Tezu, Mar 31: A Common Facility Centre (CFC) equipped with hand-driven knitting machines for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) was inaugurated at Bekhuliang village under Sunpura block of Lohit district on Tuesday by MLA Dr. Mohesh Chai. The CFC has been established under the Livelihood and Enterprise Development Programme (LEDP), sponsored by NABARD and implemented by Arunachal State Rural Livelihoods Mission.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Guest Dr. Mohesh Chai described the occasion as historic, highlighting the transformation of Bekhuliang from a remote village into a hub of productive enterprise. 
He emphasized the importance of income generation alongside savings and appreciated the progress made by SHG members. He expressed his intent to introduce training on computerized knitting machines in the future and assured support upon successful implementation. He further stressed the need for stronger market linkages, sustainable entrepreneurship, and acknowledged the vital contribution of women to India’s economic growth.
Guest of Honour Sotailum Bellai appreciated the collaborative efforts of ArSRLM and NABARD and acknowledged the improved connectivity in the region under the leadership of the MLA. He encouraged all stakeholders to effectively utilize institutional support for sustained development.
The programme was also attended by Special Guests Kamal Roy and Gulapso Bellai, along with Nyatum Doke, GPC and GPMs of Bekhuliang village, staff of BMMU Tezu (ArSRLM), officials of Tahyu PLF, SHG members, and village elders. DIPRO

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