Up-gradation of Peren-Dimapur road to NH approved
Lamhai, February 14 (MExN): Minister of Planning and Coordination TR Zeliang on February 14 informed the people to be prepared to bear the impact that will bring by the foothill road, which will connect Nagaland from end to another and aimed to link with neighbouring state like Assam, Manipur and Arunachal.
He stated that as and when the foothill road, which is already approved by the centre is completed, it will have great impact on the economy and change the livelihood of the people Nagaland. However, people must start planning and be ready by now and reap maximum benefit out of it, he asserted. “When this road is completed we must be ready to make use of our available resources for the economic upliftment,” he asserted.
Addressing the gathering during the inaugural function of Village Council Hall and playground at Lamhai village on February 14 as chief guest, TR Zeliang said that recently he and Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio met Planning Commission, and it was agreed upon to start construction of foothill road on war footing. He said that the survey and alignment work would soon begin.
He appealed the people not to disturb the project in the name of landowner but fully cooperate with government so that the work is completed well in time. He regretted that many road projects could not be implemented because of the land ownership problem. Therefore, he urged upon the people to be generous when it comes to development and benefit of the whole state.
TR Zeliang also disclosed that the National Highway Authority of India has approved to upgrade the existing Peren-Dimapur road to National Highway, which will connect neighbouring Manipur and Assam state.
Meanwhile, TR Zeliang also said that Nagaland would be a unique and distinct state within the Indian Union and the world if Article 371 (A) of Indian Constitution is implemented in reality by the Nagas. He reiterated that Constitution of India has given special rights to the Nagas in regards to customary laws, culture, religion, land and its resources, civil administration and criminal procedure, therefore, it is up to the Nagas to implement it on ground so as to maintain the uniqueness of Nagas in true sense.
He also said that village council is main institution if the Article 371 (A) has to be executed in reality and urged upon people to know importance of customary laws and practices.
Director Youth Resources and Sports, Kelie Zeliang, and other also spoke on the occasion. Other highlights of the programme included special song, short by Amezi, Head GB and Pausuidi, Treasured, LVC, and presentation.
