Itanagar, Mar 12: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General KT Parnaik (Retd.) participated in the dedication of various Railway projects, laying of foundation stones and flagging off of Vande Bharat trains by Prime Minister Narendra Modi through virtual media from Naharlagun Railway Station, on Tuesday. He unveiled the ‘Naharlagun One Station One Product Stall’ plaque of the railway station on behalf of the Prime Minister.
Parnaik said that it is a historical day for India as the Prime Minister launched Rs. 85,000 Crore Railway projects. He said that it blends with the Prime Minister’s vision of Viksit Bharat. 
The Governor conveyed heartfelt gratitude to the Prime Minister on behalf of the people of Arunachal Pradesh for railway connection and ‘One Station One Product Stall’ at Naharlagun and Bhalukpong as part of the historical event.
Parnaik said that Indian Railways is the largest railway network in the world and it has the biggest challenge of security, facilitation of maximum passengers, punctuality and improvement. He informed that at the initiative of the Prime Minister, railways modernization has taken place in a very rapid mode. Kavach, the indigenously made train Collision Avoidance System is installed in the trains, amenities are improved for the comfortable journey of the passengers, online and real-time information facilities are put in place along with many services, he said. 
The Governor said that 'One Station One Product Stall’ will facilitate the mission of ‘Vocal for Local’ and will go a long way in economic empowerment of artisans and local people and strengthen the ‘Make in India’ ecosystem. He suggested putting up placards of tourist interested places, rich flora and fauna and cultural richness of the State in the Stations to make it presentable and welcoming to visitors and travellers.
The Governor expressed concern for the cleanliness and amenities for common travels in the railway stations. He advised the railway authority and station officials to ensure that stations are modernised and facilities improved. The Governor said that local people and passengers must take pride in the railway stations and contribute to its cleanliness.
Local MLA Techi Kaso also spoke on the occasion. 
Itanagar Municipal Corporation Mayor Tame Phassang, Deputy Commissioner, Papum Pare District Jiken Bomjen, Superintendent of Police Mihin Gambo and Additional Divisional Railway Manager, Rangia RS Badole were present amongst others. 

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