NEW DELHI, Jun 11: Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) BD Mishra (Retd.) today called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi here in the national capital and briefed him about the on-going developmental projects of the state.
Apprising the Prime Minister about the challenges and aspirations of the people of Arunachal Pradesh, the Governor discussed a host of issues concerning road, rail, air, internet communication, education, women & children, entrepreneurship, youth capacity building, health, infrastructure and security.
Governor while reiterating the commitment of the new  state government headed by Pema Khandu with the  guiding philosophy of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas and Sabka Vishwas' added that all efforts will be applied for unlocking the state’s true potential.
Besides congratulating the Prime Minister, he also conveyed the goodwill message of the state’s people.
Governor Mishra also met the Union Human Resource Development Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' and discussed about improving the education scenario of the state.
The Governor requested the minister for special care and priority for enhancing and creating new avenues for higher and professional courses in Arunachal Pradesh. While making special mention of NIT Arunachal Pradesh, the Governor mentioned that the education minister of the host state, ex-officio must be included on the Board of Management of NIT for its better development.
Later the Governor met Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region and discussed on growth and progress of the region.

They had a threadbare discussion on ‘Act East’ policy and trade relationship with South East Asia through Myanmar and also about the Central Service Cadre management in Arunachal Pradesh.

The Governor emphasised on the pressing need of separate cadres of Central Service for the State with the Minister, who is also the minister for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.
Mishra also met the Union External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and discussed about the Lumla-Bhutan-Guwahati road and management of Border Haat at Pangsau Pass, in Changlang District.
The Governor requested the External Affairs minister to accord special priority for border trade at Nampong, near Pangsau Pass. He recalled the Minister that Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Myanmar and India in 2012, which needs to be taken forward with the change of time and international situation. PRO Raj Bhavan

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