20th Jan 2025 10:01:PM State
Eastern Sentinel Arunachal News

Namsai, Jan 20: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General KT Parnaik (Retd.) visited Namsai District on Monday where he reviewed Central and State Governments sponsored developmental programmes, projects and schemes of the district at the District Secretariat.
Interacting with the District Heads of Department and officers of District Administration, the Governor complimented them for the numerous developmental activities in the Aspirational District. He asked them to maintain the tempo and focus on skill development and education.
Parnaik emphasized on strengthening Anganwadi centres and suggested for advance learning centres and mobile libraries to augment the education scenario in the district. He stressed that every effort must be there to make the youth of the State, educated, disciplined and motivated so that they become good citizens and able leaders.
Impressed by the accomplishment of the district in Agriculture and its allied sectors, the Governor said that Namsai has the capacity to be the 'Vegetable Basket' of the North East States. He asked the officials to encourage the agrarian community towards natural and multiple farming to ensure doubling their income.
Stating that tourism in the district can boost the socio-economy of the State, the Governor advised the district administration and department to go for a wholesome tourism experience with talented tour operators and guides and avenues for cultural exposure. He asked them to create technology-driven tourism hubs.
The Governor underscored that if the administration is effective, it will make huge impact in the developmental progress of the State. He said that it will be effective if there is automation of data, with which the officials can monitor, review and direct, ensuring fruits of development reach to the beneficiaries within the time frame.
Lekang MLA Likha Soni, Deputy Commissioner CR Khampa and District Planning Officer Dr. Keshav Sharma, DVO briefed the Governor about the achievements, initiatives and challenges of the district.
The Governor also interacted with Goan Burahs and Panchayati Raj Institute (PRI) members during his daylong district visit at Kongmu Kham. He urged upon the GBs and PRI members to voluntarily contribute towards Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of Viksit Bharat by ensuring that every child completes schooling, monitoring the implementation of developmental works at village and Panchayat level, maintaining cleanliness and being vigilant against drug menace.
The GBs and PRI members shared the issues and challenges with the Governor. They enthusiastically assured the Governor to adhere to his advice.
During the daylong Namsai District visit, the Governor also visited the Drug De-Addiction Centre at Lathao. He shared his concerned and separately interacted with inmates, recovered youths and officials of the center.
The Governor advised the inmates to involve themselves in physical activities, games and 
sports and skilling so that they can recover quickly, be socially useful and shoulder the responsibilities of their families.
The Governor impressed upon the officials to be dedicated, and sincere in their approach and give time to every inmate individually.
Earlier, on his arrival at Namsai, the Governor, accompanied by the First Lady of the State Smt Anagha Parnaik paid obeisance at the Kongmu Kham, the famed Golden Pagoda. They also offered prayers for the universal people and wellbeing of the people and interacted with the Monks and officials of the temple.
In her maiden visit to Namsai District, the First Lady of the State Smt Anagha Parnaik visited Madam Mein Weaving Centre, Kungsung, District Emporium, Namsai and Model Anganwadi Centre, Kaba and interacted with the officials and Self Help Group (SHG) women. She appreciated the efforts of the SHGs and the women's participation in preserving traditional textiles and grooming young children of the district in carrying forward the age-old heritage.


Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
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