ITANAGAR, Nov 14: Governor BD Mishra along with First Lady Neelam Misra visited the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Statue of Unity in Gujarat on Monday.
Mishra who was there on the invitation of the Gujarat government, carried the goodwill of the people of Arunachal Pradesh.
 While complimenting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and people of Gujarat for the conceptualization, planning and construction of the world’s tallest monument, the Governor said that along with promotion of spirit of unity in the country, it has huge tourism potential as large numbers of tourists are visiting the statue.
Impressed by tourism aspects, the Governor met the Union Minister of State for Tourism KJ Alphons on November 14 and took up issues related to the development of tourism in Arunachal Pradesh. He emphasized that harnessing the tourism potential of the state will change the course of development in Arunachal Pradesh. By promoting the eco, adventure, cultural, rural and religious tourism in the state, it will ensure quantum jump in the revenue for the state and nation as well as having a positive impact on ‘Act East’ policy.
The Governor had in-depth discussion of ‘Pay Back to Society’ initiative and Kendriya Vidyalayas in selected border villages of Arunachal Pradesh.  
Continuing his endeavour in the core sectors of education and employment opportunities, the Governor met the Chief of Army Staff, General Vipin Rawat and also Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Santosh Kumar Mall. Mall will be in Itanagar on November 19-20 to discuss and finalise the opening of six Kendriya Vidyalayas in the state.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
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