SEPPA, May 3: On his maiden visit to Arunachal Pradesh, Dr. Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad, Union Minister of State for Finance, arrived at Seppa and chaired the District Developmental Meeting of East Kameng District and took stock of various developmental activities taking place in the district.
In order to witness the implementation of various schemes at the ground level, Dr. Bhagwat visited  Model Anganwadi Centre at Pampoli, Van Dhan Vikas Kendra at Wessang, LOKAL market, SBI branch and District Hospital at Seppa. The Minister interacted with Panchayat leaders, women SHGs, Gaon burahs, local entrepreneurs and health officials.
He was accompanied by Minister Mama Natung, MLAs Goruk Pordung and Tapuk Taku, and General Manager SBI, Suranjana Dutta.
Highlighting the progress made by East Kameng in spite of difficult geographical terrain and limited logistics, Minister Natung highlighted the importance of financial inclusion and requested the SBI authorities to open more branches in the district for speedy public service delivery. As the team captain of the district, he promised to leave no stone unturned to ensure implementation of all schemes and programs launched by the Centre and State, aimed at uplifting the socio-economic status of the public.
Dr. Bhagwat advised the District to ensure full coverage of all eligible beneficiaries under various programs launched for financial inclusion and social security. He also directed the banking authorities to penetrate into rural areas for wider financial coverage and banking services.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
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