MP (Lok Sabha) S. Supongmeren Jamir interacting with NHIDCL officials at the landslide-affected stretch of NH-702A in New Colony, Zunheboto, on November 10. (Morung Photo)
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Zunheboto | November 10
Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), S. Supongmeren Jamir on November 10 raised concerns with officials of the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) over the landslide-affected stretch of National Highway 702A at New Colony, Zunheboto. The landslide occurred during mid-August this year. While visiting the affected area after the DISHA meeting, Jamir urged the authorities to expedite restoration work and ensure early resolution of the problem.
During the interaction, the MP stressed the urgency of restoring the affected road, highlighting the inconvenience caused by the disruption and the highway’s importance as a vital connectivity route for the district. He pointed out that the road’s condition required immediate attention and called for a time-bound approach rather than prolonged delays.
Jamir urged NHIDCL officials to prioritise the issue and ensure that necessary interventions were undertaken at the earliest. He also emphasised the need for proper coordination between the concerned authorities and the state government to facilitate timely execution of the work. He noted that NHIDCL should have credibility in our state, emphasising that NHIDCL roads in other states are of good quality and have long durability but in Nagaland, they are not the same and are in a very pathetic and deplorable state.
Responding to the concerns, NHIDCL officials including Nehal Kurishi, Graduate Engineer; Prabhakar Mishra, Authority Engineer; and Kisor Kunal, Side Engineer indicated that the proposed work would depend on the necessary approvals and technical processes. A tentative timeline of around one to two months was discussed, subject to the completion of the required formalities and approvals.
The MP further stressed that developmental works should not be viewed solely from the perspective of fund availability, but also require proper planning, coordination and timely implementation. He encouraged the concerned authorities to submit additional proposals wherever necessary to address pressing infrastructure requirements.
Emphasising the importance of continuity and coordination among officials, Jamir called for regular communication and follow-up to ensure that the concerns raised were carried forward and addressed effectively.
