Gadkari dedicates Rs 9533 Crore worth projects in Arunachal 

ZIRO, Dec 20: Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari  here today laid the foundation for 2-lane highways worth Rs 5583.92 crore with a length of 472km.
The foundation for the projects laid were 2-laning of Akajan - Likabali- Bame from km 71 to km 99 and the Joram - Koloriang Road from 50km to 138km of NH 713 divided into six packages. The Union Minister also laid foundation for relaunch of Potin to Pangin of NH 229. 
The Union Minister was accompanied by Chief Minister Pema Khandu.
Speaking on the occasion, Gadkari assured the people of Arunachal that the Centre will leave no stone unturned for the development of Arunachal. He said the new highways and bridges to come up will ensure quicker, safer, all weather connectivity for the people of the state.
Also speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister asserted that the state government will strictly deal as per law anyone involving in corruption related to Highway compensation. Due to land compensation issues and exorbitant compensation rates, the Potin-Pangin Highway was unable to progress well despite the project being launched in 2008. He said in Bopi-Potin Road, excess of compensation amount has been disbursed, which was disclosed after reassessment of the rates. 
Calling for change in mindset to create an environment conducive for development, Chief Minister said highway construction in western part of Arunachal is moving at a slow pace compared to eastern areas where highway construction is taking place at a faster pace. 
He said the state government is taking every effort to expedite the Potin - Pangin Road and has divided the project into 9 packages. A new survey has been conducted for realignment that will reduce the 407km road to 352km.Till the construction starts in full swing, the state government has allocated Rs 60 crore for repair and maintenance of the road. 
The Chief Minister appealed to the Union Minister to lend his support in every capacity for development of Arunachal. Saying that the state has a lot to benefit from his vast knowledge, experience and expertise, he urged Gadkari for giving proper hand holding to the state particularly in the development of green industry as the state has huge potential in agri-horti, tourism and hydropower. 
The Chief Minister on the occasion also appreciated the Apatani Youth Association for carrying out clean election campaign through awareness meetings at the community level. 
Also present on the occasion were MoS Home Kiren Rijiju, Dy. CM Chowna Mein, RWD Minister Bamang Felix, State BJP President Tapir Gao, Chief Secretary Satya Gopal and local MLA Tage Taki.

In Roing, Gadkari inaugurated bridges across Dibang and Lohit River System, including approach road between Chowkham-Digaru. The total length of this project is 30.95 km and cost Rs 1508.30 Crore. The Minister also inaugurated the recently two-laned, 25.14 km Mahadevpur to Buri Dihing section of NH-52 B, constructed at a cost of Rs 136.60 Crore and 22.23 km Bordumsa- Namchik section of NH-52 B constructed at a cost of Rs 189.91 Crore.

n addition to the above, the Union Minister laid the foundation stones for about 96.47 km of national highways projects costing Rs 2114.82 Crore in Roing . These include 2 laning of the 74.86 km Roing-Hunli Section of Hunli-Anini Road (NH 313) at a cost of Rs 1718.59 Crore; 2 laning of the 11.31km Hayuliang-Hawai Road section of NH113 at Rs 256.66 Crore and the 10.3 km Hunli-Anini section of NH 313 at a cost of Rs 139.37 Crore.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
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