Governor Parnaik Champions Development in Arunachal's Remote Areas

Governor K T Parnaik of Arunachal Pradesh emphasized the importance of development in border areas to foster reverse migration and enhance security. Visiting remote areas, he highlighted the government's commitment to health, education, infrastructure, and tourism under PM Modi's Vibrant Village Programme. It was the first gubernatorial visit to these locales.

Governor Lt Gen (retd) K T Parnaik of Arunachal Pradesh stressed that bringing development to border regions will promote reverse migration and enhance security. During his visit to the remote administrative circles of Pipsorang and Tali in the Kra Daadi district, Parnaik underscored the government's dedication to progress through the Vibrant Village Programme, initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This marked the first visit by a governor to these areas, according to an official statement.

Parnaik highlighted the necessity of improving health, education, infrastructure, and tourism for the socio-economic progress of remote villages. The government has been reaching out through schemes like Ayushman Bharat, Jan Suvidha, and Seva Aapke Dwar, he noted. He even proposed the use of drones to deliver medicines to isolated locations like Pipsorang.

In his review of development projects in Tali, nearly 90 km from Palin, Parnaik, State Land Management and Civil Aviation Minister Balo Raja, and local MLA Jikke Tako concentrated on bolstering health, education, infrastructure, and tourism. Parnaik urged officials to engage with local communities, inspect progress firsthand, and employ technology to monitor initiatives effectively.

He also emphasized the need for district hospitals to have at least four basic specialists and to ensure essential medicines are available at health centers. Addressing rural education, Parnaik called for efforts to reduce dropout rates and to promote reading by providing libraries.

Recognizing the state's tourism potential, Parnaik suggested adopting a Bhutanese model to stimulate entrepreneurship and self-employment among youth. He also advised officials to utilize technology and automation for better project planning and execution, enabling improved data management for identifying needs and addressing deficiencies promptly.

(With inputs from agencies.)