Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday announced that Rs 410.68 crore has been sanctioned for the widening work to two-lane with paved shoulders of Imphal to Jiribam section of NH-37.

"The Widening work to 2-Lane with paved shoulders of Imphal to Jiribam section of NH-37 near Khongsang and Puilon village (Pkg-5) on EPC mode has been sanctioned with a budget of Rs 410.68 crore In the state of Manipur," Gadkari tweeted.

Expressing his gratitude to the union minister, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh also wrote in a reply to Gadkari's tweet, "I’m thankful to Hon’ble Union Minister Shri @nitin_gadkari  Ji for his tireless effort in developing the road infrastructure in Manipur. These projects will definitely help in realising Hon’ble PM @narendramodi Ji’s vision of making NE States the growth engine of the country."