Dimapur, October 13, (MExN): The Nagaland Contractors’ & Suppliers Union (NCSU) has written to the Prime Minister of India seeking change of modalities in awarding contract works under SARDP, National Highway and other projects in Nagaland. In the letter the NCSU while appreciating the UPA Government for granting the multi-crore project in the state under SARDP, made a mention that the Global Tender Policy benefited the Multi-crore Companies only and not the local contractors.
Therefore, NCSU voiced out their concern saying that the Naga Contractors’ shall be nowhere if this system continued in the state. The union sought the Prime Minister of India and the Chairperson of the UPA to intervene in the matter and let the works in the next phase under SARDP, National Highway (NH) and other project in the state to break-up into job-wise and let the capable local contractors to avail the opportunity with special reference to Article 371 (A) of the Constitution of India under Special category State. NSCU added in the note that it would be looking forward to special considerations and prompt initiation by the Government for the interest of the Contractors’ fraternity in particular and the people of Nagaland in general.
The letter to the PM written by Pele Khezhie, President, NCSU, Kohima and John Kath, general secretary, NCSU, Kohima also extended their acknowledgement to the Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi for introducing the Nagaland Express, a new daily train services between Dimapur and Guwahati, to be launched officially on the 15th November 2011. It was also mentioned that the union appreciated his assurance to construct multi-Complex amenities at various railway stations in the North- East region. Moreover, the union lauded the UPA Government for the construction of 2 Laning of Longleng-Changtongya road, Mon- Tamlu- Merangkong road, Phek-Pfutsero road and Zunheboto- Chakabama road through special accelerated road development programme (SARDP) in the state of Nagaland under Phase-1 amounting to Rs 1,130 crores and which is the biggest ever project.
The letter conveyed appreciation to the UPA Government pointing out that it had brought about a sea of changes and development in Nagaland as well as in other North-Eastern states including Sikkim, after it came to power in 2004. The NCSU appreciated the sincerity, commitment and efforts of the Government under the leadership of Dr Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India & Sonia Gandhi, and the chairperson of the UPA. It stated that it was commendable of UPA Government in extending their resolute support for the development of the region and also taking initiatives in trying to solve the Naga political issue and pointed out that this seriously reflected the central Government’s concern for the people of the region.
Therefore, NCSU voiced out their concern saying that the Naga Contractors’ shall be nowhere if this system continued in the state. The union sought the Prime Minister of India and the Chairperson of the UPA to intervene in the matter and let the works in the next phase under SARDP, National Highway (NH) and other project in the state to break-up into job-wise and let the capable local contractors to avail the opportunity with special reference to Article 371 (A) of the Constitution of India under Special category State. NSCU added in the note that it would be looking forward to special considerations and prompt initiation by the Government for the interest of the Contractors’ fraternity in particular and the people of Nagaland in general.
The letter to the PM written by Pele Khezhie, President, NCSU, Kohima and John Kath, general secretary, NCSU, Kohima also extended their acknowledgement to the Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi for introducing the Nagaland Express, a new daily train services between Dimapur and Guwahati, to be launched officially on the 15th November 2011. It was also mentioned that the union appreciated his assurance to construct multi-Complex amenities at various railway stations in the North- East region. Moreover, the union lauded the UPA Government for the construction of 2 Laning of Longleng-Changtongya road, Mon- Tamlu- Merangkong road, Phek-Pfutsero road and Zunheboto- Chakabama road through special accelerated road development programme (SARDP) in the state of Nagaland under Phase-1 amounting to Rs 1,130 crores and which is the biggest ever project.
The letter conveyed appreciation to the UPA Government pointing out that it had brought about a sea of changes and development in Nagaland as well as in other North-Eastern states including Sikkim, after it came to power in 2004. The NCSU appreciated the sincerity, commitment and efforts of the Government under the leadership of Dr Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India & Sonia Gandhi, and the chairperson of the UPA. It stated that it was commendable of UPA Government in extending their resolute support for the development of the region and also taking initiatives in trying to solve the Naga political issue and pointed out that this seriously reflected the central Government’s concern for the people of the region.
