Focus on roads, education and infrastructure
Itanagar, Apr 14: In a major boost to infrastructure and public services in Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday rolled out and inaugurated projects worth Rs 196.44 crore during his visit to Riga.
Addressing a large gathering, the Chief Minister highlighted the government’s focus on bridging developmental gaps in remote regions. He announced key proposals including improvement of township roads at Riga, construction of a new circuit house, and development of a modern sports stadium for the district.
He reiterated the State Government’s commitment to inclusive and sustainable development, particularly in remote and underserved regions.
During the programme, foundation stones were laid for a wide range of projects aimed at strengthening infrastructure and public services. These included accommodation facilities for government staff, a Dere (community hall) at New Hiram, Riga, a women police station building at Pangin, and a multi-purpose cultural hall at Pegging Botte.
Major emphasis was also placed on the education sector, with projects covering construction of hostels, classrooms, academic-cum-administrative blocks, and staff quarters at institutions such as GHSS Pangin, GSS Pangin, GSS Boleng, and GUPS Gandhi, Boleng. Supporting infrastructure like boundary walls, toilets, assembly sheds, and MDM facilities were also included.
Infrastructure development initiatives further included improvement of township roads at Boleng and Pangin under CMCSRDP-II (Chief Minister’s Comprehensive State Road Development Plan-II), construction of the Yibuk–Lising road (Phase-I), and development works at NSCBAV (Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Awasiya Vidyalaya) Rottung. Additionally, 100-bed capacity hostel buildings under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) scheme across districts of Arunachal Pradesh were taken up.
The Chief Minister also inaugurated several key projects, including the Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI) at Pangin, a double-lane CC pavement road connecting BRTF Rengo Road to District Hospital in Boleng, a 70-metre Bailey Bridge over the Subbung River on the Dosing–Pareng–Yibuk road, and a Fire Station at Boleng, enhancing connectivity and emergency response infrastructure.
Emphasising timely execution and quality implementation, Khandu urged all departments to work in close coordination to ensure that benefits of these projects reach the people effectively. He noted that the visit signifies a transformative phase for Siang district, aligning with the government’s vision of accelerated and inclusive development.