Arunachal Governor calls for stronger border roads, says connectivity is key to security and growth

Itanagar | 7 Feb 2026 Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik on Saturday underlined the urgent need to strengthen border road infrastructure in the state, saying such roads are critical for national security as well as the daily lives of people living in frontier areas. He stressed that strategic roads act as lifelines and must be constructed with high quality and completed within set timelines. The governor made these remarks during a meeting with Director General of Border Roads Lt Gen Harpal Singh at Lok Bhavan in Itanagar. He pointed out that delays or poor-quality work directly affect connectivity, emergency services and access to basic needs in remote and challenging terrain. Both sides reviewed the progress of ongoing border road projects and discussed their role in boosting development in far-flung regions. During the meeting, the DGBR shared future plans related to the Frontier Highway and other sensitive road alignments, which are being taken up on priority. Parnaik appreciated the work done by the Border Roads Organisation, noting that better roads have transformed border villages by improving access to education, healthcare, markets and livelihood options. The governor also said improved connectivity has strengthened economic activity, social integration and India’s presence in distant border areas. He added that the road network is giving a strong push to the Centre’s vibrant village programme. Parnaik praised BRO’s welfare efforts such as medical camps, learning spaces for workers’ children and cleanliness drives, while Lt Gen Singh assured continued commitment to connectivity, welfare and overall development in Arunachal Border roads are lifelines: Arunachal Governor urges faster, stronger infrastructure push Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik on Saturday highlighted the importance of strengthening border road infrastructure in the state, calling such roads vital for both national security and the welfare of people living in remote border areas. He said roads in strategic regions must be built with the best quality and completed on time to truly serve their purpose. The governor shared these views during a meeting with Director General of Border Roads Lt Gen Harpal Singh at Lok Bhavan in Itanagar. He noted that delays or poor construction directly affect connectivity, emergency response and the everyday life of people in difficult terrain. The meeting focused on the progress of ongoing projects and how better roads can speed up development in border regions. Lt Gen Singh briefed the governor on upcoming plans, including work on the Frontier Highway and other sensitive road stretches being taken up on priority. Parnaik praised the Border Roads Organisation for building durable roads and said improved connectivity has helped border villages gain better access to education, healthcare, markets and job opportunities. The governor added that better roads have boosted economic activity, social bonding and a strong national presence in far-off areas. He also said the improved network supports the Centre’s vibrant village programme. Appreciating BRO’s welfare work like medical camps, learning spaces for workers’ children and cleanliness drives, Parnaik said such efforts show commitment beyond construction. Singh assured that BRO will continue to focus on connectivity and overall development in the frontier state.