ITANAGAR, Nov 4:

 

The Defence Minister of India, Nirmala Sitharaman called on the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd) at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar today. They discussed wide ranging defence issues, with special reference to Arunachal Pradesh.

 

The Governor emphasised that the proposed Frontier Road project must be expedited as it will boost the economy of the State, particularly in the border areas, in addition to strengthening of the surveillance of national borders and promotion of the possession of our remote land.

He also stressed on more recruitment rallies be conducted in the State to facilitated the youth of the Frontier State of Arunachal Pradesh to join the armed forces.

The Defence Minister assured to look into the issues raised by the Governor and explore ways to address it at the earliest.

She presented National Savings Certificates (NSC) to two meritorious students from the weaker economic strata of society. The Raksha Mantri also attended a traditional cultural presentation at Raj Bhavan.

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Kenter Joya Riba

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