DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 30 (MExN): The Youth Department of the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) has written a letter to the Nagaland State Chief Minister, TR Zeliang appealing for the improvement of road conditions in Nagaland.
It informed that the youth department’s 32nd Annual Session was convened at Ahthibung recently. During its session the youth expressed its solidarity to the government as it manages and plan for the future of the State in the context of globalization and increased international cooperation. We also empathize with the government that in spite of resourcefulness, in terms of natural and human resources, the state remains underdeveloped, it said.
The NBCC Youth Department however expressed anguish at the deplorable conditions of roads in Nagaland. “It is the opinion of the youth that the government must adopt a holistic approach that underscores the need for a road system that guarantees maintenance, safety, liveability and a sense of community if all round development must happen,” it said.
Stating that there is lack of equilibrium between the vehicles we drive and the road conditions we travel, it pointed out that with the monsoon coming to an end the whole State is left with potholes with yawning gaps, mud and water stagnation on the roads making it tough for common motorist to drive. “Citizens are vexed with bumpy rides on such roads. Apart from bad roads, it is the delay in re-carpeting those portions of roads dug up for laying pipeline and cables by different government departments and private agencies,” it added.
Considering that the problem has reached its zenith and is, consequently, creating great hardship among citizens, the NBCC Youth Department sought the Chief Minister’s immediate attention to the matter.
