ITANAGAR, Aug 3: Arunachal Governor Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) participated in a high level security meeting at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar today which was attended by chief minister Pema Khandu among others.
Participating in the meeting, Mishra stressed the need for maintenance of border roads in the state for the benefit of security forces and locals. He said the upkeep of strategic roads would be beneficial for the protection of vulnerable border areas and the economic growth of people.
The Governor suggested for concerted efforts by the State Government and armed forces for removal of all bottlenecks in leasing out or acquiring of land for defence purposes or road construction.
Taking part in the discussion, the Chief Minister informed that many roads and other projects have been recommended under Border Area Development Projects, which will be beneficial to the people and at the same time to the armed forces for securing the borders. He also informed that local needs of the armed forces in terms of agricultural produce will be catered through Agricultural Marketing Boards of the State Government.
Earlier, Brigadier General Staff (BGS) of Eastern Command briefed the Governor and Chief Minister about the security scenario and challenges to the State. BGS also shared the initiatives in boosting the State Tourism and creating bonhomie with the local people of Arunachal Pradesh.
Chief Secretary Dharmendra, Director General of Police Satish Golcha and Commissioner to Chief Minister Sonam Chombay attended the meeting including General Officer Commanding–in-Chief Eastern Army Command Lt General RP Kalita, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM and General Officer Commanding, 3 Corps, Lt. General RC Tiwari, AVSM, SM and Brigadier General Staff (Operations) Brig KS Dhadwal, SM, Eastern Command.

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