Jalukie, September 4 (MExN): Jalukie Valley Youth Organisation (JVYO) today responded to the recent news item, where Northern Zeme Youth Organisation (NZYO) had questioned the progress of the road construction from Sainik School junction Punglwa to Jalukie.
A rejoinder from Machigong Mpom, President and Ahiabe Chuilo, General Secretary of JVYO said that the road construction contract was allotted to a firm from Peren district and the work orders were issued in the month of May 2016, while works for construction of bridges are being taken up by another firm “in anticipation of favourable response later from the Government.”
The condition of the said road, JVYO stated, was in a dilapidated condition for decades; however, “it had come as a huge respite to commuters of the district when the road was improved to a large extent even though pending black topping, which, we understand could not be carried out due to onset of monsoon season.”
It expressed confidence that the firm which has got the contract works will complete the work as specified by the Department concerned once the season becomes favourable for metalling of the road.
Regarding the bridges which were demolished and foundations for new ones have been put up, JVYO admitted that commuters have been inconvenienced because of diversion. “But to be very fair, it must be said that the contractor is helpless since this is not the season for carrying out such works.” Moreover, it stated, the alternative arrangements made for vehicular traffic are not as bad as alleged since all types of vehicles can cross the rivers without much difficulty.
While appreciating the concerns raised by the NZYO, Jalukie Valley Youth Organisation appealed to all to “understand the practical problems faced by the workers and contractors, to cooperate with them, and support them to ensure that works are carried out as soon as possible according to the specifications laid out by the Department.”
