ANINI : Dibang Valley Deputy Commissioner Bekir Nyorak conducted a two-day inspection tour across Arzoo, Mipi and Anini circles on July 18 and 19 to review the progress of key infrastructure and development projects in the district.
On the first day, accompanied by district officials, the DC inspected the Roing-Hunli (Greenfield Alignment) road project under the Special Accelerated Road Development Programme for North East (SARDP-NE), being executed by M/s DRA-ITL (JV) under the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL).
Expressing concern over the pace of work, Nyorak directed NHIDCL and the executing agency to expedite construction by deploying adequate manpower and machinery to ensure timely completion of the project.
Describing the road as strategically significant, he said it would strengthen connectivity, facilitate the movement of heavy machinery for major infrastructure projects, including the Etalin and Athunli Hydroelectric Projects, and improve access to border areas. NHIDCL officials informed that the project has achieved 82.32 per cent physical progress and is expected to be opened for Light Motor Vehicle traffic by October 2026.
The DC also visited the proposed site for the Sub-Divisional Officer headquarters at Arzoo and appreciated the Melo Clan for donating land for the project. He directed the Land Management Branch to carry out a preliminary survey and prepare a master plan to ensure adequate land is earmarked for future educational, healthcare, administrative and security infrastructure.
On the second day, Nyorak inspected eco-tourism resort projects at Gipulin, Emuli and Mipi being developed under the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP-I). Stressing quality construction and timely execution, he said the projects would promote sustainable tourism, generate local employment and strengthen the economy of border villages. The implementing agencies informed that all the projects are targeted for completion by August 2026.
The DC also reviewed the functioning of the Health and Wellness Centre at Mipi and directed the concerned departments to address issues related to waterlogging, construction of a boundary wall and upgradation of the existing infrastructure on priority.
The inspection highlighted the district administration’s focus on ensuring timely completion of critical infrastructure projects aimed at improving connectivity, tourism and public service delivery across Dibang Valley. (DIPR)
