ITANAGAR, Nov 28: Governor Lt. General KT Parnaik (Retd.) visited Hurii, one of the Vibrant Border Villages in remote Damin Circle of Kurung Kumey district on Wednesday. He interacted with Goan Burahs, Panchayat members, government officials and villagers of Hurii in presence of local MLA  Lokam Tassar.
The Governor said that the State of Arunachal Pradesh is making progress in every sector and to enhance the pace of development, it needs the cooperation and contribution of the people. He exhorted the villagers to encourage their children to go to schools and colleges, maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the village, protect their flora and fauna and assist the State machinery in implementing welfare programmes, schemes and projects in their area.
Parnaik informed the villagers that in the spirit of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas aur Sabka Prayas', Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the Viksit Bharat Sankapl Yatra with special focus on tribal communities. He called upon the villagers to avail benefits from the Central Government programmes and schemes. He advised those who are yet to avail benefits to get themselves registered.
The Governor advised the government officials to work in a mission mode and ensure that all the eligible persons are registered as beneficiaries and 100% saturation is achieved. He laid the onus on the district administration and elected representatives to reach out to the distant villages to accomplish the target before coming Republic Day and realize the vision of Prime Minister.
The Governor said that in order to take development to border areas, the Government of India has initiated a Vibrant Border Village programme, where basic needs of the people will be addressed. He said that it is a collaborative developmental approach and requires concerted effort of the local habitants and the security forces.
The Governor commended the villagers for their very good cordial relation with security forces in their area. He said that security forces are for the security and wellbeing of the people in the area.
Later, Parnaik interacted with security forces stationed at Hurii, including Rajputana Rifles, Indo Tibetan Border Police and Border Roads organization. He advised them to carry out regular training and remain alert while patrolling at the line of Actual Control.
The Governor advised the security forces to guide the youth of the area to join the Indian Armed Forces.

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Kenter Joya Riba

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