SVSU raises concerns over road metalling work
The Seyochung Village Students’ Union (SVSU) has raised serious concerns regarding the ongoing road metalling work between Sitimi and Seyochung HQ following a site visit on Monday
Published on Mar 17, 2025
By EMN
Members of the Seyochung Village Students’ Union during a
site visit to the ongoing road metalling work between Sitimi and Seyochung HQ
on Monday.
- DIMAPUR — The Seyochung Village Students’
Union (SVSU) has raised serious concerns regarding the ongoing road metalling
work between Sitimi and Seyochung HQ following a site visit on Monday.
- In a letter to the additional deputy commissioner of
Seyochung town, the union stated that there was an absence of Border Roads
Organisation (BRO) officials. Despite prior communication, no representatives
from the BRO office were present during the visit.
- Furthermore, it alleged that the metalling work lacks proper
compaction and durability according to standard construction practices. There
is no proper drainage system, which could lead to the risk of waterlogging and
road deterioration over time.
- The SVSU stated that the road does not follow IRC guidelines
for cross slope, which are essential for water runoff and road longevity. No
culverts, ditches, or drainage structures have been properly installed.
- In light of these concerns, the union urged the competent
authority to take necessary corrective measures to ensure the quality and
sustainability of the project.
- It requested the ADC's intervention in addressing these issues
with the concerned department and contractor as soon as possible.
- Visit to schools
- Meanwhile, the SVSU and the youth ministry of Seyochung
Village Baptist Lithro visited Government High School, Seyochung village, on
Monday and donated books on Sangtam Naga literature and works by native authors
to promote local literature and introduce students to indigenous writers. They
also donated a first-aid kit, including sanitary pads for female students.
- In a press statement, the union said that during the visit,
Longtili C Sangtam, president of SVSU, thanked the school for successfully
launching the Nagaland Heritage (Sangtam) programme and urged the headmaster to
prepare a routine for the youth pastor, who has volunteered to contribute to
the initiative.
- The SVSU also visited St. Mary’s High School, Seyochung
town, where they donated books to the school library to encourage reading among
students.
- During discussions, faculty members highlighted challenges
in Aadhaar enrolment, mentioning that nearly 200 out of 493 students had yet to
complete the process due to difficulties in obtaining birth certificates.
- They also raised concerns about name correction issues, as
the Nagaland Board of School Education has restricted such changes despite
requests from parents and students to the authority. The school authorities
sought the SVSU’s support in addressing these issues with the concerned
authorities.
- In response, the president assured the union’s full
assistance in advocating for solutions and ensuring the welfare of the student
community.
