After Six decades Tali in Kra Daadi district to get road connectivity

Tali in Kra Daadi district of Arunachal Pradesh has finally got road connectivity after more than six decades since its establishment in 1957.

Despite being the administrative headquarters, Tali in Kra Daadi remained unconnected by road until now.
This makes Tali the last administrative center and the only assembly constituency in the state which was previously unconnected by road. However, with this new development, the people of Tali can now enjoy better connectivity and access to essential services.

Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday became the first Chief Minister to travel to Tali in Kra Daadi district by road.

During his previous visit to the area in 2017, Chief Minister Khandu had promised the people that his next visit would be by road. This promise was fulfilled on the auspicious occasion of Nyokum when Khandu became the first Chief Minister to reach Tali by road.”I am proud to be a part of this historic and momentous occasion where we finally witness the Tali ADC headquarters connected by road. We are in a mission mode to complete the nearly 51 km Yangtze-Tali road as soon as possible. Worked on,” Khandu said while participating in the 45th Nyokum Yullo celebrations on Sunday.
This achievement is an important step towards improving connectivity and infrastructure in the region, which will benefit the residents of Tali and surrounding areas.

Early in the morning, Chief Minister Khandu inspected the under-construction road from Tali to Pip Sorang, the circle headquarters of Tali ADC administrative centre. He assured that the nearly 50 km long Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) road would be completed by the end of this year.
“By the time you all celebrate the 46th Nyokum Yullo in Tali, Pip Sorang will be rooted,” Khandu announced.

He reiterated his appeal to the people not to expect or demand compensation for land for road construction. He explained that overall development comes after road connectivity, and if people provide free land, the government has a duty to build roads wherever needed.
Khandu expressed concern over the delay in completing the Tamen-Tali road, which was started in the late 1960s. However, he assured the people that his government would also complete this road.
The Chief Minister also acknowledged that the section on the Yangte-Tali road from Kumey bridge point needs attention. He directed the officials concerned to complete the stretch as soon as possible and adjust the alignment wherever necessary to make it less treacherous to drive.
Chief Minister Khandu also admitted that the stretch of road from Joram-Koloriang Highway to Yangtze is not suitable for regular travel. He assured that the 15-km stretch would be rehabilitated immediately, indicating the government’s commitment to improving road infrastructure in the region.
Furthermore, Khandu appealed to the people of Tali who had migrated to other towns and cities such as Zero and Itanagar to resettle in their villages. He cited the example of local MLA Jikke Tako, who despite settling in Itanagar has built his residence in Tali.
Khandu also appealed to the people of Tali to stay connected to their roots and encouraged them to keep their homes and hearths in the area, even if they settled elsewhere.
During his visit, Khandu dedicated the steel arch bridge over the Kumey River to the people. The bridge collapsed due to a rockfall, disrupting road communication with Tali for at least a year. The reconstruction of the bridge will significantly improve connectivity in the region.
Khandu was accompanied by Home Minister Bamang Felix, Namsai legislator Chow Zignu Namchoom, Palin legislator Balo Raja and other officials, who highlighted the government’s commitment to improve infrastructure and promote development in the region.