ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2018 1 REVIEW A Glimpse of Arunachal ~Yumri Taipodia, Columnist based in Shillong runachal Pradesh is situ- tration through Political Zama- is working hard for unity and Aated in the North Eastern der and Political Interpreter as it is fulfilling gradually. History region of the Indian Sub-con- their representative. Under the records their migration in oral tinent. It is rich in natural re- leadership of Moji Riba and tradition, dances and songs. source, beauty and majesty. Mojie Riba, the Arunachalee Due to their migration in dif- Jawaharlal Nehru described hosted the tricolor flag on the ferent places the geographical it as an ‘Island of Peace’ for nation’s first Independence barrier arose, so some clan the peaceful and innocent life Day at Dipa village of the pres- (family) though they are from of indigenous people. Indira ent Lower Siang in 1947. The the same clan opted for a dif- Gandhi depicts her as ‘Drawn region was kept under the con- ferent tribe. Lit Mountain’ because of the trol of the union government Food Habit early sun rising in the region. and was granted statehood on Geographically, Ar- The state has a proud history 20th February 1987. unachal is filled with natural from the earliest time. Matmur Tribes habitation of flora and fauna. Jamoh’s team killed Captain The indigenous people It has been blessed with vari- Neol William British officer’s groups of Arunachal are tribal. eties of food stuff and rice is troop. This massacre was dis- She is a land of tribal having their staple meal. They eat rice cussed in the British parlia- around 26 tribes & more than three times a day. They love ment which led to the outbreak 42 sub-tribes. It spreads into bamboo shot and agya (which of Anglo-Abo war in 1911. In 21 districts, many towns and is made from soyabin by fer- the mountain clip of Kekar- villages. Numbers of districts menting them for at least two moyong and the villages along are internationally bordered weeks). They cook curry with the banks of the Siang River, with Bhutan, China, Tibet and water, eatable tree leaves, the Arunachalee fought against Myanmar. Each district is pop- chilly and salt without any oil the mighty war trained British ulated by a particular tribe. To and industrial product spices throng. To defend the sover- look after the welfare of the from the market. If they hap- eignty in the cold weather they people each tribe has their pen to go the forest, they cook wore sack clothes, used local own welfare society which rice and curry on the bamboo. bows & arrows and swords acts as the highest parliament For any mass gathering they and stood against the devel- of that particular tribe. Every use glasses made up of bam- oped force till their many war- ethnic group has its own dis- boo and plates of kokam (large riors shed blood by the bullet tinct culture & tradition yet they tree leaf). This kokam plate is of the enemy. The British were cheerfully respect each other’s meant for one time use but advanced and they burned customs and live joyfully. With the bamboo glass is washable their houses, granaries, killed the growth of Christianity in which is entirely used for that beasts and destroyed crops. the region, their communica- particular week long occasion. The consequences of war tions are developing which They eat meat/fish by burn- were that the British partially brings them closer. The Ar- ing it or boiling and preserving annexed the region and es- unachal Christian Forum, the it for months by roasting it on tablished her limited adminis- apex Christian organization smoke. 2 june 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW

Issues to bottom and the Christians during recruitments, cash in There are several is- were tormented by either be- the leaders (officers) account sues faced by the people of ing made to parade naked or is mandatory to get a job as this state. They are Boundary being exiled from the state. each job has fixed rates and it disputes internally with the Since many years for develop- is enhanced in a yearly basis. bordering states and interna- ing holistic societies in spiritual In order to get a job an aspi- tionally with China as old as cause, some feel (especially rant should first connect ‘Line’ Arunachal’s history. There are Christian community) and they who has the link to ‘Calcula- no concrete walls or barbed even voiced that it should be tor’ of selection power. Then wire along the border line so removed by the state legisla- ‘Link’ keeps some amount for it has become a key problem. ture. himself while the rest of the From time to time the strong Corruption demanded amount is handed neighboring states internally The most burning sub- over to ‘Calculator.’ Higher and mighty China is encroach- ject in every stratum of societ- the post, higher is the rate. ing the actual line of control ies and its chief sources are It is an open secret in the re- and snatching the land inch by absence of transparency, use- cruitment process from where inch. If NGO’s or any organiza- less accountability methods, only scanty of toppers from tions from the state raise their deficiency of reporting devices, the merit list are exempted. voices then there could be fragile governance and scar- After joining the post to meet road blockades in which the city of truthful bureaucrats. In their expended money those life line of Arunachal depends. every step crystal clean rules officials receive bribe and Another issue is the imposition and straightforward officials in this way corruption multi- of AFSPA (Armed Forces Spe- are required to execute the plies. The election is akin to cial Power Acts) in some dis- office. It has to do noble think- corruption festival where the tricts. AFSPA confirm special ing by reducing the crave for candidates spend enormous power to the armed forces as personal gain by barring amount of cash to buy vot- they are required for security themselves from misusing the ers and once they are born reasons. In the name of their office such as to keep them- in the legislative body they duty for checking underground selves away from indulging in again loot the public money militant/ban ultra many inno- bribery (either by demand or to meet their election ex- cent civilians and government by receiving the bribe offered penses. This results in weak officials are tortured by the In- to them), extortion, nepo- developments. Every opposi- dian army personnel. With that tism and misappropriation of tion party voices against cor- APFRA (Arunachal Pradesh public properties/power. Well ruption but once they come to Freedom of Religion Acts deceit is done by the official power they too participate in 1978) is also one of the chief while bribing, extorting and the same game. Corruption controversial existing acts. As influencing the peddler in- only serves the basic human the days pass the relevancy volved -giver and taker. This tendency for greed of individ- of this act is reduced and it is practice has made them to uals. Nowadays people either the most stumbling blow for fittingly call some leaders as grab power to make money or peaceful existence. Based ‘Calculator’ or ‘Percent’ for snatch finance to be born in on this law in the olden days, the money they take from the the chair. It is a vicious cycle Churches were destroyed ei- contractors. In place of being in Arunachal Pradesh and the ther by being burned to ashes concerned with the public, the question is how to break that or by being stripped from top leaders are prowling. Even cycle. ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2018 3 REVIEW Scientific cultivation of Ginger in Arunachal Pradesh C.K.Singh, SMS (Agronomy) Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Tawang High volatile oil-Sleeva washing of soil due to heavy rains. local,Naaarasapttam It is repeated @ 5.0 tonnes/ha. at Green ginger-China,Wynad 40th and 90th days after planting local,Maran,Varadha preferably at the time of weeding, Manuring in Ginger- Ginger hoeing and earthing up. requires heavy manuring. Applica- Weed control:- Two weed- tion of wellrotten F.Y.M/Compost ings are generally given to the crop. @ 6.5 to 7.5 tonnes/ha may be The first weeding just before the made as a basal dose while plant- second mulching and repeatd de- ing the rhizome. pending on the intensity of weed Land Preparation:-While growth. preparing the land minimum tillage Earthing up:- The soil around may be adopted. One ploughing is the plants is worked with the help done by turning plough and 2-3 of khurpi in the first week of Sep- inger is a very important com- ploughing is done by cultivator. tember. It helps to break the fi- Gmercial crop grown for its Sowing time:- 15 th May brous roots and thereby supports aromatic rhizones which is used to15th june. new growth. The soil near the rhi- both as a spice and a medicine. It Seed material and Sed rate:- zome becomes loose and friable is marketed in different forms such Carefully preserved seed rhizomes and helps in proper development as raw ginger, dry ginger bleached free from pests and diseases which of rhizomes. dry ginger, ginger powder, ginger are collected from Research cen- Pest and Disease manage- oil, ginger oleoresin, gingerale, tre. 15-20 quintals seed rhizomes ment:- Shoot borer is the major ginger candy,ginger beer,brined are required for one hectare. pests infesting Ginger farming. It ginger,ginger wine,ginger Sowing method:-Ginger is appears during July-October. Spray squash,ginger flakes etc. planted in rows, 25 cm. apart at Neem oil (0.55) at fortnight inter- Climate:-Ginger grow in a distance of 20-25 cm. within the vals if found necessary. warm and humid climate. For suc- row. Rhizome rot is a major dis- cessful cultivation, ginger requires Irrigation:-In Arunachal ease of ginger crop. Trichoderma a moderate rainfall at the time of Pradesh ginger is cultivated de- applied at the time of planting and sowing till the rhizome sprout. pends upon rainfall. subsequently if necessary. Soil:-Ginger thrives the best Mulching:- Mulching the Harvesting:- For green gin- in well drained soils like sandy or soil with green leaves is an impor- ger, harvesting is done 210-215 clay loam. A friable loam rich in hu- tant operation in ginger farming. days after planting. mus is ideal. Mulching may be done with green For curing purpose, har- Variety:- leaves thrice in ginger crop, one vesting is done 245-260 days after High dry ginger- immediately after planting @ 10 planting when the leaves start yel- Maran,Nadia,Karakkal. tonnes/ha. to enhance germina- lowing. High Oleoresin-Ernad tion, increase organic matter and Yield :- 100-150 qt/ha. green chernad,China,Rio-De-Janerio. conserve soil moisture and prevent ginger. 4 june 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW

regular basis, Mein urged that ing of the Drug De-addiction the de-addiction centre should Centre. He informed that the be run regularly. He mooted to Govt is very concerned about convert this drug de-addiction the Drug addictions and efforts centre in to a Rehabilitation are on to accelerate the devel- Centre citing that despite af- opmental process taking along fected with rampant drug ad- the farmer, women and edu- dictions, the State still do not cated youths to counter such have a single Rehabilitation menace. Centre. He further urged the Citing the shortage of de-addicted persons to sup- men power and skilled persons port the Women Welfare Soci- to run the drug de-addiction ety, District Administration and centre, he opined to hand it the Police in fighting the drug over to interested NGO or so- menace by sharing necessary DCM assures govt’s ciety willing to run the De-ad- information. support in running Drug diction or Rehabilitation centre Additional Deputy De-addiction camp and assured the support from Commissioner, Bijay Taluk- the State govt. dar, District Medical Officer, N NAMSAI, May 1: He asserted that it is Rika, Women Welfare Society 53 drug addicts including 5 high time that the Agriculture (Namsai) President, Shristi women were de-addicted in and Horticulture Department Maio and General Secretary, the first phase of Drug De- should be serious about the Pinjira Namchoom and senior addiction Camp organized by alternative crops for the poppy citizen also spoke on the occa- the Women Welfare Society, cultivation and further said that sion. Namsai at Drug De-Addiction the departments should work Inmates also shared Centre at Lathao. The one in coordination with the Dis- their experiences and ex- month long drug de-addiction trict Administration in finding pressed their gratitude to the camp that began on April 2 last suitable crops for the specific Women Welfare Society and was sponsored by the Oil India areas/districts for alternate the government for providing Limited, Duliajan under their crops. such facility and environment Corporate Social Responsibil- He also assured to ex- to recoup from their harmful ity Scheme. tend the package of alternate addictions. They also pledge Attending the vale- crops to the de-addicted per- never to take again drugs or dictory function of the drug de- sons and advised them never indulge in selling and buying addiction camp, Mein lauded to repeat the bad habits again of addicted substance. They the Women Welfare Society which is not only harmful to also form a group namely, An- for spearheading the drug their life only but affect their ti-drug addiction group to fight de-addiction campaign in the family and whole society. the menace and to support the district and for successful de- Parliamentary Secre- Women Welfare Society and addiction of 53 drug addicted tary for Planning & Person- the District Administration. in the first phase thereby set- nel, Chau Zingnu Namchoom They also sought spe- ting an example for others to also said to render all possible cial package from the govt to follow. Assuring the govern- support from his side as a lo- support their family and also ment’s support in running the cal MLA for regular function- for a pilgrimage package and Drug De-addiction Camp on ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2018 5 REVIEW submitted a memorandum to unachal, the state government he said the state government the Deputy Chief Minister, to has sanctioned Rs 40 crore as with the support from central which he assured to look into. corpus fund. government is connecting all The inmates also pre- The Chief Minister later, administrative headquarters sented songs on the occasion. inaugurated the office of the and gram panchayat with digi- It is pertinent to inform here Additional Deputy Commission- tal connectivity. Once the digital that the drug de-addiction cen- er, Chayang Tajo and laid the connectivity is assured, the es- tre was lying non-functional foundation stone for Tagampu tablishment for SBI bank will be since its inauguration in the Smart Village. expedited, assured Khandu. year 2014. It was only after the On the occasion, Ri- On demand for a heli- allocation of fund from the gov- jiju laid the foundation stone for pad, the Chief Minister request- ernment during the last finan- VKV Girls Hostel with intake ca- ed the locals to propose suitable cial year that it was renovated pacity of 180 students. Earlier, location assuring to sanction and made functional this year he also inaugurated a football funds within this year. On air under the initiative of Deputy stadium and academic block of connectivity, he informed that Chief Minister. the Govt Polytechnic. by next few months, Pasighat Attending a develop- and Tezu will be connected by CM inaugurates State’s mental meeting later, the Chief commercial fixed wing aircraft 36th VKV, ADC office at Minister exhorted the people to services. For Itanagar airport, Chayang Tajo work in unison for the develop- the Chief Minister informed ment of the area. He appreci- that a committee report on the SEPPA, May 1: ated the works of local MLA in proposed Greenfield airport is Chief Minister Pema Khandu brining sea change in the de- ready and will be placed in the on Saturday visited the remote velopment of the constituency. coming May 10 cabinet meet- Chayang Tajo ADC headquar- Khandu said the gov- ing. A decision will be taken ters. The Chief Minister on his ernment is focused in develop- in the cabinet and accordingly maiden visit to the place was ment of all the constituencies the central government will be accompanied by MoS Home irrespective of party affiliations intimated on the situation, in- Kiren Rijiju, RD Parliamentary and said that in the previous fi- formed Khandu. Earlier, speak- Secretary Mama Natung, local nancial year under SIDF, even ing on the occasion, Rijiju said MLA cum Industries Parliamen- constituency with non ruling East Kameng district has seen tary Secretary Karya Bagang, party MLAs have got funds highest mobilization of funds Tax & Excise Parliamentary higher than the ruling. for roads and hoped that in new Secretary Tapuk Taku, AAPSU On deteriorating Sep- few years’ connectivity within President Hawa Bagang and pa-Chayang Tajo road, the the district will be improved. Arunachal Press Club (APC) Chief Minister assured to re- He informed that under his ini- President Chopa Cheda. quest the Deputy Chief Min- tiative, flow of funds has been During his visit, the ister Chowna Mein to call up strengthened under BADP to Chief Minister inaugurated a review meeting with all con- meet up the developmental the Arunachal’s 36th VKV at cerned engineers, company requirement. Also through his Chayang Tajo and announced officials and local administra- personal initiative several mea- Rs 7 crore to fulfill the require- tion to find early solution to the sures in health sector and com- ment of Rs 10 crore corpus fund problem. Responding to public munity development has been for the school. He informed that memorandum on demand for taken mobilizing funds under to strengthen the VKVs in Ar- a SBI bank in Chayang Tajo, CSR. 6 june 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW Mein distributes TV development of the area and matters pertaining to land ac- Sets to 40 Gaon Burahs welfare of the people. quisition are being worked out He informed that while with the State Government MAHADEVPUR, May 2: the TV Set is provided from the machinery and sought CM’s Fulfilling the long felt demand Govt Fund but the Set Top Box intervention expediting the of the Gaon Burahs and com- with Disk is provided from his matter. mitment of the Govt, Deputy own source so that they can Khandu, while assuring Chief Minister Chowna Mein view all channels. all possible support to BRO, distributed TV Sets with Set He also said to look said that development of road Top Box to all the 40 Gaon into the demands of the GBs network in Arunachal Pradesh Burahs of the Lekang Con- for finding a lighter replace- has been accorded highest stituency at Community Hall, ment of the Red Coat in sum- priority as good connectivity Mahadevpur on Tuesday. mer season and for mobile would lead to all round devel- “Gaon Burahs be- handsets to the GBs. opment of the State. ing an important institution of ADC Bijay Talukdar, the govt administration at the ZPM Jogesh Taye, EAC Ma- grass root and village level, Meeting discusses hadevpur, S Roy, DPO cum they need to be updated with on start of academic DVO Dr Keshab Sharma and the latest development and representative of Gaon Burahs session of Palin Model information” said Mein while also spoke on the occasion. Degree College distributing Micromax HD 32 DIG Apur Bitin, HoDs ITANAGAR, May 3: Inch LED TV and Set Top Box and Panchachayet Leaders PHE & WS, Parliamentary Af- to the GBs. He urged them to were also present on the oc- fairs, IPR & Printing Minister share the information and wel- casion. Bamang Felix convened a fare programmes & policies joint meeting of the district ad- of the Govt at the Centre and New DG BRO calls on CM ministration, Kra Daadi and Di- the State with the villagers so rectorate of Higher Education NEW DELHI, May 3: that the poor people in the vil- at his office at Civil Secretariat The newly appointed Director lages are also aware of such here on May 1 last. General of Border Roads Or- developmental and welfare The meeting was basi- ganization Lt. General Harpal schemes implemented by the cally for starting the academic Singh called on Chief Minister Govt for the betterment of the session of Government Model Pema Khandu at the later’s poor people and avail the ben- Degree College, Palin from the Arunachal Bhawan office here efits. current year. It may be men- on Tuesday evening. He said that the rapid tioned that during his recent Matters relating to road developments are taking place visit to Kra Daadi district, Felix projects taken up by BRO in the under the BJP government in was approached by the people state including Trans Arunach- the Centre and under the lead- of the district with the request al Highway and land acquisi- ership of Chief Minister Pema to immediately start the aca- tion issues were discussed in Khandu in the State. High- demic session of the Govern- detail during the meeting. lighting various developmen- ment Model Degree College The new DGBR in- tal schemes implemented in Palin. formed Chief Minister that the his constituency, he urged the As a follow up, Felix projects undertaken by BRO people not to belief in mere called the meeting to know are being expeditiously ex- hearsay and reiterated his what delayed the start of the commitment to work for the ecuted. He also said that the ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2018 7 REVIEW college even after the Govern- Duyu Ribya, Project Director cleanliness of villages and ment had ordered for estab- DRDA Tezu highlighted the strengthening of Panchayati lishment of the model college significance of various Rural Raj institution for all round de- in the year 2011-12. Development programmes be- velopment of the rural areas in After a threadbare dis- ing implemented in the district the district. They also request- cussion, Felix requested the of- such as PMAY (G), MG-NRE- ed the panchayat and village ficers of Department of Higher GA, IWMP etc. He informed leaders to avail all the opportu- education to visit Government that Loiliang villager has been nities provided by the Govern- Model Degree College Palin selected under the State flag- ment for improving their liveli- to find out the problems which ship programme under Chief hood. could be sorted out to start the Minister's Adarsh Gramin Yo- Besides the RD Of- academic session of the col- jana (CMAGY) to develop it as ficers and officials, the func- lege from the current year. He a Model Village in the district tion was attended by repre- asked them to plan their trip and works will be taken up on sentatives of State Bank of within seven days and submit receipt of fund from the gov- India (Tezu Branch), Deputy the report by 10 days. ernment. Director APEDA, and District The team would also be On the occasion, he Food & Civil Supplies Officer. visiting Tadar Taniang Govern- appealed to the Panchayat They also explained about ment Degree College Nyapin members and villagers alike various schemes like Prad- and Government Polytechnic for proper implementation of han Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, Institute, Layang during their all the poverty alleviation pro- Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti tour. grammes in their respective Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri The meeting was at- villages for uplifting their liveli- Suraksha Bima Yojana, Ujala tended by Kra Daadi Deputy hood. Scheme and Pradhan Man- Commissioner Pige Ligu. Smti. G. Manyu, Block tri Ujjwala Yojana concerning Development Officer (BDO) their respective departments. Gram Swaraj Diwas Tezu, S.N.Singh, APO (M), organized at Loiliang and K. Dondup, APO (Tech) Felix rolls out slews village DRDA Tezu were also present of developmental in the function along with other TEZU, May 3: programmes; Block officials. As a part of celebration of NYAPIN, May 3: In their speeches they Gram Swaraj Abhiyan pro- The serene and beautiful 19th explained about the aims and gramme (Village Self Gover- Nyapin-Sangram Constituency objectives of various rural de- nance Campaign) in Lohit dis- echoed to the mantra of “Many velopment activities being trict, the Gram Swaraj Diwas Journey..One Dream” when undertaken by DRDA and re- was organized at Government PHE & WS, Parliamentary Af- quested the village leaders to Secondary, Loiliang village un- fairs, IPR & Printing Minister motivate the villagers to link der Tezu circle recently. Bamang Felix rolled out slews their respective Bank Accounts Panchayat members, of developmental programmes with Aadhar Card for conve- villagers from Loiliang and at various locations during his nience of making payments. other two nearby villages, weeklong whirlwind tour of the It was also emphasized namely Hucheliang and Pom- constituency he represents to promote social harmony, liang attended the function. from April 20 to 28 last. The enhancement of livelihood Addressing the programme, people of Nyapi- Sangram opportunities of rural poor, 8 june 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW constituency had every reason diting the work. On inspection inauguration sets and extend- to rejoice as their long felt de- and inauguration of critical in- ed gratitude to Felix for gifting mand of good roads, adequate frastructure like PHC building them with their choicest gift. infrastructure and efficient ad- at Hiya, 100 bedded girls hos- The minister further in- ministration were being real- tel at Laya, Nyapin, Panung, augurated Keding Mini Hydro ized. The visioned transforma- Hiya Gida & Langro, infra- Project and inspected Pinchi tion process had begun with structure development of Ta- Mini Hydro Project which shall new development chapters un- dar Taniang Government De- cater to the power need of the folding one after another in the gree College Nyapin, Eklavya entire constituency. Laying once termed remote and under School at Nyapin, VKV school emphasis on development of developed constituency. at Gaga, DIET building at ‘O’ hydro projects, felix said that Primarily aimed at re- point, Bailey bridge over Pinchi the government is very serious viewing the ongoing projects river, Tourist lodge at Nyapin, in developing green and clean and monitoring its execution circuit house at Lungsa and energy from the enormous in terms of quality and quan- Langrh, RWD Division office at hydro power potential of the tity, Felix undertook the tour Layang, SDO office at Pogri- state. program with renewed energy ang and rostrum at Sangram During the tour he coupled with a vision of chang- play ground, Felix called upon was accompanied by DC, ing the development trajectory the people to make good use PRIs, GBs, HODs, public and of Nyapin- Sangram constitu- of the infrastructures. youths. ency. “The infrastructures Starting his inspection created by the government Governor graces spree with 10 ongoing PMGSY are an asset which should be Buddha Purnima projects comprising of approx- maintained, cared and protect- celebration imately 185 KMs stretching ed and the onus of preserving ITANAGAR, May 3: from Pallang, Pinchi, Sango, these assets lies on us”, Felix Arunachal Pradesh Governor Layang, Majuriang, Dolo, emphatically said. He exhorted Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd) Langthi Loth, Yuba, Peel, for shouldering the responsi- attended the 2562nd Buddha Kaung, Leel and Langrh, Felix bility of becoming responsible Purnima celebration at Thera- directed the executive agen- citizens by up keeping the mo- vada Buddha Vihara, Itanagar cies to maintain utmost quality rality of respecting public prop- here on Monday. while ensuring timely comple- erties. The Governor, accom- tion of the projects. These A significant develop- panied by First Lady of the roads when completed would ment that stole the show was State Smt Neelam Misra and provide connectivity to almost inauguration of bridge over State Home Minister Kumar all villages in the constituency. Pinch River that connects the Waii paid obeisance at the Vi- The Minister laid the most interior circle headquar- hara on the occasion. foundation stone for road from ters of Lungsa and Phassang. Conveying his greet- Taji Langpo to Kambang under It was an emotional moment ings to the people on the aus- RIDF and bridge over Panyi for thousands of people from picious occasion, the Governor River between Pogriang and these two interior circle head- said that the teachings of Lord Layang under CRF. On inspec- quarters whose dreams of Buddha are relevant in equal tion of the road projects from road and bridge connecting measures even today. His Sangram to Nyapin-Phase I the world had come true. Hun- messages of peace, knowl- and II, Felix called for expe- dreds of people thronged the ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2018 9 REVIEW edge, non-violence (Ahimsa), Blood Donor Organization and He also called for the upliftment of downtrodden and Indian Red Cross Society, Ar- change in mindset and to move freedom from superstitious are unachal Pradesh State Branch along with the fast changing the promoters of the modern on the occasion. technology in this era of glo- welfare societies. Former minister P.W balization and at the same Quoting a message of Sona, Venerable A. Panna- time advised not to lose their Lord Buddha, i.e. Health is the sara and Sahitya Academy own identity and be rooted in greatest gift, contentment the Awardee and former Commis- their own cultures and tradi- greatest wealth, faithfulness sioner Y.D. Thongchi along with tions. the best relationship, the Gov- the guests, invitees, Monks Parliamentary Secre- ernor said that Lord Buddha’s and Bikus and devotees were tary for Planning and Person- teachings cover all aspects of present on the occasion. nel, Chau Zingnu Namchoom life and cares for the last in- called upon the people to join dividual in last social rung of Mein stresses on the need hands together irrespective of the society. He said that the to fight drug menace the community/tribe one be- there is the truth of suffering, NAMSAI, May 3: longs to and fight the menace the truth of cause of suffering, Addressing the devotees on united. He said that with the the truth of the end of suffer- the occasion of 2562 Buddha drug addictions at large, the ing, and the truth of the path Jayanti Celebration at Namsai society will never move for- that leads to the end of suffer- Pariyatti Sassana Buddhist Vi- ward and appealed to make a ing comprise the essence of hara on Monday, Deputy Chief drug free Namsai. Buddha's teachings of Four Minister, Chowna Mein said To mark the Buddha Noble Truths. The eight parts that Buddhist Vihara (temple) Jayanti, a procession was tak- of the path to liberation are the is a seat of learning besides a en around the Namsai town- essential elements of Buddhist worshiping place. ship and hundreds of Buddhist practice, which include moral He said that a temple Devotees offer prayers and conduct, mental discipline, and is a place for learning moral worships on the auspicious wisdom, which is the promot- values and ethics, philosophy day. ers of the human deliverance, of life and good path of living the Governor said. besides humbling oneself and Kisan Kalyan Diwas The Governor, while called to treat such places with celebrated in Siang sharing his association with reverence. PANGIN, May 3: Buddhism which started at Reiterating the need to As a part of the ongoing Gram early age quoted Prime Minis- fight the drug menace, Mein Swaraj Abhiyaan Campaign, ter Narendra Modi, who says called upon the Community Kisan Kalyan Diwas was cel- that India is blessed to have Based Organizations to play a ebrated yesterday in all over given to the world the invalu- lead role in moulding the soci- Siang district in a befitting able gift of Buddhism, which ety in right directions. He said manner. has today spread throughout that one should come forward At Pangin, it was cel- the world. and discuss the issues on the ebrated at Government Higher The Governor also in- table instead of playing blame- Secondary School with ADC augurated the Blood donation game, which if do so, aggra- Tamik Talom as chief guest and initiative jointly organised by vate the matter more instead other officers including Deputy Arunachal Vivekananda Yuva of solving the issue and finding Director Agriculture Baleng Shakti, Arunachal Voluntary a way forward solution. Mengu and PRI members. 10 june 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW The programme witnessed ac- Binti Mibang and at Jomo vil- Review meet on tive participations from many lage; HDO Rumgong D. Lomi implementation of SHGs and progressive farm- and AFA Rumgong T. Tatak ers from the nearby villages informed the public about vari- BharatNet and other like Pangin, Koreng, Yeksi etc. ous ongoing schemes. Telecom projects in NER Agriculture Develop- At Pangin Village Soil ITANAGAR, May 3: ment Officer Limi Ado high- Health Cards were distributed The Union Minister of State for lighted the aims and objective by staff from Agriculture and Communications (I/C) Manoj of the programme and in- Horticulture department. Sinha said that Government formed the participants about has achieved a significant the various ongoing agricultur- BRTF CE oversees road milestone under the BharatNet al schemes, while seeking co- conditions in NE sector project by completing Phase-1 operation from all in achieving and connecting over one lakh AALO, May 3: Gram Panchayats (GP) across the target set by GoI of dou- RK Dhiman, VSM, Chief En- the country with high speed bling the farmer’s income by gineer who has recently taken optical fibre network as per the 2022. over the charge of Chief Engi- declared deadline of 31stDe- Horticulture Develop- neer Project Brahmank, BRTF cember 2017. ment officer Oying Tayeng also visited the sector of 44 BRTF The Union MoS was informed about the various on- at Fearless Forty Four from speaking at a review meeting going horticultural schemes April 21 to 25 last. on implementation of Bhara- being implemented in the dis- The Chief Engineer Net and other major telecom trict. was briefed about the roads projects in the North Eastern Staff from Agriculture in the North East sector under Region at Itanagar on April 26 and allied departments in col- AoR of 44 BRTF at headquar- last. laboration with concerned ad- ter location. The Chief Engi- Sinha said that the vi- ministrative officers success- neer along with Col Sameer sion of the Ministry of Com- fully organized Kisan Kalyan Malik, Cdr 44 BRTF visited munications is to connect Diwas at all targeted villages and inspected all roads in the the entire country to realize in the district with full enthusi- sector and emphasized on the the Prime Minister’s goal of asm. need to accelerate works and Digital India by bridging the The programme was stressed upon ensuring qual- digital divide. The provision of also celebrated at Rumgong ity of work. Appreciating the Broadband & Internet services under the chairmanship of work being done by the GREF has a positive impact on GDP ADC T. Gangkak. Farmers personnel in this difficult ter- growth, besides quicker, trans- were informed about various rain and inclement weather, he parent and cost effective gov- schemes and subsidies avail- also stressed upon the safety ernance. The implementation able and they were also en- of the persons during working is expected to be much faster couraged to adopt and apply hours. He further emphasized and smoother with the partici- technical know-how in farming, upon training of crucial GREF pation of the states. while at Riga, it was celebrated staff to ensure achievement In the eight States of in the presence of EAC Riga T. of desired quality work and NER there are 11970 GPs, of Mibang and HDO Kenpi Lollen. interacted with the troops in which 5858 GPs were taken At Mongku, the programme forward areas and motivated up in Phase-I and 2281 GPs was celebrated under chair- them for early completion of are Service Ready. The prog- manship of CO Jomlo-Mobuk ongoing works. ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2018 11 REVIEW ress of the BharatNet project tween BSNL and USO Fund to for towers, ROW facilitation has been slow in NER due to setup 2817 mobile towers in Ar- etc. in order to overcome the capacity of agencies imple- unachal Pradesh and two Dis- shortcoming of telecom con- menting the project, various tricts of Assam while the work nectivity. He said that with the developmental activities like of setting up of 2004 towers in projects being taken up under expansion of National High- six states has been initiated CTDP for NER, the potential of ways, hilly terrain, excessive by Bharti Airtel in December, Digital India would be utilized rainfall and law and order re- 2017, which is to be completed in transforming the lives of citi- lated issues. But we are com- in 18 months. For Meghalaya, zens in rural, remote and tribal mitted to partner with State the Telecom Commission has areas through generation of Governments to accelerate recommended setting up of employment, development of the pace of implementation. 2173 towers on 2G+4G tech- tourism and financial inclusion Given the strategic im- nology at an estimated cost of of citizens. portance of the North-East, Rs. 3,911 Crore. On the occasion, Ar- as well as the fact that there In order to ensure reli- unachal Pradesh Chief Minister are a number of areas which ability and redundancy in the Pema Khandu expressed grat- are in remote and hilly loca- transmission network and aug- itude on the focus and atten- tions with poor connectivity; mentation of transmission me- tion the North Eastern States Telecom Commission has ap- dia between state capitals in are getting for bringing IT Con- proved a comprehensive strat- NER, and also between state nectivity from the Union Gov- egy to implement BharatNet in capitals and district headquar- ernment. “Despite connectiv- North East Region (NER). Un- ters, BSNL has to set up about ity bottlenecks and numerous der this strategy all the uncov- 3,000 Km of OFC network at challenges the state continues ered Gram Panchayats in the an estimated cost of about Rs. to face, the state has aggres- North-East are to be connect- 295.97 Crore. Tender evalua- sively proved itself by success- ed by broadband. 4989 Gram tion has been completed and fully launching significant IT & Panchayats in the North-East further action is under process. e-Governance projects like Ar- in 6 States, namely, Arunach- In addition, schemes are also unachal eServices, eILP, CM al Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mi- being implemented by BSNL Helplline, e-Office, e-Cabinet, zoram, Nagaland, Manipur and RailTel for augmentation/ Secretariat WiFi, Jeevan Pra- and Tripura are being linked strengthening of OFC between maan, CPGRAMS, GeM, NSP through broadband connectiv- District HQs and Block HQs in to name a few. Many projects ity on Satellite media by De- North Eastern States. of importance are in pipeline cember, 2018. The estimated The Union Minister cat- which varies from education to cost of the Satellite Connec- egorically said that North East health, agriculture to cabinet, tivity to these GPs is Rs 733 Region is accorded the highest capacity building to connectiv- crore. priority by the Union Govern- ity”, Khandu said. He thanked Under the Comprehen- ment as is evident from these the Union MoS for holding the sive Telecom Development projects with a total outlay of review meeting in Itanagar and Project for NER, 6994 towers more than Rs. 10,500 crores. assured to work with the DOT are to be setup to provide con- He thanked the State Govern- in fast tracking digital connec- nectivity to 8621 villages and ments for their participation tivity projects in the state. along the National Highways, in the meeting and requested The day also marked at a cost of Rs. 5336 Crore. them to provide full support the launch of mobile con- MOU has been signed be- for providing suitable sites nectivity of unconnected vil- 12 june 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW lages of NE region, launch of courage the budding players, his confidence that the tourna- Satellite connectivity of Gram appreciate their potentials and ment will be conducted in a Panchayats under BharatNet, motivate them. He also under- befitting manner and as per unveiling of vision document scored the responsibility of the the highest traditions of sports- of “Ashtamangal” Phase II State Governments of North men spirit. and handing over of Satellite eastern States to provide in- The tournament includ- Phones to Arunachal Pradesh frastructure and exposure op- ed under 9 years, under 11 Chief Minister for effective and portunities to the youth for the years, under 13 years, under efficient monitoring of acivi- sports achievement. While 15 years and under 17 years ties during natural catastro- reposing his faith in the Chief for boys and girls. 340 play- phe or any other eventualities Minister of Arunachal Pradesh ers participated in the tourna- by Union Minister of State for Shri Pema Khandu, being the ment. Communications (IC). youngest Chief Minister, who First Lady of the State is keen on the sports activities Smt Neelam Misra, Minister, 2nd Edition of NE Junior in the State, he called upon Animal Husbandry, Veterinary, Prize Money Badminton every member of the society etc. Dr. Mohesh Chai, Parlia- tournament held to promote sports in their own mentary Secretary Sports and way. Youth Affairs and Parliamen- ITANAGAR, May 3: Welcoming the partici- tary Affairs Nyamar Karbak, State Governor Brig. (Dr.) B.D. pants from the eight north east- Secretary Sports And Youth Mishra (Retd.) attended the in- ern States for which he has Affairs Dani Salu, Director of augural function of the 2nd Edi- coined an acronym ‘ASTAM- Sports Tadar Appa, Secretary tion of North East Junior Prize NMM’, the first five letters of General Arunachal Olympic Money Badminton tournament the acronym represent the Association A.K Techi, Vice as the chief guest at Raj Bha- States of Arunachal, Sikkim, Chairman, Sports Authority van Badminton stadium, Itana- Tripura, Assam and Meghala- of Arunachal Doni Nich and gar on April 27 last. ya on Northern cardinal point Organising Secretary, North In his inaugural ad- and Nagaland, Manipur and Eastern Junior Prize Money dress, the Governor said that Mizoram on the Eastern car- Badminton Tournament, Bam- sport is the most important as- dinal point, which phonetically ang Tago were present on the pect of life. To be healthy, posi- be pronounced as ‘astam na- occasion along with officials tive and progressive, a person mam’, meaning ‘Salute to the from Badminton Association takes part in sports. It is the great eight’, the Governor said of India and Arunachal State best form of recreation and in- that the Central Government’s Badminton Association. dulgence of the life. focus on the development of Motivating the children, the region will definitely assist the Governor exhorted them to Mein flags off 17 the States in harnessing the work hard to perfect their tech- two wheelers under potential of the youth of the re- niques and stamina. He also gion in the field of sports. NVBDCP called upon the coaches and ITANAGAR, May 3: While conveying his mentors to guide the players Deputy Chief Minister Chowna appreciation to the Badmin- properly. Mein flagged off 17 numbers of ton Association of India and The Governor urged two wheelers under National Arunachal State Badminton upon the parents, guardians Vector Borne Disease Control Association for conducting the and sporting organizers to en- Programme from the premises event, the Governor expressed ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2018 13 REVIEW of Waii International Hotel here State. He informed the repre- of in order to achieve the tar- on April 26 last. sentative of the Directorate of get within the time frame. He Attending the inau- NVBDCP, Ministry of Health & also sought the logistic sup- gural programme of the three Family Welfare that the State port from the State Govt for the days North East Regional Re- Govt needs more numbers of success of the programme. view Meeting of Intensified two wheelers, microscopes Senior Regional Direc- Malaria Control Project - 3 (IM- and modernized laboratories tor of Arunachal Pradesh & CP-3) and Intensified Malaria where G6PD deficiency diag- Assam, Dr Partho Jyoti Gogoi, Elimination Project at Waii In- nosis and other sophisticated Special Secretary (H&FW cum ternational Hotel, Mein calls tests can be performed while MD NHM), Dr Tapasya Raghav, for team works, coordinated citing the difficulties in carry- Director (Health Services), Dr efforts and commitment to ing out various NVBDCP in M Lego, Director (H&FW), Dr achieve the target of eliminat- the hilly terrains and scattered K Lego and State Programme ing Malaria from the State by & sparsely located villages of Officer (NVBDCP), Dr A Yirang 2025 as planned by the Govt the State. also spoke on the occasion. of India. He assured that the He also cited the need Among others, Parlia- necessary financial support to review and enhance the in- mentary Secretary (Planning & will be given to the epartment centives for the ASHAs in or- Personnel), Chau Zingnu Nam- to enable them to achieve the der to motivate them saying choom, Director (TRIH&MS), given target. He advocated for that the ASHAs play an active Dr Moji Jini, Regional Direc- rational deployment and judi- role in successful implementa- tors and State Programme Of- cious utilization of men power tions of various vaccinations, ficers from other North Eastern created under NVBDCP and disease eradication and health States also attended the meet- involvement of local communi- awareness programmes in the ing. ty & PRI members to achieve grass root level and far flung the objectives. areas. He requested the rep- Governor, First Lady He thanked the Minis- resentative to convey the re- visit Seppa District try of Health & Family Welfare, quirements of the State to the Hospital Govt of India for sanctioning Ministry. SEPPA, May 3: Rs 3.73 crore for construc- He lauded the State Governor Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mish- tion of Zonal Malaria Officer’s Health Department for their ef- ra (Retd.) and First Lady of the office cum training centre at forts in bringing down malaria State, Smt Neelam, who were Kimin, for providing 120 so- cases (positive) from 6398 in on a two-day visit to East Ka- phisticated microscopes under the year 2013 to 1540 in the meng district recently, visited global fund to the State citing year 2017 with zero death the District Hospital, Seppa that it will help to upgrade the case in the year 2017 and fur- on April 26 last and interacted health status of the State. ther urged them to take up the with the medical officers, para He also expressed his issue seriously to achieve the medic staff and patients. They thankfulness to the Directorate target. also distributed fruits to the in- of NVBDCP, Ministry of Health He further said that door patients. & Family Welfare for providing malaria disease has to be de- In a meeting with the 21 numbers of vehicles and clared as a Notifiable disease medical officers and para med- 17 numbers of two wheelers by the Govt so that every sin- ic staff in the District Hospital, for carrying out NVBDCP pro- gle case is brought to the no- the Governor said that doctors grammes successfully in the tice and has to be taken care 14 june 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW are more than God and parents Kopi Gyati briefed the Gover- He urged the GBs to aware the to the people and patients and nor about the overall health public in respective villages therefore, they must advise scenario of the East Kameng about these schemes which is the people on healthy way of district and the district hospital also a part of “Sankalp se Sid- life and at the same time they respectively. dhi” launched by Prime Minis- must maintain the sanctity of Earlier on the preced- ter, Narendra Modi. the noble profession. ing day, the First Lady visited It is to be mentioned Acknowledging the the Khampu Hollen Orphanage here that the fund for pro- shortage of doctors particu- at Seppa and interacted with curement and distribution of larly specialists in the state, the inmates and Miss Renu TV sets was provided by the the Governor said that action Bengde who runs orphanage. state government whereas the has been initiated by the State The First Lady appreciated funds for Set Top Box & Dish Government and it will get bet- the effort of the lady and con- TV have been provided by the ter but resources will not im- veyed her good wishes to the local MLA from his resources. prove overnight. He exhorted children of the orphanage and While presiding over the medical officials to go extra distributed sweets to them. the meeting, Deputy Commis- mile and extra effort with sin- sioner, R.K Sharma reiterated cerity and dedication in order TV Sets distributed to GBs the importance of Gaonbura to realize a healthy society. NAMSAI, May 3: institutions in overall develop- He also emphasized With an aim to empower the ment of the villages and re- on institutional deliveries for Gaonbura institutions and as a quested the GBs to cooperate safety of the newborn and the welfare measure for them, the in execution of the develop- mother and for ensuring prop- state government had decided mental schemes. He also spe- er vaccinations. to provide TV set to all Gaon cially urged the GBs to monitor Local MLA and Par- buras of the state through Fi- the functioning of educational liamentary Secretary Tax & nance, Planning & Investment and health institutions, works Excise Tapuk Taku, who was Department. of ASHA & Anganwadis. present during the Governor’s In a function attended The DC further re- visit, assured a Diesel Gen- by Chau Zingnu Namchoom, quested them to inform any erator (DG) set as a power Parliamentary Secretary of illegal activities within the vil- backup for the District Hospi- Planning, 32 inches Micromax lages including illicit poppy tal from MLALAD (Member of LED Colour TV sets & Set Top cultivation & drug peddling to Legislative Assembly Local Box to 51 GBs in Namsai, Pi- district administration. Area Development) fund on yong & Lathao Circles of Nam- The GBs expressed the occasion. sai Constituency were distrib- deep gratitude to the state East Kameng Deputy uted. government and spoke on Commissioner Gaurav Singh Addressing the GBs, the difficulties being faced by Rajawat and Superintendent Namchoom informed that the them. It was decided to hold of Police Vikas Kumar were TVs have been provided to quarterly circle level GB con- also present on the occasion them under CM’s Informa- ference to discuss and sort amongst other. tion scheme which will enable out the difficulties in a partici- The East Kameng Dis- them to gather knowledge patory process. The meeting trict Medical Officer Dr. Kaya about various developmental was also attended by DIGP, all Lapung and District Hospital and welfare initiatives of both HoDs, ZPC and ZPM beside Medical Superintendent Dr. central and state government. public leaders. ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2018 15 REVIEW PMRSSM launched at Swasthya Suraksha Mis- the Pradhan Mantri Jivan Jy- Borum village sion, AYUSHMAAN BHARAT oti Bima Yojana and Pradhan DAY under the Gram Swaraj Mantri Sureksha Bima Yojana BORUM, May 3: Abhiyaan. On the occasion, to the registered workers of The Papum Pare District five beneficiaries of Borum the Board and make them Health Society had organized village were activated in the avail of these two schemes in- a launching programme of portal through their ration troduced by the government of Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya card and mobile numbers. India. He further informed that Swasthya Suraksha Mission Earlier, Dr. J.Ado, Pradhan Mantri Jivan Jyoti at Borum Village on Mon- DRCHO Papum Pare Bima Yojana is an Insurance day. also briefed the gathering Scheme offering life insurance Director Health Servic- about the programme. The cover for death due to any rea- es Dr.Moramor Lego, while launching programme was son. It would be a one year launching the programme attended by DANO, Dis- cover, renewable from year as chief guest directed the trict VBOCP Officer,MO i/c to year benefiting sum of Rs. DMO,DRCHO and all pro- Kimin, Doimukh, Balijan, 2 lakh payable on member’s gramme officers, MO i/c, PHC Lengka, Chiputha, PRI death due to any cause. Pre- ANM, ASHAs and PRI lead- leaders, ASHAs,ANM and mium of Rs 330/- per annum ers to involve wholehearted- beneficiaries of Borum vil- per member will be borne by ly for achieving 100% target lage. the Board. beneficiaries. He also laud- Speaking over Prad- ed the team Papum Pare for han Mantri Suraksha Bima Yo- organizing the programme Registered workers jana, Sonam informed that it is nicely in short notice. of APBOCWWB to be available to people between Dr. Tana Takum, State covered under PMJJBY 18 and 70 years of age with Nodal Officer of the pro- & PMSBY bank accounts. It has an an- gramme on the occasion ITANAGAR, May 3: nual premium of Rs 12 which explained the whole mecha- A coordination meeting of will be paid by the Board. In nism of the programme and Registering Officers of the Ar- case of accidental death or full benefits to the poor people unachal Pradesh Building & disability, the payment to the of the district and state as a Other Constructions nominee will get an amount of whole. Workers Welfare Board (AP- Rs 2 lakh and in case of partial Dr. Tasso Kampu Subu, BOCWWB ) was chaired by permanent disability Rs 1 lakh. DMO Papum Pare highlight- Jalley Sonam, Chairman of Full disability has been defined ed the aims and objective of the Board here on Monday as loss of use in eyes, hands the programme and directed wherein all the District Reg- or feet. Partial Permanent dis- all MOs to create awareness istering Officers of the Board ability has been defined as loss at respective block and acti- participated. of use in one eye, hand or foot. vate all beneficiaries in por- Sonam, while exhort- He directed officers to submit tal under Gram Swaraj Abhi- ing registering officers to dedi- all details of the registered yaan. catedly work for the welfare of workers of respective districts During the launching the registered workers of the with all require documents programme, all the stake- Board informed that it is man- before May 31 next. OSD to holders and beneficiaries datory on the part of the Board the Board Ashok Sonam also were shown a video clip on that it should make aware of spoke on the occasion. Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya 16 june 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW SBWL declares Pakke- under community conserved tablishment of a High Altitude Paga Hornbill Festival areas, there exist a much larg- Breeding Center cum Aviary at er scope and need to expand a select location. It observed as annual state festival the conservation efforts secur- that the center will be not only ITANAGAR, May 3: ing Red Pandas for future. significant in view of promoting The State Board for Wildlife WWF (India) has pro- tourism but also for education (SBWL) that met here on April posed to develop a state-level and interpretations and breed- 26 last for the second time management plan for Red Pan- ing of the pheasants. under the Chairmanship of da based on advanced habitat The Board also ap- Chief Minister Pema Khandu analysis and stakeholder con- proved few other proposals approved the proposal for a sultation and ensure its imple- related to wildlife clearance to comprehensive Red Panda mentation through the state allow land for construction of Conservation Plan for the department of Environment roads and defence establish- state besides declaring the and Forests. The plan will be ments. first community initiated con- first of its kind in the country Meanwhile, the Board servation festival – the Pakke- and shall set a benchmark for members discussed in detail Paga Hornbill Festival – as an all future conservation efforts the prevailing menace of land annual state festival. for securing Red Pandas on a encroachment and illegal ac- Red Panda, one of the long term basis. tivities within reserve forests. It most endangered mammals The Board also ap- was decided that the govern- in the world, habitats the for- proved to celebrate the Pakke- ment will relook at the licenses ests of Arunachal Pradesh in Paga Hornbill Festival at Sei- provided for guns that can be presumably largest number in josa in East Kameng district, in used for hunting wild animals. the country. The state boasts the vicinity of the Pakke Tiger The Chief Minister di- of the largest amount of poten- Reserve, as an annual event. rected the Home Department tial Red Panda habitat in India The festival touted as the only to study the menace of illegal and therefore a conservation wildlife conservation based use of gun licenses and sub- plan is being pushed by WWF festival of the state, which was mit a plan to deal with it to the (India) to preserve the endan- being celebrated through com- Cabinet. He also directed the gered species. munity participation, will now department to issue strict di- WWF (India) has been be taken over by the state gov- rectives to concerned DFOs working in two districts of West ernment. and subordinate officers to Kameng and Tawang covering Khandu directed the physically inspect and check more than 7000 sqkm of bio- Environment & Forest depart- wherever there are complaints diversity rich areas for more ment to ensure establishment of illegal activities in reserve than a decade on community of required infrastructure for forests. He sought to take a based conservation of forests celebration of the festival an- detailed meeting of all forest and wildlife. Red Panda is a nually and make it a global officers and officials in May major focal species on which event. next. wildlife conservation efforts Arunachal Pradesh is He also requested have been focused since they home to various endangered Board Members to take up is- are indicators of the temperate faunal species like high altitude sues related to their respective ecosystem. It was observed pheasants – Peacock, Monal wildlife sanctuaries with con- that despite having more than and Tragopan. The Board cerned deputy commission- 1000 sqkm Red Panda habitat approved a proposal for es- ers. If issues are not resolved ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2018 17 REVIEW at the district level or no action of laying of optical fibre cables, gathering of the capacity build- is being initiated on their com- across the State and request- ing cum skill development pro- plaints, they may approach the ed the minister to expedite the gramme on Home stay, etc at CMO, he suggested. work. Hawai recently and recalling Present in the meet- Highlighting the chal- the pioneering, first of its kind ing were legislators Japu Deru lenges in telecommunication Career Counseling programme and Paknga Bage and mem- network in Arunachal Pradesh, supported during 2017 under bers from various districts, the Governor said that provid- MLALAD programme, Anjaw Chief Secretary Satya Gopal, ing electronic and internet Deputy Commissioner Smti. M Principal Secretary (E&F) Dr connectivity is the need of the Riba thanked the Chairperson Rabindra Kumar, PCCF (WL & hour. Local inhabitants and the APMDTCL and local MLA Smti BD) Dr R Kemp and represen- army personnel posted in the Dasanglu Pul for her noble tatives of Police, WWF, etc. remote and interior areas find initiative and the government it difficult to keep in touch with for its skill development pro- Union Minister of State the family members in case of gramme under BADP for skill- calls on Governor emergencies, he pointed. ing of the youth. ITANAGAR, May 3: The Governor also She called upon the Union Minister of State (Inde- requested the Minister to sta- people of the area to come pendent charge) Communica- tion Deputy Director General forward and avail avenues for tion & Railways Manoj Sinha (IT) rank officer in the State self employment which can called on the Governor of Ar- as it would aid in expeditious contribute for a progressive unachal Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) implementation and monitor- district. B.D. Mishra (Retd.) at Raj ing of OFC projects and other DPO Anjaw W. Chau- Bhavan, Itanagar on April 27 Telecom Services in the State. tang, FAO Smti Niya Milli , last. The Minister assured STO Smti J. Tayeng were They discussed on the Governor that by Decem- among those who attended various issues pertaining to ber 2018, Arunachal Pradesh the ceremony at Hawai. Simul- the electronic connectivity and will have workable connectiv- taneously at Manchal Circle telecommunication of the State ity and IT facilities. He would headquarter; similar capac- of Arunachal Pradesh. review the ongoing projects ity building cum skill develop- Sharing his observa- and expedite those projects ment camp under BADP was tions with the Union Minister which are under process of addressed by R Siboh, Circle of State about the recent dis- implementation. Officer Manchal. He called trict tour to East Kameng dis- upon the gathering to aug- trict, the Governor said that Capacity building cum ment their resources through due to lack of electronic con- skill development camps indigenous plants citing that nectivity many important cen- launched in Anjaw indigenous medicinal plant is a good alternative to poppy tral government schemes are HAWAI, May 3: cultivation. Both camps have not being implemented prop- A series of capacity building been organized in collabora- erly. Even online registration cum skill development camps tion with Light Foundation and for Army recruitment is facing was launched in Anjaw district experienced Resource Per- problem, he added. to augment human resources sons for Home Stay, Cookery, The Governor also in the sparsely populated in- Plumbing, Electrical and Herb- drew the attention of the Min- terior district. Addressing a ister on the slow pace of work al Medicinal Plant cultivation 18 june 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW and resources persons from Arunachal Pradesh was held ness camp whenever or wher- all over have been garnered here on Saturday. ever necessary. Budi Habung, by the Training provider Light Imparting training to Member Secretary, APSLSA Foundation under Shri Pasang the advocate trainees on the had interactive session with Dorji to provide affective skill- topic- legal services authori- the advocate trainees on basic ing. ties act 1987 ,schemes there- knowledge in criminal trial on Meanwhile, a train- of, Constitutional perspective, arrest, remand, bail, evidence, ing on Electoral Literacy Club NALSA's various schemes judgment etc. was conducted on April 26 last and it's implementation, re- at Conference Hall of Deputy source person Alok Agarwal, Gram Swaraj Diwas Commissioner, Hawai. Member Secretary National observed Speaking on the occa- Legal Services Authority called BOMDILA, May 3: sion Mito Dirchi, Project Direc- for wide legal awareness cam- ‘Saubhagya’ under Gram tor cum District Trainer (Elec- paign through the advocates, Swaraj Diwas; a component of tion) exhorted the Designated whose duty is to promote con- the Gram Swaraj Abhiyan was Officers and The Supervisors stitutional equality and justice observed yesterday at Buddha of the District who had come into reality in civil and criminal stadium Bomdila. from all over the district to initi- cases which can be achieved Emphasis was laid on ate functionalization of ELC in through legal awareness cam- creating awareness and on all the Schools, Chunav Paath- paign to the common people providing free and convenient shala and in all government, with the help and supervision electricity connections to all semi-government offices and of legal services authority of un-electrified households in private institutions. In the train- India and the state legal ser- all the rural and urban house- ing programme, emphasis was vices authorities as well . holds by the end of this year. laid on hands on training and Agarwal advised the Opining that electrifi- awareness on electoral pro- advocates and lawyers to act cation brings in development cess with greater participation as a guide to the people who and prosperity and reiterating of all through extra-curricular are innocent and unaware of for use of LED bulbs and other activities. The training was well the legal matters. products which is cost effective received by participants who As another resource and being provided at a subsi- appreciated the training mod- person, Ms Geetanjali Goel, dized rate by APEDA, Deputy ules adopted by Master trainer Special Secretary, Delhi legal Commissioner Dr. Sonal Swa- Mito Dirchi who has been im- Services Authority (DLSA), roop directed for complete parting election related train- while delivering interactive electrification of the 16 target- ing for last many year. speech on role and responsi- ed villages in the district within bilities of legal services, said the stipulated time frame as Orientation training the lawyers should help poor it is one among the pro-poor for retainer & remand and downtrodden who are un- based schemes under the um- advocates held able to afford to hire lawyers brella scheme termed Gram and advised them to act as the ITANAGAR, May 3: Swaraj Abhiyan. representatives of the voice- A one day orientation training Officers of the Depart- less and helpless people. She for the retainer and remand ment of Power and APEDA encouraged the lawyer that the advocates of various courts, made elaborate presentations latter are competent enough legal aid clinics, front officer in on the concept of Saubhagya, to organize services aware- activities undertaken under ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2018 19 REVIEW Saubhagya in the district and Khandu graces maiden Extending greetings to all other on relative tips on energy sav- conference of ‘Monpa communities in Arunachal on ing. behalf of ‘Tshokpa’, the Chief Of the few remaining Mimang Tshokpa’ Minister said the Monpa apex villages under the targeted 16 TAWANG, May 10: body will also work along with The dream for an apex body of villages in the district, electri- other tribal apex bodies in the Monpa tribe residing in West fication would be completed state for spreading communal Kameng and Tawang districts within May 2 on On-Grid or harmony and to generate feel- of Arunachal was finally real- Off-Grid basis. ing of brotherhood. ized on Monday, May 7 last. Subsidized LED bulbs Underlining the impor- In the first general con- were also sold on the occa- tance of community apex bod- ference of ‘Monpa Mimang sion. The Diwas was jointly ies in culturally diverse states Tshokpa’ (MMT) chaired by organized by Department of like Arunachal, Khandu said Chief Minister Pema Khandu Power and APEDA Bomdila. the apex bodies have helped here at Kalawangpo Conven- resolved conflicts between tion Hall, about 500 delegates tribes by giving opportunities West Siang DC distributes from Monpa tribe of the two for dialogues and bridging the LED TVs to GBs districts unanimously adopted differences. He said the apex AALO, May 3: the constitution and bye-laws bodies in Arunachal have also West Siang Deputy Com- of the organization - bringing strengthened peaceful co-ex- missioner Swetika Sachan the whole tribe under one plat- istence and harmony between distributed LED TV to HGBs form. tribes. To strengthen cultural and GBs of Aalo East and “The desire to have a harmony within the Monpa West in a function held at common platform for all Monpa tribe, the Chief Minister em- Conference of DC office on people was first felt in 2009 by phasized on use of Bhodi as a April 27 last. former CM late Dorjee Khandu common language in the tribe Interacting with the and late TG Rinpoche”, Khan- that speaks more than three HGBs and GBs, the DC said du said in his address during different dialects - incompre- that it is a part of incentive to the conference. hensible to each other. the institution of Goan Buras He congratulated the Khandu thanked for- so that they too watch news Monpa society and the new- mer Chief Minister Nabam and television programmes ly selected MMT President, Tuki under whose tenure, the to keep abreast with the Rinchin Dorjee and MMT Sec- state government had assured rest. She also emphasized retary General TT Dirkhipa to create about 100 posts of on the need to provide new and all other members of the Bodhi teacher to teach the lan- red coats and torch and ex- central executive committee guage. horted them to continue their (CEC) of the ‘Tshokpa’ for the Earlier, RWD Parlia- good services in settling lo- dream to have been finally mentary Secretary Jambey cal disputes as agent of the fulfilled. “Besides working for Tashi urged the apex body to district administration. upliftment of Monpa people, adopt good practices followed ADC Sode Potom and the apex body will help them in other communities and to Circle Officer (Admin) were to reach out to other tribes in forge relations to learn from also present on the occasion Arunachal building bridges for each other. to give useful advices to the peaceful and cordial relation,” Health Parliamentary GBs. said Khandu. Secretary Phurpa Tsering 20 june 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW urged that to bring oneness provided in the camp. Approxi- the government there must be among Monpas, he empha- mately a thousand denizens transparency, accountability, sized on language exchange from various circles of the dis- continuity, review and audit programs between Monpas trict came for the health camp. and if require, midterm cor- of Tawang, Dirang and Kalak- HOPE had also arranged a on rection and advised them that tang. the spot Laboratory and a Mo- they must avoid the ‘tendency Besides daylong dis- bile Pharmacy for better assis- of pen pushing’. cussion on roles and objec- tance. Interacting with the of- tives of the apex body, the The NGO got support ficials, the Governor said that conference felicitated DIG PN from the Kumaon Regiment, whatever action they take or Khrimey and SSB DIG Sonam Arunachal Scouts and, SSB initiate, it must be for welfare, Yudron. (Sector Headquarter), Bomdi- wellbeing and development of la. The health camp was also Siang district. He advised them Free Mega health attended by the ADC Head- to ensure that the last person check-up camp held quarter, Bopai Puroik and Dep- on the last rung of the society BOMDILA, May 10: uty Superintendent of Police, benefits from the schemes and A free Mega health check- up G. Dajangju. The response programmes. camp was organized on May 5 which the campaign got from Stating that road com- and 6 last at Buddha Stadium, the people of West Kameng munication and IT & mobile Bomdila by a NGO named was truly overwhelming. connectivity are the most es- HOPE, “The NGO for better sential aspects of life today, tomorrow” based at Bomdila Governor exhorts the Governor stressed that the in association with District Ad- officers to try new road construction agencies, ministration under the active ideas and reach out to optical fire laying company initiative and guidance of Dep- and Bharat Sanchar Nigam people Ltd to work in hand in hand uty Commissioner Dr. Sonal PANGIN, May 10: Swaroop. and expedite the connectivity Arunachal Pradesh Governor process. He said that success A team of specialist Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) doctors namely Dr. Lelin Saikia, of many important central and has exhorted the district offi- state government’s schemes (MD-Orthopaedic), Dr. Pranjit cers to try new ideas and reach Musahary (MD- Medicine), Dr. and programmes depend on out to the people. ‘Be punctual road communication and IT & Abhigyan Sarmah (Paediatric), and maintain schedule, de- Dr. Animesh Sarkar (MD- Der- mobile connectivity, including pend more on visits, personal supply of essential items, Aad- matologist), Dr. L.D. Chada contacts and address their (ENT) and Doctors from West har linking, Direct Beneficiary challenges or else the very Transfer (DBT). Kameng District, Dr. Phari Da- purpose of administration will jangju (MBBS), Dr. Kiren Deru Emphasizing on dou- be defeated’, he said. bling the farmer’s income, the (MBBS), took part in the health The Governor, who camp. The nurses and other Governor advised the officers was on a two-day visit to Siang of agriculture and horticulture staffs of General Hospital, district, met the District Heads Bomdila also supported the departments to gap between of Departments at Pangin yes- market prices and price at health camp. terday. He reiterated that in the Free physical examina- which the farmers are selling implementation of projects, their products. Go out of your tion along with free blood sug- programmes and schemes of ar, blood pressure tests were way to ensure that farmers get ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2018 21 REVIEW good prices for their hard work, Mohonto Panging, VM (Retd), sure that all the bamboo ven- he stressed. Secretary AAUN Foundation dors function within the desig- Earlier, Deputy Com- spoke and shared their views nated location and not to allow missioner Rahul Singh briefed through motivational speeches random selling of bamboos the Governor on the overall to the trained candidates. along the NH- 415 other than developmental scenario of the In his impressive the depot. He assured to notify district. speech, SP Gautam stated the area as Bamboo Vending The Governor visited that armed-forces offer excel- zone in the next Town Vending Community Health Centre, lent career opportunities to Committee meeting and direct- Pangin before leaving for Ying- the adventurous young candi- ed the Councillor Gora Lotak kiong on his three-district tour dates. It is a career that offers and Roger Nabam, General of Siang, Upper Siang and immense facilities, a privileged Secretary AAPH&SVF to sub- East Siang district. lifestyle and of course, honour mit a proposal in this regard. in serving the nation. He also cited the exam- 170 candidates trained Group Captain M Pang- ple of vending zones in Itana- for Army recruitment ing VM Retd, Secretary AAUN gar and Naharlagun and laud- PASIGHAT, May 10: Foundation expressed hope ed the executive members of Altogether 170 candidates that more trained candidates AAPH&SVF for their coopera- from East Siang, Siang and would be selected this time. tion in streamlining the system Upper Siang districts were in a disciplined way and hope- motivated and trained for forty DC inaugurates dthe same from the IMBWC. days at the JN College lower Bamboo Depot Emphasizing on the campus auditorium to appear ITANAGAR, May 10: importance of Swacchta, the in Army Recruitment sched- Itanagar Capital Complex DC urged upon them to keep uled to be held from May 10- Deputy Commissioner Prince the area clean and to pay their 13 next at Jairampur. Dhawan has inaugurated the garbage collection charges The candidates were Bamboo Depot at 6 km near timely. He also urged them trained for physical test, pre- Palwan Point along National to cooperate with the District liminary medicals and written Highway between Naharla- Administration in carrying out tests. Earlier also such training gun and Itanagar in presence awareness and to brief people capsule was held at Pasighat of Gora Lotak, Councillor, about the depot so that the where eight local candidates EAC Itanagar Hengo Basar, system could be streamlined were selected for Army. Charu Yassuk Chairman IM- otherwise the DA would be The training pro- BWC, Khyoda Yaji, President bound to carryout eviction of gramme was organized by AAPH&SVF and host of other random bamboo vendors. AAUN Foundation in associa- people. The IMBWC also sub- tion with Military Station Sigar Speaking on the occa- mitted a memorandum where- and East Siang district admin- sion, the DC traced back the in they requested the DC for istration. history of long association of a toilet at the depot to which In an impressive bamboo with the tribal culture the DC assured to take it up ‘Sending-off function’ at the which is an inherent part of its in the 2nd phase of construc- JNC auditorium, SP East identity and culture. He urged tion of community toilets and Siang, Prashant Gautam, Lt upon the members of the Itan- asked Lotak to submit repre- Col Saxena from Military Sta- agar Market Bamboo Welfare sentation regarding the same. tion Sigar and Group Captain Committee (IMBWC) to en- The DC also informed that the 22 june 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW

1st phase is expected to be to the state in many Zonal, Na- Mein while assuring completed in a month during tional and International level to strengthen the men power which 46 community toilets sports competitions/champion- of the Department of Sports in Itanagar, Naharlagun and ship in Boxing, Judo Weightlift- & Youth Affairs, asked Parlia- Banderdewa are being con- ing, Wushu, Table Tennis and mentary Secretary for Sports structed. Badminton, etc. &Youth Affairs to send the KhyodaYaji, President He also lauded the Ar- proposal to place it before the AAPH&SVF also stressed on unachal women and men who Cabinet. He also asked the the need to streamline the have also earned a niche for Department to submit the DPR bamboo vendors under one the state in the field of moun- for Rostrum and public gallery umbrella at the notified area. taineering. around the Hockey & Foot- CharuYassuk Presi- While citing that there ball Ground at SangayLhaden dent, IMBWC briefed about is no dearth of sports talents Sports Academy and assured the history of the bamboo ven- in the state, he emphasized to provide fund for the same. dors in the Capital Complex- on providing more training fa- Deputy Director of since 2002 and thanked the cilities and urged the Sports Sports (Technical), Heri Robin DA for their effort in identifying Academy to upgrade the level informed that Astro-Turf Hock- a proper area for the vendors of competitions and produce ey Ground is the first project of and hoped that the area would more sports persons like that its kind in the State funded un- be notified soon. of the Manipur from our State der the ‘Khelo India Scheme’ too. a flagship programme of the Mein inaugurates He also said to encour- Ministry of Youth Affairs and world class Astro-Turf age and involve maximum Sports, Govt of India. It was Hockey ground at SLSA numbers of youths to take part constructed bythe Engineer- in games & sports activities to ing Wing of the Department ITANAGAR, May 10: counter the prevailing social of Sports with an estimated Deputy Chief Minister, Chow- evils like drug addictions. cost of Rs 500 lakhs. He also na Mein on Wednesday in- He said that the sports informed that the Hockey turf augurated the world class facilities will not only be con- was imported from the USA Astro-Turf Hockey Ground at centrated to the State Capital and international size and SangayLhaden Sports Acad- but it will also be extended to standard of the ground were emy, Chimpu. the district headquarters too. maintained so that the na- On the occasion, Mein One more State of the Art tional and international games said that Sangay Lhaden Sports Academy will be es- can be conducted on this Sports Academy is the centre tablished in Tirap, Changlang ground. He further informed of sports activities in the state and Longding (TCL) region that water supply provision for and lauded the Sports Acad- which was also announced in the ground and cover drain emy for their endeavour in tap- his Budget Speech and seven were also installed around the ping the hidden sports talents new major stadiums are also ground to prevent water log- of the state and for imparting coming up in Yupia, Pasighat, ging and players can practice scientific training and coaching Ziro, Daporijo, Chimpu, Aalo in all types of weathers here. to them besides providing aca- and Tezu, out of which the Managing Director, demic education. He said that construction work of Yupia, Khelo India, Gumnya Karbak young sports man and woman Pasighat, Ziro and Daporijo is and Deputy Director of Sports, of the state has brought laurels on the verge of completion. Mala Linggi also spoke on ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2018 23 REVIEW the occasion. Among others, education, the Governor while ter for Power and Industries, Parliamentary Secretary for specifically stressing on girl Tamiyo Taga and Local MLA Sports & Youth Affairs, Nya- education, said that for better Tapang Taloh also spoke on marKarbak, Vice-Chairman and prosperous society, every the occasion. Sports Authority of Arunachal child must have the opportu- A brief but colourful Pradesh, DoniNich, Vice- nity to be educated and excel cultural presentation depicting Chairman Arunachal Olympic in life, particularly by the girl the cultural heritage was pre- Association, G Doke, Presi- child. He further said sented on the occasion. dent All Arunachal Hockey that with a literate and healthy Earlier, the Governor Association, GumjumHaider, woman, the society, state and and the First Lady were ac- Secretary, Sports & Youth Af- nation will be better than it was corded a traditional reception fairs, Dani Salu and Director yesterday. by Ponung teams, Tapu War Sports, Tadar Appa were also Stating that for devel- dancers and government offi- present on the occasion. opment, road communication cials at Pangin led by Deputy and IT & mobile connectiv- Commissioner Rahul Singh Governor calls upon ity are the most essential pre- and Superintendent of Police citizen to be an requisites, which are at the Dr. Irak Bagra. active partner in same time work intensifying The Governor also vis- and time taking, the Governor ited a terrace agricultural farm developmental process advised the people to cooper- of Tapang Tamuk at Khardung PANGIN, May 10: ate in ensuring infrastructural and interacted with the farm- Arunachal Pradesh Governor related compensation reason- ers. He advised the farmers Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) able, just and proper. to go for double cropping and visited the Siang district on Disclosing his objective cash crops and asked the ag- Tuesday. Accompanied by of recruiting 2000 plus youth of ricultural and horticultural de- First Lady of the State Smt the state in the armed forces partmental officers to assist Neelam Mishra, the Governor and informing them regarding the farmers to double their in- reached Pangin from Itanagar ensuing recruitment in the In- come. by road and addressed a huge dian Army, the Governor called public meeting. upon the public leaders, Gaon Naharlagun Railway The Governor called burahs, Panchayat leaders Station gets free Wi-Fi upon each and every citizen to and government officials to be an active partner in devel- motivate all the abled youths facility ITANAGAR, May 10: opmental process by ensuring and prepare them for recruit- Much to the delights of the rail- transparency, accountability, ment. way commuters, the Naharla- continuity, review and audit In this regard, he ad- gun Railway Station gets free and if require, midterm cor- vised the youths to raise the Wi-Fi facility with the launching rection in the implementation literacy standard amongst of high speed free Wi-Fi by the of projects, programmes and them. Deputy Chief Minister, Chow- schemes of the government As a token of apprecia- na Mein here on Tuesday. be made. He also stressed tion to the Gaon burah institu- Mein in his inaugural that developmental process tion, the Governor presented speech said, “the launching of should be based on merit. a ‘red coat’ to the eldest gaon free Wi-Fi is another step to- Emphasizing on twin burah of the district, 78 years wards digital connectivity” and critical pillars of health and old Tameng Messar. Minis- 24 june 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW added that it would fill the digi- at Advanced Landing Grounds sional Railway Manager, San- tal divide of the country and at Pasighat & Tezu followed tosh Kumar Sharma and DGM contribute towards fulfillment by ALGs at Ziro & Mechuka, RailTel, Prakash Ratray while of Prime Minister’s Digital In- there will be tremendous im- speaking on the occasion in- dia initiative. provement in the connectivity formed that the launching of Citing this initiative just in all sectors. He exuded hope free Wi-Fi at Railway Station the beginning of digital connec- that with these improvements is part of the Indian Railways tivity in the state, he informed in the connectivity, tourist flow initiative to provide free Wi-Fi that under BharatNet project, will also increase in the State. facility to Rail users at major executed by RailTel with the full Parliamentary Sec- Railway stations. support of Arunachal Pradesh retary for PWD & UD, Techi With this free Wi-Fi fa- government, most of the Dis- Kaso while lauding the initia- cility, railway passengers can trict, Blocks, Circles and Gram tive requested the Dept. of IT remain connected while wait- Panchayats will be connected & Communication, Govt. of ing for the train. They can also with High speed internet very Arunachal Pradesh and Govt. use this facility for streaming soon which will further bridge of India that whenever such High Density Videos, do their the gap of digital divide and projects are launched it should office work online, download- will enhance the services of also be extended to the nearby ing new games for their jour- e-governance, e-education, villages for the larger benefit of ney, downloading movies, e-medical etc. for the better- the local population. He said researching their destination ment of people of Arunachal that since the local villages etc. Pradesh, Mein said. He as- nearby mostly consists of the One can connect to sured to extend all possible land donor for the Railways, the free Wi-Fi by registering support to the ongoing project employment opportunities their mobile number at Wi-Fi work for development of infra- should also be given to them. network ‘Railwire’ and by en- structure and betterment of the DC Capital Complex tering the four digits number people of the State. cum Special Secretary for IT, password sent to their mobile He added that the en- Prince Dhawan informed that number. hanced digital connectivity will the government is focusing on further facilitate smooth imple- improving digital connectivity World Red Cross Day mentation of GST in the State and employing all means to celebrated expand connectivity up to vil- and informed that after the im- ITANAGAR, May 10: plementation of GST, revenue lage level. He also informed The World Red Cross Day collection of the State has also that 407 GP will have Inter- was celebrated at Banquet increased. net connectivity by the end of Hall here on Tuesday last with He further stated that December 2018 and 100 GPs the theme “Memorable Smiles with the railway line coming will be connected by fibre by from around the World”. up in various parts of the State AirJaldi. He further said that The event was orga- viz. at Pasighat, Roing, Tezu, Free Space Optical Commu- nized by Indian Red Cross Parashuram Khund, Namsai, nication (FSOC) technology Society of Arunachal Pradesh Tirap & Changlang Districts will be brought-in in the State State Branch, Naharlagun in and Aalo & Tawang in the pipe- to connect the remote loca- collaboration with Arunachal line for which the survey works tions and the main focus is on Voluntary Blood Donor Orga- are going on and with the op- using RailWire for fibre based nization (AVBDO). eration of fixed wing aircrafts connectivity. Assistant Divi- Deputy Chief Minis- ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2018 25 REVIEW ter, Chowna Mein while ad- to other women organiza- ung Ramesh Jeke, President dressing the gathering, ac- tions in other districts in fight- Junior Red Cross Society & knowledged the humanitarian ing against drug addictions Chairman, AVBDO also spoke role played by the World Red and other social evils. He also on the occasion. Cross Society in caring and lauded Tatung Ramesh Jeke Among others, Assis- extending medical aids to the and Toko Teji for their personal tant Secretary Maharaj, Rama men, women and children in sacrifice and service for the Krishna Mission Hospital, Itan- sufferings caused by wars and cause of the humanity. agar, Pradiptananda Maharaj, natural calamities across the He encouraged them Special Secretary-cum-MD world from the time when there to continue their humanitarian NRHM, Dr Tapashya Raghav, were no proper Health Care service and not to get discour- Commandants CRPF, ITBP & facilities. He lauded the volun- aged by negative response, NDRF were also present on teers and nurses for their help- which they receive sometimes the occasion. ing hands in the most needed but win them with positive ac- Red Cross Society fe- time comparing them to angels tions. licitated various organizations saying that it is the angels that While extending all namely, R K Mission Hos- comes to offer their services to support from the state govern- pital, Itanagar, Oju Welfare save the lives of others. ment to the Indian Red Cross Association,Indian Medical As- He also lauded the 200 Society, AP State Branch for sociation Arunachal Pradesh volunteers who were ready for the noble cause, Mein said State Branch, Mother’s Vi- blood donations citing it as a that the government accords sion Aalo and Women Against noble act of service to human- top priority to the Health Sec- Social Evils and individuals ity and encouraged them to tor. He said that care facilities namely, Mr Toko Teji and Mr continue their service for the are improving in Arunachal Tatung Ramesh Jeke with me- mankind. Pradesh and blood banks are mentos for rendering humani- Mein complimented the coming up in the General Hos- tarian service. personnel from paramilitary pitals and some District Hospi- forces like CRPF, ITBP, NDRF tals of the state. Governor visits for rendering their service for Dr Emi Rumi, Honorary Upper Siang Secretary of Indian Red Cross the welfare of the people of this YINGKIONG, May 10: frontier State whenever need- Society Arunachal Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh Governor ed and urged them to maintain State Branch has highlighted Brig. (Dr.) B.D Mishra (Retd.), the same spirit. He also laud- the importance and history of who was on a four-day district ed the Rama Krishna Mission World Red Cross day. He in- tour reached Yingkiong in Up- for their services in health care formed that the World Red per Siang district on Wednes- and education sectors in the Cross Day is celebrated to day. State. Lauding the civil organi- commemomorate the birth an- The Governor and the zations like Oju Welfare Asso- niversary of Jean Henry Du- First Lady of the State Smt ciation, Mother’s Vision, Aalo nant, founding Father of the Neelam Misra were accorded and Women Against Social Red Cross. traditional reception by Po- Evils Pasighat for the welfare Retired Secretary nung and Tapu dance troupes and rights especially for the (PHED), Er Tomi Ete, who on their arrival by road at children and women, he urged is also the Vice-Chairman of Geku and Yingkiong led by lo- them to spread their areas of Indian Red Cross Society, cal Geku-Mariyang MLA Olom working and extend their help Arunachal Pradesh and Tat- Pangyang, Deputy Commis- 26 june 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW sioner Duli Kamduk and Su- mobile connectivity, including Burah of the district Aduk Nopi, perintendent of Police Dr. G.S supply of essential items, Aad- Gaon Burah of Simong village Sidhu. har linking, Direct Beneficiary on the occasion. Addressing a huge Transfer (DBT). Deputy Commissioner public meeting at Yingkiong, Emphasising on Duli Kamduk, Yingkiong Zil- The Governor said that the strengthening education and laParishad Members Bad- pace of development has en- health sectors, the Governor ingTeng, Tuting ZillaParishad hanced in last few years in the said that human resources in Members Nyokgon Nitik and state. Many important projects health and education depart- GaonBurah Akkong Libang have been taken up and fund ments must be managed in also spoke on the occasion. is being provided accordingly. an equitable manner. Stress- Later, the Governor He called upon the people to ing on ‘Schachhta’, he advised visited the Indian Army Unit shoulder responsibility in en- the teachers and doctors to stationed at Yingkiong. Inter- suring transparency, account- teach the students on healthy acting with the personnel, the ability, continuity, review and hygiene practices and instil Governor highlighted the im- audit and if required, mid-term sense of cleanliness to the portance of their role and duty correction in the implementa- children at young age. and appreciated their zeal and tion of projects, programmes Informing the people enthusiasm towards national and schemes of the govern- regarding vacancies in Indian integrity. He commended their ment. Army, which he had initiated initiatives in providing pre- In his maiden visit to for the youth of the state, the recruitment trainings to the the district, the Governor ap- Governor made a passion- local youth and under Opera- pealed to the people to go ate appeal to the gaonburahs, tion Samaritan. The Governor for entrepreneurship and self Panchayat leaders, public expressed gratitude to them employment. He made spe- leaders and government offi- on behalf of the people of Ar- cial request to the parents and cials to motivate the youth to unachal Pradesh. guardians to motivate their avail the opportunity. He said Earlier, the Governor wards towards these alternate that with ‘Home grown’ sol- and the First lady of the state livelihoods instead of govern- diers, the state and nation will visited the District Hospital ment jobs. be more secured. and interacted with the doctors Stating that road com- Further, informing and nursing staff. He advised munication and IT & mobile that there are, at present, six them to take pride in the noble connectivity are the most es- Arunachali officers in Indian profession and avoid the ten- sential aspects of life today, Army, Indian Air Force and In- dency of referring patients to the Governor advised the road dian Navy, whom he suggest- bigger hospital. construction agencies, opti- ed to form a group titled, ‘Pay cal fire laying company and back to Society’. He said that Kishori Diwas Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd to the officers will go to schools celebrated and colleges in the state and work in as a unit to expedite ITANAGAR, May 10: the connectivity challenges. motivate the youth to join In- Urban ICDS Project Itana- He said that success of many dian Army. gar had conducted a series of important central and state As a token of appre- Kishori Diwas under Scheme government’s schemes and ciation to the GaonBurah, the for Adolescent Girls (SAG) on programmes depend on road Governor presented a ‘Red May 3, 4 and & 5 last at Chan- communication and IT and Coat’ to senior most Gaon- dranagar, ‘P’ Sector & Niti-Vihar ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2018 27 REVIEW Anaganwadi Centre(AWCs) the society and nation. Doni- Aajeevika evam respectively. ikTayu, Councilor, Ward No.8 Kaushal Vikas Mela During the celebration, appreciated the activities be- various activities were carried ing undertaken by ICDS Itan- conducted out including BMI administra- agar Project(Urban) and an- ITANAGAR, May 10: Aajeevika evam Kaushal Vikas tion, Health Checkup, distri- nounced to provide 3(three) Mela was conducted in vari- bution of IFA & De-worming Nos. ceiling Fans and as- ous parts of the state on Sun- tablets, various events like - sured to initiate for electri- day marking the culmination of drawing competition, speech fication of Niti-Vihar AWC at Gram Swaraj Abhiyan celebra- competition on health & hy- the earliest. tions in Arunachal Pradesh. giene and indoor games Dr. Kabak Tamar, MO Alo Libang, Minister competition were organized. i/c, Dr. Akang Radhe and RD, PR and Cooperation at- The Deputy Com- Dr.(Ms) Pumin Hiri, MO, Ur- tended as the chief guest and missioner Itanagar Capital ban Community Health Cen- lauded the efforts of ArSR- Complex Prince Dhawan in- tre, Itafort attended the pro- LM in empowering the rural formed that the objective of gramme with a team of Health women in the selected blocks the celebration is to improve Functionaries & administered under Deendayal Antyodaya the nutritional and health sta- the Health Checkup of the Yojana National Rural Liveli- tus of adolescent girls in the participating AGs-which was hoods Mission programme. He age group of 11-18 years the main activity during the said that just as development and empower them by pro- celebration. of villages leads to develop- viding education in life-skills, Adolescent girls under ment of the nation, in a simi- health and nutrition and to the age group of 11-18yrs, lar manner development and improve and upgrade their Anganwadi Workers (AWW) empowerment of rural women home‐based and vocational from various Anganwadi cen- will lead to development of vil- skills, and to promote their tres (AWCs) of the Itanagar lages. Therefore development overall development, includ- ICDS Project (Urban) attend- and empowerment of women ing awareness about their ed the programme. PRI lead- is essential for development of health, personal hygiene, nu- ers and members from Urban state and nation as a whole. trition and family welfare and Local bodies (Municipality) He said that women management. also attended the program. have been respected tradi- Representing the Dis- Supplementary Nu- tionally in Arunachal Pradesh, trict Administration on the trition Programme (Khichdi there have been several wom- inaugural day, Tame Yajum, items) were also distributed en visionaries too. Comment- EAC (Welfare) congratulated to the anganwadi centres by ing on the experience shared the participants and asked Itanagar CDPO SC Tok in by women SHG members, he them to take advantage of the presence of Tame Yajum said that despite not being for- such an opportunity. EAC at various locations. mally a member of any Self Heera Panggeng, CO, The EAC informed Help Group, all official func- Itanagar who attended the that to ensure proper imple- tionaries and leaders should programme on the second mentation of the project, the consider themselves as mem- day advised the participants DC has directed the Admin- bers of Self Help Groups and to grasp the core objectives strative Officers to supervise facilitate them. He mentioned of the Schemes for advantag- the same in every Anganwa- that as on date DAY NRLM is es of their own as well as for dicentre. 28 june 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW being implemented in 12 dis- has been witnessing under the ing much needed autonomy to tricts and 15 CD Blocks pres- present NDA government and ArSRLM in implementation of ently. He expressed his belief the efforts of state government DAY NRLM from the recruit- in the amazing ability of peo- under the leadership of Chief ment to physical implementa- ple of Arunachal Pradesh, and Minister Pema Khandu, is also tion of the programme. She cited that despite formal edu- bringing results. said that women SHGs under cation coming to the State only He whole heartedly DAY NRLM need to consider in 70s, the State has made appreciated the rural women personal hygiene, cleanliness, considerable progress in a SHG members who had ar- and sanitation along with so- short span of time, especially rived from Yingkiong, Seppa, cio-economic pursuits. as ground operations com- Sagalee, Yachuli, Daporijo, Smt. Techi Meera, menced from September 2016 Basar, Pangin, Roing and State Mission Manager (Fi- onwards. Namsai. He said that the poli- nancial Management) ArsRLM He also called upon cies of Central government and Chairman APRB were the senior representatives might appear difficult to imple- given certificate of apprecia- from various banks including ment, but adherence to guide- tion by Hon’ble Minister RD & APRB, NABARD, Apex Bank, lines and policies for upliftment PR and Hon’ble Parliamentary YES Bank to come forward of rural poor shall bring out the Secretary RD & PR respec- and support the initiatives for real strength of people. This tively. ensuring cent percent financial shall enable them to not only Secretary (RD, PR) Bi- inclusion in the State. access entitlements but also dolTayeng earlier, welcomed The Minister said that enable them to contribute to- all to the programme. He gave the main aim of Gram Swaraj wards making their lives better a succinct outline of the pro- Abhiyan, being conducted all as well as building vibrant vil- gramme including its present across the country under the lages and a strengthened na- coverage. He also outlined the visionary leadership of Prime tion. various initiatives undertaken Minister Narendra Modi, was He said that efforts of under the Gram Swaraj Abhi- to create awareness and en- team members of ArSRLM yan. thusiasm about various gov- from the Secretary Rural De- Special Secretary RD ernment programmes and con- velopment to the Cluster Co- & PR Nyali Ete speaking on centrate on saturating 21058 ordinator, all need to be ac- the occasion mentioned about villages with basic amenities knowledged and appreciated the need for Women SHGs and ensure financial inclusion. for enabling transformation of to come forward for imple- 356 villages are being covered rural poor women by bringing mentation of MG NREGA in in Arunachal Pradesh under them into Women SHGs. He the selected locations under Gram Swaraj Abhiyan. also appreciated the policies DAY NRLM. He emphasised Earlier, speaking on of Government of India that on the need for convergence the occasion Mama Natung, provided the framework for ef- under Rural Development. Parliamentary Secretary (RD, fecting such implementation. Representatives from APRB, PR and IPR) Mama Natung Smt. JarjumEte, a not- NABARD and YES Bank also said that the real strength of ed social worker and pioneer shared their opinion on the oc- the State lies with the people. of women empowerment ap- casion. CEO cum State Mis- He also said that people of preciated the women SHG sion. The programme was at- the state are also realising the members. She thanked the tended by senior officials from subtle change that the state State Government for provid- SIRD & PR, Department of PR, ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2018 29 REVIEW

Department of RD, Arunachal to the students. The Governor actions, Khandu said that the Pradesh Women Welfare So- assured to facilitate in provid- measures adopted resulted in ciety, Women SHG members, ing a National Cadet Corp Unit increased revenue generation officials of ArSRLM and select- and a bamboo auditorium for of Rs1253 crore last financial ed invitees. the school. year compared to Rs 900crore Local MLA and Par- under the previous regime. Governor on 2 day tour liamentary Secretary Animal “We generated Rs 300 to Kamle district Husbandry & Veterinary and crore more than the previous RAGA, May 10: Dairy Development, Tamar year immediately after we The Governor of Arunachal Murtem, Deputy Commission- came to power. This financial Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mish- er Moki Loyi and Superinten- year we generated Rs 1600 ra (Retd.), on the second day dent of Police John Pada were crore and in the next (2018- of his two-day tour to Kamle present during the visit. Dr. 19) we aim to cross Rs 2000 district, visited the health cen- Kapu Sopia DRCHO briefed crore. Such a growth trajec- tre and educational institute at the Governor about the health tory has never been witnessed Raga on May 4 last. scenario in the district. in the state since its incep- The Governor, who has The Governor had a tion,” he said this attending a been emphasizing strengthen- meeting with Divisional Com- developmental meeting here ing health and education sec- missioner (West) Gamli Padu in West Kameng district. tors in the State, visited the and Deputy Commissioners of Khandu assured that Community Health Centre, Kamle and Lower Subansiri at the money is being judiciously Raga and interacted with the Ziro and advised them to expe- and equally utilized for devel- medical officer and para medic dite the manpower distribution opmental projects in every as- staff. He urged upon them to after the bifurcation of districts sembly constituency and the sincerely render their service for smooth functioning of the districts. to the people for a healthier Ar- district. He said sufficient funds unachal. He appreciated them under SIDF are being distrib- for creating awareness on State govt committed to uted to each assembly constit- health issues inspite of many plug revenue loopholes uency – irrespective of party challenges. & streamline financial affiliation of the incumbent The Governor assured MLA - first to complete all un- transactions: CM finished projects and then take to facilitate in providing a doctor DIRANG, May 10: and ambulance for theCHC. up new projects. The revenue generated by the “I can vouch that no The Governor also vis- state government in the last ited the Government Higher other state in the North East few years has been outstand- has a Secretariat or Assembly Secondary School, Raga and ing and the increment trajec- interacted with the teachers. building as grand as ours!” he tory every financial year has observed. He advised them that they must been exponential, informed put in extra effort to improve Khandu explained in Chief Minister Pema Khandu detail the hard work and com- the educational standard of the here on Saturday. school. Every action and activ- mitment that went into prepara- While asserting the tion of the state’s vision Docu- ity in the school must be for state government’s commit- the welfare of the student, the ment and Budget 2018-19. He ment to plug revenue loopholes said the government is com- Governor said while enquiring and streamline financial trans- about availability of text books mitted to decentralize the ad- 30 june 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW ministration and therefore set Chuk Valley and called on the the Upper Gompa and the- up divisional commissioner of- locals to donate land for the SangtiGompa. fices for Western and Eastern purpose. He assured funds for Earlier, the Chief Min- zones besides setting up zonal construction of a mini-secre- ister dedicated the Zhang- offices of all line departments. tariat at the new location. He dongrong Mini Hydel project He announced establishment also announced a fire tender (2x500 KW) to the people. The of a PWD Chief Engineer’s of- establishment at Dirang. mini-hydel constructed by the fice at Tawang. Union Minister of State state Hydro Power Develop- He said besides de- for Home KirenRijiju, who also ment department will supply centralization of governance, joined the program, announced power to about 19 villages in formulation of schemes and Rs 75 crore for construction of the area. PhosumKhimhun, projects are also being de- a double lane road from the 9 Parliamentary Secretary for centralized. Henceforth, all Mile diversion-point to Nafra Hydro Power Development, schemes and projects would besides establishment of an assured to provide a trans- be decided at the district level ITBP Sector HQ in Sangti. He former so that uninterrupted through consultations and for- also announced Rs 2 crore for power is supplied to the vil- warded to the state govern- development of Thembang vil- lages. ment, he informed. lage as a smart village. Meanwhile, Rijiju laid In order to bring in fair Rijiu emphasized on the foundation stone for Rs and impartial recruitment sys- proper coordination between 18 crore Tchang Ringbu RCC tem, Khandu informed that the the state and the center for de- bridge in presence of the Chief state government is process- velopmental projects to accel- Minister and Parliamentary ing to constitute a staff selec- erate. He said the sudden de- Secretaries Phosum Khimhun, tion board that will be man- mise of the then Chief Minister Kumsi Sidisow and PhurpaT- dated to conduct recruitment DorjeeKhandu, brakes were sering. of all group C posts. With the put on developmental proj- APPSC already in place, the ects in the state. He though Aajeevika & Kushal newly created board will plug expressed happiness that un- Vikas Mela organised der PemaKhandu, son of the all practices of illegal or ‘back ZIRO, May 10: door’ appointments, he af- late Chief Minister, all pending Aajeevika & Kushal Vikas Mela firmed. projects are being taken up was organised in Abotani hall, He appealed people with new vigour and are see- Hapoli as a part of the final leg to avail the benefits of flag- ing the light of day. of the Gram Swaraj Abhiyaan ship programs like the Swaw- Local legislator and here on Saturday. lambanYojana. Expressing Parliamentary Secretary for Attending the pro- concern over lesser number Health, PhurpaTsering ex- gram, MLA cum Parliamentary of beneficiaries from the area, pressed gratitude on behalf of Secretary TageTaki who spear he exhorted government of- the people to Rijijuand Khan- headed the Abhiyaan right from ficials to spread awareness du for sanctioning an amount the start of the campaign said, amongst the people on all of Rs 7 crore and Rs 95 lakhs “Swaraj in today’s context can such schemes. respectively for relief and re- be attained only if every indi- Khandu welcomed the habilitation of the Dirangfire vidual in the society is inde- proposal to shift the old Addi- victims. He further thanked the pendent and performing a self tional Deputy Commissioner Chief Minister for contributing sustaining, income generation Office to a new location at generously in construction of activity. A self dependent per- ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2018 31 REVIEW son will be free from poverty mind the idle work periods, for CM inaugurates solar and all other issues arising out effective implementation of the power plant of poverty. This is the very aim 100 working days. ITANAGAR, May 10: of the Gram SwarajAbhiyan.” Zilla Parishad Chair- State Chief Minister Pema “Aajeevika and kush- person Hage Kobing, while Khandu today inaugurated one alvikasmela organised by the addressing the gathering said MWP Grid- interactive solar Arunachal State Rural Liveli- that the Aajeevika & Kushal power plant installed at Energy hoods mission today aims at Vikas Mela aim to empower Awareness Park, Itanagar. capacitating all of you with the women. A society will be a Minister Power Tamiyo knowledge and provide logistic forerunner in every aspects Taga along with other senior support to all SHGs for better of development if the women officers were present on the performances and improving in the society are empowered, occasion. the socio-economic conditions he added. He exhorted the This is the biggest so- of the members. SHGs create women participating in the pro- lar project so far installed in the a platform for sharing knowl- gram to utilize the opportunity state of Arunachal Pradesh. It edge, skills and even burdens to learn more about SHGs and is feeding the power genera- of every individual” He added its correlation with the banking tion into 11 KV grid networks while encouraging the women sectors. of Power department. folk to form SHGs. The newly appoint- “ The conducive weath- ed Deputy Commissioner er in Ziro, enables the growth ChukhuTakar called for creat- CM inaugurates of off season vegetables. We ing an effective monitoring and office of Karmik and can become the hub and sup- feedback mechanism for all Adhyatmik Affairs ply vegetables to the neigh- the flagship programs by the ITANAGAR, May 10: bouring districts and create a concerned implementing de- Chief Minister Pema Khandu vibrant economy.” He further partments. today inaugurated the office added while committing to PK Das, Dy. Director building of the department solve the irrigation problem Industry, Prabin Hazwwary, of Karmik and Adhyatmik Af- by tapping water from the Chief manager, SBI, Ziro and fairs (DoKA) here at Buddhist Pangeriver and completing the Dr. Tsewang Dorjee, BMM, Ar- Gompa premises. Present on community fencing as early as SRLM through power points the occasion were Speaker possible” explained about various provi- TN Thongdok, Tawang MLA Reiterating his will sions and programs under Aa- Tsering Tashi, DoKA Chairman to create a smokeless Ziro, jeevika & Kushal Vikas Mela. Jambey Wangdi, Chief Sec- with gas connections to every Smt. Hage Nania, For- retary Satya Gopal and other household under UJJAWALA mer Mrs Arunchal Pradesh dignitaries. The Chief Minister yojana, he called for sensiti- also shared her experience later inspected the facilities of zation and awareness on the and the success story of her the office building. scheme and requested the SHG. A documentary on ‘AA- PRI members to assist the JEEVIKA’ was also screened East Kameng observes beneficiaries in submitting the on the occasion. Aajeevika Diwas documents etc. ADC Nending Chatung SEPPA, May 10: He also suggested for and more than 600 women Joining the rest of the country, creating a working calendar from 32 SHGs attended the the District Administration in under MNREGA by keeping in program. collaboration with Arunachal 32 june 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW

Pradesh State Rural Livelihood event. 30-odd SHGs, mostly addition to their primary work. Mission, Rural Development managed by women folk, and Tayeng was addressing in a and Skill Development & En- 200 plus female participants certification programme for trepreneurship Departments were present in the event. Electoral Registration Officers observed the Aajeevika Diwas (ERO), Assistant Electoral across the East Kameng dis- Taki lays foundation Registration officers (AERO) trict under Gram Swaraj Abhi- stone for Gano Model of Siang, East Siang, West yan on Saturday. village Siang, Lower Siang and Upper Celebrating the day Siang districts held at the DC’s ZIRO, May 10: here at Seppa, BDO Deepak conference hall with various MLA- cum -Parliamentary Pabing briefed the gathering aspects, improving efficiency Secretary, Food and Civil Sup- about the objectives and sa- in dealing with electoral roll re- plies Tage Taki laid the founda- lient features of the event. vision on Monday. tion stone for Gano Model vil- Cluster Coordina- Importance should be lage on Sunday. tor Tage Yassung highlighted given to procedures and sys- Bullo, Mudang, Tinyo about the various modes of tems, which are two of the most and Takhe clans of the Apatani livelihood generation and sta- important factors in making tribe will be settling in this vil- tus of livelihood interventions elections a success. “Electoral lage. He urged the members and SHGs in the district. She roll management is the foun- to set up the village as an ex- also briefed about the ways dation to poll management. emplary and a well planned and means of capitalization Thus, it is necessary that elec- Model village after due consul- and financial management of toral roll is clean and healthy”, tation with the Town Planners a self help group (SHG). the CEO further added in his and architects. He assured to DAH&VO M Modi, DDA address. He urged the partici- take up the creation of the civ- U Bahar, DFDO H.Tajo and ADI pants to continue the tradition ic infrastructures at the earliest N Doka were the resource per- of working diligently in conduct with the higher authorities. sons of the interactive session of elections. The inaugural pro- organized during the events. All together 47 EROs gram was also attended by They enlightened and promot- and AEROs today participated Hibu Tama, DDSE, Er. Kago ed the gathering about various in an examination, conducted Habung, EE, PHED, ZPM livelihood schemes being im- by the DEO to evaluate the Tilling Sambyo, senior public plemented by their respective knowledge. leaders, officers, Goan buras departments and urged every- and buris and public. one to avail the benefits at the Pre-monsoon district fullest. They also assured to Electoral roll disaster management provide all possible assistance preparedness for socio-economic develop- management is ment and welfare of the soci- foundation to poll meeting held ety. management - CEO YUPIA, May 17: Pre- Monsoon District Disaster Success story of SHG PASIGHAT, May 17: Management preparedness named Pampoli Dunne Group East Siang Chief Electoral meeting of Papum Pare was was narrated in the programme. Officer (CEO) Kaling Tayeng held at DC’s conference hall A promotional film on Aajeevi- said that there was a felt need Yupia under the Chairmanship ka being prepared by ArSRLM to train election officers since of Deputy Commissioner Tai was also screened during the they perform election duties in ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2018 33 REVIEW

Kaye on Monday. Addressing cies, and activities of the gov- of framing recruitment rules for the august gathering, the DC ernment. the officers and creating posts called upon all Head of De- Highlighting the role of and projection units wherever partments to remain alert and the DIPROs and PROs in cre- required, besides addressing prepared during the monsoon ating wide publicity on the de- infrastructural needs like office period and updates the details velopmental and welfare pro- and residential buildings, ve- of officers and staffs in district grammes of the government hicles, PA systems, etc. administration portal at earli- through various mediums, IPR Parliamentary est. Felix urged them to discharge Secretary Mama Natung said, During the discussion, their duties with missionary “Since the information and disaster preparedness plan for zeal. public relations department the district were discussed in He was addressing a is the mouthpiece of the gov- length pertaining to procure- review meeting with DIPROs ernment, the DIPROs should ment of emergency equip- at the civil secretariat here involve themselves in IEC ments, opening of control room on Tuesday. “The role of the campaigns to make the rural at DC Office, Yupia, maintain- IPR officers should not only populace aware about govern- ing the food grain stocks at be confined to communicate ment schemes.” remote circle like Tarasso and and disseminate information He suggested organiz- Mengio, preparation of mitiga- to the people. They should be ing district level awareness tion plan for Doimukh area and more proactive and involve campaigns on flagship and timely issue of notice to people themselves in creating public centrally-sponsored schemes, living in vulnerable areas, and awareness about various flag- involving panchayat leaders, maintaining stocks of life sav- ships schemes of the govern- gaon burahs, students, and ing drugs in the district. ment,” Felix said. the general public. Natung The meeting was con- He said crores of ru- informed that the state gov- ducted by department of Di- pees are lying unspent in the ernment has earmarked Rs saster Management, Papum state at various levels, “only 4 crore for completion of the Pare District, Yupia. All Head due to lack of awareness Soochna Bhavan, and ex- of Department attended the among the people about the pressed hope that the building meeting and shared their sug- process of availing the ben- would be completed within this gestion on disaster prepared- efits of those schemes.” year. ness. With regard to short- IPR Secretary Sonam age of infrastructure for the Chombay assured to pro- Be proactive in DIPROs, the minister said vide smart phones and other disseminating info to the government is planning to equipment to all the officers public - Felix to DIPROs meet not only the infrastruc- for smooth dissemination of ture needs but also to build information. He advised the of- NAHARLAGUN, May 17: the capacity of the officers by ficers to be proactive and ex- Information & Public Relations providing them with training. plore every possible medium, Minister Bamang Felix has “The government is working including the social media, exhorted the district informa- on a strategy to strengthen the for dissemination of informa- tion and public relations offi- department and its working tion. He advised the officers cers (DIPROs) to be proactive system,” he said. He asked to open Face book and Twitter in disseminating information the directorate of public rela- accounts of their respective about the programmes, poli- tions to expedite the process districts. 34 june 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW

IPR Special Secretary to have it examined in the cab- and PS overhead tank (35,000 Himangsu Gupta highlight- inet for further addition of the Lrs capacity) at the Bakin Per- ed the proposed ‘Arunachal funds. tin General Hospital (BPGH) Raising’ campaign-set to be For early functioning on the occasion of “Etor Gid- launched on 7 June- through a of Block A, Khandu thanked dii” festival in presence of DC Power Point presentation. He DCM for his assurance to pro- Tamiyo Tatak, JDHS Dr. D. asked the officers to reach out vide the required furniture and Rainaand Chief Councilor Kal- to the people in a holistic man- other facilities for the office. ing Doruk. ner through various mediums. He also requested the local Moyong greeted the DIPROs and public MLA and DC for putting all ef- people on the auspicious oc- relations officers of various forts for smooth function of the casion for good health and districts shared their achieve- office in the new secretariat prosperity and extended his ments and the constraints building. thanks to Power and PHE faced by them, during the The Chief Minister departments for timely com- meeting. thanked the government offi- pletions the assigned works. cers and the officials for con- Expressing his extreme hap- CM inaugurates District tributing to growth of revenue piness, Moyong who is also Secretariat at Tezu in the state from Rs 900 crore local MLA of the area had in- TEZU, May 17: to Rs 1600 crore within two fi- formed that under SIDF 2016- Chief Minister Pema Khandu nancial years. He urged contin- 17, twenty lakhs was provided on Tuesday inaugurated the ued cooperation and assured for installation of the said DG Block A building of the District to meet up any grievances of set and under SADA 2017-18, Secretariat here in presence of theirs. one crore twenty four lakhs DCM Chowna Mein, WRD Min- Earlier, the Chief Min- were provided for installation ister Kamlung Mossang, Art & ister also inaugurated the Ka- of two numbers of 200KV and Culture Minister Dr Mohesh likho Pul Memorial Badminton one 250KV power transform- Chai, RD Minister Alo Libang, Club and the Treasury Office ers and allied electrifications Parliamentary Secretaries PD constructed by PWD and RWD to maintain optimum level of Sona, Nyamar Karbak, Tesam respectively. safety ofsophisticated health Pongte, Zingnu Namchoom He later laid the foun- care setting and its safely op- and Gabriel D Wangsu. dation stone for construction eration in the hospital. Later, addressing the of an outdoor football stadium Earlier, there were government officers at the with seating capacity of 5000 public complaints that many secretariat conference hall, the to be constructed at the cost of services like X-ray, Ultrasound CM appreciated the executing Rs 36.10 crore. etc were hampered due to low agency PWD for completing voltages and patients had to the work in 14 months main- Moyong inaugurates go outside for the said servic- taining the quality of work. DG Power unit and es. Taking serious note on the Khandu assured sup- Water tank at BPGH issue, initiative was taken by him and as a result the hospital port for completion of another PASIGHAT, May 17: received improved power sup- two blocks of the secretariat. Parliamentary Secretary (Di- ply, he added. Thirty five lakhs On probability that if the sanc- saster Management) Kaling was received under SIDF for tioned fund of Rs 25 crore for Moyong on Tuesday inaugurat- boring, construction of pump- the entire secretariat building ed a 200-KVA DG Power unit falls shortage, the CM assured house with 15KV silent Gen- ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2018 35 REVIEW set and PS overhead tank to ress in the state,” said Rebia. petitions. Bihu performance by meet up the long felt demand He also credited the contribu- winners of Bihu Dance compe- of the hospital administration, tion of Deputy Chief Minister, tition mesmerized the august further added the MLA. Chowna Mein for bringing sub- gathering. Among others, DMO stantial development in Nam- Earlier, Chief Guest Dr. M. Perme, MS Dr. YR sai District and highlighted the and other dignitaries were ac- Darang, PRI leaders, retired several welfare measures initi- corded a warm traditional re- bureaucrats and representa- ated by the State government ception at Mahadevpur. tives of host student unions for the upliftment of people in were also present on the oc- the State. DC inaugurates casion. Guest of Honour, community toilet Chow Tewa Mein addressing ITANAGAR, May 17: Rebia emphasizes the huge gathering lauded the Deputy Commissioner Itana- on preservation & various communities of Leka- gar Capital Complex Prince safeguard of age old ng constituency for celebrat- Dhawan inaugurated the Com- ing the Bihu festival jointly in culture and tradition munity Toilet at Ward No. 11. a grand manner. He said that During the programme, MAHADEVPUR, May 17: this has made the celebration Different communities resid- the DC handed over the Com- more beautiful and urged to munity Toilet to DWNE SET ing in Mahadevpur area under maintain the same spirit. Namsai District converged to AJIN SHG for its upkeep and Deputy Chief Minister, maintenance. celebrate the valedictory Le- Chowna Mein who is the Chief kang Anchalic Rongali Bihu The DC asked the Patron of Lekang Anchalik SHG to ensure that the toilets Sammilan (LARBS) with great Bihu Sammilan said that the pomp and show here on Mon- are properly maintained. He Rongali Bihu celebrations has stressed that the toilets have day. reinforced love and goodwill While greeting the peo- been constructed for the con- among all sections of people venience of the public and ap- ple on the occasion, Minister and also strengthen the bonds UD & Town Planning, ULB etc, pealed the public to use the of unity and bonhomie. facility. However, it is the duty Nabam Rebia who graced the Mein said that he is function as chief guest called of every denizen to ensure its profoundly happy to be closely maintenance, added the DC. upon the younger generation of associated with the Bihu Fes- Assamese community to give He also hoped that the com- tival for the last 26 years. He munity toilets will go a long in more emphasize on preserva- lauded the Assamese com- tion and safeguarding of their facilitating public and tourists. munities for keeping their rich The DC further in- age old culture and tradition of culture and traditions alive and Assam so that people from all formed that the 1st phase of urged the young generations community toilets is expected over the world can know the to carry forward the legacy. cultural richness of Assam. to be completed in a month L.R. Neog, Advisor during which 48 community “Let this Bihu, which and Prahlod Moron, Secretary, marks the advent of Assamese toilets in Itanagar, Naharlagun LARBS Committee also spoke and Banderdewa are being New Year, be the harbinger on the occasion. of a new dawn of warm and constructed. Earlier, 5 num- The Chief Guest also bers of community toilets at harmonious relationship and distributed awards to the win- peace, prosperity and prog- various locations of ward 8 ners of various cultural com- have already been made func- 36 june 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW tional. The complete list of The District Election Mein inspects various toilets can be accessed from Officer Smti Mamata Riba development works at website of Itanagar adminis- called upon all Nodal Offi- tration at itanagar.nic.in. cers engaged in the Special Namsai The DC further in- Summary Revision process NAMSAI, May 17: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna formed that for effective func- and Electoral Literacy Club Mein on Monday went on an tioning of the community toilet, process viz Supervisors, inspection spree, visiting sites mandatory display of phone Designated Officers, Nodal of ongoing development works numbers of the SHG executive Officer with Nodal Officer in various locations of Namsai members have to be displayed ELC, Campus Ambassador district and passed on direc- on the board of the toilet for etc to adhere to calendar of tions to the executing agen- any complaints. pre-revision and revision ac- cies for timely completion of The Community Toi- tivities issued by Nirvachan the projects. let consists of two separate Bhawan Itanagar in strict Accompanied by Par- units of toilets for males and manner. liamentary Secretary for Plan- females each Nominal user District Master Train- ning & Personnel, Chau Zing- charges would be collected by er DIO Dheeraj Kumar who nu Namchoom during his visit, the SHG for upkeep and main- is also a member of Dis- Mein inspected the ongoing tenance of the toilets. trict Level Committee made construction works of the Multi The inauguration cer- Power Point Presentation Sports building, multipurpose emony was attended by Coun- on ELCs and VVPAT for pur- cultural hall, officers’ residen- cillor Higio Aruni, Circle Offi- pose of familiarization. tial complex and the bridge cer Moyir Kato, officials from A review meeting with over river Jengthu. He also in- PHED etc Political Parties was held spected the internal road con- back to back by the DEO re- structed in the area. garding calendar activities of Consolidated While taking stock of Special Summary Revision assessment the work progress, Mein said of intensive nature 2019, in- programme of DOs & that Namsai being a new dis- volvement of political parties trict, these projects are sig- Supervisors held in FLCs, status of polling sta- nificant for the district as the HAWAI, May 17: tions and specifically active district lacks require infra- A consolidated assessment involvement of designated structure. He asked the ex- programme of Designated Of- BLAs. ecuting agencies to expedite ficers and Supervisors under Lasum Pul, address- the construction works while Anjaw District Election Office ing the gathering as CSO maintaining the quality and was organized for up scaling partner selected for wider en- also urged them to monitor the and monitoring of activities of gagement at grass root level works regularly. He also di- Booth Level Officers as well for mainstreaming Electoral rected the executing agencies as Electoral Literacy Clubs at Literacy, assured full corpo- to carry out beautification and Hawai recently under District ration for familiarization of landscaping of the premises. Election Officer with special evolving concept like Elec- Among others, ADC emphasis on Special Summa- toral Literacy Club, Chunaav Namsai, Bijay Talukdar, SE ry Revision of Photo Electoral Paathshala, Voter Aware- PWD Tezu, R.Tabin, EE Roll with 01st January 2019 as ness Forums and VVPAT PWD Namsai C.S. Nam- qualifying date. among the electoral. ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2018 37 REVIEW choom, AE PWD Namsai, K. DCM pays visit District Level Steering Manyu accompanied during to ailing monks Committee meeting on the inspection. MARGHERITA, May 17: IDCF held Deputy Chief Minister Chowna YUPIA, May 17: Rebia calls upon Mein on Wednesday paid a District Level Steering Com- public to create visit to ailing monks, the most mittee Meeting on Intensified developmental friendly Venerable U. Gunawantha Ma- Diarrhea Control Fortnight atmosphere hathero at Margherita Buddha (IDCF) was held on Wednes- YUPIA, May 17: Vihara and Venerable Wan- day at ZPC Hall under the Minister of Urban Development nasara Mahathero at Dibong chairmanship of Deputy Com- & Planning, Housing, Land Buddha Vihara in Assam to missioner Tai Kaye. Management, Law and Jus- enquire about their wellbeing DC called upon the Health tice cum local MLA Doimukh and health. departments and all line de- Constituency Nabam Rebia He was accompanied partments to work in team spir- attended a Huto and Sangri by Parliamentary Secretary to it to make IDCF programme village developmental meeting Planning & Investment, AR & successful in the district. He at Doimukh on Tuesday. Training and Personnel Chau added that administrative of- While addressing the Zingnu Namchoom. ficers in outpost and district gathering, Rebia called upon The 100 years old most administration as a whole will the public to create develop- Venerable U. Gunawantha always assist in proper imple- mental friendly atmosphere so Mahathero popularly known mentation of the programme that all government flagship all over as Munglang Bhante and advised the MO in charg- programmes can be imple- and 83 years old Venerable es to conduct IDCF coordina- mented smoothly. Wannasara Mahathero has tion meeting with concerned He assured the people not been keeping well for quite administrative officers. of Huto and Sangri village that some time and has been un- DRCHO Dr.J.Ado pre- both the villages will be con- dergoing treatment in Assam. sented an overview of IDCF nected with all weather road The Deputy Chief Min- campaign in Papum Pare dis- through Bage Tinali to Doimukh ister spent more than 30 min- trict, incentivisation on full im- road under urban development utes interacting with them at munization and review on 1st programme and requested the their respective temple in the round SIMI. land owners to donate the land morning and wished them IDCF is a nationwide so that road can be complete speedy recovery and prayed drive to control diarrhea. IDCF in this financial year. that they recover quickly from would be launched on May 28 Deputy Commissioner their illness. to June 9 next. The goal of Papum Pare also spoke on the The Deputy Chief Min- IDCF is to attain zero deaths occasion and requested the ister and Parliamentary Sec- due to childhood diarrhea. people to cooperate the admin- retary were informed by the istration in maintaining law and people taking care of them that ILP drive conducted order and proper implementa- both are responding well to across West Kameng their treatment. Mein and Nam- tion of all Govt schemes which BOMDILA, May 17: choom also offered prayers at are for benefit of people. SDO Under the instruction of Deputy the Margherita Buddha Vihara Doimukh, HoDs, PRI leaders Commissioner, West Kameng and Dibong Buddha Vihara and public were present. District, a special ILP drive has before their departure. 38 june 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW commenced in the district from of Atoga Pulu at Mayu-II, Ro- Drive to check illegal Sunday. The drive to check il- ing. The Police team, on ar- immigrants in twin legal unauthorized entrance rival found Atoga Pulu and his was conducted in all border mother Samine Mega packing capital cities areas of the district. the drugs for selling out to the ITANAGAR, May 17: The Capital Administration has On the first day of the customers. A plastic packet been carrying out Inner Line drive a total of 46 persons containing cocaine weighing Pass checking in the Capital without ILP were detained and 3 gms, two digital weighing Complex since the last few pushed out of the state juris- devices and cash amount- days. diction by the police. ing to Rs.34,300/- only was The Executive Mag- The drive was spear- recovered and seized from istrates along with the police headed at Kalaktang and Bh- their possession in presence personnels carried out the alukpong sub-division by the of Opir Paron, Dy.SP (Hqtr) drive in the twin Capital and respective administrative offi- and the town magistrate CO caught a total of 135 persons cers with assistance from the Sanjay Taram. without any valid Inner Line police. On proper interroga- Pass. All the ILP violators were Deputy Commissioner, tion of the arrested persons extern out from the Inner Line Dr Sonal Swaroop further in- led to the arrest of other co- check gate at Banderdewa on formed that the special drive drug peddlers Sokho Mendo, the same day. would continue further in the Biju Mega, Shiv Linggi and The Deputy Commis- coming days too. Ege Miso. The arrested co- sioner Capital Complex Prince peddler Ege Miso is a Gov- Dhawan has stressed that the ernment Employee. A case Drug peddling gang Capital Administration has vide Roing Police Station busted at Roing zero tolerance against such il- Case No. 21/2018 U/S 22(b) ROING, May 17: legal immigrants. He has fur- /27(a) NDPS Act has been Coming down hard upon the ther stressed that such illegal registered. drug menace and drug ped- persons may create law and Meanwhile, SP Roing dlers in the district, the Roing order problems and breach Sanjay Kr. Sain has lauded Police conducted a raid in the of peace and tranquility with- the Police team for their house of one Yubi Mega of in the territorial jurisdiction of prompt and swift action. He Cheta-II, Roing after receiving Capital Complex and sought also said that many unoffi- a tip off. The Police team led cooperation of every individual cial complaints had been re- by SI Abraham Taying, SI Mo- to support the DA in this drive ceived about the involvement han Milli and SI Padi Nikang against illegal immigrants. of Police personnel in drug raided the house and appre- Earlier, the DC vide an peddling in the district. This hended 3 persons, Constable order has also directed the SP, was degrading the image of Monu Sonowal of Roing PS, ICC and all the Administrative the Police fraternity and also Constable Mikhail Mito of SP's Officers to carryout intensive demoralizing others. Both Office, Kurung Kumey and checking of ILP and to deport Police personnel involved in Yubi Mega. those caught without valid ILP drug peddling have been ar- 4 packets of cocaine beyond the Inner Line Jurisdic- rested and are in custody. weighing 14.50 gms were tion. He also directed the SP to They have also been placed seized from their possession. intensify checking of ILP at all under immediate suspen- Another raid was in- the Check Gates/ Entry Gates stantly conducted in the house sion. ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2018 39 REVIEW of Capital Complex. The DC of high voltage power lines to Badminton helps a person to has also directed all construc- maintain extreme caution so be physically fit and also men- tion agencies involved in infra- that such unfortunate incidents tal alert. structure development within do not reoccur. The Governor called the Capital Complex to ensure The deceased along upon the parents and guard- that the outside laborers en- with three others were install- ians to encourage their children gaged in work should have ing new electric posts when towards games and sports ac- valid documents/ Inner Lime they met with the unfortunate tivities for a healthy lifestyle. Permit etc or else necessary accident. Those who sustained Motivating the children and action as per provisions of law severe injuries are being treat- youth towards sporting activi- will be initiated against them. ed at Assam Medical College ties will help the society in pro- EAC Itanagar Hengo Dibrugarh and are said to be moting healthy environment Basar also informed that dur- in critical conditions. and also containing the men- ing the ILP checking held Extending his condo- aces such as drug abuse and yesterday, two persons were lences to the bereaved family other social evils, he added. also caught with two sacks of members, the Chief Minister The Governor also ad- cannabis (locally called ganja) announced ex-gratia relief to vised the young shutters, who weighing approx. 70kg at Itan- the next of kin as per the laid were in the age group of 4 to agar. The EAC informed that down norms. He also wished 15 years, to focus on the game he has written to the OC PS speedy recovery of the in- while playing and concentrate Itanagar to register a case un- jured. in their studies during study der relevant section of NDPS hours. Act. The vehicle used for the Governor felicitates purpose has also been seized, badminton players Friendly football match informed the EAC. ITANAGAR, May 17: on ‘say no to plastics’ Governor Brig. (Dr.) B.D. organized CM cautions Mishra (Retd.) felicitated the ITANAGAR, May 17: officials engaged in badminton players of Raj Bha- With an aim to promote plastic maintenance and van Badminton Stadium at Raj free Capital, the District Ad- construction of high Bhavan, Itanagar, who won ministration Capital Complex voltage power lines medals and also those who today organized a friendly foot- participated in the recently to maintain extreme ball match between the DC-XI concluded 2nd Edition of North and IMWA-XI on Sunday to caution East Junior Prize Money Bad- mark the occasion of Mother’s ITANAGAR, May 17: minton tournament. day with the theme 'say no to State Chief Minister Pema The Governor ex- plastic'. Khandu while expressing horted them to work harder, Chief Secretary Satya shock and grief over the de- practice more and hone their Gopal stressed that it's high mise of one Akho Wangsa, techniques to bring more lau- time that people should learn casual worker of Power de- rels for the State and Nation. to say no to plastics and laud- partment who died due to elec- He said that the players of the ed the District Administration trocution at Borduria village on State have huge potentials and for their initiative to promote Tuesday, has cautioned the of- they can do better than others the same. As every day is a ficials and workers engaged in in every arena of the game. He Mother’s Day, the CS stressed maintenance and construction further said that the game of 40 june 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW that lets take this day to dedi- on May 14 at 8.00 am. Her ex- Role, ERN-Net and certifica- cate to our mothers and take pedition was flagged off from tion programme was held un- the pledge of saying no to the district on March 5, 2018 der the chairmanship of District plastics. at Roing. Election at Conference Hall of He also stressed that Muri started from Ro- DC office on May 11 last. people should promote paper ing to Kathmandu on April 7 The DEO asked the bags, jute bags and other sub- last and started her expedition ERO and AEROs to keep stitutes in place of plastics and to Mount Everest on April 12 abreast with latest guidelines asked the IMWA President from Lukla. She reached the of the ECI in conducting a Yumlam Achung also to en- base camp on April 20, 2018. free and fair election. Lijum sure the same in markets. After attempts to move for- Ete, Circle Officer gave a de- Later, he congratulated ward with the expedition was tail power point presentation the team players and asked foiled due to inclement weath- on formation Electoral Literacy them to maintain the spirit of er, she started for Mount Ever- Club, ERO-NET by Papu Prad- the game and to continue with est again on May 10 last at han, Cetification Programme the theme of Saying no to plas- 1.00 am in the morning. After by Miss Omey Apang, Circle tics in their daily life as well. 4 days of trekking during day- Officer. DC Prince Dhawan in- time and nighttime, she sum- All EROs, AEROs from formed that prior to enforcing mitted Mount Everest on May west Siang, Siang and Lower plastic ban it is necessary that 14 at 8.00 am in the morning. Siang attended the meeting. people should be aware about MuriLinggi did her basic how it is affecting the environ- course in mountaineering from Materials distributed to ment and should learn to live National Institute of Mountain- registered workers without it so the match is an eering and Allied Sports (NI- ANINI, May 17: effort to create awareness re- MAS), Dirang in 2013 and was A one day mass awareness garding the same. As the day a part of the women expedition cum distribution of materials is an important one, what could team to climb Peak Menthosa to workers under the aegis be better than to gift mother in Lahaul and Spiti, Himachal of Arunachal Pradesh Build- earth with a pledge to say no Pradesh. Muri completed ing & Other Construction to plastics, said the DC. her advance mountaineering Worker’s Welfare Board was The DC further sought course from Darjeeling in 2016 held at Labour cum Regis- the cooperation of IMWA in its and climbed the Gorichen Peak tering Officer office at Anini endeavor to say no to plastics. in October 2017 and now has recently. IMWA won the match by 4 -1. realized her dream of summit- Gautam Hazirika, ting Mount Everest. ADC, attending as the chief Muri Linggi of Lower guest gave away the non Dibang Valley summits statutory benefits like rain Mount Everest Training on ELC, coat, I/card, coat, boot and ROING, May 17: intensive summary solar lamp to registered MuriLinggi of Roing, Lower revision held workers of Dibang Valley. Dibang Valley has become the AALO, May 17: Mrs. S.B Namsa, Reg- second woman from the dis- A one day training on Electoral istering Officer narrated the trict to summit Mount Everest. Literacy Club, Intensive Sum- benefits given under Board. She summitted Mount Everest mary Revision Photo Electoral She informed that there are two types of benefits to ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2018 41 REVIEW workers; statutory and non There should be no leakage East Siang Deputy statutory, adding that non of funds. In the implementa- Commissioner Tamiyo Tatak statutory benefits are those tion of projects, transparency, and Superintendent of Police benefits received from APP- accountability, continuity, au- Prasant Gautam and officers BOCWWB in time to time as dit and review and wherever from Education and work per need based and it is not required midterm correction agencies briefed the Gov- fixed and depends of fund must be there. He further ernor on the availability of availability in the Board. said that it is the duty of ev- adequate infrastructure and Jando Taru, Presi- ery citizen, including Gaon other requirements for the dent AAPPWU, Dibang burahs, Panchayat leaders school. Valley Unit appealed each and general public to see worker to register their name that development is seen on Goto Ete sworn in in the Board to get benefits. the ground. The Governor as State information Addressing the gathering of urged the people for their co- Commissioner workers, he said that work- operation and participation ITANAGAR, May 17: ers are root of all develop- in strengthening health and Goto Ete, Advocate has ment and without you wheel education sectors. He also been sworn in as Information of development cannot shared his concern about Commissioner, Arunachal march ahead. He reiterated non-availability of textbooks Pradesh Information Com- that Union will stand and to school students and short- mission at Raj Bhavan, fight for rights and privileges age of medical specialists Itanagar on Wednesday. In of workers. in the State. The Governor exercise of the powers con- The programme was informed that textbooks will ferred by Section 15 (3) of attended by ADC, Labour be made available from the the Right to Information Act, officer, RO, Executive mem- coming session. He stressed 2005 (No. 22 of 2005) and bers of AAPWU and workers that teachers should be on the recommendation of of different departments. ready to work in the interior the Committee chaired by places. the Chief Minister, Arunachal Deputy Commission- Governor visits Boleng Pradesh, the Governor Brig. er Rahul Singh, Superinten- and Sainik School site (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) ap- dent of Police, Dr. Irak Bagra BOLENG, May 17: pointed Goto Ete and admin- and former minister Tahung Arunachal Pradesh Gover- istered the oath of office to Tatak were present on the nor Brig. (Dr.) B.D Mishra, him. First Lady of the state, occasion. who was on a four-day three- Smt Neelam Misra, Parlia- The Governor also districts tour to Siang, Upper mentary Secretary (Sports) visited the proposed site of Siang and Upper Siang dis- Nyamar Karbak, Chief Sec- the Sainik School at Niglok, trict, interacted with public retary Satya Gopal, State East Siang district. He ad- of Boleng, Siang District on Chief Information Com- vised the concerned authori- May 11 last. The Governor missioner Dr. Joram Begi, ties to expedite the process said that the central govern- Information Commission- of starting the academic ses- ment is giving special focus ers, Abraham K. Techi and sion from this year. He as- on the state and its devel- Matheim Linggi, invitees and sured his full support for the opment. He called upon the special guests were present first and lone Sainik School people to ensure correct uti- on the occasion. lization of funds allocated. of the state. 42 june 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW news in pictures

CM Pema Khandu graces maiden conference of ‘Monpa Mimang Tshokpa’ at Kalawangpo Convention Hall at Tawang on May 7, 2018

The newly appointed Director General of Border Roads Organization Lt. General Harpal Singh called on Chief Minister Pema Khandu at Arunachal Bhawan office on May 1, 2018.

Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein distributed TV Sets with Set Top Box to 40 Gaon Burahs of the Lekang Constituency at Community Hall, Mahadevpur on May 1, 2018. ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2018 43 REVIEW

Deputy Chief Minister, Chowna Mein inaugurated the world class Astro-Turf Hockey Ground at Sangay Lhaden Sports Academy, Chimpu on May 9, 2018.

Chief Minister Pema Khandu today inaugurated one MWP Grid- interactive solar power plant installed at Energy Awareness Park, Itanagar on May 10, 2018.

Deputy Commissioner Itanagar Capital Complex Prince Dhawan inaugurated the Community Toilet at Ward No. 11 at Itanagar on May 17, 2018 44 june 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW

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