Deputy Chief Minister Y. Patton on 13th May 2022, inaugurated the RCC bridge over the Doyang river, connecting Shena Old village in Zunheboto district and N. Longidang village in Wokha district under CRF, in the presence of Advisor ( R&B), Shri H Chuba Chang and MLA Er. Picto Shohe. During the brief program,
Patton said that the idea of building the bridge was conceived way back in 2014 during a community fishing, where he shared this very idea with Er. Picto MLA.
Subsequently, in 2017, he laid the foundation and now inauguration of the bridge today has become the realisation of the Long-cherished dream.
The Dy. CM also said that the new connectivity will cut the distance and ease the burden on the people since the road leads up to the Kiphire district.
It will also be economically beneficial for the people using this particular road. Dy CM urge the users of the bridge particularly the adjoining villages to utilize it for economic activities but not for illegal activities. Also congratulated the contractor for the speedy completion and thank the people of Shena Old and N. Longidang villages for extending logistic support to the contractor and the department for timely completion.
Patton also said that the roads on both sides need to be constructed therefore, said that along with Er. Picto MLA, will take up the matter under any viable scheme and requested the Advisor (R&B), to take up the road project on priority.
Advisor, H Chuba Chang urged the people of both sides to help each other in times of need and use the government property with care as their own.
Er. Picto MLA also said that with the bridge being built, there is a need to construct ply able roads for commuters. He also thanked the Dy. CM for his concern for the people on both sides.
Er. Kahuli Sema Engineer-in-Chief, NPWD gave an introduction and brief report on the project.
Rev. Tokishe Awomi, pastor Shena Old Baptist church said the dedicatory prayer while Shri Echungthung Ngullie pastor of Longidang Baptist church pronounced the benediction. Earlier in the morning, the Dy.CM inaugurated a village gate in N. Longidang village in the presence of district administration officials, District police officials, village Council, VDB members, GBs, village elders and party workers.
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