Centre clears land acquisition for NH-202 widening in Nagaland

New Delhi has given the green light for the Nagaland state government to proceed with land acquisition needed for the widening of National Highway 202. The approval removes a key bottleneck that had delayed the project, which aims to improve connectivity between the state's interior regions and the rest of the country. Officials said the move will facilitate smoother movement of goods and passengers, boosting local economies and tourism. The land acquisition process will now follow standard procedures, with compensation to be paid to affected landowners as per existing regulations. The project is expected to commence within months, subject to completion of the acquisition and subsequent tendering phases.