Road connectivity for villages along China border by 2013

Authorities engaged in road construction work in border areas have been asked to ensure that all villages in Pithoragarh, which lies along the border with China, are connected through roads by 2013. With almost Rs 600 crore invested in road construction activity in this area, Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Subhash Kumar today said he was optimistic that the border villages would soon get road connectivity.

Kumar travelled to a few villages in Pithoragarh and held discussions with residents of Bundi area to understand their problems, according to a government press release. He also spoke to road construction officials and officers of the Indo-Tibet Border Police (ITBP). Citing swift infrastructure development as a solution to migration from border towns, Kumar urged state government officials to quicken the pace of road construction in these areas.

Kumar visited Gunji, Kalapani, Nabidhaang, Lipupas, Napalchyu, Naavi and Bundi areas on the border. He will also inspect the Dhauliganga Hydro Electric Power Project during his visit.