Guwahati: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu met Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on Sunday, April 26, where he raised the need for continued central assistance for infrastructure work in Arunachal Pradesh, especially in areas close to the border.
Khandu noted that recent years have seen noticeable improvements in road connectivity, which have helped meet security needs and made life easier for people in remote border districts.
Connectivity issues across different parts of the state were also discussed, including plans related to the Akajan–Likabali–Bame route. As part of this, a bridge over the Taro Tamak River is being planned to improve links between Assam’s plains and interior districts such as Upper Subansiri and Shi-Yomi.
Sources said much of the work on this route is being carried out by the Border Roads Organisation, which is responsible for projects in difficult terrain.
This road link is important not just for daily movement but also for defence purposes, as it connects interior regions with forward areas near the international border.
During the interaction, Rajnath Singh said the proposals placed before him would be looked into, indicating that the Centre is open to supporting such projects.
After the meeting, Khandu said the Defence Ministry’s support has helped speed up development work and improve connectivity in remote parts of the state.