Tirap Deputy Commissioner Badonlum Tawsik visited remote Indo-Myanmar border villages under Lazu administrative circle on Thursday, 16 Jul, in KHONSA, reviewing developmental works under the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) and assessing the condition of critical road infrastructure connecting the border region. The deputy commissioner was accompanied by government officials, gaon buras, and panchayat leaders during his visit. He inspected the vulnerable Pongkong block point on the Khonsa-Lazu road and reviewed the progress of the proposed diversion road from Sanliam village.
PWD officials briefed the DC on the proposed road alignment, survey findings, and the ongoing jungle clearance required for the diversion. The DC also inspected the landslide-prone Pongkong stretch, where recurring road blockages frequently disrupt connectivity to the interior border villages. Concerned over the hardships faced by commuters, the DC directed BRO authorities to keep adequate manpower and machinery on standby to ensure immediate restoration of traffic whenever landslides occur.
Reviewing the implementation of the VVP projects, the DC urged village authorities and residents of Noglo to actively cooperate with implementing agencies, so that developmental projects can be completed in a time-bound manner. He emphasized that the programme has the potential to transform the border villages through improved infrastructure, enhanced livelihood opportunities, and better public services. During his visit, the DC also interacted with village elders, community leaders, and residents, assuring them of the district administration’s continued commitment to strengthening infrastructure and improving public service delivery in the remote border areas.
He directed the Lazu EAC to organize a special Aadhaar biometric enrolment and updation camp for the border villages of Noglo, Upper Chinhan, Lower Chinhan, and Lonyen, responding to public grievances regarding Aadhaar enrolment. Residents of Sanliam, Pongkong, Lazu, and Noglo welcomed the DC’s maiden visit to the Indo-Myanmar border villages soon after assuming office. The villagers also reaffirmed their full support for the successful implementation of projects under the VVP.
