Lack of fund has hampered the construction and restoration of roads and bridges in the State. Speaking to media persons at his office at Old Secretariat, Babupara, Works Minister Dr Kh Ratankumar said construction and restoration of roads and bridges are taken up under a very limited resource and tight budget. Allotted amount of Special Plan Assistant fund has also lessen compared to last financial year. However, Imphal Ring Road and Imphal-Kangchup-Tamenglong Road will be taken up with the first External Added Funding.In the press meet attended by officials of PWD, Transport Department and Asian Development Bank, Dr Kh Ratankumar further maintained that effort are on to bring a consensus with the villagers on land compensation regarding the Tupul road. Nungba road is under construction. Works of Pallel-Chandel road and Tamenglong road are handle by BRO, but State government has talked to the Centre and the BRO official to complete them as soon as possible. Department concerned is trying hard to rectify the recent defect found out in black topping of Thumbuthong and Mongkhang road. Stern action will soon be taken against the contractor and officials involved in compromising the quality.