Itanagar, Mar 30: The Galo Youth Organization (GYO) has called for the early completion of the strategically important Akajan–Likabali–Bame road corridor, highlighting its significance for both national security and regional development.
In a representation to Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, the Organization stressed that the road originates near Akajan in Assam from National Highway-52 and enters Arunachal Pradesh through Likabali. It traverses several districts—Lower Siang, Leparada, West Siang, Shi-Yomi, Upper Subansiri, Siang, and Upper Siang—before extending towards forward areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China.
Describing the corridor as a critical defence logistics route, the GYO urged the Centre to include it in the national highway network to ensure better maintenance, enhanced funding, and timely upgrades.
The Organization also sought early sanction and completion of pending works on the stretch from design km 33+000 to km 65+810 under the Special Accelerated Road Development Programme for the North East (SARDP-NE).
According to the GYO, delays in approval from the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) headquarters have stalled construction activities, including restoration and rehabilitation of a critical bridge at chainage 23+050 and treatment of identified sinking zones.
“The road is not only vital for defence preparedness but also for the socio-economic well-being of multiple districts,” the youth body stated, urging expeditious action to complete the project.