Arunachal Pradesh Transport Minister Nakap Nalo on Thursday said that the Northeast Frontier Railway has assured the state government not to disturb the flow of rivers and streams while laying broad gauge line from Ruksin to Pasighat in East Siang district.
Allaying apprehension made by senior Congress member Ninong Ering that the railway line could block the flow of rivers and streams in areas like 12 Mile, Rani, Sile and other adjoining areas of the district, known as the ‘rice bowl’ of the state, Nalo informed the Assembly that the state government had taken up the matter with the railway authorities who have assured not to disturb the rivers and streams along the new railway track.
