HAWAI, Feb 4: With a view to boost infrastructure and connectivity in Anjaw district under the Vibrant Village Programme (VVP) and North Eastern Council (NEC) initiatives, Women and Child Development (WCD) Minister Dasanglu Pul on Sunday took stock of several ongoing development projects in the region.
During the visit, Dasanglu reviewed the construction of a new road connecting BRO road to Kandun village, a crucial project under the Vibrant Village Programme aimed at improving accessibility in the remote border areas. She also inspected the installation of a high-mast flag post at Bara Kandun, which, she said symbolizes the spirit of nationalism and development in the frontier region.
At Kibithoo, India’s easternmost town, the Minister assessed the progress of the construction of a tourist lodge under the NEC initiative. She observed that the project would not only boost tourism but also create livelihood opportunities for the local community.
“We are committed to ensuring that even the remotest villages in our border region receive the necessary infrastructure for growth and prosperity,” Dasanglu said. “These projects will play a vital role in improving connectivity, boosting tourism, and enhancing the overall socio-economic development of the district,” she added.
Moreover, the Minister also took a review of other development schemes in Kibithoo, Kaho, and Musai under the Vibrant Village Programme. She emphasized the government’s vision of making border villages self-reliant and well-connected, stated a press note.
The Minister was accompanied by Anjaw ZPC Soblem Pul, Deputy Commissioner Millo Kojin, Superintendent of Police Rike Kamsi, ZPMs of Manchal and Hawai South, and other senior officials from various departments.