Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 10 2010:
In line with its decision not to take NH 39, the Transporters' and Drivers' Council (TDC) Manipur has so far sent 90 truck loads of stones and shingles to repair worst dilapidated portions of NH 53 .
Saying that the TDC took up this initiative as the transporters were peeved with the way the State Government and the BRO have been working on the highway, a press release issued by the council said that due arrangements have been completed to send another 40/50 truck loads of stones and shingles to NH 53 tomorrow.
Appreciating the initiative to repair NH 53 without waiting for the Government or the BRO, people have started extending help to the TDC in cash and kind.
The TDC has also conveyed gratitude to the DGP for providing security escorts to trucks taking shingles to NH 53 .