Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) S Supongmeren Jamir held a meeting with officials of the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), led by RP Singh, Executive Director (Projects), and Anand Kumar, Deputy General Manager (Projects), along with contractors and consultants of various NHIDCL road development projects currently underway in Nagaland. The meeting took place at the NHIDCL Regional Office, Kohima, on October 11. The MP was accompanied by Akuonuo Miachieo, General Secretary of the NPCC.
During the meeting, Jamir raised serious concerns over the frequent blockages along the Dimapur–Kohima four-lane highway project, a key stretch of National Highway 29, particularly under the New Chumoukedima Village area. He expressed deep concern over the inconveniences faced by the public due to recurring disruptions on this vital route, which was supposed to be completed by September 25, 2025, as per a report submitted to the Ministry of DoNER. The MP also sought detailed status reports and explanations for the delays in the completion of the Dimapur–Kohima four-lane highway project, the Kohima bypass project, and the Kohima–Jessami road project.
In a PowerPoint presentation, RP Singh provided an overview of all ongoing packages, citing multiple factors contributing to the delays, including natural disruptions, prolonged monsoon periods, technical and logistical challenges, and local issues. He informed that the Dimapur bypass project and Package 2 of the Dimapur–Kohima four-lane highway project have been completed, while major portions of Package 3 are nearing completion and are expected to be finished by December 2025. For Package 1, covering the New Chumoukedima stretch, protective measures to address frequent landslides have been identified, and approval for execution is awaited.
Regarding the Kohima bypass project, Singh acknowledged the slow progress in project implementation in Packages 1, 2, and 4, attributing the delays mainly to technical challenges, tunnel distress, and local issues, respectively. He assured that corrective measures were being initiated to address the challenges and expressed confidence that the projects would be completed within the stipulated timelines.
With reference to the Kohima–Jessami project, most of the initial issues that hindered the smooth execution of work have been resolved, and the project is expected to be completed within the revised target of September 2026.
The MP emphasized the need for coordinated efforts among all stakeholders and advised prompt communication with the State Government on issues affecting project progress. He also informed that he would be holding another coordination meeting with NHIDCL officials and all involved contractors in November 2025, and requested the tabling of progress reports on all NHIDCL road development projects in Nagaland during the meeting.
Jamir concluded the meeting by assuring the officials and contractors of his full support and necessary interventions to ensure timely completion of the projects in the interest of the public.