YUPIA, 14 Sep: A three-day circle-level training programme on the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), focusing on quality control and hands-on field training, commenced here in Papum Pare district on Monday.
The training programme is being organised by the Rural Works Department's (RWD) Poma-Yupia division, with the objective of enhancing the technical knowledge and practical skills of participating engineers in various aspects of road construction, quality control, and execution of works.
The inaugural programme was attended by, among others, Doimukh MLA Nabam Vivek and Papum Pare DC Mamu Hage.
Engineers from the RWD divisions of Poma-Yupia, Sagalee and Pakke-Kessang, along with engineers and technical personnel from various reputed firms are participating in the training programme, which is being conducted with the support of resource persons from NIT Jote and the RWD.
Addressing the gathering, the MLA called upon engineers and technical personnel to remain honest, dedicated and committed to their profession. He emphasised the need to continuously upgrade their knowledge and equip themselves with the latest information technology and engineering skills to meet emerging challenges.
He also called upon contractors to execute projects without compromising on quality and without being driven solely by the expectation of high profits.
Highlighting the importance of road connectivity in overall development, Vivek said that progress in the fields of social development, economy, education, healthcare and rural upliftment cannot be achieved without reliable road connectivity. He therefore urged the engineers to implement PMGSY projects "in a mission-mode approach, with clear vision and commitment."
Vivek informed that the Chief Minister's Comprehensive State Rural Road Development Programme is likely to be entrusted to the RWD as the executing agency, and urged the RWD engineers to be prepared to shoulder the responsibility of implementing the programme effectively.
He also assured that the matter regarding sanctioningof schemes for major damaged roads falling under his Assembly constituency would be taken up with the chief minister and the RWD minister.
Hage in her address stressed the importance of constructing durable and quality roads suited to the difficult terrain and challenging climatic conditions of Arunachal Pradesh.
She emphasised that road projects should be prioritised with greater focus on providing connectivity to unconnected areas and remote belts for the benefit of the rural population. She also advised young and newly inducted engineers to work hard, continuously upgrade their technical knowledge and acquire practical field skills to effectively meet the challenges associated with project implementation and management.
Earlier, Poma-Yupia RWD Executive Engineer Techi Jobae delivered a detailed presentation, highlighting the progress and milestones achieved by the division.
He apprised the MLA and the DC of certain urgent infrastructure requirements and the challenges being faced by the department in the execution of various projects. (DIPRO)
