Kohima, April 13: Fifteen tribal hohos in Nagaland have expressed support for the proposal to upgrade the Foothills Road into a two-lane National Highway and urged the state government to expedite the process with the Centre.
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| Doyang Bridge construction site in Wokha district. (File Photo) |
In a joint statement issued by Dr Vihuto Asumi on behalf of the 15 tribal bodies, the hohos welcomed the consensus reached during a consultative meeting held on April 7 at the Capital Convention Centre. The meeting was convened by the Government of Nagaland through the National Highways and PWD (Roads and Bridges) departments.
The tribal leaders described the meeting as a significant step toward advancing the long-pending Foothills Road project and reaffirmed their support for upgrading the road into a two-lane National Highway.
Calling for urgent action, the hohos strongly urged the Government of Nagaland to expedite the necessary proposals and pursue the matter with the Government of India at the earliest so that the consensus reached can be translated into concrete action.
They also assured full cooperation in facilitating the project on the ground, including engaging with landowners to ensure smooth and mutually acceptable land acquisition required for the highway construction.
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At the same time, the hohos appealed to the Nagaland Foothill Road Coordination Committee to exercise patience and allow the government reasonable time to move the process forward.
Emphasizing the need for dialogue, the tribal bodies urged both the state government and the coordination committee to engage constructively and arrive at an amicable understanding in the larger interest of the public.
