Development not possible without proper roads: Kiren Rijiju

OUR CORRESPONDENT

ITANAGAR: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said that development cannot happen without proper road connectivity.

Distributing compensation amount to beneficiaries for the Frontier Highway project at Nafra in Bichom district district, he said, “Gone are the days when it used to take an entire day or more to reach the state capital from places like Nafra, Seppa, or Koloriang. Today, with improved road infrastructure, one can reach Itanagar within a few hours. It was my dream and promise to ensure proper road connectivity for our people.”

Rijiju, who is the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affair, appealed to the people not to create any disturbances in the implementation of development projects.

“Instead of creating disturbances we should welcome development initiatives,” he said.

The minister said the Frontier Highway will feature double-lane facilities, especially in the border regions of the state.

Emphasizing the government’s commitment to enhancing border connectivity, he said that several projects are currently underway under the Vibrant Villages Programme.

He urged the beneficiaries to use the funds judiciously for the welfare of their families.

The Frontier Highway project will be around 1400 kilometres long and will be built at an estimated cost of Rs 42,000 crore.

The road will be constructed along the India-Tibet-China-Myanmar border, running as close as 20 km from the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and international borders. The highway will start from Bomdila and pass through Nafra, Huri, and Monigong before ending in Vijaynagar near the India-Myanmar border. 

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