The Southern Angami Youth Organisation (SAYO) has issued two urgent representations addressing deteriorating road conditions in the Southern Angami region, calling upon both the Nagaland state authorities and the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) to act without delay.
In a letter addressed to the Extra Assistant Commissioner of Kezocha, SAYO highlighted the “dire condition” of the Chakhabama to Mao Gate stretch, particularly between Kidima Village and Kezo Town. The organisation stated that “some portion of the roads and drainages… are in dire condition to ply for all kinds of vehicle which needs immediate attention,” adding that these conditions are causing daily traffic congestion.
The youth organisation revealed that during its survey on June 21, 2025, it was observed that the Senapati Truckers Union of Manipur had taken the initiative to repair the roads, an action that has raised concerns among locals. “This is a concern for the Southern Angami peoples that another State is undertaking such steps while the concern State Government remains idle neglecting the region,” the letter stated.
SAYO appealed for “magnanimous intervention” from the EAC, stating, “The SAYO with utmost respect and humble prayer request your esteemed authority to kindly take note of the road situation… and take necessary steps to repair the same.”
In a separate memorandum addressed to the Executive Director of NHIDCL, Kohima, SAYO expressed “deep concern about the slow pace of progress” in restoring the landslide-affected portion of National Highway-29 at Phesama Village, under Jakhama Sub-Division. While acknowledging the efforts of NHIDCL, the group stressed that “engagement of labour force is very less in order to expediate the worked [sic],” and requested urgent augmentation of manpower and machinery.
Citing a No Objection Certificate (NOC-III) issued by the Phesama Village Council (Ref. No. PVC-17/DISASTER/2021-2025 Dt. 05.07.2025), SAYO urged that “at least One-Way pliable by heavy vehicles should be restored as immediate relief/temporary measures until finalization and completion of the road.”
The organization emphasized the strategic significance of NH-29, which “serves as a critical inter-state route connecting Nagaland and Manipur,” and warned that its “prolonged closure has caused severe inconvenience to students, commuters, commercial transport, and the general public.”
Reiterating the urgency of the matter, SAYO appealed to NHIDCL to “expedite the ongoing restoration work by deploying additional manpower, machinery, and technical support,” stressing that timely repair would help “prevent further deterioration… especially during this monsoon season.”
Both appeals were signed by SAYO leaders Zasitsolie Beio and Keneisel Tetso.
