Defence Minister of India, Rajnath Singh, virtually inaugurated the Paghla Bridge at Aboi under Mon District in presence of Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Phangnon Konyak on 12th September 2023. 

Phangnon Konyak in her speech stated that she was privileged to be a part of the historic inauguration which highlights the translation of Prime Minister, Narendra Modiji's vision of future connectivity. She added that Northeastern India has witnessed tremendous development which were never seen before.

The e- inauguration & dedication to the nation of Paghla Bridge's  programme was organised by the 100 Road Construction Company (GREF) and attended by ADC Aboi, dignitaries, Civil Societies of Aboi, chairman and delegates from Langmeing Village besides troops and workers of BRO.

The Paghla Bridge was constructed by Border Roads Organization (BRO). The inauguration and dedication of Paghla Bridge was a part of the 90 BRO infrastructures projects which were constructed in 10 border states and UTs of India at the cost of Rs. 2,941 Cr. Tuensang-Mon road crosses the Paghla river at Km 137.150 with water gap of more than 50 meters. The river becomes non-fordable during rainy season which causes inconvenience to road users and also snapping logistic movement in Defence support. Construction of a permanent steel superstructure major PMT bridge of 55.900mtr span steel superstructure of class-70R was planned by BRO/ Project Sewak.

(APRO Aboi)