DIMAPUR, OCT 31 (NPN): PWD (R&B) Minister G. Kaito Aye on Saturday inspected the ongoing construction of the Foothill Road at Tizit and the PMGSY-III road from Tizit (Lapa Lampong) to Oting in Mon district.
In a press release, the office of the chief engineer, PWD (R&B), stated that the visit was part of the minister’s tour of divisions undertaking Foothill Road construction. The minister has been visiting the divisions to assess the progress and quality of work and address challenges affecting implementation.
During the inspection, Kaito reviewed the progress of the projects and interacted with officials and engineers. While appreciating the department’s efforts, he urged officials to work with greater sincerity to ensure timely completion, stressing that quality should not be compromised.
He also asked contractors to execute the works diligently and complete them within the stipulated timeframe so people in the region could benefit from improved road connectivity at the earliest.
Describing roads as the lifeline of the people, the minister said the department remained committed to providing durable, all-weather roads. Kaito added that he would continue to monitor the progress of the Foothill Road and other road projects across the state.
The minister was accompanied by the secretary, works & housing John Tsulise Sangtam, superintending engineer (D), PWD (R&B) and state quality coordinator (SQC) Er. Lanu Jamir, executive engineer (D) in charge of the Foothill Road project, Er. Chubalepshi Jamir and the executive engineer, PWD (R&B), Mon Division, along with other officials of the department.
