Dimpaur, 5 July (MTNews): The Nagaland Foothills Road Coordination Committee (NFHRCC) has made a humble appeal to the Nagaland Government, urging it to endorse the Foothills Road Project to the North Eastern Council (NEC) on a priority basis during the fiscal year 2023-2024 in view of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly Resolution dated 22 September 2022.
Highlighting the significance of road development, the NFHRCC stated that Nagaland lags behind in various areas due to poor connectivity, saying that roads are the mother of all development. Unlike conventional roads that primarily serve transportation and communication purposes, NFHRCC said the Foothills Road holds greater importance as it traverses through resource-rich areas from Khelma to Tizit.
“Normally, roads are meant for Transportations and communications but unlike other roads Foothills Road is not only for transportations and communications as the entire stretch from Khelma to Tizit are enveloped with resources,” it stated.
The committee believes that the Foothills Road project can serve as a gateway for overall development and contribute to the uplift of the Naga people, encompassing essential components for economic growth.
The NHFRCC also said that the importance of the Foothills Road is well exhibited by the Nagaland Legislative Assembly Resolution dated 22 September 2022, “which is highly appreciated and welcomed by both young and old.”
The committee considers this resolution as the collective voice of the Naga people. Comparing it to historic resolutions adopted by previous legislatures, the NFHRCC asserted that the unanimity and acceptance of this resolution by all 60 legislators and the entire Naga public make it imperative to respect and honor it.
The NFHRCC emphasized the need for the timely implementation of the historic resolution “in letter and spirit so that the project will not miss the bus during the financial year.”
They highlight that failure to attain the project during the current financial year would have significant consequences. It could result in missed opportunities for development, increased youth unemployment, hindered educational progress, and ultimately be viewed as a betrayal of the Naga people’s aspirations.
The press release was issued by NFHRCC Convenor Supu Jamir, Secretary W Lemba Chang, and Co-Convenor Hokie Yepthomi and Asst. Gen. Secretary Chenithung Humtsoe.