ES Reporter

ITANAGAR, Jun 12:National President, ST Morcha cum Member of Parliament, Ramvichar Netam on Monday said that development of the North East region has been one of the foremost priority of Prime Minister Narendra Modi led NDA government and special focus has been to improve connectivity and necessary infrastructure of the region.

 “Modi ji is committed towards development of the NE states and Arunachal in particular. He is constantly trying to improve basic requirements of the people including to provide sufficient electricity for every household, digitization, tourism  etc and determined  to develop road and railway infrastructure in the region to connect NE with the rest of the country, “ added Netam.

He was addressing the "Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas Sammelan" organized here at the State Guest House premises to commemorate completion of 3 years of the NDA government at the Centre.  During the programme speakers also shed light on various social welfare, education, economic schemes and  highlighted  “good governance” initiatives taken by PM Modi so far.

Listing out few great achievements of the Modi government in NE and in particular Arunachal, Netam said that since independence, no party in the past has brought much development like the BJP has in last three years.

‘Before Modi came to power, NE states were reeling under darkness and deprivation. However after BJP took charge at the Centre, it has connected entire NE with railways, highways, airports etc and highlighted the potential of Arunachal in tourism, horti & agri sector, etc under Act East Policy to the rest of the country,’ Netam added

“Our PM is committed to the development of the northeast and days are not far for Arunachal to become an emerging hub of economic activity in the country,” he further added while appealing party workers to take the welfare schemes launched by Modi to grassroots level, so that needy people get their rightful benefits.

Addressing the gathering, MLA Jambey Tashi described the Budget presented by the state cabinet in last assembly session as “unique and historic”. Tashi informed that this year’s Budget was first of its kind, coming to light after taking the confidence and suggestions of the masses.

“The state cabinet in its landmark decision has also implemented 7th pay commission, revamp the required infrastructure for development of education sector alongside considering the shortage of subject teachers like Science and Mathematics and has also increased the recruitment ratio of teachers from  80:20 to 50-50 ratio  etc,” he said.

However, Tashi also admitted that state education sector needs more attention and there is need of more policies and awareness to bring the educational scenario at par with other states.

Stating that the present government’s foundation is laid on transparency and corruption free environment, Minister for Dairy development , Dr. Mohesh Chai informed that so far state cabinet has taken 167 decisions out of which 67 were successfully implemented and rest are in the pipeline.

Calling Khandu not only one of the youngest but an energetic leader with sheer determination to bring change, Chai asserted that development will not come only with effort put forward by legislators and government officials, but public should also shoulder the same responsibility  and contribute in the development of the state.

Chai also underscored that spreading awareness of flagship schemes is not the duty of legislators but officials, party workers and stakeholders should also share the same responsibility to aware needy people about its benefits.

Highlighting the objectives of SSSV, MLA Alo Libang shared various initiatives taken by him as Minister of RD in the state.

 

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
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