Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 08:
Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee has assured to provide additional man power for Border Roads Organisation (BRO) during a meeting with Chief Minister O Ibobi yesterday at the former's office.
A reliable source informed The Sangai Express that the meeting was specifically sought following the refusal of BRO to take up development works of National Highways in the State citing lack of manpower.
For the proposed road development work from Churachandpur to Tipaimukh, the Defence Minister has pledged to provide four additional platoons to BRO.
The meeting also discussed the road development work from Maram to Imphal.
On the other hand, another meeting was organised with the State Chief Secretary Jarnail Singh and Director of Planning under the aegis of Planning Commission at New Delhi for implementation of Public-Private Partnership in infrastructure development.
Under the scheme, some waste disposal and transport works may be introduced within Imphal Municipal Area on trial basis.