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Itanagar, Dec 31: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General KT Parnaik (Retd.), met the Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, in New Delhi today. The meeting focused on key national security issues, with particular attention to Arunachal Pradesh, including the Vibrant Border Village Programme, the Agnipath scheme, and the implementation of Sadbhavana projects in border areas.
During the interaction, the Governor, who is on an official visit to the National Capital, underscored the immense potential of the youth of Arunachal Pradesh and emphasized the need to provide them greater opportunities for induction into the armed forces. He highlighted that such engagement would not only strengthen national security but also empower the younger generation through discipline, skill development, and a spirit of service to the nation.
The Governor appreciated the close coordination between the State Government and the armed forces to accelerate development in the frontier villages along the international border, ensuring that growth and security progress hand in hand.
Drawing upon his extensive experience in border management and counter-insurgency operations, he emphasized the importance of theatre commands and the continued strengthening of the operational and combat capabilities of the Indian armed forces.