Anurag Bajpai, Additional Chief Secretary (Transport & TCI) inspected the readiness of first Multi-Level-Parking of Imphal at Nagamapal, basement parking of Ema Keithel and the feasible location for E-rickshaw parking near Ema Keithel-1 at Imphal along with Kh. Diana Devi, Director (Transport); Chiphang Cecelia Sopemia (SP/Traffic); Biswajeet Singh, Dy. SP (Traffic), Joint Director (Transport) Huidrom Samson and Harikumar, CEO (Smart City). CEO, Smart City demonstrated operations of Multi-Level-Parking. The ACS enquired about the capacity of multi-level parking for 4-wheelers & 2-Wheelers, its power backup, maintenance provisions and time to be taken in its completion. He directed the CEO to complete the remaining works, put proper signages for information of public and make it ready for inauguration by the end of March 2026. He also advised him to build a waiting shed for the public who park the vehicle at Multi-Level-Parking.
The ACS also directed the CEO to submit the feasibility report of another site identified for second Mauti-Level-Parking at Nagamapal immediately. The ACS inspected the basement parking of Ema Keithel-1. It was found closed and its outer space was being used by the unknown persons/vendors for keeping their articles. The CEO, Smart City was directed to get basement parking opened, cleaned, properly lit with systems in place for its operationalization from end of March 2026. The ACS with his team also inspected proposed suitable site for E-rickshaw parking at Nagamapal near Ema Keithel-1. The ACS advised the Director, Transport and SP Traffic to develop the proposal immediately in order to decongest the area.
Thereafter, the ACS inspected the operations at ISBT which were restarted from January 22 with its recommissioning. He conveyed his satisfaction because now ISBT is being used for its purpose by the common people to board inter-state and intra-state buses and wingers. People are not only using buses and wingers for their movement, but also for transportation of luggage etc.
The ACS inspected the entire premises including the functional toilet and water supply therein. He advised the Sweepers’ Association positioned there to keep the premises clean and free of plastic bottles. The ACS advised the DTO/Imphal East to organize the parking within the campus of ISBT being used by private vehicle of the staff of Transport and Taxation Department. The ACS also advised the DTO/Imphal East and Imphal West to move frequently with the Interceptor vehicle in their jurisdiction and regulate violation of traffic laws. He suggested the Director (Transport) to have a special drive against the violators with the Traffic Department.
