Itanagar, Aug 26: Construction of the 26-km Bille–Miging Road under Package-I of the Arunachal Frontier Highway (NH-913) was formally flagged off at Payum in Siang district on Wednesday by Rumgong MLA Talem Taboh.
The inaugural ceremony was attended by Payum ZPM, local leaders, Gaon Buras and villagers of Payum circle, who welcomed the commencement of the long-awaited road project.
The 26-km stretch, starting from the Bille end, will be executed by Mayasheel Ventures Ltd, Camp Office, Kaying. The project is expected to significantly improve connectivity in the region and facilitate the movement of people and goods.
Addressing the gathering, MLA Talem Taboh appealed to the people of Payum circle to extend full cooperation to the executing agency and ensure that construction work proceeds without hindrance. He urged the agency to expedite the work while strictly maintaining prescribed technical specifications, quality standards and project norms.
The MLA expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and Chief Minister Pema Khandu for their efforts in sanctioning and facilitating the implementation of the project.
He described the commencement of construction as a significant milestone for Payum circle and said the road would play an important role in strengthening connectivity and supporting development in the area.