ITANAGAR, Jul 9: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General KT Parnaik (Retd.) expressed concern about the literacy and dropout rate of students in East Kameng district.  He stressed that educated youth of the district and State must come back and serve the people to resolve the issue of shortage of doctors and teachers in the district. He also expressed concern about the drug abuse problem amongst the youth and called for long and short-term action to eradicate the social menace.
Reviewing the State and Central Governments’ flagship programmes in East Kameng District at Seppa on Saturday, the Governor emphasized that local solutions must be explored and out-of-the box ideas must be conceived to address the challenges in implementation of welfare programmes and projects in the district. He stressed on the use of latest technologies and community participation involving Panchayati Raj institute members in finding solutions to developmental challenges.
The Governor emphasized on automation of data at department and district level for better analysis, planning, implementation, monitoring and optimum use of resources. He advised the officers to maintain data and information related to their activities, which will be handy while placing demand for funds and while working on long-term and short-term goals. He asked the concerned officers to ensure road connectivity during monsoon and consider installation of state-of-the-art filtration plants for providing potable water for all.
Stressing on proper solid waste management in the district, Parnaik suggested involving Panchayati Raj members, Gaon Burahs and community leaders in cleanliness drives.
Minister of Environment, Forests and Climate Change Mama Natung, local MLA Tapuk Taku, Commissioner to Governor Ankur Garg were also present in the meeting.
Earlier, Deputy Commissioner Sachin Rana, Superintendent of Police Rahul Gupta and Heads of Department gave presentations and briefed the Governor about the achievements and progress of  welfare programmes and projects and challenges in implementation.

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