New Delhi, May 20 -- Naharlagun and Itanagar are commonly known as the twin capitals of Arunachal Pradesh and fall under the administrative jurisdiction of the Itanagar Capital Region (ICR). Naharlagun has held the status of Census town since 1981 and is located only 12 kilometres from Itanagar, along NH 415. The lack of efficient urban mobility has made commuting between the two cities increasingly difficult. Despite the short distance, the poor condition of roads, and lack of public transportation has turned everyday travel into a burdensome endeavour for many.

Down To Earth (DTE) spoke to a 30-year-old working woman who lives in Naharlagun and works in Itanagar. For her, the daily commute is both exhausting and costly. She relies on ...