
MOKOKCHUNG, FEBRUARY 5 (MExN): The public of Longchem town under Mangkolemba sub-division, Mokokchung held a general meeting on February 3 where issues with regard to delay in development projects were discussed.
A press release issued by the Longchem Adhoc Town Committee vice-chairman highlighted that an amount of Rs 7.75 lakhs were allocated for construction of footsteps at Longchem town under LADP and the final withdrawal done on April 6, 2021 but till now the construction is yet to materialize.
A work order dated December 22, 2022 amounting to Rs 48, 59, 326 was issued by the Directorate of Tribal Affairs, Government of Nagaland to M/S Zenith Enterprise for construction of internal road the Longchem town. However, the work is yet to be started, the press release stated.
The Longchem public also expressed displeasure to the Government of Nagaland and the staffs posted there for turning a deaf ear to the repeated reminders made by the NGOs and the Longchem Adhoc Town Committee.
“Therefore, the general public requests the contractor/firm to kindly start the construction works failing which the public would be compelled to take concrete measures for its fulfillment,” the press release stated.