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SHRI K.A. SANGTAM (NAGALAND): Mr. Deputy-Speaker, Sir, I thank you very much for giving me this opportunity and, that through you, I would like to make a plea to the hon. Minister. I have discussed with him and have written to him in the past and he has categorically stated that, if the State Government of Nagaland so recommends, the National Highway which is to be constructed on the international border may be considered.

Sir, the proposed National Highway connecting NH-150 at Jesami with NH-37 at Sibsagar has a total road length of approximately 490 kms. will require an investment of Rs. 343 crore at 2002 price level. This highway will serve the people of Mon and Tuensang districts which are the two most backward districts of the State. The rich cache of mineral deposits which exist along the ophiolite belt of Kiphire, Wazeho, Pokhpur and Nimi are limestones, nickel, cobalt, chromium, copper, zinc, magnesite, marble of exquisite quality have been identified along with the recently discovered platinum can be explored for economic upliftment of this region. This road can open myriad opportunities in the field of trade and commerce for both the State and our country with our neighbours Myanmar, China, Thailand and Singapore. I would therefore request the hon. Minister that this matter should be taken up immediately.