Governor Chairs First ‘Governor-in-Council’ Meeting, Reviews Highway Projects with NHIDCL Officials

Imphal | March 25, 2025

Manipur Governor Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla chaired the first-ever ‘Governor-in-Council’ meeting today at the conference hall of Raj Bhavan, Imphal. The meeting was attended by the Chief Secretary, Principal Secretaries, Commissioners, and Administrative Secretaries of various state departments.

During the session, several agenda proposals related to development, governance, and administration were discussed and approved, marking a significant step toward streamlining state-level decision-making under the Governor’s leadership.

In a separate engagement, Dr. Krishnan Kumar, Managing Director of the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), along with Executive Director M.S. Deval, called on the Governor at Raj Bhavan later in the evening. The officers provided a comprehensive update on the progress of ongoing national highway development projects in the state and highlighted major challenges hampering faster execution.

Governor Bhalla took note of the issues and instructed the officials to implement effective measures to overcome the obstacles, emphasizing the importance of timely completion of infrastructure projects crucial for the state’s growth and connectivity.

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