ITANAGAR, Apr 3: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein today inaugurated several infrastructure projects at the 2nd IRBN Headquarters at Diyun, Changlang, in presence of MLA 49th Diyun-Bordumsa Somlung Mossang, IG of Police TCL Range Isaac Pertin, IG of Police Eastern Range C.K. Mein, Deputy Commissioner Changlang Sunny Kr. Singh, among others.
The projects include a multipurpose hall, an outdoor gym, women's barrack, M.T. garage, upgraded solar plant, type IV quarter, a guest house & a computer lab. Inaugurating the projects, Mein mentioned that the funds provided by the government have been judiciously utilized and thanked the young and competent Commandant Akhansha Yadav for her zeal to work for the upliftment of the battalion through. efficient and judicious use of funds.
Opining that the new infrastructures and facilities will boost the morale of the personnel and enhance their ability to protect the state from unlawful activities, Mein said the state will continue to support the improvisation of the campus. 
The Deputy Chief Minister also highlighted that the Government of Arunachal Pradesh is working on the modernization of the state police and ensuring the welfare of the police personnel. To this effect, the government has allocated a fund of Rs. 100 crores for police housing and another Rs. 25 crores for infrastructure development under the Special Package 2021-22 scheme. The government is also making every effort to guide disgruntled youths in the right direction through various employment generation schemes, including Deen Dayal Upadhyay Swalambhan Yojana, CM’s Paryatan Vikas Yojana, Atma Nirbhar Yojana, Entrepreneurship Development Program, and the Underground Surrender policy. 
In reference to strengthening police presence in the state, especially to address crimes against women, Mein stated that the government has announced a sum of Rs. 30 crores for 10 newly notified Police Stations. The government is also exploring the possibility of setting up Mahila Help Desks in all Police Stations to provide ease of access and support to women complainants.
In continuation of GoAP’s efforts in improving the efficiency of the Arunachal Pradesh Police, Mein mentioned that the Government has set aside a sum of Rs. 40 crores for the construction of a new Central Jail in Papumpare District, which will help towards the prevention of overcrowding in prisons.
The IRBN personnel, the police force, and the government of Arunachal Pradesh remain committed to ensuring the safety and security of its citizens, and these new infrastructures and facilities will aid in achieving that goal, Mein said.
It is pertinent to mention here that the 2nd IRBN Headquarters, established in 2004 with an approximate strength of 900 personnel under 8 companies stationed at Miao, Namsai, Changlang, and Itanagar, has been providing great service to the people of the state. These personnel are frequently engaged in various law and order duties all over the state, as well as election duties in other states. They also provide security for vital installations such as OIL Manabhum, NHIDCL Anini, and Judicial Jails at Tezu, Namsai, Changlang, and Miao.

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