Around 700 residents from Zhavame, Tsupfume, Zelomi, and EAC Headquarter Razeba in Phek district came together for a mass social work event to repair a 16-kilometer stretch of the PWD road from Pfutsero to Chilo. This initiative, led by the Razeba Public Organisation (RPO) in cooperation with local village leaders, focused on clearing overgrown plants and fixing potholes along the road.

According to the RPO, the entire male population of the area participated due to concerns over the road’s “pathetic” condition. This road is essential for the people of the Razeba range and neighboring Manipur villages, serving as their main route for transporting goods.

The RPO pointed out that the road has been neglected for many years, compelling villagers to take action themselves to maintain it and ensure the transportation of their vegetables and fruits to markets across the state and nation. The region supplies hundreds of tons of produce annually, but during the monsoon season—when supply peaks—the road’s poor state often prevents effective marketing, forcing farmers to sell their goods at reduced prices or face unsold produce.

This repair effort follows a similar initiative from 2021 when local youths, under the campaign “My Road My Future,” raised funds through crowdfunding to repair 13 kilometers of the road over two months with the help of the community and supporters.

The RPO has urged the Government of Nagaland to invest in improving the road infrastructure, stressing that better roads would help export surplus produce and enhance the local economy. Residents of Razeba are hopeful for a positive response from the government.