ITANAGAR, May 9: Arunachal Pradesh governor Lt. General KT Parnaik, (Retd.), who is on a two-day tour to Lower Subansiri District interacted with people of Yazali and its neighbouring villages on Tuesday.
Highlighting that Arunachal Pradesh has huge scope for growth and prosperity in  agriculture, horticulture and tourism sectors,  he urged the people to engage themselves in these sectors.
The Governor said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is focusing on the north east region especially Arunachal Pradesh. Lots of development programmes and projects are in the pipeline in the next few years, he said appealing to the people to participate in the development process and ensure proper and timely implementation of the welfare schemes of the State and Central Governments.
On their arrival at Yazali, the Governor and the First Lady of the State Anagha Parnaik were accorded traditional reception led by local MLA and State Education Minister Er. Taba Tedir.
Earlier, starting his tour of Lower Subansiri District, the Governor and the First Lady took part in a plantation programme at Potin view point.
The first couple also met the Gaon Burah and Gaon Buris and member of Supun Bulyang Council of Ziro area at Nago Putu, Dree Festival Ground.
The Governor exhorted them to continue their societal duty in maintaining social order. He appreciated the members of Supun Bulyang Council for keeping alive the age-old tradition of the Apatani community.
Conveying his happiness that most of the flagship programmes are implemented properly in Ziro Valley, the Governor said that it will contribute towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Mission of Shashakta Bharat, Atma Nirbhar Bharat and Mahaan Bharat.  
The Governor said that the people must avail benefits of the present good developmental environment. He said that the country progresses, if the Nation is strong and moves forward technically, while  preserving the good old traditions.
Commending the Apatani community for the high literacy rate, the Governor advised that youth of the community must come forward with a spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation.
Local MLA and State Minister for Agriculture etc. Er. Tage Taki, Head Gaon Bura Nani Haniya and Chairman, Supun Bulyang Council Er. Nani Tatung also spoke on the occasion.

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