Arunachal: Centre sanctions Rs 1,782 crore for construction of 82 Km greenfield road from Pango to Jorging

The project aims to ensure seamless and secure traffic flow in the region

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In a big boost to road connectivity in Arunachal Pradesh, the Union Road Transport and Highways ministry has sanctioned Rs 1,782 crore for the construction of an 82-kilometer-long greenfield road spanning from Pango to Jorging in the Upper Siang district.

The project aims to ensure seamless and secure traffic flow, establishing year-round connectivity to the villages in the region, thereby catalyzing socio-economic development in the hilly areas of the district.

This strategically crucial road will substantially reduce Security Forces’ travel times, increasing their effectiveness in accessing border areas.

Nitin Gadkari in a post on X shared details of the development and said, “In Arunachal Pradesh, an allocation of 1,782 Crores has been sanctioned for the construction of an 82-kilometer-long greenfield road spanning from Pango to Jorging in the Upper Siang district. This initiative encompasses Package-I and Package-lI. The proposed project aims to ensure seamless and secure traffic flow, establishing year-round connectivity to the villages in the region, thereby catalyzing socio-economic development in the hilly areas of the district. This strategically crucial road will substantially reduce travel time for Security Forces, enhancing their efficiency in reaching border areas.”

📢 𝐀𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡 🛣️#PragatiKaHighway #GatiShakti #BuildingTheNation@PMOIndia @PemaKhanduBJP @KirenRijiju @TapirGao @BiyuramWahgeBJP @BJP4Arunachal pic.twitter.com/wrXcJC3WHX

— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) January 10, 2024

Replying to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari’s tweet, Chief Minister Pema Khandu extended his gratitude him for giving more impetus to the project and said, “Under visionary leadership of Hon PM Shri @narendramodi Ji, there’s a special focus on enhancing connectivity in Arunachal Pradesh. Gratitude to Hon Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Shri
@nitin_gadkariJi for allocating Rs 1,782 crore for construction of 82 Km greenfield road from Pango to Jorging in Upper Siang district.This strategic project is set to ensure seamless connectivity in border areas, fostering socio-economic growth and reducing travel time for our security forces.”

Under visionary leadership of Hon PM Shri @narendramodi Ji, there's a special focus on enhancing connectivity in Arunachal Pradesh.

Gratitude to Hon Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Shri @nitin_gadkari Ji for allocating Rs 1,782 crore for construction of 82 Km greenfield… https://t.co/maFBUUiPxj

— Pema Khandu པདྨ་མཁའ་འགྲོ་། (@PemaKhanduBJP) January 10, 2024

Earlier in December 2023, the Centre has sanctioned Rs 625 crore for the construction of an Intermediate Lane Road from Tato to Monigong section of National Highway-913, also known as the Frontier Highway.

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