21st Feb 2019 10:02:PM State
Eastern Sentinel Arunachal News

ITANAGAR, Feb 21: Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) attended the 33rd Statehood Day celebration of the state at the capital on February 20, unfurled the national flag and took salute from the Guards of Honour.
Speaking on the occasion, Governor said that statehood paved way for speedy development. Today, the central government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has special focus and consideration for the development of Arunachal Pradesh and the state government working hand in hand with the centre have been putting in their best efforts to electrify every village, provide toilet in every house, road to every village and gas connection to every kitchen, the Governor said in his speech.
He said that credit for this goes to every Arunachalee who under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Pema Khandu, have contributed in assisting the government and administration.
Reiterating his mantra for ensuring 100% percent transparent implementation of developmental projects, the Governor called on every citizen to make sure that all the projects are implemented with honesty and accountability.
Sharing his concern about education in the state, the Governor urged all to come forward to see that every child above 6 years of age goes to school and teachers must also impart value based education and be ready to serve in far-flung schools.
He also suggested for rotation based transfer for teachers of urban and rural areas. He further called upon the parents to motivate the students to be entrepreneurs and job providers instead of managers and job seekers.
Paying tribute to the martyrs of Pulwama terror attack, the Governor expressed his anguish that some of the youths of the state, particularly in the eastern districts are lured towards gun and drug culture. 
He appealed to them to join back the mainstream of the society for their own well-being.
Stating that this year, the nation will be celebrating the 150th year of the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Father of the Nation, who preached, practised and propagated Swachhata, the Governor urged the people to be connected to the Swachhata Mission and strive towards cleaner, healthier and greener India.
First Lady of the state Neelam Misra, Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Union Minister of State (Home) Kiren Rijiju, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, members of state cabinet, Chief Secretary Satya Gopal, distinguished guests and invitees were present on the occasion.
The Governor released the Festival Souvenir and launched the proceedings of Agricultural Conclave.
Before declaring the three-day Festival of Arunachal open, the Governor presented the State Awards, Chief Minister’s Excellence Award in Civil Service and Dorjee Khandu Memorial Award to people from different walks of life.
Traditional folk dances of various tribes were the highlights of the pageantries. Participants from the state and Meghalaya also presented a cultural programme under ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ a Government of India initiative that aims to improve the present cultural connection across various states of India.
Later the Governor also inaugurated the exhibition and food stalls. Raj Bhawan PRO 


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