Itanagar, May 29: Chief Minister Pema Khandu called on the Governor Lt. General KT Parnaik (Retd.) at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar on Thursday. In the meeting that underscored a shared commitment to the prosperity of Arunachal Pradesh and the broader North-eastern region, they discussed the recently held ‘Rising Northeast’ initiative, organised by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER).
The Governor lauded the vision behind Rising Northeast, calling it a turning point in the developmental journey of the region. He said that the event served as an exhibition of the Northeast’s diverse opportunities in manufacturing and services and as a platform to build meaningful partnerships across sectors.
Congratulating the Chief Minister and State Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein for securing memoranda of understanding with business houses and enterprises, the Governor suggested exploring more avenues for expanding business and pursuing new investments in Arunachal Pradesh. He insisted on seizing the unique opportunity to foster new alliances and long-term collaborations that can transform lives on the ground.
The Governor stressed the importance of youth engagement, skill development, and entrepreneurship as key pillars of the State’s future. He said that the idea is to create jobs, and also to nurture job creators and entrepreneurs who can contribute to both local communities and the national economy.
Chief Minister Khandu shared insights from the interactions during the event, highlighting the enthusiastic response from industry leaders and the concrete outcomes already taking shape.

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Kenter Joya Riba

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