WALONG, Nov 25:Chief Minister Pema Khandu today attended a public meeting here on his 2-day visit to Hayuliang Assembly constituency. Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, Home Minister Kumar Waii, Art & Culture Minister Dr Mohesh Chai, State BJP President Tapir Gao, Health Parliamentary Secretary Phurpa Tsering, RWD Parliamentary Secretary Jambey Tashi and Hayuliang MLA Dasanglu Pul accompanied the Chief Minister.

Earlier the Chief Minister and the visiting dignitaries were accorded a warm welcome by local people dressed in traditional Mishmi and Meyor attire. 

Khandu in his speech appealed both communities to work together and maintain the old-age bond of brotherhood.

Citing that higher regions in Arunachal such as Walong, Tawang has high scope for tourism for its scenic beauty, Khandu however said that despite its beautiful landscape, Walong has failed to attract tourists due to security reasons owing to its nearness to international border.

Due to defence issues, the area is also uncovered under tourist circuit, which covers only up to Hayuliang.

The Chief Minister promised to take up the matter to extend the tourist circuit till Walong and Kibithoo with the home and defence ministry. He said since the present central government is focused on development of border areas, Khandu expressed optimism that the Centre will surely consider the proposal.

‘Development in true sense is only when people residing near China border feels part of it,’ he said.

Observing that Anjaw district has high scope for tourism, the state government has considered the home stays and hotels to be brought under Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Swavalamban Yojana (DDUSY) scheme. He requested the Deputy Commissioner to accept all applications for hotels and home stays and immediately send it to the state government.

The Chief Minister informed that since Anjaw has high scope in biodiversity, the Patanjali group of Industries is keen to set up a training centre and factory in the foothills. He said their only requirement is land on lease and they are ready to purchase produce directly from the farmers through which menace of middlemen can be avoided. Accordingly, he requested the Tezu administration to identify suitable land for the purpose.

On shortage of PDS ration for the district, the CM said the area being non-rice producing and announced to increase the quote immediately. He also assured to immediately fulfil the shortages of doctors and health staffers in the newly opened Kalikho Pul Memorial District Hospital at Hayuliang.

On incompletion of work for ADC office at Hayuliang, the Chief Minister announced Rs 2.5 crore for completion of the works. For construction of road from Hayuliang bridge point towards Hawai on the left bank of Lohit river, he promised to immediately sanction funds under RIDF for start of first phase of work.

Responding to a memorandum, the Chief Minister okayed the proposal for upgradation of Yatong Middle School to Secondary school. He also announced an outdoor stadium for Hayuliang to tap the sporting talent of the district. To connect remote village of Warti and Musai, he promised to sanction a suspension bridge. To a proposal from Meyor community for a Gompa, the Chief Minister agreed to fund the project.

He further announced a sports stadium for Govt Middle School, Walong. On request from ZPC chairperson for roads and healthcare facilities in Halai Pani, the Chief Minister assured to sanction fund for these projects. He also announced to sanction funds for a memorial park in Hawai to be dedicated to former CM late Kalikho Pul in Hawai this financial year.

Earlier this afternoon, Khandu dedicated the 60-metre Langwinti Bridge connecting Walong and Kibithoo constructed by the BRO under Project Udayak. He later visited the Walong War memorial and laid a wreath paying tribute to the brave jawans who died fighting the Chinese Army in 1962. 

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
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