KHONSA : Tirap district strongly pitched for a medical college, improved road connectivity and key infrastructure projects during a state-level review meeting held through video conference on Saturday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Pema Khandu.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, Chief Secretary Manish Kumar Gupta, senior officials and district representatives.
During the meeting, district leaders highlighted the need for establishment of a medical college in Tirap to cater to the healthcare and educational needs of the Tirap-Changlang-Longding (TCL) region.
They also stressed widening and upgradation of roads within Khonsa township and sought a permanent solution to recurring road blockages in Lazu, which continue to disrupt connectivity and cause inconvenience to residents and commuters.
Tirap Deputy Commissioner Techu Aran presented a detailed overview of the district’s developmental and administrative challenges requiring urgent state intervention. He pointed to the shortage of manpower in key sectors, including administration, healthcare, education and police, which continues to affect governance and public service delivery.
The DC also sought improvement of township roads, construction of a multi-purpose convention hall, diversion roads to reduce congestion, and better broadband and mobile connectivity in remote areas.
Other issues highlighted included shortage of official vehicles, lack of residential quarters for officers and staff, and the need for phased reconstruction and upgradation of ageing government office buildings.
The district administration further proposed development and protection of the Charju riverfront at Deomali, reconstruction of the Food Corporation of India godown, development of a multi-level parking complex in Khonsa, and upgradation of Wangcha Rajkumar College into a multi-faculty institution to benefit students from Tirap and neighbouring Changlang and Longding districts.
The meeting focused on strengthening infrastructure, connectivity and public service delivery to accelerate the overall development of Tirap district.
Among those present from Tirap were Environment & Forest and Department of Tirap, Changlang and Longding Affairs Minister Wangki Lowang, Transport Minister Advisor Chakat Aboh, Khonsa East MLA Wanglam Sawin, Borduria-Bogapani MLA and Environment & Forest Minister Advisor Wanglin Lowangdong, Khonsa Additional Deputy Commissioner Namneet Singh, Tirap Superintendent of Police Aditya, administrative officers and heads of departments. (DIPR)
