ARUNACHAL PRADESH: WITH FLOURISHING OF PROJECTS IN NER THROUGH ‘ACT EAST’ POLICY, GUV STRESSES ON PROPER UTILIZATION

Governor Brig (Retd) Dr B D Mishra while opening that the change of policy from ‘Look East’ to ‘Act East’ has brought in several projects for North East Region including Arunachal Pradesh said it is important that people of the State reap benefits from these projects and it can be possible only if every paisa is properly utilized.

The Governor being accompanied by his better half Neelam Misra, who is on a two-day visit to Kurung Kumey district beginning from Wednesday, was addressing a public meeting at Koloriang, the district headquarters.

Dr Mishra said: “Earlier it was ‘Look East’ but today it is ‘Act East’ and it has resulted in a large number of projects coming to NER. 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 further said that to realize it, every citizen must shoulder responsibility to ensure that the projects are implemented with transparency, accountability, continuity, audit and review and if required midterm correction. Such public participation will increase the pace of development in the district and State.

Stating that road and IT communication are 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 govt but it is for the benefit of the people, he viewed.

The Governor advised the people to strengthen the health and education sectors by being actively involved 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 Kurung Kumey Deputy Commissioner Kanki Darang briefed the Governor about the district and its challenges. Taram also submitted a four-point memo to the Governor including demands of porter tracks to international border, 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. Interacting with Gaon Burahs and PRI members, the Governor appealed them to actively participate in the developmental process. With this district visit, the Governor has visited all 22 districts of the State.

Earlier yesterday, the Governor and his better half Neelam Mishra visited the 50-bedded hospital at Jorung near Palin in Kra-Daadi district. They distributed fruits to the indoor patients

Interacting with the medical officers, the Governor suggested short term training for MOs including those from allopathy, homeopathy and Ayurveda on childcare, labour room management particularly delivery.

The Governor, who has been emphasizing on strengthening the Healthcare sector in the State reiterated that the people’s representatives must contribute through the local area development fund in equipping the health facilities with best and latest equipments. The hospital, which caters population of 7000, requires X-ray and ultrasound machine and dental chair.

Kra Daadi District Medical Officer Dr Higio Tama and medical in-charge Dr Gimi Tang briefed the Governor about the hospital, according to an official press note.