KOLORIANG, May 23:Governor BD Mishra accompanied by the First Lady of the State, Smt Neelam Misra on this two-day visit to Kurung Kumey District arrived at Koloriang today. With this district visit, the Governor has visited all the 22 districts of the State.

Addressing a public meeting at Koloriang, the Governor said that earlier it was ‘Look East’ but today it is ‘Act East’ and it has resulted in large number of projects coming to north east region.

‘It is important that people of the State benefit from these projects and it can be possible only if every paisa is properly utilized,’ he said urging citizens to  shoulder responsibility to ensure that the projects are properly implemented.

Stating that road and IT communication is vital for development of Arunachal Pradesh, the Governor pleaded to the people to cooperate in the construction of road and laying of cable. He advised them to review the land compensation component and be reasonable wherever land compensation is required.

‘It should be reviewed as a social community responsibility and people must be conscious that it is not for the benefit of department, agency or the Government but it is for the benefit of the people,’ he said.

The Governor advised the people to strengthen the health and education sectors by actively involving in Swachh Bharat Mission and sending every child above the age of six to school. He reiterated on rational posting of medical officers and teachers covering rural and urban areas.

The Governor called upon the farmers to experiment new crops and cash crops to double their income. He said that the great asset of farmers of the State is organic and they must continue the practices.

Local MLA Pani Taram and Deputy Commissioner Kanki Darang briefed the Governor about the district and its challenges. Taram also submitted a four-point agenda including porter tracks to international borer, Advance Landing Ground at Koloriang and model village for Puroik community.

Enroute to Koloriang from Palin, the Governor’s entourage had a brief halt at Sangram where he interacted with Gaon Burahs and PRI members.

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Kenter Joya Riba

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