Aizawl, February 13 Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma emphasized the need for more durable road-building technologies to address the state's challenging climate, according to an official statement.
During a review meeting with officials from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to assess the progress of national highway projects across the state, Lalduhoma stated that the state intends to adopt "rigid pavement" technology.
Unlike standard asphalt, this concrete-based surfacing is expected to withstand Mizoram's intense monsoon and heavy rainfall, he said.
The CM thanked Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari for the central government's continued support for state infrastructure proposals.
The meeting reviewed the status of major highway projects currently being implemented by the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) and the state's public works department, the statement said.
The meeting also addressed ongoing construction, completed milestones, and persistent logistical challenges faced in the state's rugged terrain, it said.
The meeting was attended by PWD Minister Vanlalhlana, Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Lalthansanga, and Revenue Minister B. Lalchhanzova, among other senior officials.