ITANAGAR, Jun 24:

 

Governor PB Acharya has congratulated the denizens of Pasighat on selection of Pasighat, the District Headquarters of East Siang District under Centre's Smart Cities Mission.

Acharya, who is one of the Nav Ratnas (Nine Gems) selected by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Swachh Bharat Mission said that Pasighat, the centennial Town of State and one of the foremost educational hub of the erstwhile NEFA deserved to be included in the list. He expressed confidence that the first town of the State will now lay new benchmark for excellence in standard of life, healthcare and educational facilities and basic infrastructure.

 

The Governor, who visited Pasighat in 1965 said that Smart City Mission will drive overall economic growth and thereby improving the quality of life of people by enabling local decentralization for better local area development and harnessing green technology, especially technology that leads to Smart outcomes.

 

The Governor expressed hope that Itanagar, which is under consideration will definitely be picked up in the ensuing selection for which he sought the support of all stakeholders.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
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