Mizoram: Community spirit drives Sakawrtuichhun residents to repair roads in Aizawl

In a remarkable show of community spirit, residents of Sakawrtuichhun in Aizawl united on Saturday, September 7 to address the poor road conditions in their locality. The large-scale road repair and construction effort saw more than 600 volunteers, including locals, NGOs, and church groups, come together to rebuild the deteriorating roads.

Beginning at 9 AM and continuing until late afternoon, the residents worked tirelessly to restore the vital routes that connect their neighborhood. The project was entirely funded by donations, with over Rs 2.4 lakh raised from individuals and organizations within the community. Key resources used during the construction included 50 truckloads of stone, 2 road rollers, 3 excavators (JCBs), pickups, and trucks.

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Sakawrtuichhun YMA President emphasized that the initiative was not politically motivated. "This effort is purely driven by our need for better roads and improved connectivity," he said, clarifying that it was not a critique of either the previous or current government. 

Sakawrtuichhun is located in the western part of Aizawl, near Mizoram University, and the project highlights the community’s proactive approach in addressing their infrastructural challenges.