Western Sumi Hoho inspects Foothill Road construction

Published on Apr 7, 2025

DIMAPUR — The Western Sumi Hoho (WSH) executives, along with the Sub-Divisional Officer (Road and Bridges) Dimapur Division, EAC Aghunaqa, and contractor N Chisho Swu & Sons, inspected the ongoing works on the Foothill Road, stretching from Niuland town via Hovukhu village in Niuland district to the Ralan area in Wokha district on Monday.
According to an update, during the inspection, the WSH expressed satisfaction at witnessing the good quality workmanship at the construction site and observed that the construction is being carried out in accordance with the government's specifications in the detailed project report.
Stating that the Foothill Road has been a long-cherished dream of the Western Sumis in particular and the Nagas in general, the hoho said that once completed, the road will serve as a lifeline to the people of Nagaland in numerous ways and will automatically boost the socio-economic activities of the people to the highest extent.
The WSH expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and Minister for PWD (R&B), G Kaito Aye, and appealed to all sections of the people not to hinder or disturb the workers and contractors involved in the ongoing construction of the Foothill Road.
The WSH also appealed to the contractors not to compromise on providing quality workmanship for this historic road and to complete the project within the stipulated time.