A onsultative meeting on rehabilitation and upgradation of Longleng-Tuensang Road of Nagaland under North East Road Sector Development Scheme (NERSDS) was held at Sakshi EAC Headquarter, Longleng in Nagaland on 12th August 2019 with Special Invitees Ram Muivah, Secretary, North Eastern Council (NEC), Shillong.

Ram Muivah stressed upon his concern and support for the under privilege Eastern Nagaland and informed the people that the upgradation of the road project was Rs. 188 crore out of which Rs. 75 crore was already released to the NPWD as first installment.

He said after completion of the tender formalities, the road project would be executed starting in the first week of October 2019 after the monsoon season is over.  

He asserted that it’s a major district road and the existing 3 meter road will be extended with additional 7 meter surface along with both black toping and cementing in 5 meter, and the NEC will maintain the road for 4 years after completion of the project.  

During his 4 years in NEC, he cited various development projects executed under NEC projects within Eastern Nagaland such as 46 KM road from Nokzang to Longding under Mon district and another 30 KM road from Mon to Konnubari will also be taken up soon. Providing computer facilities to GHS under Kiphire district and piggery feed meat project in Longkhim and Ginger project under Tuensang district. 

Ram Muivah also acknowledged that former MP Asangba Sangtam who was the first person to approach him for development of Longleng-Tuensang road and later by S. Pangnyu Phom, Minister for H&FW who materialized it. He therefore, urged the people to recognize their hard efforts and their concern for development of the region for the people.

S. Pangnyu Phom, Minister for H&FW lauded Ram Muivah, the department officers, individuals, NGOs, and acknowledged the contribution made by them for the project. He also informed the gathering that unlike other projects, Longleng – Tuensang road project will be 100% funded by the NEC and it would not benefit only the people of two districts but also the entire Eastern Nagas. He therefore, appealed to the people to come together to work together to progress together and clarified that no compensation shall be given to the landowners. He also appealed to the village councils to fully take the responsibility of the road under their respective jurisdiction for quality and speedy completion of the project as desired by all.

With the up gradation of this road it would fulfill the long cherished dreams of the people of three districts.