Itanagar, Feb 7: The Director General of Border Roads, Lt Gen Harpal Singh called on the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik (Retd.), at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar today. During the meeting, they held detailed discussions on the progress of border road projects and their critical role in accelerating the socio-economic development of the State and improving the quality of life of people living in remote and border areas.
The Governor emphasized the need for further strengthening border road infrastructure, describing it as a vital lifeline that supports both national security and the well-being of frontier communities. He said that strategic roads must be executed to the highest quality standards and completed within stipulated timelines, as delays or substandard work directly hamper connectivity, emergency response, and day-to-day life in difficult terrain.
The Director General of Border Roads apprised the Governor of future plans with respect to the Frontier Highway and other sensitive road alignments which were being addressed on priority.
The Governor appreciated the high-quality roads constructed by the Border Roads…