ITANAGAR: In anticipation of the budget session, the AITF had formally approached the Chief Minister urging a fair division of funds for all districts, so that it can bring out balanced regional growth.
The forum expressed its worries over the disparities in fund allocations and said it would be unhelpful if such imbalances were to go unchecked, warning that such imbalances could hinder growth and exacerbate regional inequalities.
They insisted that the district-wise allocation strategy has to take into account demographic as well as geographic factors and problems of existing infrastructures.
In addition to financial equity, the AITF underscored the need for a holistic policy against drugs considering the rising menace of drugs within the capital region.
The meeting observed that this problem has reached the rural setting and threatens generations to come.
To deal with this, they suggested a number of proposals, such as forming alliances with the best rehabilitation centers in the country, making local rehabilitation centers more functional, and enforcing harsh laws against drug trafficking, even imposing life imprisonment on the perpetrators.
Moreover, the AITF demanded dismissal of all government employees who were suspected to be involved in drug-related activities and advocated for the constitution of a specific police task force to deal with this vice of drug peddling.
In addition, they suggested that the government launch public awareness campaigns at institutions of learning and social gatherings, in collaboration with local associations and community leaders. In addition, the forum called for more funding to the health sector to improve infrastructure and accessibility of the medical services to residents so that no one needs to seek treatment outside the state.
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