PAYUM, Aug 26: The construction of the 26km stretch of the Bille–Miging Road from the Bille end (Package-I) under the Arunachal Frontier Highway (NH-913) was formally flagged off today in Payum, Siang District by Rumgong MLA Er. Talem Taboh.
The flag-off ceremony was attended by the ZPM-9 Payum, local leaders, Gaon Buras and villagers of Payum Circle, who welcomed the commencement of the much-awaited road project.
The 26km stretch, falling under Package-I of the Bille–Miging Road, will be executed by Mayasheel Ventures Ltd., Camp Office, Kaying. The project is expected to provide a major boost to connectivity and facilitate improved movement of people and goods in the region.
Addressing the gathering, the MLA appealed to the people of Payum Circle to extend full cooperation to the executing agency and refrain from creating any hindrance during the construction process. He also urged the executing agency to carry out the work at a fast pace while strictly adhering to the prescribed technical specifications, quality standards and project norms.
The MLA expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, and Chief Minister Pema Khandu, for their efforts towards sanctioning and facilitating the implementation of the long-awaited project.
He congratulated the people of Payum Circle on the commencement of the road construction, describing it as a significant milestone and a major step towards improving connectivity and development in the area.