Reported by Avik Chakraborty
Dibrugarh: Arunachal Pradesh Public Health Engineering and Water Supply Minister Mama Natung on Saturday informed that on April 30 (Thursday), a joint verification of geospatial coordinates was conducted along the East Siang boundary by a specialised team from the Survey of India, along with officials from both Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.
On the first day, the survey team identified 19 locations for the installation of boundary pillars based on jointly verified KML/geospatial coordinates.
The survey was carried out from the right bank of the Siang River towards the Oyan–Jampani area and will continue up to Depi village.
Taking to X, Mama Natung wrote: “Our commitment to resolving long-standing border issues remains a key priority. On 30th April and 1st May, a joint verification of geospatial coordinates was conducted along the East Siang boundary by a specialised team from the Survey of India, alongside officials from both Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.”
“The team successfully verified coordinates from Jampani to the Ruksin Check Gate. While minor technical gaps at Oyan Bridge are being addressed, the overall progress is highly encouraging. This scientific approach ensures that the upcoming physical erection of boundary pillars by the PWD will be accurate and undisputed. Our government remains committed to a peaceful and well-defined border for our people,” he added.
The entire exercise was conducted smoothly, with no issues reported from any side. Officials from both Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, along with Survey of India representatives, were present during the survey.