ZEMITHANG, Jul 30: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General KT Parnaik (Retd.) addressed a public meeting at Zemithang, one of villages selected for Vibrant Village Project, on Saturday.
The Governor appealed to the people for their contribution to bring the much-needed development in the border areas. He also called upon them for their participation in maintaining the territorial integrity at the remote border villages.
Zemithang Circle has huge potential for religious, eco and adventure tourism, he said while advising the denizens and government officers to develop the tourism sector in a planned manner to regulate inflow of tourists in future. 
Parnaik highlighted the importance of health and education and asked the people for their involvement in becoming ‘Atma Nirbhar’ in these sectors. He appealed to the people to join hands with the district administration and health department to eradicate tuberculosis, cancer and drug menace.
The Governor exhorted the local population to continue to maintain the cooperation and bonhomie with the security forces. He said that the armed forces are stationed in the area for the security of the nation and will always continue to contribute to the welfare of the local people  
Local MLA Tsering Lhamu, Head Gaon Burah of Zemithang Circle, Sangey Tsetan, Public leader Rinchin Wangdi and a student from Secondary School, Zemithang also spoke on the occasion and thanked the Governor for the first visit by a Governor to Zemithang. They also expressed gratitude to the Central and State Governments for selecting Zemithang for the Vibrant Village Pilot project.
Tawang Deputy Commissioner Kangki Darang, Superintendent of Police DW Thungon, Tawang Zila Parishad Chairman Leki Norbu were present on the occasion. Brigadier Vikash Lal, Commander, 351 Infantry Brigade also attended the meeting.
The Governor also had an exhaustive interaction with Gaon Burahs, Panchayati Raj Institute members and youth of Zemithang circle at the Gorzam Chorten Gompa.
The Governor gave a patient hearing to the villagers sharing their challenges and expectations. He advised the people on various issues and motivated the inhabitants for their participation in making the Vibrant Village project a success story.
Parnaik advised the Gaon Burahs and Panchayati leaders to encourage physical activities amongst the youth and explore self-employment avenues by starting vocational courses, training on health and hygiene and tourism related activities for the youth of the area.
The Governor emphasized on preservation of the environment and the treasured flora and fauna in its natural form. He said that these gifts of nature will be a source of economic empowerment of the local population.

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