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423 PMGSY Machines Lost in Manipur Crisis
A lot of big machines used to build roads in Manipur were lost during a crisis that started in May 2023.
These machines were part of a big government program called PMGSY, which helps build roads in rural areas.
The chief engineer of the program in Manipur said that they lost 423 machines, and it will cost a lot of money to replace them.
They have built many roads and connected almost all the small villages in Manipur.
But now, because of the crisis, many road projects are stuck, especially in the hilly areas.
The government is trying to fix this problem.
423 heavy machinery and equipment lost in Manipur crisis since May 3, 2023.
Estimated cost of lost machinery is Rs 70-80 crore.
95% habitation connectivity achieved under PMGSY in Manipur since 2000.
1,931 road and bridge construction works completed at a cost of Rs 4,780 crore.
89% of pending works are in hill districts, with Churachandpur and Pherzawl having the highest number of pending projects.
- Who
- Manipur State Rural Road Development Agency (MSRRDA) and contractors
- What
- Loss of 423 heavy machinery and equipment under PMGSY
- Where
- Manipur, India
- When
- Since May 3, 2023
- Why
- Due to the Manipur crisis
Key facts
- Machinery Lost
- 423
- Estimated Cost
- Rs 70-80 crore
- Habitation Connectivity Achieved
- 95%
- Completed Works
- 1,931
- Total Cost of Completed Works
- Rs 4,780 crore
- Pending Works in Churachandpur and Pherzawl
- 55
- Pending Works in Tamenglong and Noney
- 44
- Pending Works in Hill Districts
- 89%
- Pending Works in Valley Districts
- 11%
Quotes
Kh Temba Singh
Chief Engineer of the Manipur State Rural Road Development Agency (MSRRDA)
“We have lost 423 heavy machinery and equipment and so far, we have not been able to give any compensation to the contractors concerned, adding that the total cost of these machinery and equipment would be around Rs 70-80 crore.”
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