Itanagar, June 9 (UNI) Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju, while distributing compensation to the land-affected beneficiaries for the 9th Mile to Lada stretch of Frontier Highway, emphasized the strategic importance of the ambitious project, which aims to provide double-lane road connectivity to border regions of Arunachal Pradesh.
Addressing the gathering, Minister Rijiju stated that the government is committed to transforming the state’s connectivity landscape, asserting that “development cannot happen without proper road connectivity”.
“Gone are the days when travelling to the state capital from places like Nafra, Seppa, or Koloriang took an entire day or more. Today, with improved infrastructure, Itanagar is just a few hours away. Ensuring road connectivity for our people was my dream and commitment,” he said.
He also urged the public to support ongoing development efforts and refrain from creating hurdles in project implementation.
“We must welcome such initiatives wholeheartedly,” he added, while appealing to compensation recipients to use the funds responsibly for the benefit of their families.
Rijiju also highlighted ongoing works under the Vibrant Villages Programme, aimed at enhancing infrastructure in remote and border areas.
Local MLA Dongru Siongju expressed his sincere gratitude to the Union Government for bringing the ambitious Frontier Highway project to the region, terming it a historic move towards inclusive development.
The programme was attended by key officials including Bichom district Deputy Commissioner Bopai Puriok and West Kameng counterpart Rinchin Leta, Bichom SP Pawan Yadav, ADC L W Bapu, ZPC Mije Degio, HoDs, PRI leaders, former MLA Rinchin Kharu Rijiju, GBs, senior leaders, and general public.
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