- NET Web Desk
The Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister – Pema Khandu on Monday noted that the state administration will initiate tough reforms and would not hesitate to tackle legacy issues.
Unfurling the national flag at the Dera Natung Government College (DNGC) in Itanagar, Khandu said the long-standing boundary dispute between Arunachal Pradesh and Assam has been addressed correctly in order to reach a amicable resolution.
“Both Assam and Arunachal Pradesh are cooperating and approaching the issue with open minds and clear objectives. We are hopeful that this issue will be resolved sooner than later. The recent Namsai Declaration is the pivotal step in this direction,” he said.
Khandu urged the residents of the state to recommit themselves in building a better and brighter Arunachal Pradesh, while preserving the nation’s sovereignty and integrity.
“Our vision for ‘Arunachal@2047’, when we will celebrate 100 years of our Independence and 75 years of the naming of Arunachal Pradesh, is to achieve highest standards in six pillars — governance reforms and prudent fiscal management, future-ready human capital, ‘Atma Nirbhar’ Arunachal, synergy and convergence, and lastly climate resilience,” he said.
“We are committed to walk the extra mile with ‘Gati’ (speed) and ‘Shakti’ (power) towards attaining the prime minister’s vision of ‘Atma Nirbhar Bharat’,” he stated.
“Arunachal Pradesh would define its own course toward becoming a modern, successful state with a strong foundation in its own culture, while also closing the development gaps in the border regions,” – Khandu observed.
“From overhauling infrastructure, health and education system, and governance to the welfare of children, women and farmers, Arunachal Pradesh is writing a new chapter of progress,” he said.
In order to develop border areas, the border village illumination programme through micro-hydel projects has been launched by the government, under which work on 17 micro-hydro projects has commenced and is expected to be complete in one year.
He added that “while envisioning Arunachal@2047, we aim to create model villages in the remote border areas with the best infrastructure facilities and service to prevent depopulation.”
Taking to Twitter, the Arunachal Pradesh CM wrote “Hoisted the National Flag at DNGC Parade Ground, Itanagar, on the occasion of #IndependenceDay. Inspected the parade, escorted by @DgpPradesh Satish Golcha Ji.”
Hoisted the National Flag 🇮🇳 at DNGC Parade Ground, Itanagar, on the occasion of #IndependenceDay.
Inspected the parade, escorted by @DgpPradesh Satish Golcha Ji. pic.twitter.com/lbksrp0iSA
— Pema Khandu པདྨ་མཁའ་འགྲོ་། (@PemaKhanduBJP) August 15, 2022
“Ceremonial March Past by uniformed contingents, NCC cadets, VKV school children and students from private and govt schools added extra charm to the celebrations. After the parade, folk dance troupes and school children presented a cultural performance as well.” – he further added.
After the parade, folk dance troupes and school children presented a cultural performance as well.#IndependenceDay2022#IndiaAt75 pic.twitter.com/8GhS2Wrrdw
— Pema Khandu པདྨ་མཁའ་འགྲོ་། (@PemaKhanduBJP) August 15, 2022
