a key transport corridor for both commuters and economic activities in the region,” the official added.
