Long-awaited Jangpetkong road project finally takes off

MOKOKCHUNG, OCT 30 (NPN): The launching programme of the Jangpetkong Road Construction (Phase-I) project, covering a 20-km stretch from Changki X Junction to Dibuia and Luyong, was held on Friday at Orija Salang, Changki.
Addressing the gathering, advisor for Transport & Technical Education, Temjenmenba, described the project as a “historic milestone” for the Jangpetkong range and constituency. He said that since the attainment of statehood, the Jangpetkong area had never enjoyed a proper blacktopped road, except for a brief period in the early 1980s.
Stressing the importance of road connectivity, Temjenmenba said a proper communication network contributes to all-round development in social, cultural, educational and economic sectors, enabling people to progress on par with others.
He expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Dr. Neiphiu Rio for placing the project on the government’s priority list and thanked the concerned department and minister for extending the necessary support towards its implementation.
Earlier, brief speeches were delivered by the president of Jangpetkong Mungdang, affiliated Village Council chairmen, president of NPF 29 Jangpetkong A/C, president of Jangpetkong Tetsür Telongjem, and president of JKTM.
A technical overview of the project was presented by Er. Chubatoshi, while Niholu Ayemi, director of M/s Ayemi Enterprises, delivered a brief address. The programme was chaired by Changki Watsu Telen, while the welcome address was delivered by Tsupongtsungba Changkiri on behalf of the Changki Village Council.
The invocation was pronounced by the pastor of Changki Yimlang Baptist Church, while the dedicatory prayer was offered by the pastor of Baptist Church Changki.