ITANAGAR, Dec 29: Chief Minister Pema Khandu today laid the foundation stone for establishment of 12th battalion headquarters of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) at Hollongi in presence of Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju, Forest minister Nabam Rebia and other dignitaries. 
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister said it is a historic day and thanked the Union Home Ministry for the project. He said due to the efforts of Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Kiren Rijiju, the Bn headquarters is being established in Arunachal.
The Chief Minister specifically mentioned the role of MoS Home who brought the project first in 2014 but got delayed due to land availability issues which was solved with voluntary contribution of land from donors in Hollongi and thanked them for their cooperation. The CM on the occasion also congratulated Kiren Rijiju for being conferred with Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Champion for the Asia Region by the United Nations. 
The permanent stationing of NDRF battalion in Arunachal will not only help the state but they will also be available for service to the neighboring state of Assam, the CM said and added that the fight against natural calamities and man made disasters will be strengthened by the presence of NDRF thus saving precious lives and properties. He also said to fight calamities, the state police forces and the Central police forces are being equipped and  awareness and disaster drills are being conducted among civilian population. 
The Chief Minister on the occasion also announced that the project developed by the state government will include environment and safety concerns. The state government will soon implement the building byelaws in Arunachal, the CM informed. 

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