Nagaland Minister of National Highway, Nuklutoshi, on Thursday disclosed that detailed project report (DPR) for NH-2, Tseminyu and Wokha sector (from 40 Km to 72 Km), has been approved and was waiting for sanction of fund.
Speaking to media persons here, Nuklutoshi said the DPR was submitted last year. However, he said in the process of making it accurate, DPR had to be redone after replying to queries posed by ministry. Nuklutoshi said within “one week or two” the ministry should release the money.
He said that along with the chief minister, they had met the ministry officials twice to pursue the matter. During the meeting, the central ministry assured to immediately sanction the fund but due to “technical problem” it could not be released.
Nuklutoshi also said that “regional officer” from Guwahati had also carried out spot verification along the NH-2 last week.
When asked about the construction of 43 km long Dimapur-Kohima four-lane works, the minister disclosed that the work order has been issued, all land compensation paid and construction work would begin by November or December this year.