Kiren Rijiju flags off compensation process for Rs 42,000 crore frontier highway project in Arunachal's Seppa

In a significant stride towards strengthening infrastructure and strategic connectivity in the northeast, the compensation disbursement process for the ambitious Frontier Highway Project — specifically the Lada to Sarli stretch, was officially inaugurated in Seppa today, May 24.

Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, presided over the event as the Chief Guest, launching the initiative that forms part of the Rs 42,000 crore investment plan to bolster border infrastructure in Arunachal Pradesh.

Also present at the event were State Minister Mama Natung (Home, PHED, ISBA & DOIA), MLA Hayeng Mangfi (9-Chayangtajo), and MLA Kumar Waii (8-Bameng), reflecting strong political support for the development initiative.

Delivering the opening remarks, Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Nigam highlighted the transparency and structured timeline established for land acquisition and compensation. He acknowledged the invaluable cooperation from local communities and stakeholders, which has been instrumental in moving the project forward.

As a symbolic beginning, compensation cheques were distributed to ten Project Affected Families (PAFs) by the Union Minister during the ceremony. The full-scale village-wise compensation disbursement is scheduled to commence from May 26, 2025, enabling all eligible families to receive their entitlements upon submission of required documentation.

In his keynote address, Kiren Rijiju underscored the strategic significance of the Frontier Highway, particularly for the remote and border-adjacent regions of Arunachal Pradesh. He called upon the public to extend their full cooperation, emphasizing that the project not only aims to enhance national security but also unlocks vast potential for regional economic development and improved connectivity.