Itanagar, Oct 12 : Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, called on Governor, Lt Gen KT Parnaik (Retd.), at Lok Bhavan, Itanagar, on Monday. They discussed key development priorities, focusing on infrastructure and connectivity, youth empowerment, employment generation and effective implementation of welfare schemes. They also discussed the progress of centrally funded projects and the State’s infrastructure investment programme for 2026–29.
Emphasizing the importance of human capital development, the Governor called for greater investment in skill development, entrepreneurship, tourism, horticulture and other local livelihood opportunities to create sustainable employment for the State’s youth. He also stressed the value of sports, discipline and community participation in nurturing confident, capable and socially responsible young people.
The Deputy Chief Minister apprised the Governor about the arrival of Holy Relics of Shakyamuni Buddha to Namsai on 14th November and invited the Governor for the sacred exposition (ritual).