On the 4th day of the Eighth session of the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly, at NLA Hall, Kohima on 10th March 2026, MLA, Achumbemo Kikon raised a starred question regarding the proposed upgradation of the Wokha–Bokajan Road and the Aghunato–Shamator Road.
            Responding to the query, Minister for Public Works Department (Roads & Bridges) G. Kaito Aye informed the House that four legislators from Wokha district had written to the Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio in August 2024 seeking maintenance and improvement of the Wokha–Bokajan Road under PWD (R&B).
            He stated that the matter has since been examined by the department. A technical survey of the road has already been completed and a concept note is currently being prepared. Kaito also added that the department is also exploring submission of a proposal to the government under a suitable funding scheme, and the matter is being actively pursued.
            On the Aghunato–Shamator Road, Kaito informed that there is a proposal for its upgradation. Out of the total 69 kms of the road, 28 kms are currently under construction through Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana Phase III (PMGSY-III), while the remaining 41 kilometres will be taken up subsequently.
            The developments indicate continued efforts by the state government to improve road connectivity in different parts of Nagaland.
             
(Takumpula, IA)