YUPIA :  Papum Pare Deputy Commissioner Hage Mamu on Thursday conducted an extensive tour of the Sagalee Administrative Circle to review key infrastructure projects, inspect developmental works and interact with officials, farmers and students.

The DC began her visit by inspecting the ongoing road restoration work at Waterfall Point along the NH-713A Hoj-Potin road. Interacting with engineers at the site, she directed them to expedite the restoration work on a war footing to restore road connectivity at the earliest.

Accompanied by Sagalee Additional Deputy Commissioner Kipa Raja and Officer on Special Duty to Sagalee MLA Debia Lalum, she later visited the proposed site for the Field Ammunition Depot (FAD) at Mepsoro and reviewed the proposal after inspecting the earmarked land.

The team also visited Toru Engineering College, where the DC reviewed the progress of infrastructure development and ongoing construction works.

During her tour, Mamu visited a dragon fruit orchard at Kheel and interacted with progressive farmers. Appreciating their efforts to promote horticulture and diversified farming, she encouraged them to adopt innovative agricultural practices to improve productivity and enhance income.

As part of her administrative review, the DC visited the Circle Offices at Toru and Leporiang, where she interacted with officers and staff, heard their grievances and assured them that genuine concerns would be addressed in a phased manner.

She also visited the Tana Nana War Memorial at Deb village and paid homage to those associated with the historic site while acknowledging its significance.

In the final leg of her tour, Mamu visited Government Secondary School, Leporiang, and Government Residential School, Pape Sango, Leporiang. Interacting with students, she encouraged them to uphold discipline, dedication and sincerity, describing discipline as the foundation of success. She also urged them to remain focused on their studies, uphold moral values and strive to become responsible and productive citizens.

The visit formed part of the district administration’s ongoing efforts to monitor developmental activities, strengthen public service delivery and maintain close engagement with local communities across the district. (DIPR)