Imphal, March 4: Union Minister Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari who visited the state today once more asserted that the Centre is working out on the second-generation ethanol as well as methanol, non-conventional fuel resources, which will bring down the crude import bill by Rs 1 lakh crore in the state of Manipur.
“This can be game changer for Manipur and other”, Gadkari said while talking to reporter at Yairipok Public Khoirom ground.
Gadkari further said this will also create an industry worth Rs 1 lakh crore and provide employment to around 25 lakh youths, he said.
On road connectivity the Union Minister said that Manipur has been listed in special category and many connectivity are on the pipeline for upgradation and rehabilitation.
He said that the Government of India has sanction Rs 22,000 crore for development of National High ways in Manipur. The Minister also said that after forest clearance Barak and Makru bridge will start construction as it has already been approved at the cost of 141 crore.
Gadkari also said that project for restoration and reconstruction of Ukhrul, Toloi and Tadubi road in five packages where the total length is 140 Km approximately. However due to economic blockade the constriction could not be taken up as of now even though it has been sanction.
Other developmental project being taken up and proposed to take up has also been announced by the Union Minister Road Transport and Highways
