Arunachal Governor, CM discuss key state issues with focus on strict implementation of projects

OUR CORRESPONDENT

ITANAGAR: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Brig (Retd) Dr B D Mishra on Tuesday asked Chief Minister Pema Khandu to put in efforts for early start of the State University at Pasighat in East Siang district. The Governor said this when Khandu called on him at Raj Bhavan here and discussed on early start of the university besides, Covid vaccination campaign, major developmental projects, including Hollongi Airport, Miao-Vijoynagar Road and promotion of tourism in the state, reports PRO.

The Governor said that as Rajiv Gandhi University, the lone central varsity of the State, is overstressed for post graduation courses, with good infrastructure, competent faculty and quality academic management, the State university would be a boon for the students going for higher education. Mishra commended the Chief Minister and his team of health officials for the coverage of 77 per cent of the population coverage under first dose and 54 per cent under second dose of COVID vaccination. He also shared his concern about very less COVID vaccination coverage in some districts like Kra Daadi, Kurung Kumey, Upper Subansiri and East Kameng.

Strict monitoring of the developmental projects, especially those which would have long-term impact on the socio-economic growth of the State was the focus of the discussion. The Governor stressed on timely completion of Hollongi Airport, Trans Arunachal Highway and Miao-Vijoynagar Road. Mishra shared his appreciation with Khandu for the young Arunachalis from Dibang Valley District, who have initiated the '7 Lakes Trekking', for their innovative tourism entrepreneurship. He said that initiatives like this would generate employment opportunities for the youth of the state, promote tourism and most importantly, bring awareness for the treasured pristine environment of the state.

The Governor and the Chief Minister also discussed about law and order, security and other administrative issues. Khandu, who has recently returned to the state capital from the border area tour, briefed the Governor about the development initiatives in the LAC. He also apprised the Governor about the bonhomie of the local people with the troops of Indian Army, Indo Tibetan Border Police and Sashastra Seema Bal and the troops' goodwill works for the local people.

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