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Governor inaugurates 10th Maitree Diwas

28th Nov 2018 10:11:PM State

TAWANG, Nov 28: Governor BD Mishra inaugurated the Tawang Maitree Diwas, the 10th festival of friendship and bonhomie between the Indian Army and people of Arunachal Pradesh, particularly Tawang here today.
Speaking on the occasion, the Governor said that Tawang Maitree Diwas has laid a strong foundation in building good relationship between the armed forces and the civilian population. He paid tribute to Late Dorjee Khandu, who initiated this unique programme for cementing the trust between Indian Army and local people of the Frontier District, Tawang.
Impressed by the cultural and martial art display by the armed forces personnel and cultural presentation by the school and college students, the Governor who was accompanied by the first lady Neelam Mishra complimented the Army and District administration for the magnificent show. Such joint efforts promote sense of security amongst the civil population and also reinforce the trust between the people and security forces, the Governor said. He wished that the Tawang Maitree Diwas continues to be celebrated regularly for promoting friendship and cooperation in the District.
The Governor informed that till now the Maitree Diwas was been financially supported by the family of Pema Khandu. From next year onwards the Festival will be organised officially by the State Government and national and international tourist will be invited to participate in it, he underscored.

The Governor commended the Commander and troops of 190 Mountain Brigade for their dedication, empathy and humanism towards the people of the State.

‘Under the political leadership of our popular Prime Minister Narendra Modi and our dynamic Chief Minister Pema Khandu, the pace of development, security and progress of the state is surging ahead. Now India has changed and now it is not at the same level and spot as it was in 1962,’ he said. He also recollected the contributions of Major Bob Khathing of the Indian Army who liberated Tawang from the erstwhile Feudal Lords from Lhasa.
Appreciating the State Government under the Chief Minister Shri Pema Khandu for conducting ‘Sarkar Aap Ke Dwar’, the Governor said that State Government is trying its best to address the challenges of the people. The Governor assured the people of Tawang to pursue the issue of Tawang-Lumla- Guwahati road through Bhutan with the concerned minister for the welfare of the people of Tawang.
The Governor also recalled the contribution of Arunachali soldiers towards national security. Recalling the valour of Havaldar Hangpan Dada, Ashoka Chakra winner (Posthumous), the Governor urged upon the youth of the State to join the armed forces and strengthen the Indian security forces. He also lauded the “Pay Back to Society Group’ mission in which 27 officers from the State are going around the district schools and colleges motivating our youth..
The Governor called upon the armed forces stationed in the State to motivate and train the young boys and girls so as to enable them to join the Indian Armed Forces.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu and General Officer Commanding 4 Corps Lt. General GS Sangha also spoke on the occasion.

Bonhomie of Army and locals in Tawang exemplary: CM

TAWANG: Chief Minister Pema Khandu in his speech during 10th Maitree Diwas said the bonhomie shared by the Indian Army and the locals in Tawang is exemplary and must be emulated elsewhere in the state too.

He credited the Indian Army including the central paramilitary forces for making major contribution in making Tawang as a global tourist hotspot besides efforts from the state and the central governments.

Khandu said Arunachal has huge potential for growth but is deprived of foreign funding from international financial institutions due to objection from China. He said Arunachal is the lone state facing such fund blockade taking a toll in its economy - but can be overcome by taking advantage of huge presence of Indian Armed Forces and central paramilitary forces in the state. He said Arunachal has presence of more than 2 lakhs military personnel and paramilitary forces, which can be thought of as huge market for selling local produce and goods. He informed that in his upcoming visit to New Delhi, he will meet with Defence and Home Ministry to work out a medium for the armed forces to buy locally. This will enable the local farmers and businessmen to find huge market within Arunachal and also overcome the middlemen menace in selling their produce, said Khandu.

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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