ITANAGAR, Nov 21: Director General Border Roads (DGBR), Lt Gen Harpal Singh who is in the state to review progress of works on operationally critical roads from November 20-21, called on Chief Minister Pema Khandu today to apprise about the status of road works in the state under Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
During the meeting, the DGBR informed about the progress of works of operationally critical roads in the Area of Responsibility of Project Arunank near India-China border in Upper Subansiri district. 
Singh had inspected the roads travelling by road from Tama Chung Chung (TCC) to Taksing and TCC to Bidak. He informed that civil vehicles are now running upto Tama Chung Chung from Nacho. Blacktopping works have also completed upto 55km from Nacho and by this year significant work will be completed stretching towards Lemiking and beyond. Further, the Lt Gen informed about the inspection of Hapoli- Sarli-Huri Road.
BRO officers informed that bhoomi puja for starting the work of construction of Sela tunnel will be held in January next year. For the work, tenders have been floated and administration from Tawang and West Kameng has ratified joint surveys.

BRO sought support of the state government for statutory clearances to which Chief Minister assured all his support.

Discussing on 317 km Balipara-Charduar-Tawang (BCT) road, which is the lifeline of West Kameng and Tawang districts, the BRO informed that significant achievement has been made on improving the road to two-lane road. The DGBR informed that stretch from 0-50 km road has been completed and stretch from 70-88 km is being carried out on EPC mode. The meeting also discussed on status of Dirang bypass and Jung bypass included under the BCT road.
Chief Minister requested the BRO to expedite work on improving the road from PTSO lake to Bumla pass and appreciated their dedication in working in extremely remote area exhorting them to continue the good work and ensure timely completion of the task with highest quality. He further assured full support of the state government in expediting works on all borders roads in the state. 

‘Road network vital for development of State’

ITANAGAR: Governor BD Mishra said that road communication is vital for the development of the State and security of the nation. Every step must be taken to make it all weather, he said when Director General of Border Roads Organization (BRO) Lt. General Harpal Singh called on him today.
Sharing his experience of district tours by road, particularly in border areas, the Governor said that every aspect of development, education, health and basic requirement of common citizens in the State depends on road communication. Therefore, BRO has the onerous responsibility to ensure good roads in Arunachal Pradesh.
The Governor advised the DGBR to study the road construction issues from Miao to Vijaynagar, Changlang District, one of the remotest administrative circles of the State. Reposing his confidence on the organization, the Governor extended his good wishes to the officers and men of the BRO and exhorted them to rise to the expectation of the people.

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Kenter Joya Riba

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