ITANAGAR, May 9:Governor BD Mishra, who is on a four-day district tour reached Yingkiong in Upper Siang District on today where he along with the First Lady of the State Neelam Misra were accorded traditional reception by Ponung and Tapu dance troupes on their arrival by road at Geku and Yingkiong led by local MLA of Geku-Mariyang Olom Pangyang, Deputy CommissionerDuli Kamduk and Superintendent of Police Dr. GS Sidhu.

Addressing a huge public meeting at Yingkiong, the Governor said that the pace of development has enhanced in last few years in the State.
Many important projects have been taken up and fund is being provided accordingly, he said calling upon the people to shoulder responsibility in ensuring  transparency, accountability, continuity, review and audit
and if require, midterm correction in the implementation of projects, programmes and schemes of the government.
In his maiden visit to the district, the Governor appealed to the
people to go for entrepreneurship and self employment. He made special request to the parents and guardians to motivate their wards towards these alternate livelihoods instead of government jobs.
 

Stating that road communication and IT & mobile connectivity are the most essential aspects of life today, the Governor advised the road construction agencies, optical fibre laying company and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd to work in as a unit to expedite the connectivitychallenges. He said that success of many important Central and State Governments schemes and programmes depend on road communication and IT
& mobile connectivity, including supply of essential items, Aadhar linking, Direct Beneficiary Transfer (DBT).
 

Emphasising on strengthening education and health sectors, the Governor said that human resources in health and education departments must be managed in an equitable manner. Stressing on ‘Swachta’, he advised the teachers and doctors to teach the students on healthyhygiene practices and instil sense of cleanliness at young age.
 

Informing the people regarding vacancies in Indian Army, which he had initiated for the youth of the State, the Governor made a passionate appeal to the gaon burahs, Panchayat leaders, public leaders and government officials to motivate the youth to avail the opportunity.
 

Further informing that there are, at present, six Arunachali officers in Indian Army, Indian Air Force and Indian Navy, whom he has suggested to form a group titled, ‘Pay back to Society’. He said that the officers will go to schools and colleges in the State and motivate the youth to join Indian Army.
As a token of appreciation to the Gaon Burah, the Governor presented a ‘Red Coat’ to senior most Gaon Burah of the District Aduk Nopi, Gaon Burah of Simong Village on the occasion.
Later the Governor visited the Indian Army Unit stationed at
Yingkiong. Interacting with the personnel, the Governor highlighted the importance of their role and duty and appreciated their zeal and enthusiasm towards national integrity. He commended their initiatives in providing pre-recruitment training to the local youth and under
Operation Samaritan.

Earlier, the Governor and the First lady of the State visited the
District Hospital and interacted with the doctors and nursing staff.

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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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