Itanagar, Dec. 8 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu today urged all stakeholders to rack their brains for the future of the state and assured that the results, when comprised into a roadmap, will be strictly followed.
Addressing the inaugural session of the two-day conclave on Dream Change: Reshaping the Development Discourse of Arunachal Pradesh at the State Legislative Assembly here, Khandu lauded the initiative to bring together stakeholders, policy-makers and experts from across the statec and outside for putting their brains and expertise in framing a roadmap for the state s growth in the next 10 years.
"We have been lagging behind on all fronts for long.
But with the keen interest and determination of the Centre under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, North East is on the path of accelerated development," he said.
While citing important projects under implementation like road, rail and air connectivity in the state, the chief minister found no reason that the state should remain backward anymore.
We have all resources at our disposal. With the coming up of road, rail, air and digital connectivity, the road ahead is open and inviting for us. We just need a comprehensive and time-bound roadmap to guide us and the determination to achieve it, he pointed out.
Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein in his address said that in order to harness potentials in agri and allied sector, it is important to have full back-up from Research and Development Institutions working in the field of plant breeding, tissue culture, soil science and genetics.
Mein also proposed for promotion of nature-based tourism. He also pitched for bringing in reputed and credible tourism players from private sectors to associate with the government for making the efforts beneficial for local communities.
The conclave a first of its kind in the state -- is being organized by the Arunachal Pradesh government in collaboration with Rajiv Gandhi University and Center for Cultural Research and Documentation (CCRD), a Itanagar-based NGO.
