Governor BD Mishra bats for constructing border roads in time-bound manner

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ITANAGAR: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Brig (Retd) Dr BD Mishra said that the roads to the international borders and to the interior villages must be constructed in a time-bound manner without compromising on its quality.

The Governor along with Chief Minister Pema Khandu was reviewing the progress of border roads with senior officers of Border Roads Organisation (BRO) at Raj Bhawan on Tuesday, an official communiqué informed here on Wednesday.

He said that the border roads are linked to national security and the socio-economic development of the state.

The Governor reached the state capital from Tawang on Tuesday after unfurling and dedicating a 60 feet high mast National Flag at Tawang

Terming roads as the backbone of the state's growth, the Governor said, "Border roads, particularly those in rural areas, play an important role in poverty alleviation of rural and remote masses."

Further, he said, these roads enable transportation of men, material and goods and lead to diversification of agricultural activities, which boost the rural as well as overall economic growth of the state.

Mishra, who had an on-site inspection of the Sela Tunnel and undertook a two-day road journey from Itanagar to Tawang, instructed the BRO officers to ensure that all the workers engaged at various project sites are fully vaccinated against Covid pandemic.

He also suggested for monthly health check-ups of all the workers engaged in the projects being executed by the BRO.

Khandu also shared his observations and highlighted the importance of defence roads for the people of the state.

Earlier, Chief Engineer of Project Vartak Brig Harish Kumar and Chief Engineer of Project Arunank Brig A.S. Chonker, briefed the Governor and the chief minister about the progress of the roads in different parts of the state, the communiqué added.

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