Itanagar, Feb 12: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General KT Parnaik (Retd.), met the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Anandiben Patel, at Raj Bhavan, Lucknow on Wednesday. They discussed mutual areas of development where Arunachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh can collaborate for the benefit of their people, emphasising the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’.
During the meeting, Parnaik highlighted the celebration of Uttar Pradesh Diwas at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar, underscoring the growing cultural and historical ties between the two States. He stressed the importance of fostering structured and sustainable cultural exchanges, particularly in the fields of language learning, heritage preservation, traditions, music, tourism, sports, and best practice sharing.
Parnaik reiterated that such collaborations strengthen national unity and promote a deeper understanding of India’s diverse cultural landscape. He suggested exploring joint ventures in key sectors such as religious tourism, horticulture, organic farming, and skill development, fostering growth and knowledge-sharing between the two States.
In a separate meeting, the Governor also met the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath and commended the State Government for the successful conduct of the Maha Kumbh Mela. He acknowledged Uttar Pradesh’s exemplary efforts in managing the grand spiritual congregation, which has drawn millions of devotees and tourists from across the world.
As part of his tour to Uttar Pradesh, the Governor participated in the Kumbh Mela, experiencing the profound spiritual significance of the festival.