Neiba Kronu addressing the public coordination meeting on Kohima-Jessami two-lane project at Pfutsero on February 23.
Our Correspondent
Kohima | February 23
The District Administration Phek today conducted a meeting at Pfutsero in regard to the Kohima-Jessami two-lane road project.
The meeting was attended by Minister for Planning and Co-ordination, Land revenue and Parliamentary Affairs Neiba Kronu, MLA Kezhienyi Khalo, District Administration, NHIDCL, Contractors, Chakhesang Public Organization, Chakhesang Mother's Association, Chizami Range Public Organisation, village councils and public leaders of the district.
Phek Deputy Commissioner Razouvolie Dozo addressed the meeting and acknowledged the government, Minister Neiba Kronu and NHIDCL for bringing the mega two-lane project to the district.
He also requested the village leaders and the concerned citizens to cooperate with the district administration, NHIDCL contractors for the smooth functioning of the mega development activities.
In his speech, Neiba Kronu said that Phek district is the most fortunate district with many road projects underway and still many more to come up. As such, he requested all the stakeholders to give full cooperation for the successful implementation of the project.
The villages through which the present two-lane project (Kohima-Jessami) crosses should not be considered as ‘affected village’ but rather it should be considered as ‘benefitted villages’ because with the completion of the project, the public can explore more opportunities, he added.
Kronu advised the land compensation beneficiaries to utilize their compensation money judiciously by way of investing for the good of their future.
The minister also acknowledged the NHIDCL for taking up several projects in Nagaland and requested them to respect the authorities of the villages when dealing with the village leaders.
The minister stated that the present Kohima-Jessami two-lane project is one of the fastest progressing projecta is the state.
MLA Kezhienyi Khalo shared his concerns on matters related to two-lane project and requested both the public and NHIDCL to coordinate better.
Meanwhile, the District Administration informed that re-survey of the affected land and properties will start from March 3 and the compensated beneficiaries have also been requested to demolish their properties before March 15.
