Kamalanagar, 13th July 2024: A meeting was chaired by Dg. Dg. Montu Chakma, Executive Member & i/c CEM at the CADC Rest House Conference Hall on Saturday to discuss measures for repair and maintenance of the roads within Kamalanagar town and its adjoining villages. It was attended by Dg. Mohan Chakma, Chairman, Executive Members, MDCs, the Executive Secretary, officials from the State Public Works Department (PWD), CADC PWD, and representatives from local NGOs, Auto Drivers Association and Pick-Up Drivers Association.

Dg. Tojim Chakma, J.E, on behalf of the State PWD provided the detailed project reports of the road constructions, including that of the internal roads within Kamalanagar town under its purview. He reported that the construction of the road from Chawngte-C to Jamersury has been completed and the contractor has assured its maintenance under the default liability period. However, he informed that the default liability period for the Jamersury to Mandirasora road has elapsed, and there was less chance for its repair. Regarding the Chawngte to Borapansury road, he confirmed that a work order for pavement construction has been released under NABARD with a contract period extending to March 2025.

Dg. Mohan Chakma, Chairman, CADC thanked him for providing the project updates, which he said, was crucial for clearing the doubts of the public regarding the share of responsibilities between State PWD and CADC PWD. Acknowledging the public concerns over the deteriorating road conditions, he assured that CADC would cooperate fully in maintaining internal roads within its purview. He also proposed forming a joint monitoring committee with representatives from all local NGOs to ensure quality work during road constructions.

Representatives of the local NGOs voiced their concerns over the poor road condition and immense hardships being faced by the residents, particularly the students community, as a consequence. They urged both the SPWD and the CADC Executive Committee to take measures for early restoration of the severely damaged roads for the welfare of the public.

The following resolutions were taken in the meeting:

1. 1.The State PWD, Mizoram, will undertake the repair of major damages of internal roads within Kamalanagar town within a period of 30 days.
2. The PWD CADC has been instructed to identify sections of internal roads within Kamalanagar town that require urgent repairs.
3. The repair of roads under the purview of the Chakma Autonomous District Council will be discussed in its Executive Committee meeting to be held on 15th July 2024.
4. The PHE Department, Government of Mizoram, will be requested to expedite the laying of pipelines and ensure there are no water leakages along the public roads to prevent further deterioration of road conditions.
5. The local NGOs will take measures to sensitize the public to promote sense of responsibility towards protecting community infrastructure.