Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Mizoram Highways: NHIDCL Appoints New Director, Funds Released
The government is working to fix the bad roads in Mizoram.
The company in charge of highways has a new boss named Adelbert Susngi.
The old boss was away, and people were upset about the bad roads.
The Chief Minister thanked the government for helping.
The government is giving money to fix the roads quickly.
The student group in Mizoram was not happy with the old boss being gone while the roads were in bad shape.
NHIDCL appointed Adelbert Susngi as the new Executive Director in Aizawl.
The appointment follows growing concerns over the poor condition of National Highways 306 and 06 in Mizoram.
Chief Minister Lalduhoma thanked the Prime Minister and Union Minister for their swift action.
An initial Rs 50 crore has been approved for emergency repairs on critical road segments.
Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP) criticized the previous executive director's absence during the crisis.
- Who
- Adelbert Susngi replaced Virendra Kumar Jakhar as the Executive Director.
- What
- NHIDCL appointed a new Executive Director in Aizawl and approved funds for road repairs.
- When
- The appointment and repair approvals occurred recently, following issues with highway conditions.
- Where
- Mizoram, specifically focusing on National Highways 306 and 06.
- Why
- Due to the poor condition of the national highways in Mizoram, affecting transportation and daily life.
Citizens of Mizoram
Government and NHIDCL
Highway Condition
Citizens of Mizoram
Concern over the poor condition of highways, hindering transport and daily life.
Government and NHIDCL
Government response, including new director and repair funds, to address the issue.
Leadership Response
Citizens of Mizoram
Criticism of the previous executive director's absence during the crisis.
Government and NHIDCL
Acceptance of the new appointment and the subsequent steps to improve the situation
- New Executive Director
- Adelbert Susngi
- Previous Director
- Virendra Kumar Jakhar
- Highways of Concern
- NH-306 and NH-06
- Emergency Repair Funds
- Rs 50 crore
- Road assessment
- By technical team led by Director Amarendra Kumar