Kiphire, August 30 (MExN): During the visit of Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio to Kiphire on August 30, a joint representation on behalf of the people of Kiphire district was submitted by the United Sangtam Likhum Pümji (USLP), Yimchunger Tribal Council (YTC) and Eastern Sumi Hobo (ESH).
It has been two months since the supply of essential commodities to Kiphire district has been completely cut off due to landslides.
The 3 civil societies stated that Kiphire to Tuensang road was blocked due to landslide near Yahi Bridge. Kiphire to Zunheboto road was also blocked due to Tuthsa Bridge collapse and was eventually washed away and Kiphire to Kohima road was also blocked due to landslides at various locations.
They highlighted that the civil societies in collaboration with District Administration and Head of Departments have been working round the clock to meet the demands and need of the public. “However, normal and sustainable restoration can never be assured without the state government intervention and state government special assistance,” stated the joint representation appended by USLP Vice President K Tsilise Sangtam; YTC Secretary Y Makhezho and ESH President Vikato Sumi.
The civil societies highlighted that at these hard times, the supply of essential commodities become herculean task to handle as even the alternate roads that conned the district (Kiphire to Zunheboto and Kiphire to Tuensang) roads remain blocked.
They appealed to the CM to take the situation at hand with top priority to bring the district into normal condition by restoring the whole stretch of roads that connect the district and also give the district sustainable development in the name of aspiration.
The USLP, YTC and ESH also put forth certain proposals for development and up gradation for the perusal of the CM with assurance to provide full co-operation for any developmental activities that may be carried out.
Road Sector
• All weather road from Kiphire hq to Seyochung ADC HQ via Lukhami, 45 km
• All weather road from Kiphire hq to Phukiu to Pungro ADC HQ to Khongsa MC hq to Mimi International Trade Centre, 122 km
• Early restoration of Tuthsa River Bridge
• Maintenance of road and drainage system in the District hq
Health Sector
• Medical College at Kiphire District
• Early shifting of District Hospital, Kiphire with upgraded doctors, nurses, staff with equipments at par with district status • Community Health Centre, Primary Health Centre, Dispensaries in ADC hqs, EAC hqs and the villages
• Drinking Water connection to Kiphire District with the capacity to feed 2000 to 2500 households ( It may be mentioned that the present drinking water connection can hardly reach out to 250 to 300 households, the rest dependant on private cable line water connection with a monthly fee of Rs, 350 to 400.)
Public utility
• Multipurpose indoor stadium at Kiphire district
Departments
• District Transport Office
• Housing (Public Works Department)
• Mechanical, Assistant Engineer
• Upgrade Mimi International Trade into functional trade centre
Meanwhile, the BJP 59 Seyochung-Sitimi, Kiphire also submitted a representation to the Chief Minister. The representation appended by its president Kughavi Yeptomi appealed for restoring of Kiphire-Meluri road; Kiphire-Tuensang road and Kiphire-Zunheboto road.
