Gangte: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday assured that all the unconnected villages of the state will soon be connected by road under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).
“Wherever it is not feasible, the roads will be constructed under the state government’s Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Road Network programme,” the chief minister said while addressing a public meeting at Gangte in Kra-Daadi district.
Kandu said the country is lucky to get a Prime Minister like Narendra Modi.
The PM’s attachment with the North East and particularly Arunachal Pradesh has ushered in unprecedented development in the last eight years, he said.
He pointed out that until a couple of years ago, Gangte circle headquarters was unconnected by road.
“It was only after Balo Raja became the local legislator of the area and with the blessings of the Prime Minister, we could today reach Gangte travelling by road,” he said.
Visiting the Gangte view point overlooking Tali circle and the confluence of Kurung and Kumey rivers, the chief minister observed that it could be developed into a tourist attraction point.
He assured that he will take the matter on priority and urged the local MLA to hire a competent and reputed consultant to design and plan the project.
“Depending only on departmental officials will not suffice,” Khandu said.
Referring to the dilapidated and old Pha Bridge that connects Gangte circle with Kamle district, the chief minister assured funds for construction of a permanent RCC bridge in its place.
He expressed concern over the old and worn out quarters and buildings of the Government Middle School of Gangte and promised that within next month funds will be sanctioned for creation of new infrastructure.
Earlier in the day, Khandu inaugurated the Rai Balo Model village developed under the Chief Minister Adarsh Gram Yojana.
He also inaugurated the circle office and government quarter besides laying the foundation stone for an inspection bungalow.
Home Minister Bamang Felix, MLAs Balo Raja, Jikke Tako, Chow Zignu Namchoom, and Phurpa Tsering and district administration officials accompanied the chief minister.
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