ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal FEBRUARY 2020 1 REVIEW The bird watchers of Ziro Ramar jokik DIPRO, ziro he Apatanis of Lower Sub- Tansiri District in have lived in harmo- ny with the nature since time immemorial. The lush green forest cover around the Ziro Valley is a testimonial. Un- like other places in our state where trees have been felled to accommodate high rising buildings, Apatanis believe in planting two trees for every tree they cut. Along the same line ‘The Ziro Bird walk ‘ an initiative of Arunachal Pradesh Birding Club and Hapoli Forest Divi- sion is conducted every Sat- urday in the Community for- ests for creating awareness towards protection of Wildlife, Red headed Trogon Spot throated Babler specially birds. far 10 bird walks have been Great Cormorant, Northern Spearheading this Bird conducted in Ziro since 2011. pintail from Swkhe lake and walk is Smt. Koj Rinyo, IFS, These walk not just document also Himalayan Blue Tail, Red DFO Hapoli Forest Division, bird sightings and habitats, headed Trogon, Grey-headed Shri Koj Mama, Shri Bamin but also try to imbibe love for Parrotbill, Spot throated Babler, Baro, Shri Bamin Chada all nature amongst youngsters. , Rufous Vented Yuhina, etc. in members of Ngunu Ziro, an In some of these walks the other trails/walks. NGO based in Ziro , Shri Lob- eminent persons like Dr. Dan- This initiative by the sang Tsering and shri Bengia iel Mize, Ornithologist, Dr. Arunachal Birding Club and Bully. Joram Khopey, Pathologist Hapoli Forest Division is the These nature enthusi- & Wildlife Photographer and need of the hour when, hun- asts for whom the monstrous research scholars from RGU dreds of birds are killed every leeches of Talley Valley in the and students from life scienc- day to satisfy our tribal palate. monsoon and the freezing es and engineering also join The ‘Bird Watchers of Ziro’ temperatures in the months the walk. have to yet travel that extra of December and January So far, 230 number of mile, irrespective of the harsh make no difference are the species have been recorded weather and terrains to save ‘the Bird Watchers of Ziro’. So of which important ones being those winged beauties. 2 FEBRUARY 2020 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW

istration shall work as a strong folk singing competition, Arko team and try to complete the Mukherjee and collective and work of NH-415 on time involv- various cultural performances ing all stakeholders. and songs by budding local He wished a Happy talents. The King Orchids rep- New Year 2020 to the deni- resented by Smti Bhanu Sora zens of Capital Complex and Bagra elaborated on promo- appealed them to bear with the tional and PR activities in vari- inconvenience of the ongoing ous media groups to promote highway project works. He fur- flow of tourists in the district. ther hoped that the denizens Shri Jummar Bam SP, of Capital Complex would con- Doi Ado Ex. Minister, Ex. ZPC tinue to support and cooperate Smti Yaman Bagra and offi- with the executing agency for cers involving the festival cel- timely completion of the said ebration appealed the nearest work. village Kabu to give all logistic Komkar Dulom, support and cooperation dur- APCS took over the YRF-2020, Event ing the festival. Representing charge of the Deputy managers reviews Kabu village Shri Deba Loya, Commissioner preparedness with public Kirli Loyi, Doba Loyi and Miki Loya also pointed out few Capital Complex , Jan 1: problems that need attention ITANAGAR, Jan.1: The joint sitting of Yomgo River of the committee. Komkar Dulom, APCS today Festival-2020, Event Manag- took over the charge of the ers of the Festival and public Deputy Commissioner Itana- sat together took take stock Governor on two-day gar Capital Complex relieving of the ongoing preparations of tour to Vikram Singh Malik, IAS who Yomgo River Fevtival celebra- ITANAGAR,Jan.2: is under transfer. tion at DC office Conference The Governor of Arunachal In an interactive meet- Hall today. Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B. D. Mish- ing held with the Officers of Chairing the meeting, ra (Retd.) who is on a two-day DC’s establishment and ADM the Chairman of the Steering tour of Lohit District reached cum Highway Administrator Committee, DFO Shri Abhinav Tezu on 2nd January 2020. Talo Potom, the DC took stock Kumar spelt out the objective The Governor along with State of activities regarding the con- and issues that require pub- Chief Secretary Shri Naresh struction of National Highway lic attention to make the river Kumar interacted with Gaon NH-415 and other important Festival a successful one this Burahs and farmers in the issues of Capital Region. time. Event Manager from Wild presence of District Heads of The matter of traffic regula- Flower production, Miss Karry Department. tions, garbage disposal and Padu elaborated on signing of The Governor empha- encroachment of government Yomgo Accord, Cooking Com- sised that for progress and land were discussed at length petition, Children activities in development of the State, the during the meeting. Children Area, panel discus- government officials, Gaon He further informed sion on river, FEYAGO- TRF Burahs, farmers and members that the ADM cum Highway Ad- Anthem, Carnival in Aalo town, of the society should ensure ministrator and District Admin- that there is honesty, account- ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal FEBRUARY 2020 3 REVIEW ability, responsibility, conti- sioner Shri Prince Dhawan tor Art and Culture Opak Gao, nuity, audit and where ever briefed the Governor regard- Additional SP Capital Com- required mid-course correc- ing the agriculture and its al- plex Harsh Indora, all Admin- tion in the implementation of lied sector of Lohit District. istrative Officers, Executive all programmes, projects and Shri Karikho Kri local Engineers and Heads of Con- schemes. He advised that the MLA was present during the cerned Departments attended government officials must be interaction session. the meeting. punctual and regularly meet Later in the evening, the general public. They must the Governor also interacted Governor interacts make it point to go to field, site with officers of 82 Mountain with troops and ground for better under- Brigade. Earlier on the arrival ITANAGAR, JAN 3: standing of the local problem of the Governor, and the State The Governor of Arunach- and proper implementation of Chief Secretary at the Brigade al Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B. D. government programmes. Headquarters at Tezu, they Mishra (Retd.) interacted with The Governor said that were received by Brigadier Indian Army troops of 20 MA- the State has ample opportu- Sajeev Kataria, Commander, DRAS in a Sainik Sammelan nity and scope in the field of 82 Mountain Brigade. at Chowkham on 3rd January agriculture and its allied sector, 2020. The Governor said that which at present lies uncov- DC reviews preparation bravery, discipline and cama- ered. It can be realised if the for the Republic Day raderie the troops of the Ma- youth of the State change their and Statehood Day 2020 dras Regiment have always attitude and mindset and ex- Itanagar, Jan 3: been exemplary and emula- plore this sector with positivity A coordination meeting to re- tive. and scientific approach. If we view and discuss the prepara- Reminding the officers want development in the State, tion for the celebration of the and troops, the Motto of Ma- we must double the income of Republic Day and the State- dras Regiment ‘Swadharme the agrarian community, the hood Day 2020 was held today Nidhanam Shreyaha (It is a Governor underscored, while in the Chamber of the Deputy glory to die doing one’s duty), suggesting for group farming Commissioner Itanagar Capi- the Governor said that physi- for better returns. tal Complex by Shri Komkar cal fitness, training and opera- Expressing his deep Dulom with all the stake hold- tional management of the Ma- anguish and concern about ers. The DC stressed that both dras Regiment have been one opium cultivation, the Gover- the events should be celebrat- of the best attributes amongst nor suggested for ‘Alternative ed in its true spirit and urged all the regiments of Indian livelihood for opium cultiva- the concerned departments to Army. He exhorted the troops tors’ programme. He also said work in coordination with each to maintain the combat spirit that it must be a continuous other. The DC also urged ev- and rise to ensure the best de- process till such cultivators en eryone to come up with inno- fence of our borders. block shift to cardamom and vative ideas to mark the State- Stating that every troop other profitable horticultural hood Day celebrations. must imbibe the ‘Nation First’ avenues. During the meeting, spirit’, the Governor said that The farmers and Gaon the DC also briefed everyone the gallantry of the Indian burahs shared their problems on their duties and responsi- soldiers and strong apex po- and challenges with the Gov- bilities. Among others, Direc- litical leadership have proved ernor. The Deputy Commis- the metal of the Indian Armed 4 FEBRUARY 2020 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW

Forces in international security Impressed by the laws to keep the traditional scenario. highly educated progressive handlooms thriving and going. The Governor urged farmers, who have ventured Earlier, Namsai Dis- the troops to strengthen the into agriculture and its allied trict Deputy Commissioner bonhomie with the local popu- sectors, the Governor reiter- Dr. Bijoy Talukdar briefed the lation. ated that the youth of the State Governor about the develop- Major General Sanjeev must change their very limited mental activities of the District. Chauhan, the General Officer attitude from ‘job seeking’ to He highlighted the initiatives Commanding of 2 Mountain ‘Start up’ and entrepreneur- under ‘Aspirational District’ Division and Brigadier Sa- ship and agriculture and allied programmes, particularly Mid- jeev Kataria, Commander, 82 sector have scope for them. Day Meal scheme, health and Mountain Brigade, Col. PA The Governor advised education matters etc. Parthasaradi Pathrudu, Com- the government officials to manding Officer of 20 MA- reach out to the people in the DCM inaugurated a DRAS were present during the field and assist the farmers Bridge Governor’s visit to the 20 MA- and self help groups in doing BALAPU, Jan 4: DRAS Battalion Headquarters their projects. He said that the Deputy Chief Minister, Chowna at Chowkham cooperation and sincerity in Mein dedicated a newly built 75 implementation of the devel- meter span Steel Bridge over Governor interacts with opmental projects will improve Pare River at Balapu to the farmers and weavers the ranking of people of the Pech-Hoj, Upper ITANAGAR, JAN 3: amongst the Aspirational Dis- Balapu and Balapu Villages of The Governor of Arunachal tricts of the country. Sagalee Division today. Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mish- Emphasising on the While extending his ra interacted with the farmers, preservation and promotion New Year’s Greetings to the horticulturists, Gaon Burahs of traditional textiles and han- people, Mein said that the and local weavers of Nam- dlooms, the Governor urged bridge is a New Year gift from sai District along with district upon the educated girls and the Govt to the people of these heads of Department at Nam- housewives to practice, partic- remote villages. He said that sai on 3rd January 2020. ipate and promote this age-old connectivity is one of the pri- The Governor urged craft. ority sectors of the Govt as upon them to go for ‘Start up Recalling her own ini- the connectivity will bring all entrepreneurship’. He said tiative endeavour in the pro- round faster development in that with dedicated and scien- motion of traditional looms, the State. He called upon the tific approach, they can bring the First Lady of the State Smt people of the State to change economic growth and prosper- Neelam Misra encouraged the their mindsets if they wish to ity in the Districts and State. womenfolk to take lead in rev- see fast tracking of develop- Stating that the basic ing the age-old family handi- mental activities in the State. economy of the State is large- craft traditions of our parents He also said that tour- ly based on agriculture and the and grandparents. She dis- ism industry can boost the allied sector, the Governor said tributed yarns to five meritori- economy of the State and the that this sector has unlimited ous traditional weavers of the connectivity to the remote and scope for the local economic district on the occasion. She far-flung areas is important to growth and farmers’ empower- advised them to teach their boost tourism industry. How- ment. daughters and daughter-in- ever, he urged the people to ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal FEBRUARY 2020 5 REVIEW create congenial atmosphere resources. He added that the pealed to the people to protect for tourism industry to flourish State Govt has brought in fi- and take care of the infrastruc- in the State and to make the nancial and administrative turesd created by the Govt for State investment friendly. reforms and also adopted an their own good. He also ap- Mein informed that Industrial Policy to make the pealed for peaceful and con- the survey and investigation State investment friendly and genial atmosphere for smooth of 2000 km long Arunachal for ease of doing business in carrying out of developmental Frontier Highway along - the State. activities in the State. China Border has been com- He lauded the execut- Dominic Tadar, State pleted and it will not take long ing agency, PWD and the Con- BJP Vice-President, Er Nabam to start the ambitious road tractor for timely completion Takar, EE (PWD) Sagalee Di- project. The Frontier Highway of the bridge. The bridge was vision and Organizing Chair- will connect the border areas sanctioned in the year 2016 man, Tana Sania also spoke from Vijaynagar in Chang- under RIDF. on the occasion. lang District (in the east end) Education Minister, Er Among others, DC to Mago-Thingbu in Taba Tedir while speaking on Papumpare, Pige Ligu, ADC District (in the west end). He the occasion has thanked the Sagalee, Somcha Lowang, also informed that East-West Chief Minister for according DSP Paumpare, Dekio Gum- Industrial Corridor will also be topmost priority to the Health ja, HoDs, Public Leaders and constructed along the foothills and Education sectors. While Gaon Burahs were also pres- of the State. A high level board informing that the new Educa- ent on the occasion. Cultural headed by the Speaker of Ar- tion Policy has been passed items were also presented on unachal Pradesh Legislative by the State Cabinet for ratio- the occasion. Assembly has been assigned nal posting of teachers across to see its alignment when he the State, he assured to post State level in-service was the Minister PWD in the teachers to all the schools in training for horticulture previous Govt. remote villages too. He ap- officers begins He also said that short pealed to the parents and elite , Jan 6: term and long term plan has sections of the society to see The first batch of six months been made under Cabinet that their children and stu- State Level In-service Horti- Committee on Infrastructure dents are devoting their time culture Officers Training pro- for robust infrastructural de- in studies. He also called to gram was inaugurated today velopment in the State and create peaceful and ambient by the EAC Dakto Riba at also for up-gradation of road atmosphere for tourist and in- 2-Mile training camp, Pasighat in the District and to bring road vestors to come in the State. in presence of Dean of CHF, connectivity to all ADC and Former Chief Minister Pasighat, HDOs Oter Gao, SDO headquarters across the and MLA Sagalee Assembly Kenbo Pago and Omi Tayeng. State. Constituency, Nabam Tuki Addressing the train- He further said that the submitted a six point memo- ees, Riba said that an in-ser- Team Arunachal led by the randum to the Deputy Chief vice training is a professional Chief Minister Pema Khandu Minister, which the later as- training or staff development sought to bring equitable de- sured to look into. While citing effort, where professionals velopment of all regions by that the people of the State has are trained and discuss their equal distribution of fund and benefitted a lot from the Trans- work methods and cases with judicious utilization of State’s Arunachal Highway, Tuki ap- 6 FEBRUARY 2020 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW others in their peer group to Workshop on Grassroot various departments and GBs, improve skill and responsibili- Democracy and voters ex-PRI members and public ties. Such training program leaders of West Kameng dist. was an opportunity for the awareness in-service horticulture officers Bomdila, Jan 6: One day Workshop on Grass- Governor reviews to learn the new approaches, root Democracy and voters financial prudence use of modern technology awareness was conducted at ITANAGAR, JAN 6: and methods of cultivation Bomdila under the chairman- The Governor of Arunach- in horticulture sector. He ad- ship of DC cum DEO(PR) Dr al Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B. D. vised the trainees to attend Sonal Swaroop, IAS on 6th Mishra (Retd.) presided over the training attentively and January 2020. It was conduct- a meeting to review and re- sincerely to educate them- ed to impart awareness on solve th audit objections be- selves, prepare well before electoral process and grass ing raised every year by the implementing their knowledge root level democracy to the Comptroller and Audit General in their respective areas and ex- PRI members, public lead- of India at the Conference Hall fields to boost the economy ers and members of various in Raj Bhavan, Itanagar on 6th of local growers and the state NGOs and community based January 2020. Deputy Chief as a whole. organisations. Resource per- Minister Shri Chowna Mein, Earlier, Dr. BN Haza- sons spoke of various topics Deputy Speaker of State Leg- rika, Dean (CHF) in his brief like Local Self Govt., Evolu- islative Assembly, Shri Tesam address opined that such ef- tion of PR and Municipality Pongte, Chairman, Public Ac- fort involves learning through in Arunachal Pradesh, Role counts Committee Shri Ninong the assistance and supervi- of State Election Commis- Ering, Accountant General. sion of experienced and se- sion, Model Code of Conduct, Shri Purushottam Tiwary along nior officers to impart vast and Rights of voters and duties and with Commissioner, Secretar- useful knowledge and skills responsibilities of political par- ies and Heads of Department that are directly applicable to ties and media. DC cum DEO were atttended the meeting. the trainees’ workplace. This Dr Sonal Swaroop, IAS while Expressing his deep type of training has benefits addressing the workshop said concern regarding long pend- in that it is customized and that “it is important to know ing and regularly repeated au- encompasses real work ex- roles, responsibilities, powers dit paragraphs, the Governor periences. and function of local bodies advised the officials to resolve HDO Oter Gao in- at grass root level. Empower- queries at the earliest. He also formed about the aims and ing oneself provides you with asked them to meet the repre- objectives of the training pro- a tool to perform your duties sentatives of Public Accounts gram and said that twenty-five better”. She also requested Committee and Accountant horticulture officers/officials all the public leaders and rep- General regularly and periodi- across Arunachal Pradesh. resentatives to disseminate cally to ensure that our State They would be trained in the the knowledge obtained dur- does not default on any mat- first batch participating in the- ing workshop among the local ters of accounts and no audit oretical and practical classes people of their villages for bet- paragraphs are imputed to the in the camp and CHF besides ter awareness generation. The State’s financial management. field studies in and outside workshop was attended by Ad- The Governor asked East during the ministrative officers, HODs of the senior officials to put in training program. concerted effort to ensure bet- ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal FEBRUARY 2020 7 REVIEW ter financial administration. By and prayed to the Almighty for timely completion of works honest approach and perse- God to grant eternal peace at Napit and Niglok substa- verance the present problems to the departed soul and to tions too. Singh assured to have to be eliminated during give enough strength to the hold review meetings twice in the current year, he under- bereaved family members to every month. scored. face this irreparable loss of the The coordination cum The Governor said that departed soul. review meeting was held at the financial grants, which the Condolence Message the DC’s conference hall today State Government receives is was also send to the mem- attended by the AGM (Power the tax payer’s hard earned bers of the bereaved family of grid), officers of host power money and it should be utilized late Hage Tani by expressing department (transmission and with probity and transparency. deep sense of grief on sad and distribution), admin officers, In this regard no mismanage- untimely demise of late Hage DLRSO and others. ment or inaction will now be Tani. tolerated from any officer, de- DA extends SAD to partment or institution. Make power sector Gadum The Governor sug- robust and resilient: DC PASIGHAT, JAN 7: gested for regular meetings of PASIGHAT, Jan 6: The Ad- the PAC Chairman, Accoun- Deputy Commissioner Dr. Kin- ministration organized its 8th tant General and officials of Fi- ny Singh today reviewed the Sarkar Aapke Dwar (Govt. at nance Department to resolve progress and hurdles of the your Doorstep) at far flung the issues of audit objections. perspective plans for genera- Gadum village, under Mebo Deputy Chief Minister, tion and transmission system subdivision. Deputy Speaker of State Leg- for the power sector of East DC Dr. Kinny Singh, islative Assembly, Chairman, Siang district. who inaugurated the day- PAC, Accountant General, The DC laid emphasis long doorstep services for Commissioner and Secretar- on early completion of the re- extending various services ies shared their opinion and quired operational infrastruc- by 25 government depart- challenges. ture expediting with improved ments, inspected all the stalls processes for making the and the services extended to Condolence Message power sector robust and resil- beneficiaries. Singh asked ,Jan.6: ient. She reviewed various is- the officers/officials to pro- The officers and staff sues relating to timely comple- vide all possible help and members of the Director- tion of “Comprehensive Power cooperation so that benefits ate Information and Public Transmission Scheme” in East are reached to the needy vil- Relations,Naharlagun as- Siang District. After comple- lagers. At the same time she sembled in the office prem- tion of this scheme, the East advised the villagers to avail ises of DIPR on 6th Jan.2020 Siang district will have alter- optimum benefits of welfare to condole the sad demise nate means of grid connec- schemes at their doorsteps of Late Hage Tani,projector tivity, asserted the DC. She being provided by the gov- Operator,posted at who also reviewed land issues and ernment. expired on 3 january 2020.last instructed the admin officers DPO SK Sharma and at R.K Mission Itanagar.The and DLRSO to solve all issues CO Khoda Lasa briefed the officers and Staff members expeditiously and further in- DC on the services facilitat- observed two minutes silence structed the DGM, Power grid ed to the beneficiaries. 8 FEBRUARY 2020 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW Governor addresses balance, green cover and for 3500 km in 2020. The Gov- Assembly becoming the repository of ernor, who has been pushing carbon sink for the country. hard to provide road connec- Governor calls for collec- We are following the mantra tivity to remotes areas in the tive wisdom, positivity, and of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri State said that in the interest ‘State First’ approach Narendra Modi ji ‘Sabka Saath, of national security, supply of ITANAGAR, JAN 7: Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas’ essential commodities and for The Governor of Arunach- to make Arunachal Pradesh as welfare of the people living in al Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B. D. one of the best administered remote areas, the State Gov- Mishra (Retd), addressed the and governed states in the ernment is working on the 157 third session of the Seventh country, he said. km strategic road project of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative The Governor said that Miao-Vijaynagar in Changlang Assembly in the State Legis- to reduce the huge backlog in district, in association with lative Assembly, Itanagar on road communication infrastruc- Border Road Organization. 7th January 2020. He called ture, the State Government This road with several bridges upon the House for collective is adopting a comprehensive will be the longest road in the wisdom, positivity, and ‘State approach with better and new country under the PMGSY. First’ approach as apex na- technologies for simultaneous In power sector, the tional leadership is all supports building up of Roadways, Rail- Governor informed that the of the pro-poor, pro-backward ways, Airways, Waterways and Cabinet Committee on Eco- policies of the State Govern- Internet-ways in the State and nomic Affairs, chaired by the ment for all round develop- has starting working with ‘The Hon’ble Prime Minister has ment in the State. Chief Minister Comprehensive approved the expenditure of The Governor shared State Road Plan 2019-2024’, a Rs. 28,080 crore on pre-in- the vision of the State Govern- five year road plan to improve vestment activities and vari- ment in bringing development 150 km of Capital Complex ous clearances for 2,880 MW in the State and facilitation of road, upgrade important inter- Dibang Multipurpose Project. equitable progress for all. He state and inter-district roads The project will be completed said that State Government is to the specification of State in 9 years. On completion, the seeks team spirit and working Highway (SH), all the arterial Government will get 12% free hard to achieve excellence in roads in district headquarters, power from the Project which, governance, quality education, all ADC headquarters shall be besides other industrial and better health services, progres- connected by Major District commercial externalities, will sive changes in agriculture Road category and majority of enhance State’s revenue by & horticulture sectors, blue the ADC and CO Headquar- about Rs. 26,785 crore over economy, employment gen- ters shall be connected by all the project life of forty years. eration, livelihood activities, weather Other District Road He said that the State Govern- ease of doing business, drink- category by the year 2024. ment will involve all stakehold- ing water to all households by In the rural road sector, 1099 ers and take care of the dis- 2024, inter-tribe harmony, per- habitations covered with a location of people, if any, and fect law & order, modernization road length of 7,942 km under environmental degradation of police force, social partner- the PMGSY scheme and State before the start of the project ship, uninterrupted power sup- Government has planned to work. ply, road and internet connec- cover 204 such unconnected The Governor informed tivity, hydropower generation, habitations having a length of that the State has achieved attractive tourism, ecological ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal FEBRUARY 2020 9 REVIEW

100% household electrification their children following immu- New Zealanders, he said. The under Saubhagya Scheme nization. To deliver a Compre- Governor, who has been em- and Deen Dayal Upadhyaya hensive Primary Health Care phasizing on education for all Gramin Jyoti Yojana. He fur- in the State, under Ayushman said that in the endeavour to ther informed that State will Bharat Scheme, 98 Health & provide quality education, the also be conducting Saubhag- Wellness Centres have been State Government has adopted ya Rath Yatras to ensure that made operational in selected Chief Minister’s Adhunik Path- no household is left out from Sub-Centres and Primary sala Yojana and has approved the benefit of getting electricity Health Centres and another 91 Arunachal Pradesh Teach- and to bring greater efficiency Health & Wellness Centres will ers Transfer & Posting Policy, in management of power infra- be made operational by March 2020 to ensure need-based structure and reduce transmis- 2020. All the Sub-Centres, Pri- equitable and transparent sion and distribution losses, it mary Health Centres and Ur- positioning of approximately is establishing a State Load ban Primary Health Centres 16,594 regular teachers in the Dispatch Centre. are expected to be upgraded State. This will protect the aca- The Governor, while to Health and Wellness Cen- demic interests of the students highlighting the achievements tres by year 2022, he said. and optimize the responsibility in health sector informed In agriculture and allied sharing among the teachers, that State Government has sector, the Governor informed he said, while informing that launched the ambitious Chief that State Government has in- government has planned to Minister’s Arogya Arunachal creased the funding of Chief provide uninterrupted power Yojana, which provides health Minister’s Sashakt Kisan Yo- supply, through installation of insurance cover for a fam- jana to Rs. 95 Crore with spe- roof-top solar panels, to all the ily upto Rs. 5 lakhs per year cific focus on cash crops and Secondary and Higher Sec- for Secondary and Tertiary has also launched two impor- ondary schools in the State. Care Hospitalization that are tant schemes that is ‘Arun Pig Our’s is the only State not covered under Ayushman Development Scheme’ and in the country to conduct ‘Pay Bharat Scheme of the Gov- ‘Mukhya Mantri Neel Kranti Back to Society Group’ activ- ernment of India. The cover- Abhiyan’ with an outlay of Rs. ity by inviting all the 23 serving age under both, the Pradhan 20 Crore each in addition to the Arunachali Armed Forces Offi- Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana and launch of the Chief Minister’s cers for career counselling of the Chief Minister’s Arogya White Revolution Scheme to students across the State, the Arunachal Yojana has ben- harness the dairy potential of Governor said. efited around 1 lakh house- the State. The Governor said that holds in the State. As on date, The Governor in- under Social Security, the State 2,167 patients have already formed that recently a team of Government has enhanced the availed treatment under these officials, connected with Kiwi Old Age Pension, Widow Pen- schemes. State Government growing, has visited New Zea- sion and Disability Pension. It is targeting to vaccinate mini- land for acquiring Know-How has also provided additional mum 90% of the children who on the world’s best variety of Honorarium of Rs. 2,000 per could not be vaccinated due to Kiwi grown there. I am glad to month in addition to Central the lack of awareness of their inform you that, the expertise, Share of Honorarium to about parents, or due to the mind- unshared with any outsider 6,225 Anganwadi Workers and set of those parents who ap- in this field, so far, has been Anganwadi Helpers. He also prehended adverse effect on shared with the officials by the said that due to the State Gov- 10 FEBRUARY 2020 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW ernment’s serious orientation ating a conducive atmosphere and accountability in gover- and sensitisation programmes to attract businesses and in- nance, the State Government under Beti Bachao Beti Pad- vestments, the Government is has made the Lok Ayukta func- hao Abhiyan at Block and Dis- promoting ‘Make in Arunachal’ tional and is in the process trict levels, there has been a policy, through which the state to constitute the Arunachal marked improvement in the Government and other State- Pradesh State Human Rights girl child gender ratio. Controlled Agencies will give Commission. For their working The Governor said that preference to enterprises, reg- ease and efficiency, it is taking for development of tourism istered in the State, who are up the construction of offices in the State, through digital purchasing the State’s manu- for Lokayukta, State Human platforms, State Government factured products, he said. Rights Commission, Arunach- is planning to tie up with ‘Air The Governor said that al Pradesh State Commission BNB’, ‘Make My Trip’ and oth- to provide housing for the rural for Women, Information Com- er organisations for registering population, people living be- mission etc., along with a com- homestays on their platform. low poverty line and landless mon complex for all the Direc- The Government is taking up villagers by year 2022, intro- torates in the Capital area. development and beautifica- duced ‘Chief Minister’s Rural The Governor said tion programme, duly harmo- Housing Scheme’ which will that Arunachal Pradesh is one nized with nature, for Indira provide a ‘top up’ of Rs. 50,000 of the very few States to en- Gandhi Park and Gekar Sinyi to each house being con- act for death penalty for rape Lake popularly known as Gan- structed under Prime Minister of girls below 12 years of age ga Lake. The State Govern- Awas Yojana (Gramin). It has and it has launched ‘Hamara ment has made a request to a target of 7,500 beneficiaries Arunachal Abhiyan’, through Government of India to help in providing housing under the the Police department is col- in expediting early finalization PMAY (GRAMIN) in the State laborating with CBOs, com- of the Parshuram Kund proj- during the year 2019-20, he mon public, PR Leaders, ect, which will substantially further said. Youths and Student organisa- enhance the spiritual tourism The Governor said that tions for taking up the issues of in the State and will economi- for bringing sustainable devel- common concern and develop cally benefit the people of the opment in the mining potential a discourse and dialogue for area. areas, District Mineral Foun- lawful preservation of peace- The Governor said that dation has been established ful neighborhood. In the Clean the State Government plans to in all our districts to ensure ef- Green Arunachal Campaign, leverage the huge potential for fective implementation of the wherein State Government will industrial growth of the State. provisions, incorporated in the plant one Crore trees in next In this endeavour, the State Pradhan Mantri Kalyan Yoja- 5 years, Bordumsa Adminis- Government has approved na, in addition to the handing tration in the Arunachal Pradesh State over the Petroleum Explora- got a special mention in the Industrial & Investment Policy, tion Licenses to Oil India Lim- Governor’s address for taking 2020. Under this Policy, it will ited for oil exploration and pro- up a laudable innovative initia- set up a single-window system duction in seven new blocks in tive to install Plastic Shredding to facilitate all clearances, ap- the State. Substantial part of Unit for construction of road in provals, licenses and permis- royalty, received through such Bordumsa Town by using the sions for setting up industrial projects. The Governor said shredded plastic mixed with ventures. With the aim of cre- that to ensure transparency bitumen. ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal FEBRUARY 2020 11 REVIEW Third Session of 7th will bring improvement in 150 The second day of the Arunachal Pradesh km of Capital Complex road third session of the and upgrade important inter- Legislative Assembly state and inter-district roads seventh Legislative begins to the specification of State Assembly began Itanagar, Jan 7: Highway (SH). This will also Itanagar, Jan 8: The third session of the Sev- connect all the arterial roads The second day of the third enth Arunachal Pradesh Leg- in district headquarters, all session of the seventh Leg- islative Assembly began today ADC headquarters by Major islative Assembly began with with the address of Governor District Road category and question hour when MLA Brigadier (Dr.) B D Mishra majority of the ADC and CO Wanglin Lowangdon wanted (Retd) who informed the house Headquarters shall be con- to know whether Nocte is an about the government’s vision nected by all-weather Other indigenous tribe of Arunachal to bring development in the District Road category by the Pradesh. He expressed dis- state and bring equitable prog- year 2024. pleasure that the District Ad- ress for all. The inaugural day ministration had issued certifi- While informing the of the third session saw the cates to the denizens as Any house on all the major devel- house paying tributes to for- Naga Tribes to which Chief opment projects in the state, mer Minister, Noksong Bo- Minister Pema Khandu in- he said his government is ham who passed away on formed that the Cabinet has “seeking team spirit and work- 1st December 2019 after pro- already forwarded the rectified ing hard to achieve Excellence longed illness at his residence constitutional list of the tribes in Governance, quality Educa- in Kanubari in Longding. Bo- of the State to the Ministry tion, better Health services, ham had served as the state of Tribal Affairs wherein it is progressive changes in Agri- Minister for Forest, Industries, mentioned as Nocte, Tangsa culture & Horticulture sectors, Panchayat etc. under Gegong , Tutsa and Wangchu in place Blue Economy, Employment Apang’s ministry. of Any Naga tribe. He said that Generation, Livelihood Activi- Earlier, Deputy Chief Nocte is very much an indig- ties, Ease of doing business, Minister Chowna Mein intro- enous tribe of the state. drinking water to all house- duced the Arunachal Pradesh Also responding to a holds by 2024, inter-tribe har- Goods and Service Tax question by MLA Lombo Tay- mony, perfect law & order, (Amendment) Bill, 2020. The eng that whether the standard modernization of Police Force, house also adopted the 2nd Right of Way (RoW) has been social partnership, uninter- report of the Business Advi- maintained in NH, State High- rupted power supply, road and sory Committee. way and district ORD and in internet connectivity, Hydro- The Speaker also ap- the state Capital Itanagar and power generation, attractive pointed MLAs Zingnu Nam- Naharlagun and whether the Tourism, ecological balance, choom, Lombo Tayeng, Nya- State Govt is contemplating to Green Cover and for becom- mar Karbak and Biyuram evict the enchroachers along ing the repository of Carbon Wahge as the Panel of Chair- the RoW, the CM informed sink for the Country.” men. that the State Govt is serious The Governor in- Later, a new logo of the regarding the issue and will formed about ‘The Chief Min- Arunachal Pradesh Legisla- not tolerate such illegal activi- ister Comprehensive State tive Assembly Secretariat was ties. He said that the lawmak- Road Plan 2019-2024’, that presented by the Speaker. ers should notify the respec- 12 FEBRUARY 2020 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW tive DCs to rectify if any such in Changlang, Namsai and ter classifying land as residen- activity had taken place. And Papumpare District . tial and commercial. But, the to the additional question that To his question to Edu- GoAP in 2018 classified the whether the Govt would can- cation Minister Taba Tedir re- land into five zones. Though cel the formal approval, the garding the status of the JNV the rate from Rs 5 was down CM assured that strict action schools for Tirap and Itanagar, to Rs 3 and increased to Rs would be taken as per rules Tedir informed that the Sur- 100, but it was increased dras- against the Authority who had vey and Investigation Team tically to Rs 1,000. issued such Allotment. How of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti Mithi said that if the ever, the Govt has to be in- is yet to visit the site at Kapu rate is lowered and increased formed regarding such cases village, despite marginally, more people will so that matter can be taken up many correspondences with come forward for land transfer. case by case. NVS by the Eductaion De- He also said that succession To a question raised partment. Regarding Itanagar should be decentralized and by MLA Tarin Dakpe regard- Capital Complex, the Minister the DC should be authorised ing the status of Apex Bank informed that suitable land free which will streamline the sys- Branch at Raga, the CM in- of cost is yet to be finalised. tem. formed that the proposal is To a supplementary The CM informed that pending due to non- fulfilment question by MLA Nyato Rigia the state cabinet has decided of RBI Guidelines. He assured as to why Government doctors to impose 50 per cent pen- that the State Government will are practising in private clinic/ alty in addition to the existing take up the matter with RBI for Hospitals despite being paid land premium rate for those one time exemption to allow non practising allowances and who have constructed private us to open at least one branch whether any action would be houses in encroached govern- in every district headquarter. initiated against such doctors, ment land. Also Responding to Minister Health Alo Libang in- He further informed a question by MLA Jambey formed that he will convene that a person has to pay an Tashi regarding the dismissal meeting regarding the same additional penalty amount of of contingency workers in the and will initiate action as per Rs 500 besides the existing department of RWD and provi- rules if required. amount of Rs 1000 per sq sion for regularisation of such During the Short Du- metre of land he encroached workers, the CM informed that ration Discussion raised by for getting allotment of the en- there would be few criterias MLA Mutchu Mithi regarding croached government land. He set for such cases. He assured the Land Premium Rate in the said that the Government will that provided the criterias are State, Mithi said that the rates write to the respective Deputy met, the contingency workers are high and different for dif- Commissioners to submit a will be promoted and regular- ferent districts. He said that fresh report to the Government ised as per service rules. there should be uniformity in after revisiting the classifica- To a question by MLA the rates and urged the State tion of the land done earlier. Wanglin Lowangdong regard- Govt to reframe the laws while He also assured that ing the Chakma- Hajong, reducing the land premium the Goverment would soon the CM informed that as per rates and maintaining unifor- issue a clear-cut order not to the special survey by DCs in mity in every district. Right charge any fresh premium on 2015-16, there are a total of from 1981 to 2008 the rates inherited land and the land 65875 Chakmas and Hajongs were changed many times af- premium rate is applicable only ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal FEBRUARY 2020 13 REVIEW to Government land given on support for such endeavours soon. He also informed that lease to private parties. of the Department especially the five bedded SNCU will Later, MLA Balo Raha the IPPI which is launching on also start soon. He hoped that moved the motion of Thanks 19th January 2020. with such developments espe- to Governor’s Address which The DMO Mandip cially with the start of Medical was seconded by MLA Gabriel Perme gave a detailed infor- College and the department Denwang Wangsu and which mation on IMI 1st round and of paediatrics being run by an after sometime was passed by 2nd round and the IPPI 2020. active HoD, the IMR will come voice vote. He also informed that during down drastically. IPPI 2020, a total of 140 num- He also informed that Meeting of District Task bers of IPPI booths would be regular immunisation is be- Force held set up in various locations of ing carried out in all the health centres of Capital Complex. Itanagar, Jan 9: capital complex including pri- A meeting Cum workshop of vate hospitals Earlier, Dr Megha District Task Force on IPPI( Dr Kabak Tamar Ur- from WHO presented global Intensified Pulse Polio Immu- ban Health Coordinator Cum and national update on Polio nisation), IMI 2.0 (Intensified MO incharge Itafort Dispen- Eradication. She explained Mission Indra Dhanush) and sary presented a PPT on Child that even after being declared CDR (Child Death Review) Death Review highlighting that Polio free country, it is still im- was held today under the chair- infant mortality is one of the portant to give polio vaccines manship of EAC Naharlagun key goal of National Health through Routine Immunisation Ashok Tajo at the Conference Mission. He informed that the and IPPI. Hall of the Mini Secretariat, Na- Sustainable Development Goal Dr Tilling Gambo MO harlagun. Tajo highlighted how is to end preventable deaths of Incharge UPHC Rakap colony it is important to create aware- newborn and children under 5 briefed on IPPI issues, moni- ness regarding immunisations years of age, with all countries toring plan, recording and re- and vaccination especially to aiming to reduce neonatal mor- porting and IMI review. people who reside in interior tality to at least to as low as 12 areas without access to proper per 1000live births and under Grand old man of Aalo healthcare facilities. He urged 5 mortality to at least as low as no more the Medical Officers to make 25 per 1000 live births. As per Aalo, Jan 9: such resources available at the data of 2019, he informed Shri Boken Ete, one of the the health centres so that the that Arunachal Pradesh stands first Generation leaders of Ar- villagers could avail the oppor- at 42 per 1000 live births. unachal Pradesh and 1st MLA tunity. He stressed that many a He also spoke in detail of 16th Along South Assem- times we focus more on datas, about Child Death Review, key bly Constituency breathed his instead of focusing on ground steps to be carried out during last on the night of 8.1.2020. realities. CDR, its types, guidelines, in- He was more than 100 years He further called for vestigation etc. He also gave old. He was one of the most collaborative effort of all stake- an overview on IPPI 2020. influential and respected per- holders for the success of such Deputy Medical Su- sonality of undivided Siang programmes. perintendent TRIHMS, Dr Tao Division. He started his career He further added that Kaki informed that the new in British Regime as ALC in the District Administration is paediatric ward at TRIHMS 1944, got promoted to Peon ready to provide all kind of would also be made functional in 1945, Political Interpreter in 14 FEBRUARY 2020 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW

1946, Head PI in 1953, Base Chief Minister Pema Khandu in support and questioned Superintendent in 1961, Politi- in the state Assembly while when a small states like Sikkim cal Assistant in 1963 and went taking part in a short duration and Tripura can have separate on to become a MLA when 1st discussion raised by Congress cadre why not Arunachal. Assembly Elections were held MLA Ninong Ering regarding APGST Amendment Bill 2020 in Arunachal Pradesh in 1978. creation of separate cadre of passed. He was instrumental in ending IAS,IPS and IFS for Arunachal The Arunachal the Slavery System, establish- Pradesh. Pradesh Goods and Service ment of Aalo as HQ of undi- It is quite a different Tax (Amendment) Bill 2020 vided Siang, establishment of thing to administer main- moved by Chief Minister Pema Rule of Law in the nascent so- stream people and the Tribal Khandu who is also Minister ciety and growth of Keba sys- of Arunachal Pradesh. Con- in-charge of Tax and Excise tem. He was responsible for sidering this, the then Govern- to bring some amendments to establishment of RKM School ment under Pt. Jwaharlal Neh- the original bill was passed by and many other schools in and ru adopted a separate cadre a voice vote. around Aalo. He was involved of Indian Frontier Service for Shortage of paramedical in many crucial development Arunachal Pradesh which was staff works and championed the later merged with the Indian Agreeing that there is cause of Indigenous Faith. He Administrative Service, he shortage of paramedical staff was a true symbol of commu- added. including Laboratory Techni- nal harmony. For his exemplary To administer suc- cian, Assistant and Pharma- services he was awarded with cessfully, bureaucrat need to cists throughout the state, Assam Governor’s Earthquake understand the lifestyle and Health and Family welfare min- Relief Fund Medal in 1950, culture of the people to whom ister Alo Libang, while reply- Assam Governor’s Commen- he administers. When we Ar- ing to a supplementary ques- dation Certificate in 1958 and unachalees ourselves can’t tion informed the house that Lt. Governor’s Commendation comprehensively understand requisition have been submit- Certificate in 1978. With his the complex culture, customs ted to AP SSB for recruitment demise, the society has lost a and language of the tribes , of Paramedical staff, Dental guide and guardian. how can an officer from other Technicians, Laboratory Tech- states understand and ad- nicians, ECG Technicians, Ra- The third session of minister in two –three years of diographers, OT Technicians, seventh Legislative their tenure, he justified. It is Health Assistants and Para assembly this gap, that makes the deliv- Medical Workers. Besides, erance of development to the a committee has been con- ITANAGAR, JAN 10: people slow and at times un- stituted to asses the Human The State government is se- successful, he added. resource Gap of Health De- riously pursuing with the He assured to convene partment at the districts, he central Government for an all party meeting on the added. creation of Separate cad- matter and lead all party dele- Lalpu-Manmao-Changlang res of Indian Administrative gation to Union Home Minister, TAH awaits sanction Service(IAS),Indian Police Minister,Personnel and Train- Replying to a supple- Service(IPS) and Indian For- ing and to the Prime Minister. mentary question of Laisam est Service (IFS) for Arunach- Several Legislators cut- Simai, on present status of al Pradesh informed State ting across party lines spoke TAH Lalpul-Manm,ao-Chang- ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal FEBRUARY 2020 15 REVIEW lang portion, Chief Minister and among the lowest in the The third session of informed the house that The country. This was reelected in seventh Legislative assembly Lalpu-Changlang(68.30) Km a reply of the Education Min- was adjourned sine die by the portion of NH-215 work was ister Taba Tedir to a un-stared Speaker awarded in the year 2011 for question of MLA Nabam Tuki, Rs.305.49 crores to a Mumbai seeking reasons for being the Special outreach based firm . However, the firm lowest in the country in re- program on clean and could progress upto 40.93% in spect to quality of education. self-reliant Bharat held the end of the stipulated com- On the question, who PASIGHAT Jan 10: pletion period of 3 years. are responsible for this dis- The Field Outreach Bureau On the advise of the mal performance, the minister (FOB), Govt. of India, Ministry Ministry of Road Transport and pointed to all stake holders of of Information & Broadcast- Highways, the contract Agree- education department espe- ing organized an awareness ment was terminated on 5th cially the DDSEs and Princi- programme under the ban- April 2017 due to slow progress pals. ner of Special Outreach Pro- of work. After attending to all However, he was quick gramme on Swachh Bharat procedural works at the minis- to add, to improve the system Mission at the Murbuk Dere try, the balance work was listed the state has done away the (Community hall) which was in the 81st High Powered Inter- policy of “No Detention” and re- inaugurated by the East Siang Ministerial Committee(HPC) stored “Detention” Policy (Pass/ Deputy Commissioner Dr. Kin- on 29.10.2019. After Network fail) system at the elementary ny Singh today in presence of Survey vehicle report being level. Policy on transfer and Field Publicity Officers of Pa- submitted to Standing Finance posting of Teachers have been sighat and Tezu, Mihir Kumar Committee(SFC) on Decem- framed to rationalize teachers Jha and P sonwal respectively ber13, 2019, the work awaits posting equally throughout the and resource person Dr. Tamin sanction for tendering process state. State Board exam for Payum, Associate Professor, from MoRTH. Class-V and VIII has been re- JNC, host officers and stu- Policy for appointment and re- stored. Pre-Board exam in the dents. tirement Gaon Bura and Gaon system of CBSE has been in- Dr. Kinny Singh in her inaugural Buri troduced to provide necessary address said that the main ob- The state Government practice and confidence in the jective of the programme was is actively considering a policy students. Mandatory minimum to create awareness among to streamline the appointment 75% attendance for appearing the people and students in par- and retirement of Gaon Buras in the CBSE Exams. ticular focusing on banning of and Gaon Buris by an all party Earlier, the house lead single use plastic, cleanliness, committee stated Chief Minis- by Speaker Pasang Dorjee sanitation, health and hygiene, ter, while replying to a Supple- Sona paid glowing tribute to promotion of interstate tourism mentary from Kento Rina. Late Boken Ete, a former mem- etc as a part of yearlong cele- Lack of qualified regu- ber of the first Legislative As- bration of 150th Birth Anniver- lar teachers ,lack of infrastruc- sembly who passed away on sary of the father of the nation ture facilities and dearth of 8th January last. The house Mahatma Gandhi and to trans- subject teachers in the educa- resolved to send a condolence late his dreams strengthen the tion department are attributed message to the bereaved fam- nation as Ek Bharat, Swachh to be main cause of low qual- ily and observed two minutes Bharat and Sasakt Bharat. He ity of education in the state silence to pay respect to him. 16 FEBRUARY 2020 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW appreciated the efforts of FOB dation would be submitted to raised issues pertaining to and suggested to host such the Standing Committee of their respective jurisdictions. programs at various locations the National Board of Wildlife While rampant logging, poach- of the district in coordination (NBWL), which would finally ing and hunting were brought with the district administration recommend the Wildlife Clear- to the Board’s notice, sugges- for vibrant awareness at grass- ance for the project. tions were made for ban on is- root level. To feel an excellent R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s sue of license for all fire-arms contribution for motherland, for Wildlife Clearances were except for small arms like pis- we must spare times from our also approved for further sub- tol, which can only be used busy schedule to take part in mission to the NBWL for the for self-defense and not hunt- time to time cleanliness drives Pakke-Seijosa-Itakhola road, ing. A member also suggested and hygiene, she added. a portion of which falls within that a strict directive may be Local girl students the buffer zone of Pakke Tiger sent through the respective wearing traditional attires pre- Reserve in Pakke-Kessang deputy commissioners to all sented traditional dances. district, and will connect three govt employees not to indulge villages under the Seijosa sub- in hunting. Facilitation of de- The XXII State Board for division, widening of the Ro- reserving parts of sanctuaries Wildlife SBL meeting held ing- road stretch that falls or parks where people are liv- ing since years or villages and ITANAGAR, Jan 10: within the eco-sensitive zone The XXII State Board for Wild- of the Mehao Wildlife Sanc- towns have developed may life (SBL) that met this evening tuary, Rillo-Seijosa 132 KV also be considered, for exam- under the chairmanship of transmission line and improve- ple in places like Seijosa and Chief minister Pema Khandu ment of the Hukanjuri-Khonsa Bhalukpong, was also put for- resolved to recommend wildlife road (from 0.0 Km to 10.611 ward. clearance for the much-await- Km). One of the members ed Miao-Vijaynagar road in Before giving the nod, representing the DayingEr- Changlang district that passes Board members discussed in ing Wildlife Sanctuary near through the famed Namdapha detail the proposed mitigation Pasighat raised the decades Tiger Reserve. plans for all of the above proj- old issue of over-grazing of The Board accepted the ects and expressed satisfac- the forest land by cattle enter- proposal to realign the road at tion. ing from nearby Assam. He two stretches - which would ac- The Board also ac- claimed the number of cattle tually reduce the length of the cepted the proposal to declare coming in from Assam has road considerably - owing to Kaiser-I-Hind(Teinopal Pusim- grown to thousands, which non-feasibility of maintenance periarlis), a rare butterfly found has turned the outer periphery along the said two stretches. in the state as the official State of the sanctuary - once a huge The Board accepted the pro- Butterfly. grassland – into a barren land. posal of the executing agency As declaring an official He said the state government for inclusion and implementa- state representation would re- needs to take up the matter at tion of the mandatory Animal quire the state government the highest level as the con- Passage Plan and other mea- notification, Khandu requested cerned divisional forest office sures in line with the National the department to send the is not the competent authority. Tiger Conservation Plan. proposal to the Cabinet in its Another issue he raised As per procedure, next sitting. Meanwhile, vari- was that an embankment that now the Board’s recommen- ous members of the Board would come up on the left bank ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal FEBRUARY 2020 17 REVIEW of Siang river for flood pro- sponsored by the government opportunity through programs tection of Sigar village would department at doorstep. Such and policies and a corruption- have a negative fall-out on the services will help the villag- free government,” he said. DEWS, which is already los- ers immensely besides sav- He informed that in ing its land to the Siang during ing their time and energy, he an effort to make the govern- floods. He therefore urged an stated. ment effective, transparent, alternate protection work for responsive and accountable to the sanctuary along with the DCM participated the people, various measures embankment on the left bank. 17th Annual School have been introduced for gov- Meanwhile, Khandu foundation day of ernance reform by the state along with Legislator Laisam government. Simai and Chief Secretary Na- Maha bodhi school Mein said that the state resh Kumar released a book DIYUN, Jan 13: government under young and titled ‘Elephant distribution, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna dynamic Chief Minister Pema corridor and potential habitat’. Mein on Monday while par- Khandu is strongly committed The book which is in Atlas form ticipating in the 17th Annual for all round development of is authored by Umesh Kumar, School foundation day of Ma- the state. A holistic develop- DCF (Wildlife) and Dr Suren- habodhi school at Diyun has ment vision plan has been dra Varma. said that Unity in diversity evolved to ensure all round The meeting was at- is our greatest identity and development of the state. tended by all top state Wildlife strength. He said that ours is He said the state gov- officials headed by PCCF & a distinct state, where there ernment will support the pro- Principal Secretary M S Negi, are so many different tribes, motion, protection and pres- representatives of police, hor- religions, languages, rituals ervation of the rich cultural ticulture, agriculture, fisheries and festivals. Despite this, we heritage of various tribes of departments and the World stand with complete unity. The Arunachal Pradesh. Wildlife Fund. Deputy Chief Minister said that He said that state gov- the new generation must not ernment in the next five year SAD camp held at let this identity be lost. aims to plant one crore tree Mein added that there and for this our collective ef- Mikong village is urgent need to promote our PASIGHAT, Jan 10: Initiated fort is required to make every government schools like the district a model and green dis- by the East Siang district ad- private schools so that proper ministration, twenty seven trict. facilities are created to provide He sought support government departments pro- holistic and good education vided services to the people from Bhikkhu sangha to help system to the children. promote the local dialect in the of Mikong village under Ruk- He urged upon the sin subdivision during Sarkar schools and temple to protect teachers to play a pivotal role and preserve script, language, Apke Dwar(SAD) camp today. to help prepare the next gen- The SAD camp was culture and traditions. eration of students to face the Mein lauded the initia- inaugurated by the Ruksin highly competitive world. ADC Kabit Apang in presence tives of Mahabodhi Society for “Our youths have the running schools and health of DPO SK Sharma, CO Bilat potential to excel in all fields Oni Padun, host leaders, GBs centres in various parts of the and take the state forward state. He also lauded the con- and villagers. Apang advised rapidly. We need to give them all to take all benefits being tribution made by the Rama 18 FEBRUARY 2020 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW Krishna Mission, the Viveka- MLA Namsai C.P.Namchoom, C M said the state nanda Mission and the Chris- DC Changlang R K Sharma, government is going tian missionaries in the educa- DC Namsai B.Talukdar and tion and health sectors in the many other dignitaries. to seriously review state. Children mesmerized the land acquisition He said the govern- the audience with their vari- process ment would extend all pos- ous colourful extravaganzas. ROING, Jan 13: sible help to such charitable Mein also gave away Chief Minister Pema Khandu societies and organizations, prizes of various events to stu- today said the state govern- irrespective of their religious dents, parents and teachers. ment is going to seriously re- background. view the land acquisition pro- “Our government is a Mama Natung made cess in the state to fast track secular one and we believe surprise inspection of development activity. that all must grow equally and Seppa-Chayangtajo road Speaking here at a parallel,” he said. public meeting organised by Seppa, Jan 13: He also announced to Dambuk MLA Gum Tayeng, Intended for development incorporate and sanction fund Chief Minister said a holistic only, Minister of WRD and under RIDF to improve the di- approach towards land acqui- Sports & Youth Affairs Shri lapidated road condition from sition will be made in a review Mama Natung made a sur- Diyun to Namsai in the next meeting to be called soon with prise inspection of Seppa- budget. the land management depart- Chayangtajo road today. The Replying to a memo- ment. road is a lifeline connecting randum submitted by the Ma- He said there is no defi- Bameng and Chayangtajo habodhi Maitri Mandala Ar- nite procedure followed for land assembly constituencies unachal Pradesh branch, Mein acquisition in the state. Many with the rest of the world. assured to look into their de- a time, the deputy commis- Dismayed with the mands and provide every pos- sioner carries out the process lackadaisical progress of the sible support. without the state government work, minister Natung direct- MLA Diyun/Bordumsa in the loop. This results in land ed the Deputy Commission- Samlung Mossang, General compensation rates varying er to initiate and take stern Secretary Mohabodhi Society at tremendous rates between action against the executing Bangalore Venerable Bhikkhu different districts. To eliminate company. He also urged the Ananda also spoke on the oc- such discrepancies that often DC to endorse necessary casion. result in litigation, conflicts and action for early completion of Earlier, Mein inaugu- opposition, Chief Minister said the road without compromis- rated the extension building once for all a solution will be ing on its quality. of Mahabodhi School in pres- worked out to expedite devel- Minister was ac- ence of MLA Diyun/Bordumsa opment works, particularly of companied by 10 Seppa- Samlung Mossang, General the road development. East MLA Tapuk Taku, 9 Secretary Mahabodhi Society Chief Minister said the Chayangtajo MLA Hayang Bangalore Venerable Bhikkhu state needs to fast track work Mangfi, DC Gaurav Singh Ananda, Chairman Mahabo- on highways and roads as its Rajawat, SP Piyush Fulzele, dhi Maitri Mandala, Arunach- slow progress is hampering EKSWCO team and other al Branch Diyun, Venerable the economic development govt. officials. Bhikkhu Panyarakhita, Former and growth of the state. He ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal FEBRUARY 2020 19 REVIEW said eastern districts fare bet- under Kimin Sub-Division and PHE & WS, Education, Eco- ter than western districts in the Hoj-Dakte under Sagalee Sub- nomics and Statistics, Animal progress of road development Division under Papum Pare Husbandry, Agriculture, Hor- as these districts prioritize de- district today on 14-1-2020. ticulture, Textile and Handi- velopment over seeking land Deputy Commissioner crafts, Transport and Judicial. compensation. Shri Pige Ligu along with HoDs Simultaneously, Hawa Chief Minister also visited to two camps and ad- Camp SAKD which was in- called for bringing out good vised the all concerned officers augurated by HGB witnessed policies and programmes to and staffs to provide proper participation of more than 500 benefit the citizens befittingly. guidance to the villagers on people from Hawa Camp, He said the unemployment various Govt schemes and Cher, Bumchi Bumte, Lichi woes of the youths have to services of respective depart- and Sel taking benefits of ser- be eliminated by encouraging ments. While briefly speaking vices provided by ADC Kimin, investments and industrialisa- to the people at Hawa Camp, ICDS, Food and Civil Supplies, tion to create jobs and oppor- DC Pige Ligu appealed the Labour, Health, PHE & WS, tunities. He said the state has people to avail maximum ben- Education, Economics and recently launched the new in- efit of the facilities provided Statistics, Animal Husbandry, dustrial policy to give boost to during the camp and informed Agriculture, Horticulture, Tex- industrial growth in the state. that main aim of the Sarkar tile and Handicrafts, Transport, He, however, said any devel- Apke Dwar is give better op- Judicial, CD-Block, Kimin, Po- opment initiative in the state portunity to people at remote lice, Deptt of Post and APRB. will be always taken keeping areas to avail all the Govt ser- Both the SKADs at Hoj- in mind the sensitivity to pre- vices at their door steps. Dakte and Hawa Camp were serve the state’s vast ecologi- The Deputy Commis- successfully conducted under cal resources. sioner also distributed 10 Nos able guidance of admin offi- Home Minister Bam- of dustbin to GBs and public cers ADC Sagalee S.Lowang, ang Felix, Education Minister under Swachch Bharat Mis- ADC Kimin Likha Teji and EAC Taba Tedir, PHED Minister sion, job cards and 10 Land Khoda Rakhi respectively. Wangki Lowang, Health Min- Possession Certificates to var- ister Alo Libang, Tourism Min- ious beneficiaries. CS reviewed the project ister Nakap Nalo including District Medical Officer proposals under the MLAs Phurpa Tsering, Zingnu Dr(Mrs) Subu Tasso Kampu NESIDS Namchoom, Ojing Tasing, also informed people about Itanagar, Jan 14: Mopi Mihu, Mutchu Mithi, Kal- Health department facilities Chief Secretary Shri. Naresh ing Moyong, Dasanglu Pul and like CMAAY, Dulari Kanya and Kumar reviewed the project several other dignitaries were BMI. proposals under the North present. At Hoj- Dakte Sarkar East Special Infrastructure Apke Dwar Camp villagers Development Scheme (NE- from Hoj, Dakte, Mepsoro, Har SADS held at Hawa SIDS) 2020-21 at CS Confer- Happa, Jampa, Posa, Goya Camp under Kimin Sub- ence Hall, AP Civil Secretariat, and Lukshin took benefits Division and Hoj-Dakte here today. of govt facilities provided by Yupia Jan 14: Reviewing the proj- ADC, Sagalee office, depart- Sarkar Apke Dwaar Sam- ects, the Chief Secretary di- ments like ICDS, Food and melan held at Hawa Camp rected the departments to Civil Supplies, Labour, Health, 20 FEBRUARY 2020 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW submit projects of physical ing days to restore forests and Executive Member APFA Arun infrastructure relating to water protect available resources in Tamut and officers from vari- supply, power and connectivity the circle. Several saplings ous departments were also enhancing tourism and social were planted in the avenue present. infrastructure relating to pri- plantation program and round Mein announce that mary and secondary sector of fencing made of bamboo were the official launch of INDRAJIT education and health. also fixed for protection from NAMCHOOM ARUNACHAL In the similar manner cattle. Saplings were provided LEAGUE rechristened from Ar- Chief Secretary has directed by Sibyamukh Range of DE unachal Super League (ASL) major works departments Wildlife sanctuary. is going to be held at Namsai namely; road, water supply, Speaking on the occa- district on January 26, 2020. water resources, and power sion, CO Khoda Lasa stated Mein expressed happi- to prepare a four year compre- that tree plantation is a harbin- ness that this is for the first time hensive plan while following ger of prosperity. Plants elimi- that Arunachal is going to host the guideline of the NESIDS, nate the pollution and would this coveted football league, and submit the final report for let our coming generations to which will be organized by the review and further consider- lead a healthy life. Our dedi- Arunachal Pradesh Football ation under NESIDS. cated tree plantation program Association, is staged in mem- He emphasized on works toward communicating ory of legendary footballer and road connectivity to all CO, this very idea to masses sen- former India captain Late In- EAC, SDO, ADC and district sitizing on scientific and social drajit Namchoom. headquarters as one of the importance of trees. He urged He added that the major target for the Govern- the officers/officials, GBs to league is in commemoration ment. reach out to people and ex- and honour of Late Indrajit Principal Secretary (Fi- plain them the importance of Namchoom who was one of nance Planning & Investment) planting trees and how such the renowned and legendary Dr. A.C. Verma, Commissioner actions will be beneficial for footballer from state who cap- PWD Bilatee Pertin, Secre- them in the future. tained the India Football team tary Planning Himanshu Gup- and played many International ta, other Senior Officers and DCM inspect Football matches for the coun- Chief Engineers of all works Foothball ground try. department were present in CHONGKHAM, Jan 15: “Though it got bit late the meeting. Deputy Chief Minister Chowna to recognize a man of such Mein accompanied by Chau great stature, the initiative of Plantation drive in Zingnu Namchoom and mem- APFA to honour and recognize Namsing bers of Arunachal Pradesh Late Namchoom is praisewor- PASIGHAT, Jan 15: Football Association (APFA) thy and commendable and has In a noble gesture to beau- led by its Honorary Secretary come at the right time,” said tify and to spread awareness Kipa Ajay today inspected Mein. about soil conservation, Circle the football ground at Chong- Mein added that Nam- Officer Namsing, Khoda Lasa kham. choom was a highly valuable conducted a plantation drive Among others, DC footballer of yesteryear with an today in the office premise with Namsai Bijoy Talukdar, SP imposing physical presence, a promise to conduct more and Namsai Ankit kr Singh, APFA leadership qualities and aerial more plantation drives in com- State Coordinator Orin Lego, abilities. He was an individual ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal FEBRUARY 2020 21 REVIEW who showed why football re- APFA also visited the places 10th BN ITBP, Himveer ceived such a prestigious tag where legendary Namchoom Wives Welfare in the North East. had spent his childhood and “Many youngsters of met with relatives to inform Association organised today’s generation may not them about the football tour- “Choti Choti Kushiyaan” know of Indrajit Namchoom, nament to be organized in the Kakoi Jan 15: he is known as the ‘pathfinder state in memory of late Indrajit 10th BN ITBP, Kimin through in sports’ and considered the Namchoom. its Himveer Wives Welfare first ever sporting hero of Ar- Later, Mein also in- Association organised “ Choti unachal Pradesh in the truest spected the construction of Choti Kushiyaan” an event sense,” said Mein and further mini indoor stadium at Chong- to donate clothes, blankets, added that Namchoom was kham and directed the officers salt, match sticks boxes and very popular in entire Assam to complete the work on time. medicines etc to the villag- who would be still the first Ar- ers of Boginadi. During the unachalee to represent India Governor administers event, around 200 villagers in an international football tour- were donated warm clothes oath to Major General and blankets and large quan- nament, way back in 1964 and Bisht, VSM (Retd.) as perhaps, the first one from Ar- tity of salt, matchstick boxes unachal Pradesh to represent APPSC member and medicines were handed India in any international event. ITANAGAR, JAN 15: over to Aganwadi workers for According to the Arunachal The Governor of Arunachal villagers which can be used Pradesh Football Association, Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra during monsoon season when the INDRAJIT NAMCHOOM (Retd.) administered the Oath Boginadi and surroundings vil- ARUNACHAL LEAGUE would of Office and Oath of Secre- lages get cut off due to flood- feature six teams, the matches cy to Major General Ganesh ing in Boginadi river. of which would be held at San- Singh Bisht, VSM (Retd.) as Mrs.Varsha Shoban gay Lhaden Sports Academy member, Arunachal Pradesh Rana, Chief Patron HWWA, Ground, Chimpu, Itanagar and Public Service Commission 10th BN ITBP, Kimin while ad- the date of commencement (APPSC) in a swearing-in cer- dressing the gatherings and of final round will be from 1st emony held at Gandhi Hall, emphasised on need of social February 2020. Raj Bhavan, Itanagar, on 15th welfare activities for upliftment The top clubs from 1st January 2020 of the poor and deprived villag- edition of ASL 2017 will auto- State Home Minister ers through all means includ- matically qualify for the league Shri Bamang Felix, Health ing free medical camps and whose format would be on Minister Shri Alo Libang and advised the villagers to take league cum knockout and rest Tourism Minister Shri Nakap care of their health, hygiene of the 1 (one) spot will be from Nalo, Chairman, Arunachal and education of their young qualifying round to be played Pradesh Public Service Com- children. in the month of December. mission Shri Nipo Nabam, Meanwhile, all the vil- The matches will be members of APPSC, Chief lagers were very happy and played on four day a week Secretary in-charge Dr. A. C. overwhelmed by the gesture i.e on Tuesday, Wednesday, Verma, senior bureaucrats of of ITBP personnel who be- Friday and Saturday informed the State, distinguished guests sides guarding the borders are Honarary Secretary Kipa Ajay. and invitees were present on often seem engaged in such Earlier, Mein with members of the occasion. activities for welfare and help 22 FEBRUARY 2020 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW of poor and needy villagers. and dharnas and have a con- 12-Day Ek Bharat On the sideline of the event, a structive approach in life. Shreshtha Bharat, a National Free Medical Camp was also The Governor was im- Level NCC Camp, which start- organized by Base Hospital, pressed by the cadets Pan-In- ed on 6th January 2020 is be- ITBP, Kimin wherein large dia spirit and emphasised that ing conducted by 1 Arunachal numbers of villagers were ex- the cadets must live up to their Pradesh Battalion NCC, Naha- amined by Dr. Md. Zafar Iqbal, motto, ‘Unity and Discipline’ rlagun, under the aegis CMO(SG), Dr.Meeta Metrey, and become model citizens. NCC Group. Gynaecologist and Dr.Deepak He said that they must always Metrey, CMO. put in sincere effort in every DTFI meeting Among others, Circle endeavour, be performers and held at Yupia Officer Shri Padi Tapa and Of- expand their horizon of aware- Yupia Jan 16: ficers and personnel from 10th ness and knowledge. District Task Force for Immu- BN ITBP attended the func- Recalling the repeated nization (DTFI) Committee tion. attacks on India from across meeting on Routine Immuni- our borders by Pakistan and zation (RI), Intensified Mission Governor participates China, the Governor mentioned Indradhanush(IMI), IPPI ( In- in the ‘Ek Bharat that India now has strong Apex tensive Pulse Polio Immuniza- Shrestha Bharat’ leadership under Prime Minis- tion) and Orientation on Child ter Shri Narendra Modi, India, programme Death Review(CDR) was con- which was convincingly re- ducted under the chairman- ITANAGAR, JAN 16: flected during Doklam Stand- The Governor of Arunachal ship of Shri Mokar Riba, EAC ( off, surgical strike against ter- Judicial), Yupia at ZPC confer- Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mish- rorist camps in Pak occupied ra (Retd.) participated in the ence hall at Yupia today. Kashmir and Balakot in Khy- Chairing the meeting ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat’ ber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan. programme of Nation Cadet EAC Shri Mokar Riba said that The Cadets, who are our fu- people look up to doctors as Corps (NCC) at Rajiv Gan- ture leaders must imbibe the dhi University Campus, Rono godlike figure and hence they mission to defend the country should work with great dedica- Hills, Doimukh on 16th Janu- at all cost, he stressed. ary 2020. 600 cadets from four tion and sincerity so that peo- In the programme, ple get the maximum benefits States, Arunachal Pradesh the Governor presented the and Assam of North East and from health department. He awards to the best cadets in also requested all to prepare Andhra Pradesh and Telan- different categories of compe- gana from South along with 4 and furnish quality microplan titions conducted during the for RI within the timeline set by officers and 40 instructors are camp. participating in the Camp. the district. Earlier, participating District Medical officer Addressing the cadets, cadets from North East Region the Governor exhorted them to Dr.(Mrs) Subu Tasso Kampu and States of Andhra Pradesh also requested all MO i/cs to imbibe ‘Nation First Spirit’ and and Telangana presented a strive towards defending the submit Booth Micro Plan of their colourful cultural presentation respective areas and stressed sovereignty, territorial integrity showcasing together the cul- and reinforcing the social unity upon timely disbursement of tural mosaic of the North East- ASHA incentives as per ad- of the nation. He advised them ern and Southern regions of to think positive, shun violence missibility so that they can per- India. form their duty with dedication. ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal FEBRUARY 2020 23 REVIEW

DDSE Tagu Tana Tara who Hon’ble Minister(Home) Shri would be to create a safe and also speak on the occasion as- Bamang Felix in the presence secure atmosphere, to check sured every possible help from of the Hon’ble MLA Itanagar the entry/ exits of their local- education deptt. Dr. Lobsang Shri Techi Kaso, Deputy Com- ity especially at night. Taking Chuki MO i/c Doimukh also missioner Shri Komkar Du- forward the idea of clean and emphasised upon inclusion of lom, SP Shri Tumme Amo, all green Arunachal, the Minister Immunization cards as manda- Administrative Officers and all stressed that the committee tory document during issue of the HoDs of Itanagar Capital would identify probable loca- ILPs to migrant labourers who Region. tions where we could plant moved in state with families Highlighting the motive saplings. He said the commit- from neighbouring states and of Hamara Arunachal Abhiyan, tee can consult with the Forest during admission to school as the Minister stressed that it is Department as to what kind of well, by doing so she said that our sole responsibility to cre- saplings would be suitable for we can put check on immuni- ate a safe, secure and serene which area. He also stressed zation coverage in a proper Itanagar. He stressed that the that for the misguided youths, way. DRCHO Dr.Worar Taku earth that we are living today there should be a rehabilita- gave presentation on DFTI, isn’t inherited from our ances- tion centre as we need to get IMI and IPPI and informed that tors, rather it has been bor- a solution for our children who next IPPI will be held on 19th rowed from our younger gen- get into drugs. January to 21st Jan’2020 and eration. Therefore we should He also informed that Papum Pare (rural) has total create a safe and conducive CCTVs would be installed at 441 booth in the district. environment for our younger all the vulnerable and promi- Meanwhile district level generations that would leave nent locations of the Capital Child Death Review ( CDR) ori- an example for them to follow. Region. entation was also conducted for He stressed that the meeting He further stressed that Medical Officer Incharges and has been convened so that we a city is defined by its beauty Health and Wellness Centre can exchange ideas and give and therefore we should take Incharges. Resource person inputs and discuss mechanism pledge to keep our city clean. Dr. Tana Natung Child Health for a better Arunachal . He said that we should organ- Nodal Officer gave training on He said that a huge gap ise Cleanliness competition Child Death Review(CDR) to can be witnessed today be- among sectors, schools etc all participants. DANO, MO tween the elder n the younger which would motivate people i/cs, Health and Wellness Of- generation which is harmful for to keep the city clean. ficers, DPM,DDM Pharmacist, a peaceful and conducive en- He said that the fruit HA and staffs from PHCs, vironment. of such developments may CHCs attended the meeting. The Minister said that not be visible in a year or two it is the need of the hour that but with consistent effort, we Meeting held on we constitute committees for can definitely leave a better Hamara Arunachal every sector comprising of place for our next genera- Abhiyan Officers from District Adminis- tion. tration, Police, PHED, Power, As development is a Itanagar, Jan 16: PWD and active residents process of human evolution, A meeting was held today in who will work for the welfare the Minister expressed hope the Dorjee Khandu Conven- of their area. The primary re- that such small changes will tion Center chaired by the sponsibility of the committees definitely result in a big way. 24 FEBRUARY 2020 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW

Kaso also reiterated ployees properly verified.He Head Master GSS Mani, RGU, that there is a need of forma- stressed that issuing of arms teachers, students and Police tion of sector committees com- licences should be regulated personnel at Govt Second- prising of sector people that and criminal records should ary School, Mani today on could keep a check on illegal be checked. He also stressed 17/1/2020. activities, encourage planta- on the need to have immedi- The Deputy Commis- tions, sanitation etc. He also ate de -addiction centres,ban sioner while addressing on the urged that CCTVs should be on earth cutting, nuisance of occasion said the School Po- Installed at prominent loca- gambling, river cleaning etc. lice Cadet project envisages tions and residents of the area The IMC EE Er Ta- inculcating discipline and civic should be entrusted with the dar Tarang also highlighted sense among the students responsibility of its security. various issues that are being through Police-Student inter- He also stressed that people faced while carrying out sani- action programme. He exhort- should change their mindset tation works duties like the re- ed the students to take full ad- and think of the state as their quirement of more number of vantage of the programme and own and that change could sanitation vehicles , workers, refrain from wasting the time begin with us.He has also ap- sanitary landfill etc. in unwanted social activities pealed the denizens of Capital The HM concluded which are detrimental to their Region to think of Itanagar as with the hope that the meet- career and said through SPC ours and with continued effort, ing would instil a sense of re- students will be imparted to we will definitely see fruits of sponsibility in every individual be discipline and hard work to development. towards their state and sought become a good citizen. He re- The DC also said that cooperation of the people in quested the Police department collaborative effort would be this endeavour to make Itana- to create more awareness on required from every individual gar safe, secure and serene traffic rules and drug addic- for the success of such endea- place. He has stressed that tion during SPC programme in vour. He also stressed that the henceforth initiatives for man- school. meeting has been convened so agement of sectors shall come Superintendent of that we could exchange ideas from the people. The Govt ma- Police Papum Pare ( Rural) and create a blueprint of works chinery shall work as facilita- Jimmy Chiram,IPS said that that need to be undertaken. tors supporting these people’s SPC aims to building bridge He sought cooperation from all initiatives. between Police and public the officers and said as Team through school children and it Itanagar we all should contrib- DC inaugurated will enable the young minds to ute towards making of a better Student Police Cadet explore various facets of law Itanagar Capital Region. SPC programme besides letting them to know The SP also highlight- about role and responsibilities Mani Jan 17: ed the requirement of more of police along with inculcat- Deputy Commissioner Papum number of jails with larger ca- ing a sense of discipline and Pare Shri Pige Ligu inaugurat- pacity in the capital and urged responsibility towards society. ed Student Police Cadet(SPC) the HM to look into the matter. He added that it will not only programme in the presence of He also highlighted about the help in developing the person- Superintendent of Police Shri verification Mela that was held alities of students but will go a Jimmy Chiram,IPS, DDSE, Yu- under the guidance of HM and long way in securing the fu- pia, Principal GHSS, Doimukh, urged people to get their em- ture of younger generations. ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal FEBRUARY 2020 25 REVIEW

DDSE,Yupia and Headmaster Gandhi Chowk, main market to witness and experience the GSS Mani also spoke on the area. operation and management occasion. Speaking on the occa- of well established homestay In Papum Pare dis- sion, DSP T. Tatakbriefed on destination in the state. trict Govt Higher Secondary various road safety measures. In this regard, around School, Doimukh, Govt Sec- The actual aim was to create 20 homestay operators from ondary School, Mani and RGU awareness amongst pedestri- Boleng, Basar, Ledum, Ying- have been initially selected for ans as well as drivers as they kiong, Lumdung and Dambuk conducting Student Police Ca- both have the responsibility to were taken to for the det Programme. Students will drive and walk the streets in a said training from 13th to 14th be given training on crime pre- disciplined manner and their January last. vention and control and values cooperative attitudes help traf- Earlier, another 20 and ethics. fic personnel on duty to avoid members from Wakro, Namsai, road accidents, asserted Tat- Changlang, Roing and Tezu Road Safety Week ak. were taken to Ziro last Novem- concludes with a Among others, Presi- ber in the same line which was positive note dent AAPPTF (East Siang hosted by local NGO Ngunu unit) Tabiram Moyong also Ziro. PASIGHAT, Jan 17: spoke and assured extend all The two teams were Weeklong “Road Safety possible help and cooperation taken to various homestays Week” organized by the Pa- in creating awareness on the at both the choosen destina- sighat Traffic Cell in collabora- road hazards and traffic con- tions and had interactions and tion with East Siang AAPPTF gestion. workshop on overall manage- (All Arunachal Pradesh Private Meanwhile in his mes- ment of the homestays. Transport Federation) con- sage, East Siang SP, Rajiv The department has cluded today with various ac- Ranjan Singh appreciated already conducted Home stay tivities aiming at encouraging the traffic personnel and also training in various pockets action to improve road safety the members of East Siang throughout the state. Many and raising awareness of is- AAPPTF for their cooperation districts like Changlang, Nam- sues relating to it. adding that the department sai, Upper Siang, Siang etc. An awareness rally would continue its efforts be- are registering for operating was organized this morning to yond the scheduled period in Homestays after successfully mark the occasion, led by Traf- making Pasighat a safer place attending trainings conducted fic In-charge Rottum Echu (SI) to live. by the department. and duly participated by OC Pasighat, Inspector Atan Taki, traffic police personnel, Presi- Tourism Department Fit India Movement dent AAPPTF(East Siang unit) organized study cum Celebrated at Roing Tabiram Moyong and student- house training for Roing, Jan 18: police-cadets of Gandhi Govt. home stay operators The Fit India Movement was Secondary School, Pasighat. ITANAGAR, Jan 17: celebrated today at Roing with The rally was formally flagged The department of tourism has a mass rally taken out display- off by the DSP T. Tatak at recently organized study cum ing playcards and banner for 2-Mile private transport station in-house training for Home stay awareness on fitness. The which was culminated at the Operators as well as trainees rally was attended by 80 SHG Members from Rayang, Mayu 26 FEBRUARY 2020 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW I & II, Ezengo, Intaya, Asali, the environment and nature. NID-IPPI 2020 launched Maselo and Cheta and the Ar- He called upon the people to in unachal State Rural Livelihood conserve and protect flora and Seppa, Jan 19: Mission, Block Mission Man- fauna of the State. He also ad- With an objective to keep the agement Unit, Roing. vised the people to properly district and the country ‘Po- Dr. A. Reheman(SMO) utilise the boon of nature and lio-free,’ East Kameng dis- attending the programme pass it on to the next genera- trict Health Department today spoke about the importance tion in better condition. launched the Intensified Pulse of being fit. He explained how The Governor appreci- Polio Immunization 2020 (IPPI regular walk for few minutes ated the elders and community 2020) programme in entire can built a healthy life and leaders of the Nyishi communi- district on the eve of National suggested having healthy food ty for their initiative to do away Immunization Day. such as easily available ba- with use of Hornbill beaks for The programme was nana, eggs etc and to avoid their headgear and instead us- kicked off formally by admin- junk food. ing fibre glass beaks. He said istering polio drops to a child William Lahary, Block that this mindset, approach by DC in-charge Pravimal Ab- Mission Manager, Arunachal and action is doing yeomen hishek Polumatla (ADC) here State Rural Livelihoods Mis- service in preserving our State at Nyedar Namlo, Seppa. sion gave an introduction of Bird Hornbill. Administrative officers, the Fit India Movement and its The Governor said health staffs and Anganwadi objectives. that for speedy progress of Workers were keeping close Sports Competitions the State, government officials monitoring for the success of such as spoon and marble must meet the people and also the programme. race, 3 legged race, sack race go to the field to ensure devel- DRCHO Dr. Dirang Pizi and tug of war between 4 Pri- opmental projects are imple- requested the people to come mary Level Federations was mented with transparency, forward and bring all eligible conducted. Prizes were dis- accountability, honesty, conti- children aged below five years tributed to the winners of the nuity, audit and review and mid to their nearest health centre competitions. course corrections wherever for availing the ‘two drops of necessary. life - Polio Drops.’ Expressing his con- Governor inaugurates Besides in-charge DC cern about the problems faced Pakke Paga Hornbill and DRCHO, MS Dr. Kopi Gy- by the people of Arunachal Festival adi and other health fraternities Pradesh villages near the As- PAKKE KESSANG, JAN 18: were present and witnessed sam border, the Governor The Governor of Arunach- the event. shared his initiative to resolve al Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B. D. the contentious issues be- Mishra (Retd.) inaugurated the tween Assam and our State. Sarkar Aapke Dwar Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival Local MLA Shri Biyuram Wah- organized at Ramgang, at Seijosa, in Pakke Kessang ge, former Deputy Chief minis- Nari Camp and District on 18th January 2020. ter Shri Kameng Dolo, former In his address, the Namcher Bagang MLA Shri Techi Hemu and Governor said that the objec- Seppa, Jan 19: Everester Smt. Anshu Jamsh- The Sarkar Aapke Dwar tive of the festival is laudable, enpa also participated in the (Jan Sunvai Sammelan) pro- which promotes and preserves inaugural function. gramme for East Kameng ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal FEBRUARY 2020 27 REVIEW district was conducted suc- free treatment at health camp, The MLA also inspected the cessfully today at Ramgang forms were filled & received Primary Health Centre (PHC) village under Bana subdivision for opening of bank accounts, at Anpum and the arrange- with hundreds of people from distribution of medicines for ments made for the Pulse Po- various villages in the vicinity animals, distribution of seeds, lio Immunisation Day. Replying of the area taking advantage PP chemical and soil health to the memorandum submitted of the facilities provided by cards, registration of farmers by the people of Anpum for the District Administration and and labour. infrastructure development of various departments of the Aadhaar Enrolment & the PHC, she promised to take district. corrections were done during up the matter and requested The programme was the event. the people to first identify a inaugurated by East Kameng Awareness on various suitable site for permanent in- District DC in-charge Pravimal govt. schemes was also or- frastructure development. Abhishek Polumatla (ADC) in ganised during the day. presence of Gaon Burahs and Similar kind of Sarkar CM distributed Point a huge gathering of public of Aapke Dwar was also con- of Sale (POS) machines the area. EAC Bana Pooza ducted earlier at Nari Camp to beneficiaries Sonam Natung and almost and Namcher Bagang villages ITANAGAR, Jan 20: all heads of departments also under Chayangtajo division on Arunachal Pradesh Chief Min- participated in the programme 10 and 17 January, respective- ister Pema Khandu today dis- to ensure smooth delivery of ly. tributed Point of Sale (POS) the services. machines to beneficiaries of the The in-charge DC along MLA Gum Tayeng ambitious Chief Minister’s Pary- with other EAC and HoDs in- Inaugurates Anpum atan Vikas Yojana (CMPVY), spected all the stalls and in- Loklung Log Bridge specially those running Home teracted with the officials and Roing, Jan 19: Stays in their respective places. urged them to make sure that MLA (Dambuk) Gum Tayeng The occasion also marked the every single household is ben- today inaugurated the Anpum- launch of POS facilities being efited from the programme. Loklung log bridge in Paglam offered by the only state-owned Urging the people to circle in the presence of ADC State Cooperative Apex Bank take advantage of such pro- Rujjum Rakshap, public lead- Ltd to its customers across the gramme at the fullest, the DC ers and public of the area. The state. in-charge P Abhishek Polu- 100 meters(approx.) long log CMPVY is a major flag- matla informed that the main bridge will connect Anpum to ship program of the Arunachal motive behind conducting Loklung, Keba, Banggo and Pradesh State Government, the programme is to provide Paglam areas, reduce travel implemented by the Department services to the public at their time and ease the movement of Tourism through the AP State doorsteps. of the public of the area. Cooperative Apex Bank Ltd. So During the day-long Gum Tayeng, inspect- far more than 270 unemployed programme, various services ing the bridge, appreciated the youths have availed this scheme were provided, which includ- efforts and initiative of the pub- that provides a subsidy up to Rs ed, among others, issuance lic of the area in constructing 5 lakhs to open a restaurant, of PRC, ST, birth and income the log bridge, which is funded run a tour operator agency, es- certificates, issuance of Job under MLALAD. tablish hotels, home stays, pur- Cards and Aadhaar seeding, 28 FEBRUARY 2020 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW chase adventure equipment, Taj Group through its sister or- is providing 43 POS to differ- etc. As majority of the beneficia- ganization – Ama Trails and ent customers, which include ries - about 100 -have availed Stays – has agreed in principle 20 Home Stays under CMPVY. the scheme to run Home Stays, to help Arunachal Pradesh in These are: Tawang: 10 (Nos); POS machines were provided establishment and growth of Aalo: 4; Bomdila: 3 and Ziro: 3. to nine Home Stay owners Home Stays. He said repre- In the process, the and one adventure and sports sentatives of the Taj Group are Bank too would gain by gener- equipment showroom owner to expected to visit soon and sug- ating revenue through monthly mark the launch of the facility gested a meeting with them rentals and transaction com- today. along with progressive Home missions. Appreciating Apex Stay owners of the state to The investment made Bank for the initiative, Khandu chalk out a way forward. by the bank in procuring and said ease of payment is one “Since government disbursing POS facility will of the most sought after facil- jobs are limited, not all youths be recovered in two and half ity by tourists coming from far can fit into it. The only option is years, Lampung informed. and wide to visit Arunachal self-employment and tourism is He further informed that Pradesh. one of the best choice. In this the Bank had deployed Mobile “As tourism is the future sector sky is the limit for a state ATM vans and Micro ATM dur- of Arunachal Pradesh introduc- like ours,” he said. ing festivals like Ziro Festival of tion of POS facility in Home Khandu, meanwhile, Music, Tawang Festival, Man- Stays is timely. Tourists, espe- urged the Apex Bank to take dala top Festival and Dambuk cially from outside the coun- into its fold various other state Orange Festival, which was try, hardly carry cash on them. government flagship programs well received, especially by Hence, cashless payment at for implementation like the tourists. Reportedly, about 400 hotels, home stays and for CMPVY. He asked the bank tourists had availed the facility transportation through credit or authorities to come up with a during these festivals resulting debit cards is of utmost impor- proposal for the same so that in transaction of about Rs 15 tance,” Khandu cited. the government could include it lakhs. Giving example of for- in the upcoming state budget. Also present on the eign countries where there is Suggesting that POS occasion were Secretary Co- no cash transaction for servic- facility be made mandatory for operation Onit Panyang, Sec- es availed, he said the facility all hotels in the state, he asked retary Tourism Sadhna Deori, not only serves the purpose of the Bank to think and propose Joint Secretary to CM Kangki accounting for the service pro- a way forward for the same. Darrang and officers of Apex vider but also eases the cus- Meanwhile, Apex Bank Bank. tomer of finding an ATM booth Administrator Habung Lam- at odd hours and places. pung informed that the POS Home Minister taken a Khandu congratulated facility has been introduced review meeting by the bank following requests the Home Stay owners and ad- PALIN, JAN 20: vised them to be friendly with from Tour Operators and Home Shri Bamang Felix Hon’ble their visitors and maintain top- Stay owners running their re- Minister Home , RD , PR, In- notch hygiene in their proper- spective businesses by availing terstate Border Affairs & Par- ties. Assuring the government’s the CMPVY scheme through liamentary Affairs, Govt. of hand-holding in growth of their Apex Bank. A.P has taken Review meet- business, he informed that the To begin with the Bank ing on Power Point presen- ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal FEBRUARY 2020 29 REVIEW tation for the progress status Meeting of District Task on every visited houses/pub- of TRANS ARUNACAHAL Force and Block Task lic building /Panchayat office Highway(Joram – Koloriang etc. road ) concerning the Pack- Force on BBBP held Programmes with age 1 to 8 of Joram to Kolori- Roing, Jan 20: schools (Govt/Private) on A meeting of the District Task ang with DC-Kara DAADI ,SP , value of Girl child will be held. Force and Block Task Force DSP, General Manager NHID- The schools will witness slo- on Beti Bachao Beti Padhao CL , EE, PWD, Power, PHE , gan writing, drawing and (BBBP) campaign was held DFO , DLSRO and Nodal Of- painting competitions. Doc- today at the DC’s conference ficer-TK Engineering. He was tors will give talks on Health Hall, Roing under the chair- concerned about slow prog- and Nutrition, PC&P NDT manship of ADC Tapik Per- ress of work. He instructed Act, Legal Rights including tin. the contractor to speed up the POSCO Act, JJB Act, Sexu- DD(ICDS) G.A. Pery- progress of the Road work by al Harassment etc to create ing briefed on the activities placing required Man, Machin- awareness amongst school calendar for National Girl eries and resources. Based on children on 22nd January Child week for the year 2020 commitment of Nodal officer 2020. in the Lower Dibang Valley T.K. engineering all the Man Tree plantation in the district. She instructed the , Machineries and resources name of girl child, community CDPOs to start door to door should placed on the Road by meetings on BBBP, sensitisa- joint campaign with Angan- 20th Feb 2020. Confirmation tion programme with religious wadi Workers and ASHA to this effect should be given leaders/community leaders Workers in every Anganwadi to him by DC KARA DAADI. will be conducted on 23rd Centre and village in the dis- He also directed DLRSO and January 2020. Local cham- trict. She also informed the utility shifting Departments of pions will be identified and members that the prizes for all the three District of Joram engaged in the awareness any competition organised Koloriang Road to remove Programmes. will be given during the Re- the utility related hindrances A photo book on the public Day Celebration. from ROW of Joram Kolori- journey of BBBP will be de- The Beti Bacho Beti ang Road by 28th Feb 2020. veloped and released, birth- Padhao pledge was also tak- He directed the Contractor day celebration of girl children en during the meeting. to take the work progress and felicitation of the parents As per the activities seriously and progress ex- at District and Village Level calendar, the National Girl peditiously .Matter related to will be done on 24th January Child Week will begin on 20th TRANS Arunachal Highway 2020. Awareness by BBBP lo- January 2020 with a District Victim Committee stopping cal champions at Village level Task Force (DTF)/Block Task the work was deliberated will be done the next day. Force (BTF) meeting, Signa- where by Hon’ble Minister of On 26th January ture/Pledge ceremony and Home directed that Road is 2020, nukkad nataks/street BBBP Oath Taking ceremony. benefitting the people there plays will be performed, fe- The second day will see the fore question of victimization licitation of local champions/ beginning of the Door to Door doesn’t arise. He requested brand ambassadors of BBBP, joint campaign with AWW & the District Administration to best frontline worker, supervi- ASHA workers who will Paste handle such protest amicably. sors, girl achievers in sports, BBBP Stickers with message ( DIPRO) academics etc will be done. 30 FEBRUARY 2020 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW DC convened East zarline to conceptualise a pol- Dai, DPO SK Sarma, DANO Kameng Education icy note and submit the status Dr. N Ratan, Mondal President report of actual requirement of Asar Padun, host officers and Development the schools. He also suggest- leaders. Committee meeting ed for constitution of commit- Speaking on the occa- Seppa, Jan 21: tee to supervise and assess sion, MLA Moyong informed In order to take stock of the the initiative and streamline all that as per the scheme, the physical and academic status schools of far-flung areas. government will deposit Rs. of schools of the district, the DC Rajawat directed all 20,000/- in the bank account in East Kameng Education De- private schools to submit their the name of a girl child born in velopment Committee today annual reports at the latest by any government hospital and convened its 2nd review meet- 21st February. the amount will be paid along ing under the chairmanship Suggesting for concep- with the accrued interest after of East Kameng DC Gaurav tualization of a plan to obtain the girl child attains 18 years Singh Rajawat today here at performance feedback of all of age. This was a special Kameng Hall, Seppa. teachers from students, DC scheme to check infant mortal- Enquiring about the has warned to take stern ac- ity and also would help to build physical status of all schools tion against all habitual non- progressive career in life, he and its assets, DC Rajawat di- performing teachers. DC has added. rected the DDSE to demarcate also suggested for engaging DMO Dr. Kaling Dai and submit the assessment of all BLOs for teaching and informed that till date about report of physical boundary of other academic works. three hundred has been reg- all schools for endorsing ap- ADC Pravimal Ab- istered and one hundred sixty propriate action. hishek Polumatla, DDSE Kata more FDCs are ready to han- He directed the DDSE Rangmo, AEKDSU Presi- dover on the ensuing Republic to take the possession of Govt. dent Chakang Yangda and its Day, 2K20 next Secondary School, Bameng team, BRCCs, CRCCs, BEOs, from ITBP at the earliest. school principals and other Doorstep services is In a bid to improve the staffs of the education depart- revolutionary initiative cognitive base academically ment were also present and and to resolve the problems took part in the discussion. in governance: Moyong PASIGHAT, Jan 21: being faced by the students of “Doorstep delivery of public far-flung schools, DC Rajawat Beneficiaries receive suggested an initiative entail- services was revolutionary ing reintroduction of students FDCs under Dulari initiative in governance, intro- of middle level classes (6 to 8), Kanya Yojanan duced by the Pema Khandu particularly from Bameng and PASIGHAT, Jan 21: led government in the state”. Chayangtajo areas, through Five beneficiaries on Tuesday This was stated by the Pasighat admitting them in Govt. Higher received fixed deposit certifi- East MLA Kaling Moyong while Secondary School, Seppa and cates (FDC) under Dulari Kan- inaugurating the 10th and the Bazarline, Seppa from next ya Yojana from the Pasighat last Sarkar Apke Dwar (SAD) academic session. In order to East MLA Kaling Moyong of 2019-20 at the Mirbuk Govt. materialize the initiative, DC here at Mirbuk Govt. Second- School, Pasighat this morning. directed the school heads of ary School in presence of ADC In his brief speech, the MLA both GHSS Seppa and Ba- Tatdo Borang, DMO Dr. Kaling claimed that SAD was the ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal FEBRUARY 2020 31 REVIEW first of its kind initiative in the by the Executive Magistrates should land up in trouble un- state letting citizens to avail all along with the police person- necessarily. He further in- government services at their nels at several locations in the formed that the drive would doorstep. “Now citizens don’t Capital Region. From Itana- continue from time to time. need to stand in long queues gar, a total of 63 persons, from Hence, all genuine non APSTs in offices, using their precious Naharlagun a total of 86 per- were requested to always keep time and energy and seeking sons and from Banderdewa a photostated or scanned copies touts’ help to get public ser- total of 21 persons were caught of ILPs with them to avoid any vices,” Moyong pointed out. without valid ILP. Later, they embarrassment during such He appreciated the district ad- were brought before the Exec- checks while moving around ministration in particular and utive Magistrate at the Mobile in the city. It is hoped that such all government departments court and all the 170 violators regular checking with the co- as a whole for their tireless were deported out of the State operation of the denizens will services, they rendered during through the ILP check gate at help check many criminal ac- SAD everywhere, including all Banderdewa. It is, however, tivities in the Capital Region. far-flung places in the district reiterated that the genuine The Capital Administration in public interest. people can always apply for and police have appealed ev- According to nodal of- ILP with valid documents and eryone to cooperate in making ficer SK Sarma (DPO) twenty enter the state by following Itanagar safe, secure and se- eight departments including due procedure of rule. rene. They informed that they bankers and legal service pro- The Deputy Commis- are committed to administra- viders extended their valuable sioner Shri Komkar Dulom has tion with human touch under services to the people of Tigra- stressed that District Admin- Hamara Arunachal Abhiyan. Muirbuk area. ADC Tatdo Bo- istration has zero tolerance rang, SDO (Sadar) Oli Perme, against such violators. He has Governor attends DPO SK Sarma, HoDs, GBs also appealed to all genuine Pangsau Pass and villagers were present on non APST brothers and sisters International Festival the occasion. to cooperate with the Adminis- CHANGLANG, JAN 22: tration in carrying out the drive The Governor of Arunachal successfully. From security DA carried out drive Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B. D. Mishra point of view it is good for ev- to check influx of (Retd.) graced the finale of the eryone. The genuine citizens immigrants 8th edition of Pangsau Pass need not worry as the drive is Itanagar, Jan 21: International Festival (PPIF) at not targeted at them but basi- The District Administration Nampong, Changlang District cally against illegal migrants Itanagar Capital Region along on 22nd January 2020. without any documents or are with the Police today carried Speaking on the oc- in possession of forged docu- out drive to check the influx of casion, the Governor comple- ments. Many fake ILP passes illegal immigrants, and caught mented the people of Chang- were also detected during the a total of 170 persons from the lang for the grand festival drive and action would soon Itanagar Capital Region for which which started in 2007 be taken against such illegal absolutely having no ILP or not with small beginning but great syndicate issuing fake ILPs. It possessing valid Inner Line vision by former Speaker Late is appealed that people should Permit and having forged per- Setong Sena. He called upon not approach for passes from mits. The drive was carried out the area member of Parliament such illegal operators lest they 32 FEBRUARY 2020 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW

(Lok Savbha), Shri Tapir Gao, culture does not benefit any in- as required under Packaged who was present on the occa- dividual, neither his family nor Commodities Rules. They sion and local MLA Shri Laisam the society. have seized number of PC Simai to further expand PPIF. Emphasizing on wom- items and booked them for in- The Governor said that Pang- en empowerment, the Gover- dulging unfair practices in their sau Pass Border Trade Centre nor called for more attention day to day transaction. They must be made an international on girl child education. He ap- also seized an electronic bal- attraction. pealed to the people to send ance from a shopkeeper who The Governor asked every child above the age of used the same without getting the government officials to be six to school. it verified from the Legal Me- punctual, meet the people and Earlier, on the day, the trology Deptt. go out to the field. He advised Governor accompanied by the The Controller Legal them to judiciously utilize the Deputy Speaker Shri Tesam Metrology & CA, Hoktum Ori grants and aids and it must Pongte, MP (Lok Sabha) Shri appealed traders to get their be used for the benefit of the Tapir Gao, local MLA Shri weights and measures verified people. Laisam Simai, Deputy Com- on time and obtain verification The Governor said that missioner Shri RK Sharma and certificate from the jurisdic- to expedite the developmental SP Shri Mihim Gambo visited tional Legal Metrology Officers process, the government offi- the Pangsau Pass Interna- to avoid late fine and legal ac- cials to work for the progress tional Festival Village ‘Tikhak tion.He also appealed sellers of the people with transpar- Taipy’. The children and vil- of Packaged items to refrain ency, accountability, honesty lage folks presented cultural from the tendencies of over- and review their actions for programme including log drum charging. mid course correction if need- display to the Governor. ed. He recalled Prime Minister Pema Khandu lauded of India Shri Narendra Modi’s LMD Naharlagun the member of the concern for the progress of our booked 6 traders Special Investigating State and our people. Naharlagun, JAN 22: The Governor appealed Team (SIT) of Arunachal The Inspector Legal Metrology Pradesh Police to the people for cooperation &CA, , ITANAGAR, Jan 22: to ensure peace and unity in Debia Tana and his team has, Chief Minister Pema Khandu the State, which, he said will in their surprise inspection today lauded the member of promote in developmental pro- conducted today at Doimukh the Special Investigating Team cess. He also called upon the and Yupia market, booked 6 (SIT) of Arunachal Pradesh youths to make themselves traders for violation of various Police for bringing to task self reliant by entrepreneurial provisions of Legal Metrology Tagyung Yangfo to justice who initiatives to become job pro- Act and Packaged Commodi- was wanted in connection for vider instead of job seekers. ties Rules. the murder of DySP Bomto The Governor pointed out that In the course of their Kamdak. in our State agriculture and al- inspection, four traders were During the call on by the lied sectors have great scope found selling cold drink items SIT team led by DGP RP Up- for ‘Start-up’. beyond MRP while one hard- adhyaya and SP Dr Navdeep The Governor advised ware shop was selling pack- Singh Brar, Chief Minister said the youths to shun drug and aged items without the man- the selfless dedication and gun culture. He said that gun datory information, like MRP, ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal FEBRUARY 2020 33 REVIEW tireless effort by the SIT team 16th and 17th February 2020 students about the benefits of has touched our hearts and with 16th February being the joining the . sky-rocketed the image of the reporting date. The Rally is The team of IAF com- state police force bringing in being held for the states of Ar- prised of Sergeant Ram Ku- new vigour. unachal Pradesh, Assam, Me- mar Prasad and Corporal “We honour your ser- ghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland Manoj Kumar Khandual. vice for inspiring greatness and Tripura and also for Ma- both within and outside the nipur on 19th and 20th Febru- Kick boxers from force,” said the Chief Minister. ary 2020. Arunachal called on He also appreciated the The DC has urged CM Pema Khandu well coordinated effort shown the youths who have passed ITANAGAR, Jan 23: by the ground action team and 10+2/intermediate/equivalent About 16 kickboxers from the support team that worked examination to participate Arunachal called on Chief behind the scene to bring to an and take maximum advan- Minister Pema Khandu today end the three year long search tage of the Recruitment Rally under the banner of Kickbox- for the accused who was also so that the eligible candidates ing Association of Arunachal wanted in several other police can be employed in the IAF. (KAA). cases. He stressed that such ral- Chief Minister lauded Chief Minister also lies would provide a platform the achievements of the play- acknowledged the SIT team to the unemployed youths ers who brought laurels to the for its earlier achievements in not just with employment op- state in various national and apprehending several under- portunities but will also help international championships. ground extortionists operating strengthen the armed forces. Chief Minister said his in the state. He said for gover- The DC also asked government would give its nance to be effective, the po- them to explore the possibility best for development of all lice force has to be strong and of organising special coaching sports in Arunachal and laud- efficient. for the aspirants as many of ed the KAA’s contribution in the students are physically fit development of Kickboxing but fail in written exams. The IAF personnels in the state. He further informed from 11 Airmen Chief Minister ex- them that District Administra- selection centre tended his best wishes to tion would provide all kind of the players from Arunachal Guwahati called on the possible help for such rallies who will be participating in DC Capital Complex which is being held for the the Wako Indian Open Inter- Itanagar, Jan 23: benefit of the youths of the national Kickboxing Tourna- The IAF personnels from 11 state. ment-2020 slated to held in Airmen selection centre Gu- Later, the team visited New Delhi from 9 to 13 Feb- wahati called on the Deputy various colleges in Itanagar ruary. Commissioner Itanagar Capi- including Dera Natung Govt The KAA during the tal Region Shri Komkar Du- College, Rajiv Gandhi Govt. meeting gave away appre- lom today and informed about Polytechnic College, Arunach- ciation letter to Chief Minis- the Recruitment Rally that is al Community College and Hi- ter and also presented him a being conducted for group malayan University and had Kickboxing Jersey of the As- ‘Y’ IAF (S) trade at Air Force an interactive session with sociation. Station Borjhar Guwahati on the students. They briefed the 34 FEBRUARY 2020 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW Borang reviews progress Kiren Rijiju inaugurates sports and youth affairs activi- of PMSYM Yojna 2nd Edition of Papum ties among the youths of the state Shri Rijiju also informed PASIGHAT, Jan 23: Poma river Festival about the upcoming Centre of ADC Pasighat ,Tatdo Borang Tarasso Jan 23: Excellence for Boxing, Wusu today reviewed the progress 2nd Edition of Papum Poma and Weight Lifting at Itanagar of PMSYM (Pradhan Mantri river Festival 2.0 kicks off to- and said that opening of such Shram Yogi Maandhan) Yojna day with pomp and show at centre in the state will help that provides for a minimum Ramghat near the bank of riv- the youths to develop their monthly assured pension of er Poma. sporting skills so that they can 3000/-for unorganized sec- Shri Khiren Rijiju, compete at Olympic levels. He tor workers. After threadbare Hon’ble Union Minister of further stated that ‘we need discussion, Borang was of the state ( Independent) Sports to create more opportunities view that enrollments were and Youth Affairs , Govt of In- and conducive atmosphere for below the expectation level. dia inaugurated the festival. youths’. Shri Rijiju also distrib- He admitted that unavailability Addressing the gatherings on uted sports items to festival or- of database of these unorga- the occasion, Union Minsiter ganizing committee. nized sector workers was the Khiren Rijiju at the very outset Shri Ranjit Dutta, main difficulty in approaching congratulated the organizers Hon’ble Minister Handloom, them directly. He however di- of Papum Poma Festival 2.0 Textile and Sericulture, Govt of rected the concerned officers for their splendid arrangement Assam graced the festival as to carryout wide awareness of festival and said that ‘it is an guest of honour. Dutta who is cum enrollment drive in all ad- important festival to promote well acquainted with Tarasso ministrative centers in the dis- and preserve pristine nature area also called for strength- trict, urging the targeted group and rich culture of the people ening the brotherhood by reg- to voluntary register names. and effort should be made to ular exchange of literary and Emphasizing upon make it well known river fes- cultural activities between As- the need of implementation tival so that people from all sam and Arunachal especially of the scheme, ADC Borang over the world can come over people living in border areas appealed the media fraternity to enjoy the beauty of nature, and need for development of for wide publicity stating that culture and adventurous ac- border roads of the area. The PMSYM is related to volun- tivities that festival embodies’. minister was accompanied by tary and periodic contribution He also appealed the people Deputy Commissioner Biswa- based pension system meant to enjoy the festival with true nath Shri Drubhajyoti Das, for unorganized workers which spirit keeping in view the safe- Superintedent of Police Shri include home based workers, ty and security of the visitors. R.Roshan,IPS and many other street vendors, cobblers, rag While calling for pro- personalities. pickers domestic workers etc tection of nature Shri Rijiju Local MLA Shri Tana who are in the age group of 18- also requested the people to Hali Tara who also spoke on 40 yrs having monthly income shun hunting culture and cre- the occasion thanked the Shri of Rs. 15000/- or bellow. ate more awareness on pre- Ranjit Dutta, Hon’ble Minister The meeting was at- vention and preservation of Handloom, Textile and Sericul- tended by T. Ringu (LO), Astt. nature and its beautiful spe- ture, Govt of Assam and his Employment Officer OmeTag- cies for future generations. team for their presence and gu, Registering Officer Tok- Speaking on promotion of called for maintaining age old mem Jamoh and other. ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal FEBRUARY 2020 35 REVIEW cultural ties, brotherhood, valdar Hangpan Dada, Ashok Local MLA Shri Tapuk Taku, peace and harmony with each Chakra (Posthumous). Secretary SYA Shri Ameya Ab- other. Festival Organising The Governor, who hyankar, East Kameng Deputy Chairman Shri John Panye paid floral tribute to Havaldar Commissioner Shri Gaurav also spoke on the occasion. Hangpan Dada on the occa- Singh Rajawat, SP Shri Piyush Among others pres- sion, said that instituting and Fulzele, Director, Sports Shri ent were Papum Pare Deputy conducting the tournament in Tadar Apa and Director, Youth Commissioner Pige Ligu, Su- the name of Havaldar Dada, Affairs, Shri Ramesh Linggi perintendent of Police Shri Ashok Chakra (P) the State also participated in the pro- Jimmy Chiram,IPS, HoDs, has expressed its pride for his gramme. Public leaders, GBs and gen- gallantry in the defence of our In football (Boys), Up- eral public. motherland in the best tradi- per Subansiri won the champi- Three days festival ex- tion of the Indian Army. on trophy, while travaganzas are local cuisine, Sharing his experi- received the runners up. Shri adventurous activities and mu- ence of Kashmir Valley 40 Kulin Raji of Upper Subansiri sical nites. years earlier, where Hav Dada received the best player cash fought bravely against the ter- award in football (Boys). In Governor attends rorists, the Governor said that football (Girls) Capital Complex Hangpan Dada the location is very tough and received the champion trophy, tournament sacrifice of Brave Dada will al- while Lower Subansiri received ways inspire the youth of the the runners up trophy. Miss Gi- ITANAGAR, JAN 24: State to defend the Nation at ani Ramching of Capital Com- The Governor of Arunachal all cost. plex received the best player Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mish- Addressing the large cash award in football (Girls). ra (Retd.) graced the closing gathering of the youths on the In volleyball (Boys) ceremony of the 4th edition occasion, the Governor called Capital Complex received the of under 18 years State Level upon them to stand on their champion trophy, while Pap- Hangpan Dada Memorial Tro- own by becoming entrepre- um Pare received the runners phy for Football & Volleyball neurs. He said that they must up trophy. Shri Yukar Tadum (Boys & Girls) as Chief Guest not seek job as such a mindset of Capital Complex received at Seppa, East Kameng Dis- deters them to utilize their full the best player cash award trict on 24th January 2020. potential. Youths must explore in volleyball (Boys). In volley- The Hon’ble Governor gave avenues through ‘Start-up’ ball (Girls) Lower Subansiri away the prizes to the winners schemes, he stressed. received the champion tro- and runners up teams. The Governor said that phy, while Capital Complex Speaking on the occa- the youth are the future custo- received the runners up tro- sion, the Governor congratu- dians of the State and the Na- phy. Miss Mosing Yanang of lated the winners of all the four tion. They must study well, be Capital Complex received the events. Impressed by the en- progressive, aim high and take best player cash award in vol- thusiastic participation in the the society forward. He empha- leyball (Girls). 1283 youths and tournament, particularly girls, sised upon the youths that they 78 officials participated in the he advised all to work hard must avoid drugs, gun-culture tournament conducted by the and excel in the next edition and destructive altitude. State Directorate of Sports in collab- of the tournament named after Sports & Youth Affairs (SYA) oration with District Administra- the brave son of the soil, Ha- Minister Shri Mama Natung, tion, East Kameng District. 36 FEBRUARY 2020 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW 100 participate in also observed the National 24th January ) was the spe- marathon against drug Girl Child Day, “Beti Bachao cial day of the week in which Beti Padhao,” launched by the Taper Pada, Deputy Commis- abuse at Mebo Ministry of Women and Child sioner PASIGHAT, Jan 24: Development, GoI today un- attended as the Chief Guest. Mebosub-divisional adminis- der supervision of the district He was accompanied by Na- tration today organized a mini administration. kyam Tasing, Deputy Direc- marathon “Run Against Drugs ADC (Hq) Tatdo Borang tor of School Education, Oma Abuse”in order to focus atten- spelt out the main objective of Pertin President WWS and tion on the increasing drug organizing the day. Borang Dr. Mity Jopir, General Secre- menace in the country. It was said that girl child deserves tary Women Welfare Society formally flagged off by the special attention and all flag- Upper Siang Unit. The Deputy MeboADC Hage Lailang at ship programmes initiated by Commissioner said that girls Mebo Zero Point in presence the central and state govern- are not less than boys. They of EACs Kabang Apum and ments should reach every girl can achieve success in ev- J. Tayeng, HoDs and others child. Today government has ery sphere of life. The Deputy which was culminated at the enacted various laws to safe- Director of School Education Mebo general ground via Siku guard the interests of girl child said that the enrolment of the Bridge completing 12 km run. to do away all gender differ- girls during session 2019-20 is The marathon was ences prevailing in some com- more than boys by 211 which joined by about 100 runners munities and societies. He ad- are quite encouraging. While enthusiastically in two groups ministered “Beti Bachao Beti speaking on the occasion Dr. (men and women). In men cat- Padhao” pledge. In Mebo ADC Mity Jopir said the girls should egory, Ani Tayeng, Otem Du- Hage Lailang and at Ruksing be simple in dressing and fo- pak and Alat Tayeng secured ADC Kabit Apang also admin- cus more in their career than first, second and third positions istered the pledge in their re- dress. On the day the prizes respectively in the race while spective offices. were given to the winners of three women namely Gemem At YINGKIONG: The the Essay writing, Quiz and Saring, Mumyam Perme and weeklong celebration of Beti Drawing Competition win- Yagini Saroh grabbed first, Bachao Beti Padhao Week ners. second and third positions re- – a special campaign to pro- At AALO: - As a part spectively. mote the value of girls’ educa- of weeklong special cam- ADC Lailang informed tion and their protection ended paign, “Beti Bachao Beti Pad- that achievers will be awarded on 26th January, 2020. During hao” camp was observed to with cash prizes on the ensu- the celebration the Oath tak- mark National Girl Child day ing Republic Day, 2020 cel- ing ceremony, district task at Pakam Govt. Secondary ebration. force meeting , celebration School on 24th Jan. of the birth of girl child, es- Attending the occa- National Girl Child Day say writing competition, quiz sion as the Chief Guest, the observed across State Competition, drawing compe- West Siang Deputy Commis- PASIGHAT, Jan 24: tition, baby show, door to door sioner Smti Swetika Sachan Along with rest parts of the campaign, distribution of pam- exhorted the girls to excel in country, all government de- phlets and calendar, pasting of different parameters in life and partments and educational in- BBBP stickers, etc. were held. avail all facilities extended by stitutions of East Siang district The National Girl Child Day ( the govt for the girl child of the ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal FEBRUARY 2020 37 REVIEW country and girls should know Roing celebrates The Scholastic Pledge their rights and privileges. She “One Nation Reading for the day was also read out. also planted trees around the Students from VKV Roing, school premises and distrib- Together” Rayang Govt Middle School, uted prizes to toppers among Roing, Jan 24: Mayu Model Govt Middle “You have been spiritedly girls of the district for classes School, Intaya Public School working to promote the joy of V, VIII and X. School uniforms, and the Divine Word School reading among the students, sanitary pads and stationeries participated in the event. teachers and parents of Ro- were also distributed to under Ajome Mele, Chairman, ing, last few years. Keep doing privileged girl students. The Dibang Youth Library and San- that. It would surely pay you school children also present- thosh Chetri, Library I/c also rich dividends in the coming ed street play on POCSO and spoke on the occasion. years” exhorted EAC Jayanti cultural items in turn. Pertin as she addressed the At ROING: The Na- library volunteers, readers and Pema Khandu tional Girl Child Day, with a students at the “One Nation dedicated the Padi focus on celebrating the girl Reading Together 2020” or- Yubbe outdoor stadium child, was celebrated today at ganised by the Dibang Youth the V.K.V Auditorium, Roing. to the people of Lower Library, Roing and the Scho- Students and teachers from Subansiri lastic India Books on 24th Jan- different Schools, government ZIRO, Jan 24: uary 2020. departments, NGOs, moth- Chief Minister Pema Khandu Narrating her own ers of newborn girl children, today dedicated the 4000 seat- experiences as to how she BBBP Local Champions, CD- ing capacity Padi Yubbe out- enormously benefited by dai- POs and field functionaries door stadium to the people of ly library habits in her school participated in the program. named days, EAC Pertin assured all DDSE Ego Doye ad- after the first cabinet Minister support of the district admn to ministered the BBBP pledge from Apatani community. the youth library volunteers to and celebrated the birth of Earlier, Chief Minister promote reading activities in girl children present by cutting also unveiled the memorial the district. She also present- cake and giving them gifts. All statue of Padi Yubbe and paid ed mementos to outstanding the resource persons spoke homage to the departed soul library activists. on the importance and value by offering flowers. The guests, consisting of girl child in the Indian soci- Addressing a gathering of officers and school Princi- ety. here at the stadium, Chief Min- pals watched a spirited display DD(ICDS) G.A Pery- ister congratulated the people of poem recitations, story tell- ing spoke on the importance of Ziro Valley and Lower Sub- ing, book reading and skits by of education in empowering ansiri district on finally having a Dibang Youth Library activists women through the BBBP modern Outdoor Stadium that led by Khune Melo, Yoney program. would not only serve games Ekroya and Puya Mili, using The programme ended and sports events but also in Scholastic books “You Read with a prize distribution cer- organizing special occasions. to me, I’ll Read to you” , “Why emony for winners of painting He said it’s befitting can’t I fly?”, Pied Piper of Ham- and slogan writing competition that the mega-infrastructure lyn and poems from Eklavya conducted in various schools has been named after one of Books. of the area. the most luminous sons of the 38 FEBRUARY 2020 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW soil – Late Padi Yubbe. Chief of funds for completion of Mini Election Commission of India Minister said state govern- Secretariat here and request- for its efforts towards making ment is giving big impetus on ed the PWD department to the electoral process more games and sports. Our youths complete the project by Janu- vibrant and participative. She have immense inborn talent to ary 20 next year. Earlier Chief hoped that this day will inspire excel in sports. Therefore, we Minister made a site inspec- everyone to work towards in- are developing state-of-the- tion of under construction mini creased voter awareness and art sports infrastructure while secretariat. turnout. framing a comprehensive Also present on the At KHONSA : Along Sports Policy. occasion were Education Min- with rest of country National “This Padi Yubbe Out- ister Taba Tedir, Agriculture Voters Day was also celebrat- door Stadium is the third after Minister Tage Taki and former ed at Khonsa in which Tirap Pasighat and Daporijo to be Minister Padi Richo. ADC I/c. Hakresha Kri admin- completed and ready for use. istered pledge on the occa- Other big stadiums, in various State celebrated sion. stages of completion, are com- National Voters’ Day Earlier EAC Hakre- ing up at Chimpu near Itanagar PASIGHAT, Jan 25: sha Kri highlighted the impor- Aalo and Tezu,” said the CM. The 10th National Voters’ Day tance of National Voters Day Chief Minister said was celebrated in all polling and voting right from 18 years funding for projects under SPA stations, administrative head- onward. Certificate to the win- were discontinued from the quarters centers and educa- ners of Essay Writing compe- centre. But the state govern- tional institutions today in East tition was also distributed by ment took the decision to fund Siang district.At Pasighat DC’s Hakresha Kri. these projects from its own office conference hall officers The NVD was attended state funds. So we see today and staff members observed a by DDMO P.Duggong, Head- work on outdoor stadiums be- two minute silence in memory master Govt. Town Secondary ing completed one after the of Lt. HS Pandey, PRT, DE School Taging Akhang, Teach- other, said the Chief Minister. Middle School who served as ers and student from various Informing on the status one of the best BLOs, breathed school present on the occa- of Potin-Pangin 2-lane high- last on Jan-24 night. sion. way, Chief Minister said the The theme this year is At TAWANG: Along tender process for all 9 pack- ‘Electoral Literacy for Stronger with rest of the country, Tawang ages has been completed and Democracy’. A video show was district also celebrated Na- work will be allotted soon. He screened and seven young tional voter’s Day on the eve requested the people of Lower voters were given EPICs. All of Republic day of India. Shri Subansiri district not to ha- best served BLOs of Pasighat, Sang Phuntsok Deputy Com- rass the contractors and urged Mebo, Ruksin and Nari constit- missioner Cum District election them to cooperate for work to uencies were felicitated with Officer Tawang attended the progress smoothly. commendation certificates by occasion as Chief guest and Responding to a public the East Siang DEO Dr. Kin- Shri B.Kamdak SP Tawang memorandum, Chief Minister ny Singh in presence of ADC as Guest of honour. The new assured all support for com- Tatdo Borang ,EAC (Elec- Voters, students and Teach- pletion of remaining works on tion) Sibo Pasing, HoDs and ers from various schools of the stadium. He also assured others. In her address DEO the town ship, Senior officers that there will be no shortage Singhexpressed gratitude to and BLOs also participated in ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal FEBRUARY 2020 39 REVIEW the celebration. DC adminis- At SEPPA: A l o n g At ROING: People with tered the National Voters day with the rest of the country, disability who are registered pledge and speaking on the people of East Kameng district voters and BLOs from across occasion he congratulated all today celebrated the National the district were honoured to- the new voters for getting the Voters’ Day (NVD) in a befit- day during the National Voters highest right of a citizen of In- ting manner at booth level in Day celebration at the Audito- dia. DC Tawang further said various places of the district. rium of G. H. S. School, Roing. that all the citizens having this Attending the celebra- The programme was attended right of vote should actively tion organized here at Donyi by Deputy Commissioner Mi- take part in the electoral pro- Polo Nyedar Namlo, Seppa, tali Namchoom, Arjun Mene( cess and cast their voting right ADC-cum-Deputy DEO Pravi- PWD icon), HoDs, teachers to the right man irrespective of mal Abhishek Polumatla high- and students from various his catse,and religion.Voting lighted about the importance schools of the area. right is one of the highest right of election and its process and DC commended the given to a citizen of this coun- role in upholding the demo- courage of the persons with try by our constitution, and cratic tradition of the nation, disability who took part in the one should use this right judi- and emphasized the value of electoral process despite fac- ciosly by observing the merit every vote. ing challenges in their daily of a candidate in elections, Emphasizing on the lives. She also appreciated the without any fear and looking importance of proper and cent Booth Level Officers(BLOs) for any favour. Election com- percent enrollment, ADC P who played the vital role of mission of India always insists Abhishek Polumatla appealed collecting detailed informa- that no eligible citizen,voter of each and everyone to act re- tion from people at their door- this country should be left out. sponsibly and inculcate a steps. DC later felicitated the new sense of participation in gov- Informing the students voters with scarf(Khada) and ernance. He further urged ev- about the long and difficult Voter ID Card, he also gave eryone to create awareness exercise that the electoral away the cash awards and and take up the responsibility process is, she advised them certificates to the winners of to ensure that every eligible to learn about the whole pro- quiz competition. Reports from member of a family, area, vil- cess. This information will help other administrative outpost of lage or circle is enrolled .Fur- in your becoming good voters, have also been ther ADC urged everyone, choosing good representatives recevied regarding celebra- who is 18 and above, to enroll and becoming good leaders, tion of the day. Earlier in his in the electoral rolls and ex- she added. welcome speech CO(Election) ercise his/ her franchise in a Arjun Meme spoke on Shri Sangey Norbu, highlight- democratic system. the importance of of educating ed about the importance of Voter’s pledge was the youth and creating enthu- National voters day,and said administered and mock poll siasm amongst them for the it is basically being observed was demonstrated during the electoral process. to create awareness on Elec- event. The day also saw the toral rights of the citizen, He Winners of drawing presentation of talks by De- further informed that this year competition and ludo game on bate competition winners, a theme for national voter’s day election and best BLOs were skit play on the importance of is ‘Electoral Literacy for Stron- felicitated with certificates and voting for good leaders, distri- ger Democracy’. prizes during the event. bution of prizes for wall paint- 40 FEBRUARY 2020 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW ings competition,felicitation of of National Voters Day and ap- peaceful elections, MLA Dorjee PWD voters and BLOs and pealed the young voters to exer- Wangdi Kharma urged the peo- taking of NVD pledge. cise their voting rights in a free ple especially the ‘to be voters’ At BORUM:- The 10th and fair manner and choose the to rationally and ethically vote State level National Voters’ Day leaders with good vision and after attaining the right age and (NVD) observed in a befitting ideologies to maintain the true be the torch bearers for a stron- manner here at Borum Bad- meaning of democracy. ger democracy. minton Club, Borum today on Earlier, Chief Elector- ADC cum Deputy 25th January with the theme al Officer, Govt Of Arunachal DEO Gombu Tsering, ERO ‘Electoral Literacy and Stronger Pradesh Smti Juhi Mukerjee in Sang Khandu, AERO Tenzing Democracy’. Shri Yeshi Tser- her welcome address said that Yangchin, Assistant Professors ing Member Arunachal Pradesh National Voters Day marks the Tenzing Dolma and Dr. Aruna Lok Ayukta graced the occasion significance of the effort made spoke on the occasion. as chief guest and State Elec- by each and every voters to ed- NVD pledge was admin- tion Commissioner, Arunachal ucate themselves and to con- istered and MLA D W Kharma Pradesh Shri Hage Kojeen as tribute to the nation. distributed prizes to the winners guest of honour. During the programme of debate and drawing competi- While addressing the 14( Fourteen)Outstanding tions . gathering, the Chief Guest Yeshi Booth Level Officers from Bali- At Namsai: 10th Na- Tsering said that this day signi- jan, Leporiang, Parang, Kakoi, tional Voters’ Day celebrated fies the importance of voting Doimukh, Kimin, Banderdewa, throughout Namsai with great in democracy and to educate Naharlagun, Toru, Itanagar, enthusiasm. Reports of celebra- the young voters to participa- Gumto, Sagalee, Silsango and tion of NVD from all 92 polling tion and to renew the people’s Mengio were felicitated with stations under 46-Chowkham faith in election process as well. Certificates and Mementoes (ST), 47-Namsai (ST) and 48- He also requested all to uphold and prizes were distributed to Lekang (ST) Assembly constit- the pledge taken during the Na- winners of Essay writing and uencies are pouring in. 10th tional Voters Day and said it is Painting. NVD celebration organized in our moral obligations to ensure Deputy Commissioner ERO Lekang and AERO’S HQ integrity of our election process Papum Pare Shri Pige Ligu, at Piyong, Lathao, Chowkham and to exercise our voting right SP Papum Pare Shri Jimmy and Wakro . In central celebra- judiciously with full understand- Chiram,IPS, ADC (Hq) Shri Ta- tion at Namsai HQ around 63 ing during any election. bang Bodung, Officers from newly enrolled voters of inte- Yeshi Tsering also con- Nirvachan Bhawan, Head of grated Draft Electoral Rolls from gratulated the Booth Level Of- Departments, Administrative different Educational Institution ficers (BLOs) who have been officers, staffs, School children and part of the constituency felicitated for their outstanding attended the programme. participated in the programme. service and advised them to At BOMDILA: The Large numbers of women par- continue their good works and to eleventh National Voters Day ticipation was also noticed. ensure that every eligible voters (NVD) with the theme ‘Electoral While welcoming the gathering be it Senior citizen or physically Literacy for Stronger Democ- ERO Namsai Orin Lego ex- handicapped should find their racy’ was celebrated today at plained the aims and objectives names in voters list. Guest of Buddha Peace Park to gener- of the celebration. honour SEC . Shri Hage Kojeen ate awareness on ethical vot- Bijoy Talukdar, Deputy also highlighted the importance ing. Reiterating on free, fair and Commissioner – cum -District ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal FEBRUARY 2020 41 REVIEW

Election Officer, Namsai read acted and gave to themselves ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, out the NVD pledge and admin- the present Indian Constitu- Sabka Vishwas’ to make Ar- istered to all present in the func- tion. This Constitution gives us unachal Pradesh as one of the tion. In his key note address, laudable Fundamental Rights best administered and gov- Talukdar said that in integrated and, equally lays down Fun- erned states in the country, the Draft Electoral Roll published damental Duties for each one Governor said. on 16th December, 2020 and of us as well. These Funda- The Governor spoke maximum youth of the age mental Duties are the key es- of connectivity, including the group 18 to 19 has been en- sentials for our Peace, Unity Chief Minister Comprehensive rolled in electoral roll which is and National development, he State Road Plan 2019-2024, a remarkable achievement. He said. Agriculture and allied activi- further appealed to all section In his address, the ties such as Chief Minister’s of people to generate mass Governor highlighted the de- Sashakt Kisan Yojana, ‘Arun awareness for enrolment and velopmental initiatives taken Pig Development Scheme’ and effective participation of youth by the State Government in ‘Mukhya Mantri Neel Kranti and women voters in National the preceding year and the Abhiyan’, revenue generation, Electoral Process. Prizes were future roadmap for the prog- hydropower, tourism, and in- given away to the winners of the ress of the State. He said that vestment initiative under Ar- District level essay competition the State Government has set unachal Pradesh State Indus- participated from Govt. Hr. Sec. forth its vision, to bring devel- trial & Investment Policy 2019. Schools of Lathao and Namsai opment in the State and bring In social security, he expressed and Quiz competition was con- equitable progress for all. his happiness that Arunachal ducted among students present Team spirit to achieve Excel- Pradesh State Commission on the occasion and prize also lence in Governance, quality for Women (APSCW) and given to all victor. Education, better Health ser- Arunachal Pradesh Women vices, progressive changes Welfare Society are actively Republic Day celebrates in Agriculture & Horticulture working to spread awareness across State sectors, Blue Economy, Em- on women's rights. He also informed that State Govern- ITANAGAR,Jan.26: ployment Generation, Liveli- The Governor of Arunachal hood Activities, Ease of doing ment has constituted “Control, Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mish- business, drinking water to all Awareness, Monitoring and ra (Retd.) unfurled the Nation- households by 2024, inter-tribe Enforcement” (CAME) teams al Flag and took salute of the harmony, perfect law & order, to combat the drug menace Marching contingents at Re- modernization of Police Force, and destroy illicit opium and public Day celebrations at IG social partnership, uninter- cannabis cultivation in the dis- Park, Itanagar on 26th Janu- rupted power supply, road and tricts. ary 2020. internet connectivity, Hydro- The Governor also On the occasion of the power generation, attractive highlighted the State Govern- 71st Anniversary of the Indian Tourism, ecological balance, ment’s initiatives in provid- Republic Day, the Governor Green Cover and for becom- ing Housing for all by 2022 extended his warm greetings ing the repository of Carbon under Chief Minister Rural to the people of Arunachal sink for the Nation, he said. Housing Scheme and PMAY Pradesh. The Governor said We are following the (Gramin), new education pol- that on this day, in 1950, the mantra of Hon’ble Prime Min- icy, i.e. Arunachal Pradesh people of India adopted, en- ister Shri Narendra Modi ji Teachers Transfer & Posting 42 FEBRUARY 2020 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW

Policy 2020, commitments un- Children, for their enthusiastic The national flag was unfurled der health, water supply and participation in today’s Repub- by Shri S. Miji, Deputy Com- sanitation and transparency in lic Day Celebration. missioner, . governance. Later in the evening He highlighted the importance The Governor called First Lady of the state and The of the day and exhorted the upon the people to support Governor hoisted “At Home masses to re-dedicate them- the State Government for de- party” which was attended by selves to the service of the velopment of the State and CM and other digniteries. nation. He also called upon all more importantly to fight the While, Other highlights the departments to implement hydra headed monster ‘COR- of the 71st Republic Day cel- their schemes properly and RUPTION’. He said that in ebration at IG park were Vol- effectively for the benefits of LOKTANTRA, all the powers untary blood donation camp the public. The local MLA Shri and prerogatives lie with the Organised by the Arunachal Balo Raja was also present in people. It is, therefore, very Voluntary blood donors orga- the celebration along with all essential that unstinted sup- nization & Capital administra- Head of Departments, Officers port of the people is always tion in collaboration with State and Officials, public etc. available to the Government in blood transfusion councils At Bomdila: The all developmental works. Govt. Of Arunachal pradesh. 71st Republic day was cel- The Governor, while During the camp, a to- ebrated at Bomdila with pomp emphasising the role of the tal of 15 units of blood were and show.Addressing the government officials, said that collected of which 8 units were mammoth gathering at Bud- for continued contact with the from CRPF. dha stadium, DC Sonal Swa- people and interrupted pursuit Also, a Census Stall roop dealt at length on the of their ongoing welfare pro- was also installed by the Of- various developmental activi- grammes, the State Govern- fice of the DSO( statistics) ties undertaken and of the sea ment has been trying to have under Capital Administration changes that took place in the Arunachal State Cadre of IAS, to sensitize people regarding last few years. She also high- IPS and IFS officers. He urged ensuing 2021 population cen- lighted of the district’s achieve- upon all the Government of- sus i.e, to aware people about ment wherein West Kameng ficials, to take pledge to be census, importance of census district was adjudged the best transparent, accountable, hon- and how census work is being in Arunachal Pradesh and est, regular, audit and review carried out. The DSO informed came second in the country in open. All the officials must, that the census 2021 will be the ‘Swachhta Darpan- Open with full responsibility, apply carried out digitally and will be Defecation Free Sustainability mid course corrections, in their conducted in two phases: 2019 contest conducted by the field of work, wherever neces- 1. House listing and Jal Shakti ministry.The DC also sary.. Let every officer devote house census- from 15th April flagged-off the Cycle expedi- a minimum of 80% days of a to 31st may 2020. tion team of the Department year, that is 292 days, in his/her 2. Population enumera- of PHED as a part of the IEC office and field, he stressed. tion : from 9th February to 28th campaign. Ms. Urgen Tsomu, The Governor com- February. Er. ND Thungon and Gocham mended the State Police, the At Palin: Joining the Taga, DIPRO were honored CRPF, the ITBP, the NCC, rest of the country, the 71st Re- with commendation certificates the Scouts and Guides, the public Day was celebrated here for excellence in public service Cultural Troupes, the School too at Palin General Ground. during the celebration. ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal FEBRUARY 2020 43 REVIEW

At Tawang: 71st ace of destroying crops, Hon- at General Ground, Boleng . Republic day was today cel- ble MLA Tawang Shri Tsering The local MLA Shri Ojing Tas- ebrated in a grand manner in Tashi has initially announced ing, Shri Kushal Pal Singh, SP Tawang district today. Shri RD a sum of five Lakh rupees for Siang, Former Minister Shri Thungon ADC Lungla, Shri solar fencing in five villages of Tahung Tatak, various heads Lobsang Wangchu Bapu ADC Tawang constituency. of offices, staffs and depart- Jang, and Shri Lobsang Tser- For the first time in ment, HGB/Gaon Buri, public ing ADC(HQS)Tawang hoisted Arunachal Pradesh Sewer- leaders, students and people national flag in their respective age system costing 25crores from all walk of life attended sub divisions. Reports from all of Rupees for Tawang district the program followed by cer- the other EAC and circle head- is being taken up by depart- emonial inspection of parade quarters are also received. ment of Public Health engi- participated by various uni- The Jawans from IRBn, neering he added. Besides formed personnel and school APP, School students from these DC Tawang also spoke children. NCC, Scouts, Guide and Cub about education, Sarkar Apke Speaking on the ocas- Bulbuls participated in the re- Dwar,Health, social security sion, the DC called upon the public day parade. There was schemes, Agriculture , Hor- people to take a collective cultural show from students ticulture, dairy development pledge to uphold the values and NGOs, weapon show and and ongoing developmental enshrined in the constitution pipe band display from Indian activities like 101 bedded in- of india and while preserving Army and Exhibition stalls from door in District Hospital, CC the rich and proud tribal cul- departments of Government. Pavements in township area tural and heritage. The DC in Chief guest DC Shri upto Tawang monastery, walk his address highlighted the Sang Phuntsok in his address through market and under achivements of the district paid homage to the freedom ground cabling and water sys- during the past one year at fighters and great leaders of the tem. the same time various cen- nation, he remembered Dr.BR DC congratulated trally and State government Ambedkar and other leaders Kumari Pema of Namtsher- schemes were made aware to of the constituent assembly for ing residential school for be- the public. The DC pointed out their contribution in making the ing awarded national Bravery that the biggest bottle neck in constitution of India. Further he award by the Honble President the development of our district appealed the general public to of India recently. He conveyed and state as a whole has been maintain peace and brother- his best wishes to all the stu- the challenge of connectivity hood in society and contrib- dents for coming examinations wherein better road connec- ute for national development. and congratulated the educa- tivity connecting the district He requested the electrical tion department and teachers headquarter is looked into consumers to judiciously use for their sincere service and and completed in due time. electricity and electrical equip- bagging good result in CBSE The DC expressed his happi- ments like heater and geysers examinations last year in ness towards quality of public taking into consideration the state. infrastructure which has been low electricity generation in At BOLENG: The created in the new district in hydels due to low discharge of Deputy Commissioner, Siang recent times and informed to water in winter. DC further in- District Boleng today unfurled commence the ITI at Pangin formed the general public that the tri-colour during a colourful (Sanggam) in due course of to tackle with wild animal men- Republic Day Celebration held time. 44 FEBRUARY 2020 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW

At SHILLONG :Along best for the growth and de- School children have dis- with the rest of the country, velopment of the nation. She played colorful PT and per- Republic Day was celebrated said that Beti Bachao and Beti formed spellbinding dances on on the 26th January, 2020 at Padhao is the main focus and folk and patriotic tracks. the North Eastern Council theme of the day and dwelt on The celebration was Secretariat, Shillong campus promotion on conservation and begun by unfurling of the na- with the unfurling of the na- cleanliness along the riverside tional flag by East Kameng DC tional tri-colour by Prof. Biman through the festival. Shri Gaurav Singh Rajawat. Kr. Dutta Member, NEC at the At ANJAW: The 71st On his Republic Day speech, NEC Secretariat’s premises Republic Day celebrated in he summarized about the vari- followed by singing of the Na- Anjaw District on 26th Janu- ous socio-economic and de- tional Anthem. On the occa- ary’2020 in a befitting manner. velopmental activities under- sion, Shri K. Moses Chalai, The Deputy Commissioner taken by different departments IAS, Secretary, NEC, officers of Anjaw, Shri Dagbom Riba of the district. and staff of the NEC Secre- hoisted the National Flag at Appreciating the Team tariat were present. Member, Hawai in presence of all Dis- East Kameng, legislators of NEC briefly addressed the trict HoDs. He apprised the im- the district and public for their gathering on the occasion. portance of the Republic Day coordinated works, DC Raja- At AALO:The 71st and urged everyone to partici- wat apprised the people about Republic Day was celebrated pate such important Day. DC various achievements, espe- along with rest of the country highlighted developments and cially on education, health and in district eadquarter and all programmes introduced and infrastructure fronts, made so administrative headquarters achieved by the present state far in the district, which includ- of the district with gaiety to- Government in various sectors ed, among others, removal of day. The West Siang Deputy viz., Technology, Health, Tour- illegal encroachments, infra- Commissioner Smti Swetika ism, Roads, Cleanliness, etc. structural development under Sachan unfurled the ceremo- He urged to refrain from hunt- CMSSY, distribution of scholar- nial flag and took salute from ing and deforestation for tour- ship under Acharya Dronacha- 30 contingencies representing ism development. rya Gurukul Yojana, opening ITBP, APP, IRBN, band parties At SEPPA: The 71st of FD accounts under Vidya and school students of differ- Republic Day was celebrated scheme, construction of col- ent from different schools of at various places of East Ka- lege library and District Hos- Aalo town as Chief Guest on meng District. At District Head- pital, CMAAY, installation of 26th January last. quarter, Seppa, the Republic X-Ray machine at district hos- Addressing a mam- Day was celebrated with much pital, CCTV and street lights moth gathering, Smti Sachan pomp and gaiety. Variety of in entire Seppa Township and recalled the names of martyrs spectacular activities orga- solar lights in entire district, de- and architects of the Indian nized on the day has enthralled velopment of vegetable farm constitution who won freedom the audiences who have come at Pampoli and fish ponds, for us and established a sov- from various walks of life to PMKSY, ATMA, banning of ereign, socialist, secular and witness the celebration. Vi- plastic, Swachch Seppa Abhi- democratic republic for the brant district police along with yan, construction of water sup- people of India and appealed students from various schools ply plants, opening of women people of all walks of life to have paraded rhythmically on police station, one stop centre, strive hard to contribute our the tune of march-past band. health and wellness centres ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal FEBRUARY 2020 45 REVIEW and neonatal care unit, I Love ruary next. Minister of WRD must be implemented in spirit Seppa campaign and immuni- and Sports & Youth Affairs Shri and letter, asserted Singh and zation programmes. Mama Natung, Local MLA Ta- further called upon all govern- Briefing about the con- puk Taku, SP Piyush Fulzele, ment functionaries to work stitution of East Kameng Edu- ADC Pravimal Abhishek Polu- with full commitment in order cation Development Commit- matla, DFO Navneet Shrivas- to provide an efficient, people- tee for holistic development of tav, administrative officers, friendly, transparent and ac- education sector, DC Rajawat HoDs and other host of offi- countable administration. appreciated the administra- cers, GBs and public leaders The DC also gave away tive officers, govt. officials and were also present during the the awards to students for Re- AEKDSU for timely eviction celebrations. cycling projects, progressive and removal of encroachments At PASIGHAT: Pa- farmers, officers, teachers and of all schools. He also informed sighat joined the whole nation staff for rendering excellent about the constitution of East in celebrating the 71st Republic services for upliftment of the Kameng Health Development Day in a befitting manner and society and also handed over Committee for comprehensive enthusiasm. East Siang Dep- Fixed Deposit Certificates development of health sector. uty Commissioner Dr. Kinny to many beneficiaries under Enlightening the peo- Singh unfurled the national tri- Dulari Kanya Scheme on the ple about major projects in colour and inspected the gala day. pipeline, he informed about the march past of 30 contingents, Prominent personalities District Development Commit- led by parade commander In- including Pasighat MLA Kal- tee, an initiative of State govt. spector Michi Sambyo at the ing Moyong ,Nari MLA Kento under the leadership of HCM Pasighat Outdoor Stadium. Rina, SP Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Pema Khandu for balance Chief Guest Singh Rtd. Group Captain (IAF) Mo- growth of whole State, and fur- greeted the mammoth gath- honto Panging, Session Judge ther sought wholehearted sup- ering and conveyed her pro- J. Chai, CJM M. Kamsi, 5th port and cooperation from all found gratitude to the planners IRBn Commandant Esha Pan- stakeholders for all-round de- of Indian Constitution Dr. B.R. dey, member State Food Com- velopment of the district. Eco Ambedkar for making India a mission Nanom Jamoh, EE Park at Yarping, Integrated Wa- vibrant and prosperous na- (GREF) Gendalal, ADC(Hq) ter Conservation and Eklavya tion. She urged the citizens Tatdo Borang, head of offices, Model School at Lumdung, ITI to maintain unity and integrity leaders, senior and retired bu- at Bana, Rurban at Richukrong preserving the core values of reaucrats, GBs, students and and multi-level parking site at age-old Indian heritage adding people from all walks of life at- Seppa are some of the major that “As we celebrate this spe- tended the program. projects in pipeline, he said. cial day, we feel proud that we At KHONSA: Along In order to protect belong to a country with a rich with rest of the country 71st schools’ lands from illegal en- legacy of culture, tradition and Republic Day was also cel- croachment, LPC and land al- unity in diversity.” ebrated in trouble torn District lotments were processed and Singh highlighted the Tirap Peacefully in all adminis- distributed to 134 schools on achievements of the govern- trative H/Qs. the occasion. Land documents ment departments implement- At Khonsa H/Q : Tirap for rest 94 schools will be pro- ed so for the welfare of the DC P.N Thungon unfurled the cessed and handed over to citizens. All central and state tricolor amidst huge gather- school concerned on 26 Feb- sponsored flagship programs ing of Veer Nari Smti Chasan 46 FEBRUARY 2020 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW

Dada, wife of Martyr Hangpan major development achieved At Itanagar: On the Dada, Former ZPC Smti Son- by the District in the field of occasion of 71st Republic Day tung Lowang, Senior Public Roads connectivity,Education celebration, Chief Secretary leaders,students, parade con- ,Infrastructure,Electricity and Shri. Naresh Kumar unfurled tingents, Gaon Buras, Chiefs, Water supply. the National Flag at the prem- Ex-Armies, HoDs and promi- AT DEOMALI : In Deo- ises of Arunachal Pradesh Civ- nent public figures of Tirap mali the National Tri-color was il Secretariat amidst presence District. unfurled by ADC Penga Tato of senior government officers, While unfurling the tri- in presence of HoDs, Public staff, and police personnel. color DC Tirap P.N. Thungon leaders, Teachers and Stu- On the outset, CS extend greetings to all the dents. On the occasion an called upon every citizen of people and said that despite appreciation letter alongwith the country and denizen of Ar- of insurgency problem in our cash award of Rs. 1 Lakh was unachal Pradesh to rededicate district Tirap is also making handed over by ADC Deomali oneself for the development, rapid progress and trying its on behalf of Minister Wangki progress and prosperity of the best to catch up with some of Lowang to Shri Kamdon Boi, country in general and State in the more developed district of as an appreciation on his particular. Arunachal Pradesh. achievement, who won Silver He called upon every The DC highlighted the Medal in Judo recently held in countrymen and Arunachalee major programs and schemes Guwahati Khelo-India-Khelo to explore ways of progress been launched by the govern- games. and development while fol- ment for overall development AT BORDURIA : lowing the path and vision of of the district stating that Ti- Chief Guest Shri Lim Modi , the great freedom fighters who rap District Administration in CO Borduria unfurled the Na- sacrificed their lives for a free its untiring efforts has been tional tri- colour in presence country. ensuring that such public ben- of Special Guest Smti Cha- At YUPIA: 71st Re- eficial schemes reaches to the suam Wangchadong and Shri public day celebrated in a be- targeted groups in every cor- Vikash Kumar Company Com- fitting manner here at Yupia ner and every village of this mandant 36th CRPF . The 71st today. Deputy Commissioner district. Republic Day Celebration was Shri Pige Ligu as chief Guest The DC urged the also attended by GBs , Chiefs unfurled the tricolor amidst people of Tirap District to avail , Public Leaders , Youth Lead- the presence of officers, staffs, health insurance scheme un- ers , Students of all the insti- school children, ITBP, police der CMAAY {Chief Minister tution under Borduria adminis- personnel and general public. Arogya Arunachal Yojana, DU- trative circle. Addressing the gather- LARI KANYA.Pension Scheme At Lazu wherein Shri ings, he highlighted the impor- for Unrecognised Workers D.K. Thungdok, I/c. EAC un- tance of day also mentioned (Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi furled the National Tri-color, the developmental activities Maan-Dhan Pension scheme In CO H/Q, Dadam Shri Pik in the district and lauded the for low income groups and for Tayom, CO Dadam unfurled Power and APEDA depart- un-recognised sector workers. the National Flag, In CO H/Q, ments for achieving the target CMSKY (Chief Minister Bari-Basip, EAC Hakresha Kri of 100% electrification in the Sashakt Kisan Yojana) under unfurled the National Flag and district and Urban department horticulture sector. During the CO H/Q, Soha also received for successful implementation programme the DC highlighted from their respective offices. of Swachch Bharat Abhiyan ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal FEBRUARY 2020 47 REVIEW

Mission. Further, he appealed stands for the principles of jus- and Joram Jelly and govern- the people to cooperate the tice, liberty, equality and frater- ment officials shri Parasuram district administration in suc- nity. It is our duty to pay obei- Sonar, Shri H.R.Tatung, Dhri cessful conduct of upcoming sance to our founding fathers Subhodh Narzary, Shri Tilen- Census 2021 which will be con- who have made it possible for dra Das of DC Office and Asta- duct into two phases-House us to stand together to breathe nanada Singh, Ranjan Bhuyan listing and House Count and the fresh air of freedom and and Bishnulal Sharma of DHO Population Enumeration. democracy,” Shri Chukhu Ta- were presented with Commen- Republic Day was cel- kar said while addressing the dation certificates. ebrated at EAC headquarter gathering. Among others Hon’ble Mengio. Shri Tana Bapu EAC Highlighting the infra- Minister Agriculture, Horticul- Mengio unfurled the national structural developments in the ture, Fisheries etc Er. Tage flag. Cultural programme, district he informed that the Taki, Former Minister Padi games and sports and prize Padi Yubbey Outdoor stadium Richo, Former MLA Nani Ribi- distribution were part of the has been completed and dedi- ya , Hods, GBs and public at- day. cated to the people on 24th tended the program. At ANINI: Anini cele- last by HCM Pema Khandu. brated 71st Republic Day with The progress of the TAH con- Arunachal Pradesh rest of the country . As Chief struction has picked up pace Government has Guest W.Khimhun DC, Anini and we are optimistic that the granted extension of alongwith Shri Mopi Mihu, people of Lower Subansiri will Hon’ble MLA other officers, no longer create any hurdles, Petroleum Mining officials, public, public leaders he added. Lease for the , students, teachers enthusi- In Ziro –II area new Oilfield astically gathered to celebrate Circle Offices have been es- ITANAGAR, Jan 27: the Republic Day. Shri Wayong tablished at Loth and Deed, Arunachal Pradesh State Khimhun, DC,Anini unfurled a police beat post and APRB Government has granted ex- the Indian Flag and addressed banking facilities have been tension of Petroleum Mining the gathering remembering set up at Deed, he further in- Lease (PML) for the Kharsang the ideals of Indian democracy formed. Oilfield that covers an area of and he made aware the public He further highlighted 9.94 sq km in Changlang dis- on various schemes provided the welfare schemes and pro- trict to the consortium of les- by the state Govt. grams under various depart- sees comprising of Oil India At Ziro: The national ments. Limited, Geopetrol Internation- flag was unfurled by Deputy On the occasion the al Inc, JEKPL Private Ltd (erst- Commissioner Shri Chukhu children of VKV, Ziro mes- while Jubilant Energy) and Takar on the occasion of 71st merized the crowd with a GeoEnpro Petroleum Ltd. Republic Day celebrations mallakhamb display. Colorful As per a previous con- at the Dani Kunya Govern- cultural program and robotic sensus, GeoEnpro Petroleum ment High Secondary ground, demonstration by the children Ltd is the actual operator of Hapoli. of Hill Queen school marked the Kharsang Oilfield. “This day marks the the occasion. Chief Minister Pema recognition that we Indians Also five fish farmers Khandu handed over the of- thrive in a sovereign, secu- Narang Chatung, Kime Haily- ficial extension permissions lar, and democratic land that ang, Gyati Rinyo, Takhe Borji to GeoEnpro Chief Executive 48 FEBRUARY 2020 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW Officer (CEO) Ajay Kumar Ray tension of the lease period, Governor chairs and representatives of other which incidentally had ex- coordination meeting partners in the consortium pired on 15th June, 2015. ITANAGAR, JAN 27: here this morning. At present the Khar- The Governor of Arunachal Congratulating sang Oilfield has total 70 Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B. D. GeoEnpro on acquiring the wells, out of which 29 are Mishra (Retd.) chaired a extension lease for another oil producing, 27 wells have coordination meeting of the 10 years, Khandu assured been shut down, 10 are gas State Government and Indian all administrative and logis- wells and 4 are abandoned. Army at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar tic support to the operator The crude oil production at on 27th January 2020. Chief for enhancing oil production the moment stands at 105 Minister Shri Pema Khandu, from the oilfield. He said the Kls per day. Speaker of State Legislative state government is commit- The Oilfield has full- Assembly Shri P.D. Sona, ted to enhance its revenue fledged production facilities Chief Secretary Shri Naresh generation capability and the i.e. OCS with capacity of 600 Kumar, Director General of state’s abundant natural re- m3/d, CTTF, Captive Power Police Shri R. P. Upadhyaya sources are one way out. Generating Unit, Fire Sta- along with Indian Army team “Please be in touch tion, etc. Oil is transported by led by Lt. General Anil Chau- with the state government in tanker trucks to Digboi in As- han, UYSM, AVSM, SM, implementing your CSR ac- sam, which is 63 kms away. VSM, General Officer Com- tivities for welfare and ben- manding in Chief, Eastern efit of the local people,” he Chief Minister calls on Command and Lt General advised while appreciating the Governor Shantanu Dayal, AVSM, SM, the operator for its generous ITANAGAR, JAN 27: VSM, General Officer Com- welfare activities carried out The Chief Minister Shri Pema manding 4 Corps participat- in and around Kharsang. Khandu called on the Gov- ed in the meeting. Member While expressing con- ernor of Arunachal Pradesh of Parliament, Lok Sabha fidence that oil production will Brig. (Dr.) B. D. Mishra (Retd.) Shri Tapir Gao also attended increase in the coming years at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar on the meeting. and earn enhanced revenue 27th January 2020. They dis- The Governor em- for the state in form of royalty, cussed about array of devel- phasized on further strength- CEO Ray informed that the opmental issues of the State. ening the coordination be- company has been offering The Governor also tween the State machineries various services like health- discussed about the adminis- with security forces to rein- care, water supply, sanita- trative issues and public inter- force the sense of security tion, electricity, road connec- action. They also deliberated amongst the people and ter- tivity, etc to the local people. on removing the hurdles and ritorial integrity of the coun- He assured the company will bottlenecks in the implemen- try. He advised for regular further its CSR activities in tation of people welfare proj- meetings of civil set up and sectors advised by the state ects. armed forces at various lev- government in future. Issues related to bor- els. Ray thanked the state der area development, farm- The Governor sug- government, specifically the ers, agriculture and allied sec- gested to the General Of- state department of Geology tor were also discussed in the ficers to enhance the socio- and Mining for facilitating ex- meeting economic activities of the ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal FEBRUARY 2020 49 REVIEW people of the State. He ad- today. He was accompanied Day. The day started with vised them to procure per- by high ranking bureaucrats Leprosy Awareness Rally ishable goods, such as veg- from Government of India in- and the general health care etables, livestock items and cluding CMDs of PSUs like staff, the ASHAs, Anganwadi horticultural products direct NHPC and NEEPCO. workers, Gaon Burahs and from our farmers. Singh, later convened many prominent personali- The general security a review meeting on power ties participatedin the Sparsh arrangements on the entire sector with various PSUs and Leprosy Awareness Cam- Indo-China border opposite State Government stake- paign cum Anti-Leprosy Day Arunachal Pradesh was re- holders to expedite Hydro celebration on the day. viewed and addressed. Power projects undertaken During the celebra- in the state. tion at PHC Borguli, a book Governor, Chief Justice Union Minister said published by District Leprosy interact with senior that project worth Rs. 20200 Society East Siang, Pasighat bureaucrats Cr has been sanctioned for was released by the HGB Arunachal Pradesh which and GB Nogan Yirang and ITANAGAR, JAN 28: need to be developed so that Ruklik Pertin of Kiyit village, The Governor of Arunachal power need of the country Tokbom Yirang and Bomyem Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mish- could be resolved. Ratan of Borguli Village and ra (Retd.) and Chief Justice He asked the State distributed to the participants. of Guahati High Court Justice Government and the PSUs Dr. James Koni Tayeng,MO Ajai Lamba interacted with se- to work in tandem to en- In-charge Borguli PHC deliv- nior bureaucrats of the State at sure that all the projects ered the welcome address. Raj Bhavan, Itanagar on 28th which are in various stages District Leprosy Offi- January 2020. are completed well in time. cer, Pasighat Dr. Tarik Talom Initiated by the Gover- Regular monitoring of proj- elaborated on the aims and nor, the Chief Justice shared ects would be done, he said. objectives of Sparsh Lep- his experiences and thoughts He also sought the coopera- rosy Awareness Campaign about the judicial system and tion of the state government programme adding that ob- suggested procedures and in ensuring clearance of the servation of this day pro- ways to expedite the dispensa- projects pending in various vides an opportunity to cre- tion of justice. He urged upon departments. ate mass awareness about the officials to be thorough and Among others, MP Leprosy disease to educate perceptive when reaching out Tapir Gao, CMD NEEPCO, common people and remove to courts for judicial remedies CMD NHPC, Chief Secre- the misunderstanding about and resolutions. tary and senior officers were the disease and encouraged present. the public to fight stigma and Union Minister of State discrimination against Lep- for Power RK Singh called Anti-Leprosy Day rosy. on CM Pema Khandu celebrated Gaon Burahs also ITANAGAR,Jan 30: PASIGHAT, Jan 31: spoke on Leprosy and ap- Union Minister of State for Anti-Leprosy Day was cel- preciated the Health Depart- Power RK Singh called on ebrated at Borguli PHC in a ment for organizing such Chief Minister Pema Khandu befitting manner on Jan-30 programme at the door step here at his Secretariat office lastcommemorating Martyrs of people. 50 FEBRUARY 2020 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW news in pictures

The Chief Minister Shri Pema Khandu called on the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B. D. Mishra (Retd.) at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar on January 27, 2020.

Chief Minister Pema Khandu along with Legislator Laisam Simai and Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar released a book titled ‘Elephant distribution, corridor and potential habitat’ at Itanagar on January 10, 2020.

Chief Minister Pema Khandu inaugurated the 4000 seating capacity Padi Yubbe outdoor stadium at Hapoli on January 24, 2020. ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal FEBRUARY 2020 51 REVIEW

The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B. D. Mishra (Retd.) along with the Chief Minister Shri Pema Khandu, chaired a coordination meeting of the State Government and Indian Army at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar on January 27, 2020.

Deputy Chief Minister, Chowna Mein inaugurated a newly built 75 meter span Steel Bridge over Pare River at Balapu for the people of the Pech-Hoj, Upper Balapu and Balapu Villages at Sagalee on January 4, 2020.

Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court, Justice Ajai Lamba called on the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B. D. Mishra (Retd.) at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar on January 28, 2020. 52 FEBRUARY 2020 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW

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