ITANAGAR, May 2: Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Saturday inaugurated a series of road and bridge projects constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-III) in Arunachal Pradesh’s Lohit district.
Mein described rural connectivity as the foundation of economic transformation, noting that the journey of PMGSY since its launch has fundamentally reshaped access, opportunity and mobility across remote regions of the state, an official report said.
Reflecting on the evolution of infrastructure development in the state, Mein emphasised that Arunachal has moved from a phase of limited road-building capacity to one defined by strict quality control, modern engineering practices and robust monitoring systems.
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“Today, every road constructed under PMGSY undergoes multiple levels of quality checks, ensuring durability and long-term performance,” he said.
The deputy chief minister also acknowledged the unique challenges of the state – difficult terrain, high rainfall and increasing vehicular load and stressed the importance of building resilient infrastructure and ensuring proper maintenance.
“Connectivity must not only reach the last village, but it must also sustain the needs of the future,” he said.
Highlighting the broader impact of improved connectivity, Mein observed that better road networks are already contributing to reverse migration, expansion of agriculture and the growth of local enterprises.
He urged citizens to leverage enhanced connectivity to promote small-scale industries, value addition and tourism-based livelihoods.
On the occasion, the deputy chief minister outlined a forward-looking vision where road connectivity, power infrastructure and economic development move in tandem.
“With major investments in hydropower and continued support from the central government, Arunachal is poised for accelerated growth in the coming years,” Mein said.
During the day, Mein inaugurated the 193-metre Kamphai bridge on Khare-Tillai road, constructed using advanced Cement Treated Base technology. The bridge will improve access to Kathan belt villages like Tillai, Kamban, Tumba and Kathan while reducing travel time to Wakro and strengthening regional connectivity.
He also inaugurated the NH-15 to Samblu road, along with bridges over Phal Nallah, Namgo Nallah and several road stretches over Phai Nallah and Khraipong Nallah. (PTI)
