Arunachal Pradesh Governor Inaugurates East Zone Conference OF ITPI at Itanagar

ITANAGAR: Arunachal Pradesh Governor K T Parnaik inaugurated the East Zone Conference of the Institute of Town Planners India (ITPI) at Itanagar on Saturday.

The Institute of Town Planners India, in collaboration with the Directorate of Town Planning, Department of Urban Affairs, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, organized the maiden conference of the ITPI at Itanagar, with the theme 'Need for planned urbanization in the North-Eastern States,' according to an official release.

In his inaugural address, the governor highlighted the pressing challenges facing urban settlements in Arunachal Pradesh, including inadequate infrastructure, insufficient parking facilities, and a shortage of public spaces like parks and open areas.

The governor underscored the importance of regional planning, underlining the vastness and geographical diversity of the state.

He stressed that development efforts must go beyond individual towns to adopt a holistic, region-wide approach. Such a perspective, he explained, would promote balanced growth, enable efficient resource allocation, and enhance connectivity across districts, ultimately fostering greater economic and social integration, the official statement said.

The Governor also urged the Institute of Town Planners, India (ITPI) to support the state through knowledge sharing, capacity building, and training initiatives.

He highlighted the potential of modern technologies such as GIS, AI-based planning tools, and remote sensing, which can significantly enhance the state's planning capabilities.

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