ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2017 1 REVIEW Let us save our traditional rice varieties & register under PPV&FR Act Arup Kumar Sarma Subject Matter Specialist (Plant Protection) Hemchandra Saikia Subject Matter Specialist (Agri-Economics) Krishi Vigyan Kendra, AAU, Dibrugarh -786010 ntire north eastern India diseases in natural habitat. tion also reduces and onset Eis a bowl of rice produc- Besides they have some of resistance of pest to pes- tion. Every state or commu- other qualities too. Now, is it ticide is delayed or nullified. nity, more particularly the meaningful to lose such va- • Since cost of ethnic group, in this region rieties or genotypes for just production decreases due has their own preferred rice “high productivity” of some to non-use or least use of varieties in terms of crop non-native varieties? Let us pesticide, adoption of pest- duration, pest and disease see some goodness of our resistant traditional variety resistance, resiliency, taste, own varieties in relation to help the small and marginal cooking quality and storage- its pest-resistance. farmers to a great extent. ability. In this region the va- Even though they are • If the resis- rietal preference is mostly little low-yielder, they have tance/tolerance of rice vari- based on the taste rather some other advantages ety is high enough to avoid than productivity. However, such as- the chemical control of pest with the implementation of • Yield of pest management, the need of various govt. sponsored resistant variety is nearly sprayer/duster is also cur- schemes to promote high stable in its native place tailed and thus, it saves the yielding and hybrid variety, it under normal occurrence cost of such equipments. is felt that famers would stop of pest; such stability is not • It is expected growing local traditional va- predictable in a newly intro- that traditional variety can riety one day and in simple duced variety. perform more resiliently to sense, we will lose some of • Pest resis- climate change as com- our genetic assets. tance of traditional variety is pared to non-traditional vari- Traditional varieties a gift of nature to farmers. ety and thus, can avoid total are results of millions of years • Since less crop loss. However, situation of evolution. Nature has se- amount of chemical pesti- specific variety e.g. submer- lected them from many. If we cide is needed to manage gence tolerant/drought tol- talk about our traditional rice pest on tolerant/resistant va- erant varieties may perform varieties – many of them are rieties as compared to that better. more tolerant to pest and on susceptible one, the cost How they work? diseases as compared to of chemical on crop protec- Most of the local va- a newly introduced variety. tion becomes less. rieties developed the toler- This “tolerance” has been • As a whole, ance against insect-pests developed in them over a the pesticide-load in entire through natural selection million years of pressure be- crop ecosystem reduces to a variable degree - low, ing exerted by the pests and and thus, the resultant pollu- moderate or high. Their 2 june 2017 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW mechanism of resistance the other tactics fail to con- farmers will get the good- may differ from variety to va- trol pests. Growing of pest- ness of natural enemies via riety and pest to pest. resistant variety is the first these resistance varieties • Some variet- option under IPM. To be not- one way or other. Adoption ies release unique chemical ed that Indonesian farmers of diverse local varieties substances that repel the are managing the pest effec- also increases the diversity pests. The pests do not like tively in rice crop integrating in natural enemies of insect- to take shelter, oviposite or resistant varieties with bio- pests. To be noted that the feed on such variety. control agent (tricho-card). Indonesian farmers in the • Some variet- Compatibility of resistant remote part of the country, ies exert ill-effects in insect- variety and bio-control in where the extension work- pests at post-feeding stage. pest management in rice: ers are almost non-existent, The various life-stages are Natural bio-control have been successful in affected negatively, e.g. size agents of rice-pests e.g. the managing the pests on rice of larvae, pupae or adults predatory insects (like man- by cultivating local resistant/ reduces; oviposition of tid), birds, spider, parasites tolerant varieties. These adults decreases, hatching etc. play an effective role farmers have not only cur- capacity declines and thus, in pest management. They tailed their pesticide require- reduces the overall carrying not only control the pests ment to zero, but also the capacity of the generation to in a standing crop in one brought sustainability and the next. season, but also produce resiliency to their agro-eco- • Some variet- off-springs to control pests system. ies have the capacity of high in subsequent crops in fol- Various researches compensation by producing lowing seasons; thus, they of International Rice Re- additional shoots after it is impart stability in crop-pro- search Institute (IRRI, Phil- attacked. Most of our local tection and bring sustain- ippines) have shown that rice varieties have such ca- ability and resiliency in crop- the incidence of brown plant pacity against the attack of production. hopper (BPH) decreased cage-worm. Rice-pests take shel- in indigenous rice varieties • Some variet- ter on resistant variety in less due to increase in predatory ies mature well before the number as compared to that spiders. It is said that some peak infestation of pest is on susceptible one. Hence, unique chemical ingredients reached. requirement of natural en- are present in those rice va- Integrated Pest Man- emies to suppress them is rieties. Ingestion of those agement (IPM), being based also less in number. Obvi- ingredients by insects-pests on ecological and economic ously, a natural enemy spe- make them restless as a principle, offers practical, cies with moderate fecun- result of which they can- effective and long-lasting dity also become effective to not keep themselves con- solution to pest-problem. In bring adequate suppression fined in hidden place and IPM, all the possible tactics of pests in such situation. frequently come out of the of pest-suppression are in- However, a highly fecunda- canopy and get killed by the tegrated in compatible man- tive species with “exploi- predatory spiders and other ner to the extent possible tive competition” may pose predators. Indigenous rice and chemical pesticides are threat to less competitive varieties and predators can applied only and only when species. Whatsoever, the also reduce in cumulative ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2017 3 REVIEW way the incidence of Green variety. edge. Leaf Hopper (GLH) that car- Repeated applica- Under this act farm- ries tungro virus. Incidence tion of some pesticides may ers get the benefits of as of hoppers in different rice induce resistance in some that of breeder of a variety. varieties in presence and insects. e.g. Use of pyre- The variety should carry four absence of predators were throids may impart resis- characters viz. Novel (new different. The incidence of tance in brown plant hop- i.e not registered by anyone hopper were 6 & 31 in re- per. Therefore, it should be previously), Distinct (unique sistant IR-29 variety and 91 avoided. character not present in oth- & 220 in susceptible IR-22 Each and every lo- er known variety), Uniform in absence and presence of cal variety has its unique and Stable in performance. their predators, respective- property. Loss of such vari- A variety can be ly. ety will lead to a loss of the registered by a person or a Agronomic management very unique property. The community who is preserv- in traditional variety: door is open to incorporate ing or maintaining it over Type and Time of ag- such desired properties in the years. If someone uses ronomic management deter- other high yielding variet- that variety for some breed- mine the pest-load to a great ies through molecular tools. ing programme, the person/ extent. Well-synchronization So, let us preserve our local organization will have to pay of the agronomic practices varieties and register under royalty to the farmer/com- in traditional variety may PPV& FR Act, 2001 for its munity who had registered help the farmers a lot; e.g. uniqueness so that it can that variety. So, it is a mat- if balanced fertilizer applica- be used in varietal improve- ter of pride for a person or tion and evasion techniques ment programme with some a community to register the of insect-pests are applied benefits to farmers in future. traditional variety. in proper way and time, Registration under For Registration, one the residual load of pest in PPV& FR Act, 2001: has to one has to send his/ subsequent stage of crop It is to be noted that her duly filled up applica- decreases. Higher dose of a traditional variety with tion (two nos. of forms) in nitrogen fertilizer like Urea unique property like taste, prescribed format and send and DAP bring succulence resistance/tolerance to biot- along with material (e.g seed in leaf and increase pest ic and abiotic stress etc can of the variety) to : incidence. Therefore, over be registered under this act. The Registrar, dosing of such fertilizer This should not be a vari- Protection of Plant Variet- should be avoided. Short ety previously registered by ies and Farmers’ Rights duration local variety come someone. Authority, in harvesting before the pest A FARMER’S VARIETY is Societies Block, 2nd population reaches its peak • a variety which Floor, NASC Complex, level; likewise, in some long has been traditionally cul- Dev Prakash Shastri duration rice varieties pred- tivated and evolved by the Marg, ator-pests ratio is very high. farmers in their fields; or New Delhi-110 012 . Agronomic practices should • a wild rela- No fee is required for be followed in proper way tive or land race or a vari- such registration. For details and time to get maximum ety about which the farmers one should log on to www. benefit from the traditional possess the common knowl- plantauthority.gov.in 4 june 2017 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW A Contrary place Nimina Namchoom n our state, because we don’t ally saw sparks fly (from short about the people here but it is Ihave many Private companies circuits) three times on the first universally known that the way to employ us, we have to rely night here. we behave and treat others will on the government. But with the The initial days were busy be reciprocated. joys of getting a steady, sala- ones getting acquainted with the The people here are also ried government job comes the job, office and the people. Mean- very talented in singing and order of having to move to the while I got allotted a small quar- dancing. Anywhere you go you ‘districts’. The news of my ‘of- ter temporarily until a better one will find young children to elders ficer’ job was a joyous one but was available. I got a lot of help always ready for it. This brings the thought of moving away from during the process of renovation the community together and the dear and familiar was a sad and experienced another contra- binds it stronger. This area may one. On receiving my appoint- diction when I realized that the be perceived as not a desirable ment order and seeing that I had faucets inside the house were to visit but it has its beauty too. been posted to Daporijo, Upper dry most of the times and water The view of Daporijo from afar is Subansiri, I thought, that’s better trickled out of the faucet outside. always beautiful and if you travel than the other options that were These days I have shifted to a deeper into the district, its natural there! Enquiries were made and bigger house and get my wish beauty captivates you. The steep someone who had already been of flowing water inside. It is said mountains, rivers, waterfalls, vil- posted there had told me, ‘Jagah that when God gives, he gives lages clinging to mountain slopes accha hai kyun ki light aur Pani bountifully. etc are breathtaking too.I have Ka problem nahi hain wahan These are just some con- had the opportunity to visit many par’. (The place is good because traries that have been experi- places like Giba, Battak- Jeram, there is no problem of power cuts enced here but there are many Nacho, Limeking, Orak etc and and in water supply.) things that have to be appreci- have found people to be friendly, So baggage packed I set ated about the people here. The hospitable and always welcom- forth for the place. The first view thing that I instantly noticed and ing. I have tried delicacies like that I had of Daporijo was a twi- appreciate about the people here mountain rats, porcupines etc light one of it nestled in a valley is that they personally run busi- and have come to believe that if and set between two rivers with nesses, shops etc and in the eve- you are open to different experi- lights twinkling and thought, not ning you will find a lot of women ences you will enjoy them. bad and it looks quite big! But the selling vegetables to augment Before I came to the contradictions started as soon as their income. This has been a place I heard people saying that I reached the place. The town change for me as from my child- although initially one is unwill- was in complete darkness and hood and in all the places that I ing to come to the place, once I got an opportunity to relive the have stayed, I have noticed that one stays here, one is unwilling old film scenes of a silent, lonely people from outside have ruled to leave. I have come across Dak Bunglow on my first night this sphere. The people here are people who are here for the long at the Circuit House. But noth- simple, friendly, hospitable and haul and are content. As for me I ing dramatic or frightening hap- also straightforward. What is felt believe that almost every place is pened and maybe the loneliness is what comes out in speech and similar and it is one’s own views and sadness was an effect of my actions. This tendency has led to that shape their impressions of a move to a new place. But I liter- some people thinking negatively place. ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2017 5 REVIEW The Role of IPR Department During, Before and After Disaster By Denhang Bosai

he department of Infor- in the hearth at night before tivities can trigger landslides Tmation and Public Rela- they retire to bed or go out and flash floods that can tions is called the eyes, ears to their fields during the day. cause extensive damages. and mouth of the govern- The children are also not In fact, such landslides and ment. Hence, for all practical warned about the dangers of flash floods had destroyed purposes, the department is fire and are allowed to play many human habitation ar- the mouthpiece of the gov- with it freely due to which eas, agricultural and hor- ernment. Its primary function fire mishaps occur thereby ticulture land, forests and is to disseminate information bringing tragedies and un- in some cases taken many on policies and programmes told sufferings to the people. lives. The Mother Nature of the government. Howev- Another glaring reason for is known to be benevolent er, the most vital role the de- the spread of fire during any that has given so much to partment can play is before, fire mishap is the way villag- the tribals of the state but if during and after any disaster ers construct their thatched too much interferences are both manmade and natural. houses. The houses are made in her way then she As a matter of fact, most of built so closely that they vir- can be fiercely destructive the disasters in Arunachal tually touch one another due and vengeful. Therefore, the Pradesh like fire accident, to which on many occasions department of IPR may cre- landslide, flashfloods etc the entire village had been ate awareness among the are manmade. So, the IPR gutted to ashes. So, the de- people on the negative ef- department can play a vital partment of IPR can pitch fects of felling trees, cutting role in creating awareness in its services by creating earth and deforestation ac- among the people on the awareness on precautionary tivities. The IPR department need of taking precautionary measures to be adopted by may tell the people, espe- measures to prevent these the villagers to prevent fire cially the villagers to love manmade disasters. In Ar- mishaps. The villagers can and respect Mother Nature. unachal, the greatest thread also be told to build their The people may be asked the people, especially in the huts sufficiently apart. to refrain from indulging in villages face is from fire ac- Landslides and flash activities that are counter- cident. Almost every other floods are also common in productive. Sadly, rampant day a case of fire accident Arunachal. These disasters earth moving is taking place is reported in the state, es- are mostly due to wanton all over the state in the name pecially during the dry winter and senseless destruction of of development. The private months. The main reason for forests by the people. All the individuals are cutting earth the frequent fire accidents in standing trees in the jungles to build houses flaunting all the state is due to the callous are being mercilessly felled the rules. The IPR depart- and laid-back attitude of the for timber and also while ment may create the much people. The people in the clearing jungles for jhum needed awareness on the villages don’t douse the fire field. Such destructive ac- great perils of cutting earth, 6 june 2017 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW especially at vulnerable for the benefit of the people. all the government depart- places like riverbeds, hills, The Radio, TV, print media, ments and the PRI leaders, mountains, settlement ar- social media can also be GBs and all other relevant eas, roadsides etc because used generously to generate people for easy access. The such activities may trigger awareness. The department phone numbers, addresses, landslides, especially during may also print out brochures, mail IDs of important depart- the Monsoon. leaflets, pamphlets etc on ments and people may be This is the month of the precautionary measures recorded and kept in readi- June and the Monsoon may to be adopted by the people ness to have an easy ac- set in any time. So, the IPR before, during and after di- cess in times of need. The department has its job cut sasters. These small little department should rise to out. The department may initiatives can help. The role the occasion and try to re- utilize the public address of the IPR department is duce people’s miseries and system to announce from equally vital before and after sufferings that can only be time to time on the Dos and disasters and not only during possible if the department Don’ts of the strictures re- disasters. The department was fully prepared for any leased by the government needs to coordinate with eventuality. Sahitya Surjya luminous Lummer Dai: The literary doyen of Arunachal By Denhang Bosai illions of people are born Lummer Dai’s books took the The grateful people of Assam Min this world every year. Assamese literary circle by showered upon him with many But only a few are remembered storm. They say that many Awards. because of their contributions young Assamese studying in Born in Siiluk village un- in different fields. The great schools and colleges mistook der Mebo circle in East Siang son of Arunachal Pradesh Lu- him to be an Assamese mainly district of Arunachal, Lummer minous Lummer Dai is one of because they could never imag- Dai was one of the pioneers in the greatest personalities of ine that a non-Assamese could spreading education in the hith- the state who has left behind use the Assamese language erto educationally backward his footprints on the sands of so nicely in describing the daily state Arunachal Pradesh, then time through his famous and life’s vicissitudes of the trib- known as NEFA. He was in much-applauded literary work als of Arunachal in particular. fact, amongst the first genera- in Assamese. When his As- With the release of his famous tion of educated people in the samese novels like Paharor novels, Lummer Dai became a state. Lummer Dai later joined Hile Hile, Prithibir Haahi, Mon household name in Assam. His the government of Arunachal Aru Mon, Upor Mohol, Kannya contributions were known and Pradesh as the Director of In- Mullya etc, were published the acknowledged much later in formation and Public Relations people of Assam were taken his own home state Arunachal during which he wrote many by a surprise thinking that how Pradesh. Later, Lummer Dai books in Assamese. He was an could a non-Assamese from Ar- became a regular member and epitome of simplicity and quin- unachal Pradesh could write so prominent figure in all the As- tessence of honesty and integ- eloquently in chaste Assamese samese literary circles, espe- rity during his whole service life. on an entire gamut of subjects. cially in Assam Sahitya Sabha. He was loved and respected ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2017 7 REVIEW

by his staff and the people as his immense contributions in ing culture and writing culture. a whole because of his sincer- the field of Assamese literature. As of now, the youth had bliss- ity, childlike innocence and of He will be forever remembered fully forgotten and conveniently course, his gifted skills in writ- by the people of Arunachal for ignored the pursuit of knowl- ing. They say that his real name so beautifully and efficiently edge in the quest to become christened by his parents was show-casing the culture of the rich overnight. The youth have Ngomson but he became pop- state through his creative writ- become too individualistic and ular as Lummer Dai and this ings. His name will always be materialistic in their approach name stuck with him till his de- inscribed in golden letters in the to life. No society can prosper mise. Late Lummer Dai was the annals of Arunachal’s literary and flourish in a healthy man- first person in Arunachal who history. He has shown the path ner when the growth of knowl- introduced the first newspaper to the state and the onus is now edge and intellect is not taken published from Itanagar; The on the educated youth of the care of or priotized. Echo of Arunachal Little won- state to carry forward the rich On the 77th birth anni- der then he can be described legacy left behind by the great versary celebration of Sahitya as the architect of media in the literary doyen of the state. The Surjya Luminous Lummer Dai, state and also the architect of youth should follow his footsteps The Arunachal Review man- the IPR department. Like the by writing books about the state agement pays its humble trib- great writers around the world, Lummer Dai was born and was ute to the hallowed memory of Lummer Dai will remain im- so proud of. His life and literary the great legend Lummer Dai – mortal in this otherwise mortal works should inspire the youth EDITOR, Denhang Bosai, DD, and transient world thanks to of the state to cultivate read- (PR), IPR. 8 june 2017 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW

that one of the top most pri- Modi is the only party with a orities of the state government difference.“This is a party that is development of the capital puts the interest of the nation complex. “The twin cities of first and the interest of the indi- Itanagar and Naharlagun are vidual last. With a clear cut vi- the face of Arunachal Pradesh. sion and principles to achieve I assure full support to the IMC it, BJP is the only party through in giving a facelift to the capital which we can take our state to complex,” he added. newer heights,” he said. The Chief Minister was BJP state President speaking at a party joining pro- Tapir Gao welcomed them gramme of Councillors of Itan- and said the party is happy agar Municipal Council (IMC) to accept them into the BJP here on April 26 last where family. “Now on you are BJP out of the 25 Congress Coun- members and we will work as Capital DC distributes cillors, 23 formally joined the a team for welfare and devel- utility items to UTPs BJP in presence of Chief Min- opment of not only Itanagar ister Pema Khandu and BJP but the entire state,” he said. ITANAGAR, May 2: state President Tapir Gao. Also present in the Itanagar Capital Complex Of the total 30 Council- joining ceremony were Cabi- Deputy Commissioner Prince lors that comprises the IMC, net Minister Wangki Lowang, Dhawan on April 26 last has 26 belonged to Congress. local legislator Techi Kaso, distributed and handed over However, after expulsion of BJP state Vice President Ke- some daily utility items for the one of the members from the nyir Ringu, BJP City President use of the UTPs kept in the party, total Congress Council- Tarh Soping and BJP Gen- Police Lock up at Itanagar, Na- lors in the IMC stood at 25. eral Secretary (Org) Ramesh harlagun, Nirjuli, Banderdewa 20 Councillors led by Kharaganchi. and the Women Police Station Chief Councillor Kipa Kaku as an effort to provide basic re- and Deputy Chief Councillor quirement to the UTPs lodged CM calls for protection Tarh Nachung were present in the above Police Stations. of indigenous culture in the joining ceremony while The list of items and and heritage; three could not attend it due to their utilities included mat- Attends valediction of 3 day various reasons but had sent tress for bed, blanket, dress Prantiya Karyakarta Sam- in their joining papers. for UTPs, bucket & mug, rice melan of AVP The Councillors ex- plate & glass, bleaching pow- ITANAGAR, May 3: pressed confidence on the er and phenyl. Expressing concern over the Khandu-led BJP Govern- growing distance between the ment and local legislator, Par- indigenous communities and Khandu assures liamentary Secretary Techi their culture, Chief Minister Councillors in giving Kaso, who they said had their Pema Khandu exhorted NGOs facelift to capital cities full support. working in this direction, el- ITANAGAR, May 2: Appreciating their de- ders and seniors to take upon Chief Minister Pema Khandu cision to join BJP, Khandu the responsibility to inculcate has assured the Councillors said BJP under the leadership love, respect and attachment of Itanagar Municipal Council of Prime Minister Narendra ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2017 9 REVIEW in the younger generation to- people in the west have re- faith were felicitated with Arun wards their rich indigenous alized that rapid moderniza- Seva Samman-2017 by the culture and heritage. tion had taken them far away Chief Minister. Speaking at the vale- from their culture and roots The awardees were Ja- dictory function of the three- and therefore have started re- tan Pulu, Tabin Karlo, Paniram day Prantiya Karyakarta searching their past and get- Panyang, Pratik Potom, Na- Sammelan of the Arunachal ting nearer to their roots with bam Atum, Dishi Mihu Mallo, Vikas Parishad (AVP) at VKV, pride. Taba Hare, Tasso Tamiya San- Chimpu premises here on “In that sense Arunach- ti, Tasso Yun, Kaling Borang, Sunday, Khandu asserted that al Pradesh is lucky. We have Mahendranath Chaturvedi, Mi- the government alone can- not lost all. Therefore, it is up hin Kaning, Ngungtim Chang- not preserve and propagate to us to help preserve and take mi, Madhuram Pegu and Leki indigenous faiths, beliefs and pride in our rich culture which Phuntso. culture. He underscored the are distinct to each community Also present on the oc- role of parents, teachers and of our state,” Khandu said. casion were BJP State Presi- elders in this endeavour. He further said that dent Tapir Gao, ABVKA All “The role of the soci- visitors from outside do not India Joint Organizing Secre- ety is of utmost importance in come to Arunachal Pradesh to tary Atul Jog, Partho Maharaj checking the disappearance see its materialistic develop- of RKM, AVP State President of our distinct indigenous cul- ment but to see, explore and Techi Gobin and AVP State ture in the near future,” he learn about the rich culture, General Secretary Gyati said while throwing caution traditions and customs of the Rana. that modernity has adversely indigenous communities. affected passing down of the Specifically lauding the Mein inaugurates state’s rich cultural heritage. activities of AVP not only in the MARKFED Tea Factory Khandu appreciated field of culture and faith but at Namsai the role of Arunachal Vikas also in rendering services in NAMSAI, May 3: Parishad, a sister-concern education and health sectors, Deputy Chief Minister, Chowna of Akhil Bharatiya Vanawasi the Chief Minister assured Mein inaugurated MARKFED Kalyan Ashram (ABVKA), in support and cooperation of the Tea Factory in presence of preserving the rich culture of state government in all noble Chow Zingnu Namchoom, the state as well as inculcating ventures of the NGO. Parliamentary Secretary for a sense of pride in the indig- He advised the vol- Planning and Administrative enous communities on their unteers (karyakartas) of AVP Reform & Training at Namsai past. who attended the training on April 27 last. “On behalf of the peo- camp from April 28 to 30 to In his speech, Mein said ple of the state, I thank and sa- take whatever they have learnt that MARKFED has created a lute the members and volun- to their respective districts history in Arunachal Pradesh teers of NGOs like AVP, who and villages and distribute the and stated that it is a rare feat travel across the length and knowledge at the grass root achieved by the MARKFED as breadth of the state discard- level. it is very rare to see Coopera- ing their personal comfort and To mark the occasion, tive Societies creating such a spread awareness on culture 15 senior social activists who big asset in the state. He said and identity,” Khandu said. worked a lifetime for preserva- that it is a development proj- He pointed that today tion of indigenous culture and 10 june 2017 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW ect of Arunachal Pradesh and to the farmers and youths to and result of initiative taken by termed the Tea Factory as a avail such benefits. the Deputy Chief Minister and property of the society. How- He also informed that requested DCM to continu- ever, he said to work with the an Adarsh Village in every ally support for the growth and team spirit as the there is huge constituency will be developed functioning of the Tea Factory. challenges before the Tea In- and called upon the people to She further sought financial dustry. adopt Swachhta/cleanliness. assistance from the Govt for While highlighting the He called upon the second production line (Crush vision of State Govt to convert people to work with positive Tea Curl Line) for the Tea Fac- Arunachal Pradesh into Or- mindsets and work together to tory. ganic State under its Organic convert Namsai into an Ideal S Laskar, Manager, Mission, he called upon the District. MARKFED Tea Factory said small tea growers to grow Or- Parliamentary Secre- that it is a dreamed project ganic Tea and minimize use of tary Chow Zingnu Namchoom of Arunachal Pradesh Coop- chemicals. He informed that said that the MARKFED Tea erative Agriculture Marketing there is more demand of Or- Factory will largely benefit Federation. He informed that ganic Tea in the market and the the small tea growers as the it was sponsored by the Govt Tea board also recommends people of the Namsai were of Arunachal Pradesh and fi- growing of organic tea. hoping for more Tea Factories nanced by the National Coop- The DCM stressed to come up in the district. He erative Development Corpora- on giving more emphasize on said that it will also provide tion (NCDC), a Govt of India marketing of agriculture and employment to the educated Enterprise to finance infra- horticulture produce through and uneducated youths of the structure in cooperative sector value addition. He said that district. He further said that the under Ministry of Agriculture. there have been changes in Tea Factory is a gift from the The project completed with a the marketing pattern in the Deputy Chief Minister for the total cost of Rs 6 crore, Rs 3 world and we must also adapt people of Namsai and fruits of crore has been taken as loan to such changes. the efforts put in by the former from NCDC, he informed and He exhorted the young Namsai MLA Nang Sati Mein. said that the best machineries generations to take up innova- Former Minister, Komoli has been installed in the fac- tive schemes as the govt has Mossang who is the Chair- tory. kept fund for sponsoring the person of Arunachal Pradesh The Tea Factory has most innovative scheme in ev- Co-operative Agricultural been leased out to an Assam ery districts. He also informed Marketing Federation Limited based tea production com- that the state govt is providing informed that opening of the pany, Stellar Tea Industries loans to the farmers upto Rs MARKFED Tea Factory has to liquidate the loan amount, 10 lakhs on 30% subsidized fulfilled the long felt needs and Laskar informed. rates of interest on agri & al- aspirations of the people of Abhishek Keshan, lied sectors and also offering Namsai District. She said that it Team Member of Stellar Tea crop loans at 0 % interest to would help in improving econ- Industries informed that the the farmers with state govt omy of the people while citing MARKFED Tea Factory will providing 3% subsidy in ad- that society will be developed sponsored three students from dition to 4% subsidy provided when economy of the people Namsai District in higher stud- by the Centre on total of 7 % is improved. She further said ies after Class XII which would interest rates. He appealed that the project is the vision be selected by the board of ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2017 11 REVIEW officers under the chairman- besides asking the Executive of Aganwadi office at Lower ship of Deputy Commissioner, Engineer RWD to constantly Dibang Valley district for the Namsai. monitor and submit the prog- AAPAW&HU and donated R D Thungon, Joint ress report to DC Papum Rs.1 lakh for worker’s relief Registrar of Cooperative Soci- Pare. fund and Rs. 50,000/- for sun- ety (JRCS) also spoke on the Later, Rebia also vis- dry purpose of workers union occasion. ited the Circuit House, Kimin body. Among others, Tape and instructed the PWD de- Dabe Perme, E.E Bagra, Commissioner (re- partment and contractor for PWD also spoke on the occa- tired), Vijay Talukdar, ADC timely completion of its con- sion. A seven point memoran- Namsai, Heads of Depart- struction works. dum was also submitted by Ita ments and Panchayat Lead- Mimi, Persident AAPWU, Ro- ers were also present in the International Labour ing. inaugural programme. Day at Roing ROING, May 3: NEC e-Office Rebia visits Kamasaki International Labour Day was inaugurated to oversee progress of celebrated at Roing in a be- SHILLONG, May 4: Bridge construction fitting manner amidst huge MoS DoNER and Chairman YUPIA, May 3: gathering of working class Dr. Jitendra Singh in pres- Nabam Rebia, Minister for UD population at AAPWU office ence of Secretary DoNER and Town Planning, Land Man- premises on Monday. Navin Verma, NEC Member agement etc visited Kamasaki Local MLA Mutchu C.K Das, Secretary, NEC on Saturday to oversee the Mithi attended as chief guest, Ram Muivah and DG, NIC Ms progress of under Construc- while Dabe Perme, EE PWD Neeta Verma inaugurated the tion Bridge sanctioned under attended as guest of honour. e-Office of NEC Secretariat NABARD for an amount Rs.7 Addressing on various recently through video confer- Crore. grievances of worker’s union encing from Ministry of DoN- Expressing his dis- on the occasion, the MLA ER, Vigyan Bhavan Annexe, satisfaction over slow pace of urged the working community New Delhi. construction of bridge by the to uphold the dignity of labour e-Office is a Digital executing department RWD, and stressed on safety and Work place Solution Mission he directed the department of- welfare measures of working Mode Project under the Na- ficers to complete the bridge communities. In the event of tional e-Governance Plan by May 2017, otherwise the any causality to worker, com- (NeGP), developed and imple- department shall be held re- pensation should be provided mented by National Informatics sponsible and answerable for to rightful nominees, he said Centre (NIC). It establishes a further delay in completion of and there should not be any single product for re use in the bridge, he said in the presence compromise on appointment government, based on Central of SDO Kimin, PRI members of post on compassionate Secretariat manual of e-Office and public. ground and regarding appro- Procedure (CSMeOP). It en- The minister also di- priation of BPL beneficiary’s sures transparency, account- rected the SDO Kimin and necessary steps may be taken ability, data security and data PRI members to conduct spot for the benefits of workers, he integrity, transform the gov- verification from time to time, further said. On the occasion, ernment work culture and eth- he also assured for funding ics, and promote innovation 12 june 2017 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW by releasing staff energy and also appealed to the people rangements made in organiz- time from unproductive proce- of Longding to stop growing ing the tournament. dures. and using Opium. “Our gov- He specifically thanked At present, e-Office ernment is very focused on Prime Minister NarendraModi application is made operation- development of the state in all for initiating the concept as a al in NEC Secretariat with file aspects. Problems like opium run-up to the FIFA Under-19 management system, knowl- addiction targets the human World Cup to be hosted by In- edge management system resources which is the key to dia in October this year. and leave management sys- all development processes. The Prime Minister tem. In a short span of time, It’s the responsibility of every has called for the support of NEC has created 129 e-files educated person to create not only children, but also par- with 705 movements and 578 awareness about social prob- ents to encourage boys and e-receipts with 2522 move- lems so that our state could girls to play football and devel- ments, according to a release continue to function progres- op both skill and fitness. The from NEC Secretariat. sively” he said. tournament will be a milestone A special screening of event in many ways, but per- Khandu releases film the Documentary film was also haps most lasting aspect will on Opium-Kaani held at the Chief Secretary’s be Mission XI Million, which ITANAGAR, May 4: conference hall. The Screen- is a grassroot programme de- “Kaani: A film on opium”, a ing was attended by all Heads signed to encourage children documentary based on Opium of Departments of Govern- to play this popular game. was released by the Arunachal ment of Arunachal Pradesh. Khandu informed that Pradesh Chief Minister Pema the Prime Minister has a vi- Khandu here on Monday. CM kicks off state level sion to initiate similar steps for The documentary was Oorja CAPF under-19 all other games and sports in initiated by the District Admin- football talent hunt near future so that India can istration, Longding as a part of compete and compete well in tournament the Tokyo Olympics 2020. the Drug Awareness campaign ITANAGAR, May 4: in the District. The documen- Speaking about the Chief Minister Pema Khandu state’s potential in sports, tary captures the effects of kicked off the 10-day state lev- Opium on the Wancho society Khandu said there is no lack el Oorja Central Armed Police of talent and skill but the of Longding District. Longding Forces (CAPF) Under-19 foot- District is infested with opium only hurdle in the growth of ball talent hunt tournament- sportspersons from the state addiction problems. This doc- 2017 at Rajiv Gandhi stadium umentary is an attempt to cre- is lack of basic facilities and here on Monday. training scope. He, however, ating mass awareness about The tournament in the the drug and its destructive ef- reiterated the state govern- state is being organized by ment’s commitment to provide fects. ITBP with logistic support from Khandu congratulated best of the facilities for growth state department of Sports of sports sector in the state. the District Administration, and Youth Affairs. Longding for their efforts and The Chief Minister an- Addressing the grand nounced that the state govern- hoped that this documentary opening ceremony, Khandu would bring about some posi- ment will bear all expenses of lauded the ITBP, North East sportspersons from the state tive change in the outlook of Frontier, Itanagar, for the ar- the people of Longding. He selected for national level ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2017 13 REVIEW training in any field of sports. (CAPFs) have been tasked ning from May 3. Mt. Gorichen He further informed, “Union to conduct ‘Oorja’, - CAPFs happens to be the third high- Sports Minister Vijay Goelji Under-19 Football Talent Hunt est peak in north-east. The has assured all out support Tournament – 2017. CAPFs pre-monsoon expedition has to the state government and will be jointly organizing the been planned in order to fos- accordingly our sports de- tournament under the aegis of ter the spirit of adventurism partment is under process of All India Police Sports Control among the locals. And accord- identifying places to establish Board throughout the country. ingly, besides the NIMAS per- quality stadiums across the The opening ceremony sonnels, a total of eight local state.” was also attended by Sports youths including two girls are Meanwhile, ITBP IG & Youth Affairs Parliamentary part of the expedition team. Manoj Singh Rawat informed Secretary NyamarKarbak, Interacting with the that eight teams each of boys RWD Parliamentary Secretary local youths, DC Sonal Swa- and girls will be competing in Jambey Tashi, State Sports roop urged them to be com- the tournament from May 1 Authority Chairman Bamang- mitted and bring laurels to the to 10 in round-robin league. Tago, renowned footballer institute and make the district The winner’s trophy named Gumpe Rime, state DGP, all proud. Chow IndrajitNamchoom tro- ranks of ITBP and state gov- Earlier, Col. Singh phy will carry a cash award ernment officials. made the detailed presenta- of Rs.50,000 for the win- The opening match of tion about the expedition and ning team, Rs.30,000 and the tournament was played dealt on the logistics and the Rs.20,000 for the runners up between the girl teams of Ken- evacuation plan. and second runners up team driyaVidyalaya No 2 and ITBP Among others, ADC respectively. Best Player to be Public School Aalo. Dirang, Commandants ITBP selected from both categories and SSB were present during will receive a cash award of DC flags off Mt. the flagging-off ceremony. Rs 4000 each. Gorichen expedition Selectors will look out team Former National for talented players in both BOMDILA, May 4: Footballer meets CM groups and finally choose a The first independent expe- ITANAGAR, May 4: team each of boys and girls, dition of National Institute State Chief Minister Pema which will be competing in the of Mountaineering and Al- Khandu met former National zonal level to be played at lied Sports (NIMAS) to Mt. Footballer and Shillong Lajong Shillong. Gorichen was flagged-off by FC goalkeeper Gumpe Rime In the zonal level Ar- the Deputy Commissioner when the latter called on him unachal boys and girls teams Dr. Sonal Swaroop at NIMAS on Tuesday late evening. will be competing with teams campus Dirang on Tuesday. Gumpe, who is serving from Meghalaya, Manipur, Mi- The 24 member expe- presently as the club’s head of zoram, Tripura and Nagaland. dition team to be led by Direc- youth development, presented The winners will then tor NIMAS Col. Sarfraz Singh the Chief Minister with a foot- participate in the Prime Min- would attempt summiting the ball jersey of Shillong Lajong ister’s Cup to be held at New 21410 feet high Mt. Gorichen with the latter’s name imprint- Delhi on July 25 next. comprising of five peaks in ed on the back. In a novel turn, the about twenty two days begin- The Chief Minister ex- Central Armed Police Forces pressed delight at meeting the 14 june 2017 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW former footballer and appreci- cellence in sports by Govern- will also be completed in the ated the social role set by him ment of Arunachal in 1995. given time frame. as an example for the whole Deputy Speaker Tum- Arunahalee society. CM inspects upcoming ke Bagra, PHE& WS and “Football is more pop- Assembly building Parliamentary Affairs Minister ular than rest of the game in New Assembly building to Bamang Felix, WRD Minister Arunachal. Despite our youths hold its first session on Kamlung Mossang, Art & Cul- blessed with sporting talent, May 12 ture Minister Dr Mohesh Chai they lack proper professional ITANAGAR, May 4: and MLA cum Chairman Tes- coaching facilities,” said Khan- The new Arunachal Pradesh am Pongte accompanied the du. Legislative Assembly building, Chief Minister during the visit. He welcomed Gumpe which is nearing its completion The Assembly build- for his desire to pass on his of construction work, is ready ing that boasts of gen-next skills to upcoming football as- to hold its first session on May infrastructure houses office pirants in the state. “I hope our 12. chambers for CM, Speaker, youths will be able to make Chief Minister Pema Deputy Speaker and resting best use of your exposure, ex- Khandu who inspected the up- hall for legislators, which the perience and talent,” said the coming Assembly building on Chief Minister inspected. He Chief Minister. Tuesday was informed of the also inspected the library hall, A certified instructor status of the ongoing works cafeteria, conference hall etc. from Asian Football Confed- and its state of readiness Later the Chief Minis- eration (AFC), Gumpe holds by Speaker Tenzing Norbu ter held meeting with depart- "A certificate" in coaching and Thongdok. ment officials seeking updates has completed AFC Goal- The assembly building of the ongoing and the pend- keeping Level 1 Course. He hall has come up with most ing works also completed Goalkeeping advanced facilities that has course from German Football seating capacity of 90. It is State Cabinet approves Federation. fitted with ultra modern audio tabling of APGST bill in The former footballer system and a high podium for assembly made a brief power point pre- speaker. Large TV screens ITANAGAR, May 4: sentation to the Chief Minister are mounted on the walls to Arunachal Pradesh State Cab- on his achievements and ca- display the proceedings of the inet headed by Chief Minister reer. In his presentation, he assembly with roofs carved Pema Khandu in its meeting also talked about ways to im- with glittering lights. The build- on Wednesday came out with prove and encourage football ing also hosts visitor’s gallery few landmark decisions. in the state. and a media gallery on the first Arunachal Pradesh Apart from playing for floor. Goods and Services Tax Bill Clubs like Salgaocar FC, HAL The executing agency 2017 was thoroughly dis- and Vasco, Gumpe has rep- informed the Chief Minister cussed and approved for resented India in Asia Youth that the main assembly hall is tabling in the ensuing 12th Championship at Bahrain in cent percent complete while Special Session of Arunachal 1994. For his achievements only landscaping and gate Pradesh Legislative Assem- and contribution in the field of work is pending. They as- bly scheduled on May 12 sports, he was awarded the sured the Chief Minister and next. Goods and Services Tax Governor’s Gold Medal for ex- team that the remaining work ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2017 15 REVIEW is single indirect tax for the the Chief Minister’s Bunkar Development Plan’ under the whole nation, which will make Yojana to Deendayal Upad- department. India one unified common hayay Bunkar Yojana. CO, Khimyang Wathai market. It aims for one nation- Mossang also spoke on the one market-one tax rate. GST One day training on occasion. is a single tax on the supply of ‘my village my Tamar Baki, State Mas- goods and services, right from development plan’ ter Trainer imparted the train- the manufacturer to the con- ing on participatory planning CHANGLANG, May 4: sumer. Consuming states like process under MVMDP/PRA A one day district level brain- Arunachal Pradesh stands to and base line survey and pro- storming session on participa- benefit with this landmark tax ceeding of gram sabha, while tory planning process under regime. Due to multiple indi- Mihin Lali, AD SIRD explained ‘My Village My Development rect taxes being levied by the the overview of MVMDP and Plan’ was held at Panchayat Centre and State, with incom- role of GPDC, BRG and DPC. Conference, Changlang on plete or no input tax credits Tuesday. The programme was available at progressive stag- attended by PR members, Governor, CM felicitate es of value addition, the cost HoDs and staffs of Panchayat Dr. Nabam Tata of most goods and services Raj department of Changlang ITANAGAR, May 4: in the country today are laden district. Dr. Nabam Tata, who has with many hidden taxes. Un- Speaking on the oc- been conferred the Degree der GST, there would be only casion, Changlang Deputy of Philosophy Honoris Causa one tax from the manufacturer Commissioner Wayong Khim- by Guahati University was fe- to the consumer, leading to hun urged the PR members to licitated by Nyishi Indigenous transparency of taxes paid to avail the opportunity by learn- Faith and Cultural Society the final consumer. It will be ing the methods to prepare er- (NIFCS) and Indigenous Faith, simple and easy to adminis- ror free and need based plans Cultural Society of Arunachal ter, better control on leakages under the programme adding Pradesh (IFSAP) and Central with robust IT infrastructure, that they are the right persons Nyedar Namlo, Doimukh at higher revenue efficiency, re- to address problems at the Raj Bhavan here on Tuesday. lief in overall tax burden and grass root level. Governor P.B Acha- with destination based tax it ZPC J Songpho termed rya and Chief Minister Pema will also greatly help in remov- the programme as vital for the Khandu felicitated Dr. Tata on ing economic distortions and PR members who plays the behalf of the above principle will help in development of a key role in framing plans at organizations working for the common national market, the the grass root level and urged preservation, promotion and Cabinet observed. the GP members to utilize the propagation of Indigenous In order to honour Pan- fund allocated under them ju- faith and culture in the state. dit Deendayal Upadhayay, a diciously and implement the They also felicitate Smti Na- renowned political philosopher scheme in both letter and spir- bam Mekha, wife of Dr. Na- who advocated Antyodaya it. bam Tata. and Sarvodaya, the Cabinet Earlier, DPDO Nam- Presiding over the approved for renaming the pang Wangjen highlighted function, the Governor, who Chief Minister’s Swalamban various aspects and fund po- has been championing for the Yojana to Deendayal Upad- sitions under ‘My village My preservation of tribal culture hayay Swalamban Yojana and and traditions, said that such 16 june 2017 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW conferring of degrees and fe- ers to work for preservation of felicitation programme, the licitation will motivate people the rich and treasured cultural Chief Minister said that youth to work harder for the cause of heritage, environment and of the day need to be edu- the society. overall prosperity and empow- cated regarding their faiths. The Governor, while erment of every section of the More researches have to be recalling his idea of confer- society and gender. conducted for protection and ring degrees to silent workers At the same time, it preservation of the indigenous in the society, disclosed that should produce graduates faiths and culture. The state when he was the Governor who can create wealth and government is very serious of Assam and Chancellor of harness the potential of the about it and is always with Guwahati University, he had state. He expressed his con- them. advised the Vice Chancellor cern about diminishing work While accepting the of the University to explore it culture amongst the people honour, Dr. Nabam Tata and recommended the names and said that State will pros- thanked the society for it and of Dr. Nabam Tata and Dr. Ta- per only when each one of us said that the honour has in- sile N. Zeliang of Nagaland, a work with the spirit of ‘work is creased his responsibilities to- social worker. worship’. wards the society. I share this The Governor con- Exhorting the empow- honour with every member of gratulated the Chancellor ered people of their duties and the society, he added. of Guwahati University and obligation towards the society, For me, it is a whistle- Governor of Assam Banwari- the Governor said that achiev- blower. It is call of the time for lal Purohit and Vice Chancel- ers must be givers. He called putting our heads together and lor, Guwahati University, Dr. upon the people to take care of stand and strives for the soci- Mridul Hazarika for selecting the labourers, poor and disad- ety particularly for the younger an Arunahalee and honoring vantage section of the society, generations so that they move him with honorary degree. It while reminding that strength forward in life with proper aim is a great recognition and hon- of a chain is in the weakest and objective, Dr. Nabam Tata our for the state also, he add- link. The dormant energies in pointed. ed. This year for the first time, the society must be made vi- Organizing Secretar- the Guwahati University has brant. ies of IFCSAP and NIFCS, Bai conferred degrees to them. Chief Minister Pema Taba and Gichik Taaza also Expressing his hap- Khandu, while congratulating spoke on the occasion. piness that Nabam Tata from Dr. Nabam Tata, thanked the Kargu Gamgi, Naha- Arunachal Pradesh and Smt Chancellor and Vice Chancel- rlagun and Nyedar Namlo, Tasile N. Zeliang from Na- lor of Guwahati University and Doimukh presented prayer galand have been conferred said that it is a great honour songs. A traditional dance was with degrees, the Governor to the state and its people. He presented by school children. reiterated that the Universities also expressed his gratitude First Lady of the State must recognize people from to the Governor for his innova- Smt Kavita Acharya, State all walks of life for their self- tive and vital contributions to CIC Dr. Joram Begi, Chair- less and unique services to the people since it’s nascent man, Indigenous Faith and the society and the nation. It stage in mid 1960s. Cultural Society of Arunachal will encourage the dedicated Appreciating the indig- Pradesh (IFSAP), Dr. Ligu Ta- and extraordinary individuals enous faith and cultural orga- cho, Chairman, Nyishi Indig- and also motivate many oth- nizations for organizing the enous Faith and Cultural Soci- ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2017 17 REVIEW ety (NIFCS) Er. Pai Dawe and ‘Swachhata’ a habit and a part ing Darang and Member Sec- large number of guests and of our daily lives, he appealed retary Tani Taloh (ATP) who invitees were present on the the municipal officers and also spoke and shared their occasion. staffs to dedicate their best ef- suggestions on the occasion. forts raising public awareness PMC organizes on cleanliness, putting com- Khandu calls for fortnightly Swachchta mon citizens at the forefront of convergence & Drive cum Felicitation the drive. He expressed hope dovetailing of schemes that denizens would play an program active role in this drive going for development PASIGHAT, May 10: forward and turn it into a mass ITANAGAR, May 11: The Sanitation Wing holds the movement. Doruk and oth- For successful implementation highest public importance and er dignitaries present in the of schemes and projects at the is backbone of the Pasighat function tied friendship-bands ground level, Chief Minister Municipal Council (PMC), and distributed safety kits to Pema Khandu has stressed stated the Chief Councilor Ka- the sanitary staffs and par- on the need for convergence ling Doruk while attending the ticipated in the ‘Bada Khana’ and dovetailing of schemes, “Fortnightly Swachchta Drive (community lunch) organized both central and state. cum Felicitation program”, at by PMC as per instruction of There are many wel- the PMC conference hall on the government. fare and developmental May 5 last. MEO A. Koyu present- schemes being implemented Doruk said, sanitary ed a brief report on cleanliness in the state - mostly funded by staffs attend /redress com- and preventive measures and the central government and plaints of general public of the called for a change in lifestyle some by the state government densely populated city like Pa- to reduce environmental pollu- - by respective departments sighat every day with limited tion. independently as per their resources and ensure clean, District Vector Borne business allocations. With hygienic and pollution free Control Officer Dr. T. Riso de- the lack of inter -departmental environment to the general livered lecture on vector borne linkage, coordination and co- public. He mentioned about diseases and its control, while operation desired benefits of the significance of cleanli- senior pathologist Dr. Kal- the schemes are not reaching ness and observing the said ingJerang focused on safety the intended beneficiaries. drive and praised the untiring measures that includes prop- “I am of the firm opin- efforts of MEO A.Koyu, coun- er personal hygiene, includ- ion that convergence of vari- cilors, officers and staffs for ing frequent hand and arm ous schemes of the Central successfully observing the washing and covering cuts, Sector Schemes (CSS) and drive under Swachch Bharat good basic housekeeping and dovetailing the same with Mission (SBM). PMC would maintenance etc. State Government Schemes carry-out variouscleanliness PMC Executive Engi- will ensure much better re- and sensitization programs in neer Er. D. Padung disclosed sult on the ground and at the the township and reach out to various upcoming beneficial beneficiary level. Presently, the common citizens with the projects, based on solid waste all departments are working message of cleanliness and and its management. The in silos to the detriment of the its benefits during the fort- event also saw participation of State’s development,” he said. nightly drive. In order to make PMC Dy. Chief Councilor Kal- The Chief Minister requested 18 june 2017 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW the minister in-charges re- last and lauded them for tak- cation and their children also cently that a methodology on ing up the initiative to provide must be encouraged to incul- these lines may be adopted a common platform to all those cate those values. It can only on schemes/projects being who were earlier involved in be done by empowering the executed by their respective criminal activities but are now wards through education. department(s) by encouraging willing to rejoin the mainstream The Governor ex- inter-departmental consulta- society and work towards so- pressed hope that these tions. cio- economic development. awards will encourage the “I feel that to have To meet the office ex- students towards academic tangible and visible develop- penses, the Governor has al- excellence and at the same ment on the ground and easy ready sanctioned an amount time encourage other institu- monitoring, such an approach of Rs. 35,000.00 (Rupees tions to starts such initiatives would definitely prove benefi- Thirty-Five thousand). for the welfare of the children cial,” he said, while informing The AAPDWA has of their employees that a mechanism at the offi- expressed gratitude for the These awards are one cer’s level is being worked out goodwill gesture of the Gover- of the many initiatives taken by the Chief Secretary in this nor. up by Governor Acharya. An regard. amount of Rs.1 (One) Lakh Governor’s awards for has been kept in the fixed de- Raj Bhavan fulfils academic excellence for posit as corpus fund for the assurance Raj Bhavan children purpose and interest accrued each year will be used for the ITANAGAR, May 11: ITANAGAR, May 11: awards, which will be in kind. In pursuance of the Governor In order to promote the spirit A certificate for each award of Arunachal Pradesh P.B. of excellence in the field of ac- winner will be given from Raj Acharya’s assurance to help ademics amongst the children Bhavan. the delinquent welfare asso- and wards of the employees ciation in their rehabilitation working in Raj Bhavan, includ- process, the Governor Secre- ing those employees of other Buddhist community tariat has handed over office departments attached to the celebrates Buddha furniture to the representative institution, the Governor of Ar- Jayanti of All Arunachal Pradesh De- unachal Pradesh P.B. Acharya ITANAGAR, May 11: linquent Welfare Association has instituted three awards in The Buddhist community on (AAPDWA) at Raj Bhavan, the different categories. Wednesday celebrated the Itanagar on Tuesday. The first category will Buddha Jayanti, the thrice Old and unused table be for students from Class I to blessed day symbolizing Bud- and chairs were handed over V, the second category for stu- dha's birth, enlightenment and by the M. Damin, Deputy dents from Class VI to VII and salvation (Nirvana) across Secretary, Raj Bhavan to Ta- the third category for students state with religious fervour cho Dana Tanang, President, of Class IC and above. and gaiety. AAPDWA, which will be use in The Governor said as Buddha Jayanti is con- the office of the organization. the officers and staffs of Raj sidered as a quite important It may be recalled that Bhavan maintain the highest Buddhist festival since, on this the Governor had met the standard of work culture, dis- specific day, Lord Buddha was members of AAPDWA at Raj cipline, punctuality and dedi- born in Shakya clan of Lum- Bhavan, Itanagar on April 29 ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2017 19 REVIEW bini, attained the great Nirva- as special guest, besides oth- vada Buddhist Monastery, na in Bodhgaya under Bodhi er distinguished guests were Venerable Ratnadeepa also Tree, andattained Parinirvana present to grace the occasion. spoke on the occasion high- in Kushinagar (Death of Bud- The historical event organized lighting the teachings of Bud- dha). by Buddha Jayanti Joint Cele- dha. At Itanagar, the 2561st bration Committee began with On the occasion Buddha Jayanti was jointly lighting of traditional lamp by BJJCC in collaboration with celebrated paying immense chief guest and dignitaries. R.K.Mission Hospital and respect to the epitome of Addressing the mam- Health Department organized peace and non-violence by moth gathering, Felix said that blood donation camp where Theravada Buddhist Society teachings of the Buddhahave many donors registered to do- and Itanagar Buddhist Cul- beena way of life as Buddhism nate blood during emergency tural Society under the ban- is based on peace, friendship, need. ner of 2561st Buddha Jayanti compassion and non-violence One act play on un- Joint Celebration Committee and it is taken as a peace reli- touchability by the students of (BJJCC). To mark the auspi- gion. Nrityangan School enthralled cious occasion, thousands He said that the cel- the crowd. Offering of world of Buddhists congregated at ebrations are of great spiritual peace prayer, Illuminations of Theravada Buddhist Vihara significance as an occasion for lamps in monastery and com- and ThuptanGa-Tselling Mon- all of us to reflect on and draw munity feast were the other at- astery, Itanagar with great zeal inspiration from prominence traction of the celebration. and enthusiasm. of the Buddha on peace, har- At Namsai, the Dep- The main event of the mony and tolerance. uty Chief Minister Chowna day was the religious proces- Speaking on the occa- Mein joined in the 2561 Bud- sion in which people in large sion, Deputy Commissioner dha Jayanti Celebrations or- number chanting “Buddham Dhawan spoke on the Dham- ganised by the Pariyatti Sasa- Sharnam Gachhami, Dham- ma, and said that the truth na Buddha Vihara at Namsai. mam Sharnam Gachhami, taught by the Buddha, can be He took part in the religious Sanggham Sharnam Gach- uncovered gradually through procession around Namsai hami” as well as carrying holy sustained practice. He also town along with Parliamentary scripts and sacred books said that there is Buddha in Secretary Chow Zingnu Nam- along with the statue of Lord each one of us, what we need choom, Ven. Aggadhamma Buddha went from Theravada is to ignite it. Mahathero, abot of the Pari- Buddhist Monastery to culmi- While, Speaker yattiSasana Buddha Vihara, nate at ThuptanGa-Tselling T.N.Thongduk stressed upon Namsai, a host of monks and Monastery where people in following the Buddha teach- devotees. large number were present to ing and path to develop love, During the Dhamma grace the occasion. compassion and generosity Sabha, Mein termed the Bud- The occasion was which helps in maintaining a dha Jayanti as a very impor- graced by Minister PHE & WS, good communal harmony and tant and auspicious day for the PA, IPR and Printing Bamang unity in the region. Buddhist community. He said Felix as Chief Guest, DC Itan- Earlier, Chairman that we are Buddhist by birth agar Capital Complex Prince BJJCC Y.D. Thongchi gave but still ignorant about many Dhawan as Guest of Honour the key note address on Bud- facets of the religion and its and Speaker T.N. Thongduk dhism. Head monk of Thera- philosophy and called for bet- 20 june 2017 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW ter propagation and imparting novices (PabbajjaSamanera) Inspectors, eleven Head teachings on the same. He ex- and three days nonstop Pa- Constables, three Head con- pressed the need for preser- than chanting which conclud- stables (T), twenty-eight con- vation and promotion of Bud- ed today. The celebration con- stables and one constable dhist religious culture. Namsai cluded with KhamsinThomtra. driver. district is an abode of Thera- While, the Mahabodhi Delighted over the vada Buddhism but people Lord Buddha College Namsai news, Parliamentary Secre- do not practice the principles organised a grand procession tary PHE & WS who repre- of Buddhism and was par- from its premises to culmi- sents 6 Thrizino-Buragaon ticularly concerned about the nate at Pali Vidyapith School, Assembly Constituency Kum- rampant hunting of wild ani- Chongkham where students si Sidisow has expressed mals. He said hunting ought and people from all walk of sincere gratitude to the state to be banned and compassion life participated. Later, a blood government under the leader- towards wildlife needs to be donation camp was also or- ship of Chief Minister Pema promoted. ganised in Pali Vidyapith Khandu who so kindly gifted Mein also suggested School Chongkham, reported the area with Police Station for celebration of Buddha Venerable Panyaloka. and Police personnel to man Jayanti on a larger scale in The occasion was also it in a very short span of his future and the different organi- celebrated at Golden Pagoda tenure. sations of the community must (Kongmu Kham) Monastery, It may be recalled that collectively organise it. He ad- Lathao, Empong, Phanneng in the people of Thrizino had vocated for institutionalization Namsai district, Tezu in Lohit submitted a memorandum to of the Buddhist Viharas so that district, Changlang district and the state government in the it can diversify its services like in Tawang and West Kameng year 2009 demanding for a in health and education sec- districts. police station. This was again tors instead of remaining just raised through a similar mem- centres of religious teachings. CM sanctions creation orandum during the month of Chow Zingnu Nam- of Class C Police Station August -2016 when CM had choom, while taking part in the at Thrizino visited Bhalukpong during his deliberations exhorted to fol- enroute journey to West Ka- ITANAGAR, May 11: low and propagate the teach- meng and Tawang. Standing true to his commit- ings of Lord Buddha. He said that this was ment, Chief Minister Pema Ven. Aggadhamma- a long pending demandwhich Khandu has recently sanc- Mahathero wished and prayed was rigorously taken up with tioned creation of Class C for peace, success and pros- the successive governments Police Station at Thrizino in perity for everyone. Earlier he but could only be materialised West Kameng district with ad- had hoisted the World Bud- in present incumbent’s tenure. equate manpower to run the dhist Flag after the religious While thanking Chief Minister Police Station. procession. He had also in his and Home Minister for bless- All total forty-nine personal capacity consecrated ing Thrizino with a Police Sta- posts have been created un- a stupa in the vihara premises tion and adequate Manpower, der the Police department to on the occasion. Kumsi said that the people of man Thrizino Police Station The other programmes 6 Thrizino – Buragaonconstit- which includes three Sub- marking the 2561 Buddha uency will be ever indepted Inspectors, three Asst. Sub Jayanti were ordination of ten for this kind gesture. ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2017 21 REVIEW District Level Hangpan as ambassador of the district Union Railways Dada Memorial Trophy at the state level. Minister lays founda- MP Ering and other in East Siang concludes dignitaries including President tion stone for new PASIGHAT, May 11: ABK Women Wing Y.Taga BG railway line from The three-day district level Burang , DC Pasighat Tamiyo Murkongselek to Hangpan Dada Memorial tro- Tatak, ADC T. Borang, Tamat Pasighat phy for Football and Volleyball Gamoh, President District ITANAGAR, May 11: for East Siang has concluded Olympic Association, East Union Minister of Railways on Wednesday with the finals Siang ,among others wit- Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu on and award ceremony held nessed the finals and also Sunday laid the foundation here at the IGJ Govt. Hr. Sec. gave away prizes to the win- stone for construction of a School Playground. ning and runners up team and 26-km-long new broad gauge Chief Guest, Lok Sab- also individual winners of the railway line from Murkong- ha MP Ninong Ering, in his ad- various categories. selek in Assam to Pasighat in dress to the players called for While in football men Arunachal Pradesh and an- displaying their sporting skills 39thMebo won the highly in- nounced commencement of and flair in such a prestigious teresting final match, with the surveys for seven new broad arena as a cohesive team, 38thPasighat team taking up gauge railway lines in Ar- while also maintaining the spirit the runners up place. In Foot- unachal Pradesh by remote of fair play and sportsmanship, ball Women, the team from through video link from N. F. which he said is the true mark 37 th Pasighat West defeated Railway headquarters at Ma- of a sportsman. Keep up the 38thPasighat East. It was also ligaon (Guwahati) this morn- zeal and enthusiasm to excel a proud moment for OlikTay- ing. in sports and various areas of eng from 39thMebo and Mi- Chief Minister Pema life, he further exhorted. namTaki, who were declared Khandu, Railway Minister of Lauding the efforts of the best players in men and State Rajen Gohain, Minister the GoI and state government women category respectively. of State for Home Affairs Kiren for promoting sporting culture In Volleyball for Men- Rijiju, Deputy Chief Minister at grassroot level, the Lok 36thNari-Koyu scored over Chowna Mein, Ministers, Par- Sabha MP, he said the poten- 38th Pasighat East . In Wom- liamentary Secretaries and tials of the youth particularly en category 38thPasighat East legislators were among the in rural areas can be tapped was the winning team over its dignitaries present at Naharla- through such efforts. rival team 37thPasighat West. gun railway station. Earlier, Guest of Hon- YimoTacha of 36thNari-Koyu Prabhu along with our, President ABK(Women and Ms. Nani Ankha from Khandu also flagged off a Wing) Y Taga Burang , also 38thPasighat West were also new Shatabdi Express (No. exhorted the players and youth proud winners under the best 12088/12087) between Na- to keep away from drugs and player category for Volley Men harlagun and Guwahati. The other harmful intoxicants for and Women respectively. Union Minister did it by remote proper health and physical Earlier, Nada Apa, through video link from N. F. fitness and be positive role DSO and Organizing Secre- Railway headquarters at Mali- models for the young genera- tary HDMT 2016-17 in his wel- gaon, while Khandu and oth- tion.“ Make your district proud” come address also presented ers were present at the Naha- she said, while terming them a brief report of the HDMT. rlagun railway station here. 22 june 2017 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW

The newly flagged off development in the state. He ed and the seven railway lines Shatabdi Express train will hoped that the connectivity become functional, all foothill provide a speedier and com- would boost tourism, increase places of the state will be in- fortable connectivity between agriculture and horticulture terconnected. the capital cities of Assam activities, and support other “Expect tremendous and Arunachal Pradesh. This developmental activities such boost in economic benefits in superfast fully air-conditioned as hydropower, etc. the near future,” he said. train will cover the distance in Saying that Arunachal Minister of State for six hours. is poised for growth in com- Railways Rajen Gohain and It will start from Naha- ing days, the Chief Minister Minister of State Home Af- rlagun at 05-00 am to arrive appealed the people to co- fairs Kiren Rijiju also spoke Guwahati at 11-00 am every operate with the government on the occasion. While con- Wednesday, Thursday and and take responsibility of their gratulating the people on the Saturday. From Guwahati it own development as team Ar- new milestone, both appealed will leave at 03-20 pm to arrive unachal. for cooperation to finish the Naharlagun at 09-20 pm every Khandu said the Prime announced projects on time. Monday, Wednesday and Fri- Minister is very much con- They assured support and co- day. cerned on development of operation of the central gov- Flagging off the new Arunachal and one could see ernment as the Prime Minister train, the Railway Minister development activities tak- had special concern for devel- said that Indian Railways has ing place along that line. He opment of North East on all accelerated its developmen- said the people of Arunachal fronts. tal work and in the last three should be grateful to the PM Commencement of sur- years alone had invested for the kind of development veys announced on the day with close to Rs. 3.5 lakh crore for ambition he has chalked out total survey length of 594 km in- various projects in the country for the state. cluded- Lekhapani- Kharsang, for capacity enhancement. He “To plan for railway 25 KM, Itakhola – Seijosa, 18 also said that currently proj- connectivity in tough terrains KM, Doodooma to Wakro via ects worth about RS. 90,000 of Arunachal itself shows great Simulguri,Namsai, Chowkham, crore are being executed in leadership quality of the PM 96 KM, Dangri – Roing, 60 KM, the northeast region. and the concern he has for the Naharkatia- Deomali, 20 KM, “Indian Railway is state,” he pointed. Lekhapani - Napnong-New committed for not only provid- Stressing that con- khamlang-Deben, 75 KM, Tin- ing better connectivity but also nectivity is a major issue for sukia (Longpotia) (Assam) To better passenger experience,” Arunachal Khandu said that Pasighat Via Kanubari, Deo- he said while informing that under Narendra Modi’s leader- mali, Lekhapani, Jairampur, Railways will launch a new ship; the highway ministry has Kharsang, Miao, Diyun, Tezu, Application for mobile platform announced Rs 50000 crores Bhismaknagar, Roing – Dam- to address passenger griev- to connect missing links in the buk, 300 KM. These surveys ances very soon. state. are in addition to the surveys Calling the occasion as He asserted the six already announced for strate- historic for Arunachal, Chief ALGs and civilian airports gic lines connecting Tawang, Minister Pema Khandu said would be made functional Aalo and Parasuramkund, and the railway connectivity would soon. Khandu assured that are targeted for completion by open new vistas for economic once the surveys are complet- December 2018. ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2017 23 REVIEW Five new Parliamentary presence of Deputy Chief Min- ments concerned to come up Secretaries sworn-in ister Chowna Mein, Deputy with a roadmap to strengthen Speaker Tumke Bagra, Min- the Act under which the Board ITANAGAR, May 11: isters, Parliamentary Secre- was established in line with the Chief Minister Pema Khandu taries, MLAs, BJP State Party national Agriculture Produce administered oath of office and President Tapir Gao, Commis- Marketing Committee (APMC) secrecy to five new Parliamen- sioners, Secretaries and BJP Act. tary Secretaries in an impres- functionaries. The Chief Minister in- sive function at State Banquet formed that the state govern- Hall here on Monday. ment has taken the sector The new faces who CM assures to strengthen on top priority and also kept were sworn in as Parliamen- APAMB to help out enough budgetary provisions tary Secretaries were Er. Tage farmers to explore and enhance pro- Taki of 17 Ziro-Hapoli Assem- ITANAGAR, May 11: ductivity. He said the Board bly Constituency, Laisam Si- Chief Minister Pema Khandu has to revive its marketing mai of 51 Nampong Assembly assured that the state gov- committees in the districts, Consituency, Tesam Pongte of ernment will do everything which are almost defunct, and 53 Changlang North Assembly possible to strengthen the Ar- usher in a new window for fa- Constituency, Kaling Moyong, unachal Pradesh Agriculture cilitating marketing produces. 38-Pasighat West Assem- Marketing Board (APAMB) to Reminding all of the bly Constituency and Tamar help out farmers by becom- ‘Mission Organic’ adopted by Murtem of 25 Raga Assembly ing a viable platform to link-up the state government, Khandu Constituency. farmers and buyers in a sus- said the departments con- While Kaling Moyong tainable manner. cerned have to tighten up their has been allocated Disaster Khandu reiterated his belts and prepare a sound Management portfolio, Tesam assertion for change of mind- road map to turn Arunachal as Pongte got DoTCL & Trade set amongst the people, es- an organic state within three and Commerce. Laisam Simai pecially officers of agriculture, years. has been given Legal Metrolo- horticulture and allied sector He also directed the gy and Consumer Affairs while departments while chairing a departments and the Board to Tage Taki has been allocated meeting of the Board on Mon- collect real time data of pro- with Food and Civil Supply. day along with Deputy Chief duces from the districts so as Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Minister Chowna Mein and to enable experts in suggest- and Dairy Development went Agriculture Minister Wangki ing workable and profitable to Tamar Murtem. Lowang. proposals for marketing. Chief Minister and Dy “We often talk of our Lamenting that depart- Chief Minister Chowna Mein huge potential in agri-horti ment like Agriculture, Horti- congratulated the newly in- products but in fact we have culture, Fisheries and Animal ducted parliamentary secre- failed to tap these resources Husbandry are not doing jus- taries and wished them that economically and have done tice to their responsibilities, they would put their best foot little to economically strength- the Chief Minister made it spe- forward in working for the en our farmers,” Khandu ob- cific those officers and officials cause of state and its people. served. of these departments have to Chief Secretary He asked the officers change their mind-set as well Shakuntala D. Gamlin initiated of the Board and the depart- as their work culture. the swearing in proceedings in 24 june 2017 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW

“The state govern- of the Board. Officials of the Prevention of Atrocities and ment will reward outstanding department and Board made District Legal Services Author- officials but at the same time power point presentations ity Niri Chongrowju dealt on will not hesitate to take action on the ways and means to SC/ST Prevention of Atroci- against non-performing offi- strengthen the Board by way ties Act 1989 and the STs and cials,” he said. of making amendments in the other Traditional Forest Dwell- Deputy Chief Minister APAPM (Regulation) Act of ers (Recognition of Forest Chowna Mein called for sci- 1989, creating infrastructure, Right) Act 2006 while District entific approach in facilitating and streamlining its adminis- Paralegal Volunteer Assistant marketing of agri-horti produc- trative set-up. The Board also Professor Dr. Yeshi Gyesen of es. Citing the many cold-stor- submitted proposals to be Government College Bomdila ages constructed across the taken up in the next five years informed on the Right to Edu- state, which are lying defunct, and corresponding expenses. cation Act 2009 and Right to he said there’s no point creat- The Finance Commis- Information Act 2005. ing infrastructure worth crores sioner, Agriculture Commis- Legal Aid Counsel if these are not put to use as sioner, Secretaries, Director DLSA Adv. K Dewan highlight- intended. Agriculture, General Manager ed on the issues such as Free Mein suggested taking NABARD and APAMB Mem- Legal Aid, Women’s Right, the help of NABARD in financ- bers were present in the meet- Code of Criminal Procedure, ing of the Board so that it can ing. Food Security Act 2013 and play a pivotal role in facilitating the Fundamental Rights of In- marketing of local produces CSC- e governance dian Citizens. besides earning revenue for conducts legal literacy Coordinated by the the state. programme CSC Village Level Entrepre- Agriculture Minister neur (VLE) KT Yangfan, the BOMDILA, May 11: WangkiLowang too empha- Legal Literacy Programme A day long Legal Literacy Pro- sized on strengthening the was organized by CSC-e Gov- gramme to promote free le- Board by re-defining its roles ernance Services India Limit- gal aid awareness among the and responsibilities. He said ed under the aegis of Ministry masses, free and competent that the Board needs to be of Law& Justice, GoI. legal services to weaker sec- professionally fine-tuned for The programme was tions of the society, to ascer- better output. attended by the general public tain all legal possibilities to ob- APAMB Chairman Ngu- of Bomdila Township and the tain justice in view of violation rang Pinch gave details of the Self Help Groups of Pedung of one’s freedom and ensure issues facing the Board that and Sera villages. respectful living conditions has hampered its functioning and to create a vigilant, sen- to the fullest and sought legis- sitive and enhanced society DC reviews disaster lative as well as administrative was conducted at Bomdila on preparedness support from the government. Sunday. CHANGLANG, May 11: He also raised the issue of dif- Resource person, So- Changlang Deputy Commis- ferent heads and departments cial activist cum Chairperson sioner Wayong Khimhun re- for all agro-alliedsectors that CWC and also member State viewed the disaster prepared- has created divide and con- Board for Wildlife, District Lev- ness activities done by the fusions amongst the depart- el Monitoring & Vigilance on line departments in context ments and limits the scope of south west monsoon in a ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2017 25 REVIEW meeting held in his conference urged SP, Changlang, 14 As- produces, solar projects and hall here on Tuesday. Giving sam Rifles and CRPF to re- e-learning. It may be recalled instances of damages in the spond promptly for search and that Prime Minister Narendra past, the DC cautioned key rescue operation whenever Modi had launched ‘Swachh departments to be prepared to the District Administration req- Bharat’ (Clean India) cam- restore and deliver essential uisition there services. paign on 2nd October 2014 services immediately in case Earlier, the DDMO, marking it on the birthday of of its disruption due to natural Changlang in his key note ad- the Father of the Nation. To calamities. dress requested all the depart- take this campaign further, Stating that resource ments to have their Depart- Hon’ble Prime Minister of In- crunch poses a major hin- ment Disaster Management dia Shri Narendra Modi during drance during emergency sit- Plan updated with safe place his visit to Vanarasi on 25th uation he directed all the line with coordinates and evacu- December 2014 nominated department of Changlang to ation route. He requested nine prominent members (Nav submit updated data on re- DMO, DDSE and all School Ratnas) as Brand Ambassa- source inventory for ready ref- Authorities to conduct regu- dors for the Swachh Bharat erence of the District Adminis- lar mock drills and Executing Mission, of which, Governor tration. Departments to follow building P.B. Acharya, is also one of Saying that public bylaws. the Nav Ratnas. awareness on various facili- EAC, Khimyang As one of the nine ties centres identified by the Wathai Mossang also spoke National Brand Ambassa- Govt. as vital he asked Disas- on the occasion.The meeting dors (Nav Ratna) for Swachh ter Management Department was attended by all heads of Bharat Abhiyan nominated by to display list of all these facili- the Department, Changlang. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ties centres in important public Acharya on the day had de- places enabling them to avail Governor reviews clared the nine Brand Ambas- the services without confusion important sectors sadors (Nav Ratna) for Swa- during the event of natural ca- including SBA with DCs; chh Bharat Abhiyan at state lamity. He also asked the de- level for Arunachal Pradesh. ITANAGAR, May 11: partment to display list of all The committee members are Arunachal Pradesh Governor identified safe shelters in the Smt Lilly Tumbom Riba Jo- P.B. Acharya had a video con- district. moh, Itanagar – Secretary, ference with Deputy Commis- Showing concern over Talut Mize, Pasighat,-Joint sioners of the districts from Raj the drains frequently choked Secretary, Adang Yachu, Itan- Bhavan, Itanagar on Tuesday. which are the root causes of agar-Joint secretary, Tasaso In the maiden video landslides in many cases, he Yun, Tezu, Pema Wangchen, conference with the DCs in directed the PWD and RWD Itanagar, Nido Tama, Raga, the districts, the Governor to be vigilant and clear choked Leki Phuntso, Lumla, Sange reviewed all important sec- drains at the earliest. Further, Tsering Khampa, Tuting and tors, including Swachh Bharat the DC also instructed DMO to Smt Puni Puroik, Itanagar. Abhiyan, education, mid day keep sufficient medicines and The Governor said meal, road communication, DF & CSO to keep sufficient that each of state committee tourism, agriculture, Kishan food grains as well as other members will be responsible Credit Cards, markets for local essential items in buffer stock for two to three districts. Smt agricultural and horticultural during monsoon season. He Jomoh will be the in-charge 26 june 2017 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW for Changlang, Namsai & East recommended by the school ties / event to be organized to Kameng, Talut Mize, Pasighat or college in the district, one promote Swachh Bharat Abhi- for East Siang, Dibang Valley, member to be recommended yan and strive towards Clean Lower Dibang Valley, Adang by District Trade Union, one and Green Arunachal. Yachu for Kurung Kumey & member to be recommended The District Commit- Kra Daadi, Tasaso Yun for Lo- by District Merchant associa- tee on Swachh Bharat Abhi- hit & Anjaw, Pema Wangchen tion, one member to be recom- yan shall hold a meeting at for Longding & Tirap, Nido mended by the District Hawk- least once in two months at Tama for Lower Subansiri and ers Federation- (Vegetables) their District Headquarters Upper Subansiri, Leki Phuntso and one member to be recom- and the minutes of the meet- for Tawang & West Kameng, mended by the District Vendor ing to be sent to the Secretary Sange Tsering Khampa for Federation- (Fish/Meat). of the State Level Committee West Siang, Upper Siang & The Governor also on Swachh Bharat Abhiyan for Siang and Smt Puni Puroik for suggested activities to be necessary action. The State Papum Pare & Capital Com- taken up, which includes, Level Committee on Swachh plex. sensitize people and conduct Bharat Abhiyan shall hold the To involve large par- awareness campaigns, espe- meeting at least once in two ticipation in Swachh Bharat cially in the schools and col- months at Itanagar and the Abhiyan, each of these nine leges and for local citizens, minutes of the meeting shall ambassadors will further form organize Swachh Bharat Run be prepared accordingly and a nine-member Committee at / Walk, inculcate innovative initiate necessary actions and District level in consultation ideas for garbage disposal, to be sent to Governor P.B. with the Deputy Commission- provide assistance to nodal Acharya. er of the district. departments for SWB, the UD The Governor exhort- The district level com- & PHED, monitor cleanliness ed the Deputy Commission- mittee will be headed by the of the towns and villages and ers to assist and aid the NGO state committee member who provide feedbacks to District for Swachh Bharat Mission in is in-charge of that district. Administration / Municipal the video conference. He also The committee will have a Councils, monitor cleanliness emphasized that proper toilet member from each of the cat- of the towns and villages and facility in the district, particu- egories, that is, one member provide feedbacks to the Sec- larly in the schools and mar- to be recommended by Depu- retary of the State Committee ket places. He also advised ty Commissioner from the ma- on Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, the Deputy Commissioners jor tribes in that district, one identify sponsorers for dust to identify sponsorers for the member to be recommended bins at prominent places in SBA and involve them and by the municipal council in that the district, constructing toilets other citizens for the success district or by the Urban Devel- for men and women at market of the mission. opment department of that dis- places through sponsorship Expressing his concern trict, one member to be nomi- by NGOs, Voluntary organiza- on drug abuse and opium cul- nated by the state committee tions and individuals, monitor- tivation, the Governor advised member who is in-charge of ing and implementing Central the Deputy Commissioners to that district, one person to and State Welfare projects, take bold steps and destroy be recommended by district especially those related with the evil nexus amongst the police department, one lady health and cleanliness in the cultivators, middlemen and teacher from school / college District and any other activi- abusers. 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Sharing his experienc- Council meeting of the NITI actively use Aadhaar as an es with the Deputy Commis- Aayog in New Delhi on April identifier for providing services sioners, the Governor advised 23 last, chaired by the Prime and Direct Benefits Transfers them to learn local languages Minister, the status of imple- under different schemes. to be in tune with local people mentation and related issues Swachh Bharat - The of the District. of all Centrally Sponsored State should put efforts for Deputy Commission- Schemes as well as promi- completing all 29 ULBs Open ers of twelve districts partici- nent projects of the state were Defecation Free by 2nd Octo- pated in the video conference. discussed. ber 2019. Some of districts were missed He said the Prime Min- Prime Minister out due to connectivity and ister has firmly directed to en- AwasYojana (Urban) - Under technical failures. The district sure implementation of all the PMAY (Urban) only 21.6% officials shared their achieve- schemes/issues as per the demand has been taken up. ments and challenges with the timeline and target so fixed. State Govt. is required to send Governor during the two hour Quoting the Prime proposal for at least 5,000 interaction. Minister, Khandu said, “States to saturate the demand for On successful interac- are the most important con- houses during 2017-18. State tion programme, the Governor stituents of ‘Team India’ and should also expedite comple- appreciated the arrangement the nation can progress only tion of sanctioned houses. made by the National Infor- when the states progress.” Railways - The State matics Centre for the video “For successful imple- should expedite land acquisi- conference. mentation of all the schemes tion of 163 hectare for 23.55 of your departments on time, Kms of Murkongselek – Pa- Ministers directed to a Comprehensive Action Plan sighat new Rail Line. devise Comprehensive may be drawn by indicat- Swachh Bharat Action Plan for onward ing targets, timelines and the (Gramin) - In Arunachal expected outcomes of both Pradesh only 1,804 villages submission to Niti the CSS and State Sector (32%) out of 5,530 villages Aayog Schemes,” Khandu wrote. are declared Open Defecation ITANAGAR, May 11: The schemes/pro- Free. The State should put ef- Chief Minister Pema Khandu grammes on which the Chief forts under Swatchh Bharat has directed all minister in- Minister emphasized included (Gramin) Scheme to ensure charges of various depart- - Digital Payment- on which 100% defecation free villages ments to devise Comprehen- state should work on Digital by 2019. sive Action Plan and furnish payment Mission under which Street Lighting Nation- the same by May 10 for compi- all the government/semi-gov- al Programme (SLNP) -The lation and onward submission ernment offices/state psus/ programme envisages replac- to the PMO and NITI Aayog, autonomous bodies should ing conventional street lights which is required for monitor- receive payment on Digital with smart and energy efficient ing at their end. platform. street lights by March, 2019. In separate letters to Aadhaar and Direct Status of Village each minister/parliamentary Benefits Transfers (DBT) – for Electrification - Number of secretary in-charges recently, which efforts should be made un-electrified villages as on Khandu informed that in the to make it over 90% in next 31/03/2015 = 1578 Nos.Bal- recently held 3rd Governing few months. The state should ance villages left for electrifica- 28 june 2017 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW tion as on 20/04/2017 = 1229 and upliftment of the construc- for enrolling non-loanee farm- Nos.The work of electrification tion workers. ers. Agriculture Market Re- to be completed as per target Education - A transpar- forms - Setting up of Markets date. ent Transfer Policy, for Teach- in private sector.Direct Mar- Employment Gen- ers using IT. The State may keting (direct purchase of eration - State need to focus like to learn from Haryana’s produce from farmers by pro- on Skill Development Pro- Policy and implement a trans- cessors/exporters/bulk buyer, grammes, Labour Reforms parent system for transfers of etc outside the market yard). and other activities to boost Teachers in the State. State to Farmer – Consumer market employment generation. ensure Aadhaar enrolment of (direct sale by farmers to con- Submit proposals timely un- 100% students in Schools by sumers) to be set up by a per- der Pradhan MantriKaushal- June, 2017. son other than a Market Com- VikasYojana (PMKVY). En- Soil Health Card - Ar- mittee.Contract Farming. courage youth to participate unachal Pradesh need to Employment Gen- in National Apprenticeship improve on (i) Collection of eration - State need to focus Promotion Scheme (NAPS), samples; (ii) Sample testing; on Skill Development Pro- wherein, 25% of the prescribed & Distribution of Soil Health grammes, Labour Reforms stipend subject to a maximum Cards. and other activities to boost of Rs.1,500/- per candidate E-NAM - e-NAM Proj- employment generation.Sub- per month is reimbursed to ects needs to be pushed so mit proposals timely under the employer by Govt. of In- that farmers are able to get Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas dia.Make best utilization of proper price for their produce. Yojana (PMKVY).Encourage ‘Pradhan MantriRojgarProtsa- States needs to undertake youth to participate in Nation- hanYojana (PMRPY)’, where- three reforms for e-NAM.i) E- al Apprenticeship Promotion in Govt. of India pays 8.33% Trading, ii) Single point levy Scheme (NAPS), wherein, EPF contribution for the new of market fee across the State 25% of the prescribed sti- employment for 3 years (12% and iii) Single trading license pend subject to a maximum of for textile sector). across the State. Rs.1,500/- per candidate per Labour Reforms - State Pradhan Mantri Fasal month is reimbursed to the to reduce number of registers Bima Yojana - Notify the employer by Govt. of India. and forms to be maintained scheme digitally on the Crop Make best utilization of ‘Prad- under various labour laws and Insurance Portal.Adopt Crop han Mantri Rojgar Protsahan digitize; and on board Shram- Cutting Experiments (CCE) Yojana (PMRPY)’, wherein Suvidha Portal. Adopting Mod- Agri App/Smart Phones, which Govt. of India pays 8.33% el Shops and Establishment are mandatory and coordinate EPF contribution for the new Bill, 2016, providing women with Insurance Companies to employment for 3 years (12% workers in the night shift with ensure their presence at CCE for textile sector). adequate safety provisions. locations. This will ensure Utilization of construc- quick settlement of claims. Nurses the most tion workers cess - Union Ensure adequate provisioning important pillar in the Government has been urging of budget and timely release healthcare system: Dr.Lego States from time to time for of States share of premium PASIGHAT, May 11: proper utilization of state col- subsidy.Publicity & awareness The Nursing community of lection as per the provisions of campaigns and use of Com- the Schools of Nursing (ANM/ the Act of 1996, for the welfare mon Service Centres (CSC) ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2017 29 REVIEW

GNM), HTRC, Pasighat today casion to rededicate and also Principal, GSN (GNM), celebrated the International introspect in the mission to HTRC, Pasighat , Mrs. Nurses Day (IND,) here at serve mankind in a better way, N.Jamoh in her welcome ad- the auditorium of Bakin Pertin he added. dress highlighted the signifi- General Hospital (BPGHP). Lego also underlined cance of the day and apprised The occasion also marked the the need for updating and on the requirements of the Lamp lighting and Oath tak- keeping up with latest devel- Nursing School. ing ceremony of the first year opments for enhancing their ANM and GNM trainees. skills with changing technol- Governor visits new Dr.K.Lego, Jt.DHS(T & ogy and developments in the Assembly building R) East Siang, in his address, healthcare sector. ITANAGAR, May 11: while terming the Nurses as Dr. T.Gao, DRCHO Arunachal Pradesh Gover- the most important pillar in the pointed to the role of Nursing nor P.B. Acharya, accompa- healthcare system, said “ We service in achieving the envis- nied by State’s First Lady Smt must live upto the expecta- aged Millenium Development Kavita Acharya today visited tions of the needy patients’’ Goal. He emphasized their the under construction State and asked them to take due role in the Primary health care Legislative Assembly Building pride in their noble profession. delivery in the grassroot level at Itanagar. He further added that pledge in the PHCs and Sub-Centres, The new Arunachal to serve the society taken by adding that their performance Pradesh Legislative Assem- the trainee nurses should be and inputs reflects in the bly building, which is nearing their guiding light in their ser- achievements of the Health its completion of construction vice life. Responding to a rep- department. He urged them is holding its first session on resentation, he informed that to give topmost priority to the Friday for tabling of Arunachal the fund for construction of patients. Pradesh Goods and Services Nursing hostel in the premises Earlier, Dr. Y.R.Ringu, Tax Bill 2017. of CHC Ruksin has already Medical Superintendent, Speaker of the State been allocated by the State BPGHP, also spoke on the Legislative Assembly Er Ten- Govt., which will address the key role played by the Nursing zin Norbu Thongdok and Dep- issue of accommodation for Community, while highlighting uty Speaker Er Tumke Bagra the Nursing students. He also the importance of IND, as a ushered the First Couple assured all support from the mark of respect to celebrate around the complex. Medical Administration for the contribution of the Nurses. The Governor, who the smooth functioning of the She also asked the Nursing was very impressed by the Nursing School, HTRC. students to follow the path led building and its facilities, ad- Dwelling on the impor- by Florence Nightingale. vised for maximum utilization tance of the IND, commemo- The Nursing students of natural light and harvest rating the birth anniversary of presented various cultural rainwater. He also suggested Florence Nightingale, Lego programmes on the theme of for distinct marking pathways called upon the nurses to cleanliness, health and hy- and steps in the main hall. follow the philosophy of the giene and greenery efforts. The Governor was also founder of Modern Nursing, Prizes for academic excel- very pleased by the high-tech to serve fellow humankind lence and various co-curricu- security apparatus of the As- with complete dedication and lar activities were also given sembly. Chief Engineer (West compassion. The day is an oc- away on the occasion. Zone) Er Katung Wahge and 30 june 2017 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW

Executive Engineer PWD Er Working President, VHP called in the youth to ensure a bright Taniya Soki briefed the Gov- on the Governor P.B. Acharya future for all, he underscored. ernor that the project, which at Raj Bhavan on Tuesday. The Governor emphasized on cost Rs. 135.85 Crore has the They briefed the Governor reinforcing spirit of fellowship State-of-Art facilities. It has a about their works and chal- amongst the people and with total plinth area of 19074 Sqm. lenges in the state particularly people of rest of the country. Originally funded by Ministry in the field of education in rural He assured the representative of DoNER, the State Share is areas. to assist them in such projects. Rs. 101.785 Crore. Interacting with the The Governor informed that The assembly building representatives, the Governor Indian National Fellowship hall has come up with most felicitated them for their good Centre, Mumbai is organizing advanced facilities that has works in spreading education home stay in Mumbai-Pune seating capacity of 90. It is in the far-flung villages. He for twenty youth from Puroik fitted with ultra modern audio said that maximum govern- Community in the month of system and a high podium for ment resources are allotted June. speaker. Large TV screens for education and roads but in The INFC at the re- are mounted on the walls to both sectors, it is not up to the quest of the Governor will orga- display the proceedings of the expectation of the people. The nize tour for them to ISKCON assembly with roofs carved local people themselves have temple, Upanagar Shikshan with glittering lights. The build- to improve the credibility of the Mandal, SNDT Home Sci- ing also hosts visitor’s gallery government schools. ence College, Juhu Chowpaty and a media gallery on the first The Governor called and beach, Bombay Darshan, floor. upon the NGOs and the peo- Parle-G Factory & Excel Cor- The Assembly build- ple to do away with monetary poration, Rotary Club Bombay ing that boasts of gen-next support and other assistanc- North, Jawahar and Pada to infrastructure houses office es from outside. Begging will see rural Maharashtra and a chambers for CM, Speaker, destroy you, your work cul- community reliant village. Deputy Speaker and resting ture and moral values. Stand The team consisting hall for legislators, which the on your own feet and be the of Haye Rajal, Bihu Painchey, Chief Minister inspected. He change, the Governor said, Waru Tabang, Haye Danny, also inspected the library hall, while reposing his faith that Tomo Abo, P. David Washi, Bi- cafeteria, conference hall etc. the people have the potential aley Logu, Kaduk Tanu, Waru and strengthen to do it. Rohit, Acha Wanga, Siji Tajik, Governor emphasizes We are the only hope Sij Nagli, Navin Saria, Ms. on reinforcing spirit and we have to change the Labung Meming, Ms. Siji Nini, of fellowship amongst system and mindset which Ms. Pungsi Rojo, Ms. Mepung are eroding our society. Time Dache, Ms. Yakul Soja, Ms. people does not wait for anybody. We Haye Martha, and Ms. Manju ITANAGAR, May 11: have to stand against injustice Tamat led by Kashok Sullung Representatives of Vishwa in any form and at the same will also visit Pune. Hindu Parishad (VHP), Ar- time walk fast. We have to The team will be host- unachal Prant, Vivekananda prepare our younger genera- ed by Mrs. Savita Thakur, Di- Kendra, Ekal Vidyalaya, Arun tion for the future, the Gover- rector, Vidhyanidhi Infotech Jyoti and Friends of Tribal So- nor said. Instill useful and Academy, Mrs. Anuradha ciety led by Dr. Bolet Jongkey, practical knowledge and skill Gore, Educationist and not- ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2017 31 REVIEW ed Marathi Author, Mr. Dilip Governor said that as this op- and asked the RD Secretary Paranjpe, Chartered Accoun- portunity has been given to to look into the issue. tant and Ms. Paarul Rajput, him again to serve the people The board members Sales Manager, Datamatics. of the State, his priority has shared their experiences and INFC member Miss Pooja Ka- been for upliftment of disad- aspirations from the board. math is coordinating the whole vantage groups of people like They expressed their grati- event. The State Government Puroiks. tude to the Governor for his will bear the to and fro journey, The Governor sug- initiatives and special care for the Governor added. gested for well furnished of- the down trodden. fice in the State Secretariat Since taking over as Ensure that members and within a time frame in the the Governor, Shri Acharya of the Puroik c all the five districts of East has been stressing for consti- ommunity are socially Kameng, Kurung Kumey, Kra tution of the board. Daadi, Papum Pare and Low- Ten members out of and financially er Subansiri. the 14 member board along empowered : Governor He further said that with special invitees from to APWB members there should be a separate Puroik Community attended Itanagar, May 11: budget provision, reservation the meeting. The Governor of Arunachal in employment and special fo- Pradesh Shri P.B. Acharya cus on skill development train- Governor initiates presided over the first meet- ing and entrepreneurship for Governor’s award for ing of the Autonomous Puroik the Puroiks. He also stressed excellence in games Welfare Board (APWB) at Raj that central schemes and pro- Bhavan, Itanagar. grammes must reach the con- and sports Presiding over the cerned community and the Itanagar, May 11: meeting, the Governor ad- board should explore ways to Parliamentary Secretary, vised the board members to address the challenges. They Sports & Youth affairs and be proactive and go out of the must be given priority under Parliamentary Affairs Nyamar way to ensure that members Food Security Act. Karbak called on the Gov- of the Puroik community are The Governor called ernor of Arunachal Pradesh socially and financially em- upon the financial institutions Shri P.B. Acharya at Raj Bha- powered. He asked them to to provide financial assistance van to brief him on the ensu- prepare the constitution at the to the community under Cor- ing Hangpan Dada Memorial earliest and give responsibili- porate Social Responsibilities. Football and Volley Trophy. ties such as health, education, Chairman of the The Governor appreci- women welfare, sports and re- APWB, Satya Gopal, Principle ated the endeavour of the de- settlement to every member. Secretary (Coordination) em- partment of Sports and Youth The Governor hoped phasised on time bound ac- Affairs, in general and Karbak, that the board will rise to the tion plan for enrolment of the in particular for organising expectation of the community. Puroik Community in the Jan the Hangpan Dada Memo- Sharing the experi- Dhan Yojana, Aadhar Card rial Football and Volley Trophy ences and pain of his visit to and registration under labour tournament. Arunachal Pradesh in 1967, and employment. He suggest- As an encouragement when he saw a bonded Puroik ed for houses under Pradhan towards sporting activities, the individual for the first time, the Mantri Awas Yojana for them Governor has initiated Gover- 32 june 2017 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW nor’s award for excellence in off the district level under 16 Jivon Pulu, Anchal Chairper- games and sports. An amount football tournament at Parbuk son, Bolung and Jombo Ratan of Rs. 1 (one) lakh will be kept general ground. Rt. Director Horticulture also in the fixed deposit from Gov- The organizing com- spoke on the occasion. ernor’s Discretionary Grant as mittee of the under 16 – Ter- Starson Saring, ZPM, corpus fund for the purpose. tem-Benbo Running football Smti Maman Ratan, Anchal The interest accrued each year tournament expressed grati- Chairperson, public leaders will be used for the awards, tude to the DC for his support and other dignitaries were which will be in kind. There in this endeavors. The first present on the occasion. Col- will be three awards each for match was played between orful dance show was also men and women. A certificate Rayang team Vs Cheta team displayed by the students on for each award winner will be in which Cheta team won the the occasion. given from Raj Bhavan. match by 5-0. Regretting his inability Speaking on the oc- CM thanks Union to participate in the proposed casion, the DC termed the Railways Minister for mega event of the tournament sports as good activity for launching Shatabti on 16th May 2017 due to prior good health and exhorted the engagements, the Governor participants to inculcate disci- Express from Naharlagun has conveyed his good wish- pline and learn sportsmanship ITANAGAR, May 11: es to the organizers and par- in such platform. He also in- State Chief Minister Pema ticipants for the success of the formed that most of the district Khandu through a DO letter tournament. level tournaments are played has formally thanked Union Earlier, the Parliamen- at Hqs and said that it is a Railway Minister Suresh Prab- tary Secretary informed that good start that in administra- hakar Prabhu and his team In- after renaming the Chief Min- tive circle like Parbuk , district dian Railways for launching the ister’s Trophy (Football and level tournament has been or- Shatabti Express from Nahar- Volley) as Hangpan Dada Me- ganized and teams from vari- lagun, laying of the Foundation morial Football and Volley Tro- ous blocks under Roing circle Stone for the Murkongselek- phy, the department of Sports are participating in the event Pasighat BG Railway line and and Youth Affairs is conduct- . He also urged to uphold the announcing of the commence- ing the tournament across the spirit of brotherhood and unity ment surveys of 7 new lines State starting from the Block among various tribe of the dis- in Arunachal Pradesh in ad- level to the District level. More trict. dition to the surveys already than one lakh youths across Abu Saring, Secretary announced for strategic lines the State have been partici- ABK (District unit) in his speech connecting Tawang, Aalo and pating in the tournament. highlighted the purpose of the Parasuramkundwith a target tournament and informed that for completion of all these sur- District level under 16 the tournament has been ar- veys by December, 2018. ranged to streamline the ener- “With negligible rail net- football tournament work in the state, till 2015 when kicked off gies of youth and keep them engaging in the sports activi- the Prime Minister flagged off ROING, May 11: ties. He also urged them to im- the first train from Naharlagun Lower Dibang Valley District, bibed discipline and develops recently was another historic Deputy Commissioner Deep- their skills through various cur- moment for the state as it ak Shinde on Monday kicked riculum and sports activities. would open numerous oppor- ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2017 33 REVIEW tunities for economic develop- The Kameng Hydro and B categories so that lo- ment. On completion of these Electric Project – 600 MW cal youths with engineering projects, the rail connectivity – on river Kameng (West degrees can man the proj- in the state would increase to Kameng) and 110 MW Pare ects. about 700 KM. This will pro- Hydro Electric Project – 110 The CMD submitted vide a fillip to the agriculture, MW –on river Pare (Papum that NEEPCO will be more horticulture and otheractivities Pare) are both run-of-the-riv- than happy to have local including tourism as the state er projects being constructed youths in higher and techni- of Arunachal Pradesh with by the North Eastern Electric cal posts for its projects in lush green forests, breathtak- Power Corporation Limited the state and informed that ing landscapes and numerous (NEEPCO). restructuring of recruitment tourist destinations will wit- The Chief Minister policy is under process by the nesssurge in tourist flow” the sought details on the catch- power ministry. He assured letter added further. ment area treatment plan, that once it is done, employ- While assuring the implementation of the local ment avenues will open up state government’s all neces- area development fund, em- for the local youths. sary support for the successful ployment to local people of The CMD also in- completion of these rail lines the project area and CSR ac- formed that under its CSR in the state, Khandu informed tivities of the corporation for programme so far NEEPCO that the state government has both the projects. has utilized Rs 15 crore. designated the Transport De- He was informed that The Chief Minister, however, partment of the state as the all clauses of the agreement pointed that the sum is too Nodal Department with Com- are being judiciously imple- meagre going by the magni- missioner (Transport) being mented by the CMD. On local tude of NEEPCO projects in the Nodal Officer (Single Point area development fund, the the state. He suggested that of Contact) for all matters re- NEEPCO official informed proper monitoring of funds lating to railways in the state. that the new power policy utilized under CSR should being framed by the central be done and also the govern- CM seeks report on government is being awaited ment be informed so that tan- ongoing hydro power and whatever is there in the gible assets are created. projects policy, including local area Meanwhile, request- development fund, will be ing NEEPCO to keep the ITANAGAR, May 11: binding on the corporation. deadlines for commissioning CMD NEEPCO, A G West On the recruitment of of the two important projects, Kharkongor along with top local people, he said that the he hinted that the state gov- officials of the hydro corpora- corporation has already em- ernment is planning to invite tion today called on the Chief ployed 179 local people for the Prime Minister to inaugu- Minister, Pema Khandu at his the Ranganadi project, 83 for rate both. office here this evening and the Pare project and 104 for Commissioner Fi- assured that the two ongo- the Kameng project in C and nance Ashish Kundra, Secre- ing hydro power projects, Ka- D categories. tary to CM Sonam Chombay meng and Pare, will be com- The Chief Minister, and other state government missioned by the end of this however, insisted that job officials from concerned de- year and start generating from reservation may also be kept partments were also present January next year. for local youths in group A during the interaction. 34 june 2017 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW Training held on on-line Governor calls for max- ing his early visit to Arunachal registration of clinical imum participation in Pradesh in 1967 said that it is his ‘Karm-Bhoomi’ and will establishment Swachh Bharat Mission give his best for its develop- NAHARLAGUN, May 11: ITANAGAR, MAY 12: ment. One day training cum work- The Governor of Arunachal Capital Complex Dep- shop on On-line registration of Pradesh, Shri P.B. Acharya uty Commissioner Shri Prince Clinical Establishment of Dis- along with the State’s First Dhawan apprised the Gover- trict Registering Authority, Dis- Lady of the State Smt Kavita nor on the cleanliness drives trict Coordinator and Data En- Acharya participated in the in the State Capital. try Operator was held on May social service under Swachh Local MLA cum Parlia- 5 last at Administrative Train- Bharat Abhiyan at Itanagar mentary Secretary Shri Techi ing Institute, Naharlagun. and Naharlagun on 12th May Kaso, Deputy Chief Councilor The programme start- 2017. Joining the denizens Shri Tarh Nachung and Chief ed with welcome address of the Capital Complex, the Municipal Executive Officer, from a Dr T Lollen DDSH cum State’s First Couple took part Shri Habung Lampung were Nodal officer CEA followed by in social service at D Sector also present on the occasion highlight on the status of CEA Naharlagun and near Clock among others. across the state. Tower in Itanagar, which are Dr Anil Kumar Add. one of the dirtiest areas in the DDGHS cum NNO, CEA Min- city. Chief Minister releases istry Health & Family Welfare Interacting with the Photographic Collec- Govt .of India and Dr. Tez sanitation workers, Itanagar tion of Governor’s pro- Consultant CEA, Govt of India Municipal officials, NGOs and grammes and events attended as resource persons Self Help Groups involving in itanagar, May 12: of the training cum workshop. the cleanliness drive, the Gov- Chief Minister Pema Khandu Dr M Jini DHS cum ernor called for maximum par- released the Photographic Member Secretary, APSC, ticipation of the denizens. Collection of Governor of Ar- CEA in his address exhorted The Governor empha- unachal Pradesh, Shri P.B. the participant to work sin- sized on toilet facilities in ev- Acharya’s programmes and cerely, delicately and for the ery house and public toilets in events from 28th January to maximum benefit of the peo- market places. He advised ev- 6th May 2017, titled ‘Towards ple. eryone to keep their toilets and the vision of New India’ at Raj While Dr Anil high- kitchen clean. For a smart city, Bhavan here today. lighted the importance, perfor- cleanliness is one of the most Releasing the book, mance, and status of the CEA important factors, he added. the Chief Minister said that in in India, Dr Tez imparted the Reiterating Prime Min- the last 100 days, Shri Acha- procedure about the On-line ister’s statement that Nation rya has immensely contrib- registration. cannot progress if North East uted towards the State reflect- All the DMO cum Dis- is not developed, the Gover- ing his close association with trict Registration Authority, nor said that to develop, we the State since 1960s. He District Coordinator and Data have to have healthy environ- expressed his gratitude to the Entry Operator of respective ment and for it every citizen Governor for recommending district were present during has to keep their surrounding the Autonomous Puroik Wel- the training sessions. clean. The Governor recall- fare board which the State ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2017 35 REVIEW Cabinet approved, while add- DC felicitates the wife the State. Sharing his views, ing that some obsolete rules of Martyr Hangpan Ngandam called upon all offi- must be deleted as it creates cials of the department for car- hindrance in providing welfare Dada rying out the rationalization ex- measures to the targeted peo- Khonsa, May 12: ercise expeditiously. He urged Tirap Deputy Commissioner ple. the officers of the department Ravi Jha, on behalf of Khonsa The Chief Minister to monitor the rationalization East MLA Wanglam Sawin wished that Shri Acharya con- process regularly and ensure handed over a cheque of Rs. tinues as the regular Gover- compliance in prescribed time- 5 lakh to Chasen Dada, wife nor as he is well aware of the frame. He said that in order to of Ashok Chakra Posthumous people and challenges. properly utilize the available Hangpan Dada. Thanking the Chief teaching staff with the depart- It is worth mentioning Minister for releasing the pic- ment, it is imperative that the here that this five lakh cash torial collection about him, the deployment of staff is in such award was announced by the Governor said that empowered balanced way that it maximiz- MLA primarily for the education and educated people must es benefit to the students. expenditure of the children of aid and assist the disadvan- Ngandam emphasized Martyr Hangpan Dada during taged section of the people. on the completion of Aad- a felicitation programme held He emphasised on a change har enrolment and opening last year. in mind set and utilization of of bank accounts of students Borduria CO Lim Modi, dormant energies of students, and teachers as early as pos- BDO Jangpong Tangjang, ex-servicemen, housewife, sible. He asked the DDSEs to Lazu EAC i/c. D.K. Thungdok Red Cross, scouts and guides complete the task on time. He and Dadam CO Asan Kri were and universities. Speaking on also called upon the officers present in the function among the occasion, Chief Secretary and staff of the directorate to others. Smt Shakuntala Gamlin said work with renewed energy in that Shri Acharya has upheld revamping education scenario the dignity of the office, while Ngandam for the from the next academic ses- Secretary to Governor Shri expedition of rational- sion. Vinod P Kavle gave a brief on ization of teachers Parliamentary Sec- the 100 days of the Governor. Itanagar, May 13: retary Education Pani Taram Shri Bapir Megu, Under Sec- The two-day meeting of all urged the officers of the de- retary to Governor, who also DDSEs of State in connection partment to work dedicatedly spoke on the occasion said with rationalization of teach- and whole-heartedly as the that the book is a testimony of ers, chaired by Education state government has adopted his love for people and called Minister, Honchun Ngandam zero tolerance policy towards him ‘Friends of the Tribal peo- concluded on Saturday. The health and education sector. ple’. State’s First Lady Smt process of rationalizing the He appreciated the efforts Kavita Acharya, Speaker T.N. transfer and posting of teach- put up by some officers of the Thongdok, Deputy Chief Min- ers in the state which has the department on finding timely ister Chowna Mein, State min- approval of the cabinet will solution for rationalization of isters, senior officers, State be implemented from June teachers but at the same time BJP President Shri Tapir Gao next. This is being done to in his strongest term, asked and special invitees also at- understand the excesses or to initiate action against those tended the function. deficits of teachers posted in officers who failed to attend 36 june 2017 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW or remained absent from the Union Minister of Chemicals sured that the Government of meeting. and Fertilizers Ananth Kumar India’s notification will be made Pointing out the guide- stating that the Union Govern- available to all concerned for lines that were to be followed ment was taking up several information and wide des- for the rationalization exercise, measures to provide improved simination. While extending Special Secretary Education and affordable health care to wholehearted support to the Mitali Namchoom emphasized the citizens of India. central government, CM said on the timely completion of the Taking note of very high that the State Government same. She urged the DDSEs incidences of Coronary Artery is committed to monitor the to submit the status of Aadhar Disease (CAD) in India asso- availability and price of stent enrolments as well an bank ciated with high morbity and within Arunachal Pradesh for account openings immediately mortality and coronary stent the benefit of denizens. and also directed that DDSEs, implantation, Govt of India in- Meanwhile, Khandu Principals and Headmasters cluded the same in schedule has appealed the citizens of to take personal interest and 1 of the Drugs (prices control) the state to avail the regulated accountability in increasing Order 2013, enabling the Na- benefit provided by the Union Aadhaar as well as bank ac- tional Pharmaceuticals Pricing Government for CAD cases. count enrolments. Authority (NPPA) to regulate “If any hospital/nursing homes Earlier, the six groups the prices of coronary stents overcharges or provides ex- created for finalization of dis- and monitor their availability. cuses of non availability of trict wise rationalization of This has been done to sub- stents, then the matter should teachers presented their re- stantially reduce the burden be immediately reported or port and review of works done on the pockets of the poor pa- complained to www.nppa.gov. by each group. tients and their kin. in or call on in NPPA’s helpline The meeting also dis- As such the NPPA after number 1800111255”, he in- cussed various issues like es- due consultation, notified the formed. tablishment and financial mat- ceiling prices of the coronary ters, smart classroom, action stents under two categories, Lekang Anchalik against teacher’s absentee- with the Bare Metal Stents at Rangali Bihu Sanmilana ism, poor standard of learning Rs 7,260 and the drug eluting Mahadevpur, May 14: and teaching outcome. metallic DES and including Bamang Felix, Minister PHE & Stents (DES) and Bio-resorb- WS, IPR &P and Parliamenta- CAD stents price able Vascular Scaffold (BVs)/ ry Affairs, today attended the monitored Biodegradable stents at Rs. closing ceremony of Lekang Itanagar, May 13: 29,600/- . Expectedly, the pa- Anchalik Rangali Bihu San- Chief Minister Pema Khan- tients and kins will be getting milanas at Mahadevpur. du has welcomed the deci- 50% reduction of cost for CAD While lauding all the sion of central government cases after this regulation of different communities of Mo- to regulate the prices of the price by GoI. ran, Ahom, Assamese, Mish- Coronary Stents and said his “This is a huge relief ing, Kosari, Adivasi, etc of Le- government unequivocally for poor patients suffering kang Assembly Constituency supports the initiatives taken from Coronary Artery Dis- for living together peacefully by the Ministry of Chemicals eases (CAD)” Khandu said in for ages, he appealed them & Fertilizers. The CM had ear- his reply through a DO letter to never lose this culture and lier, received a letter from the to the Union Minister. He as- system. He said that people ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2017 37 REVIEW of different communities and also avail the same facilities people of Sadiya but will also backgrounds dwelling togeth- as the people of the state and immensely benefit the people er peaceably in brotherhood in the similar way people of Ar- of five districts of Arunachal and harmony is the true es- unachal settled in neighboring namely, Dibang Valley, Lower sence of culture & traditions Assam should also gets the Dibang Valley, Lohit, Anjaw which has a great value. same facilities in their state of and Namsai, he said that cul- Informing that 80% of settlement. tural delegates from the these the diseases are water borne, Tapir Gao, State BJP districts should be sent to par- he appealed the people to President also lauded the var- ticipate in the inaugural pro- maintain cleanliness in the line ious communities of Lekang gramme of Dholla Bridge over of Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan to Constituency for celebrating Brahmaputra on 24th May make Arunachal an open def- the Bihu festival jointly. He said next which is slated to be in- ecation free state. He said that that it has made the colourful augurated by the Prime Minis- since the area is flood prone, festival of Bihu more beauti- ter Narendra Modi. He asked there are more chances for ful and urged to maintain the the Deputy Commissioner to water borne diseases and same. He sought them to keep ready at least three cultural urged the people to remain the beautiful society protected. troupes from Namsai District. clean and safe. He expressed hope that the Mein later announced He announced to place people of Lekang Constitu- to sanction fund for construc- one Lavatory Vehicle at Nam- ency is progressing and will tion of a permanent festival sai for eastern sector and one continue to see the light of de- hall at the festival site which at Itanagar for western sec- velopment under the leader- would be used for all official tor that was purchased by the ship of Deputy Chief Minister, and public functions. state govt recently. He also Chowna Mein along with the Gokul Gogoi, President said that out of four numbers state of Arunachal Pradesh. and Robin Boruah, Secretary, of JAL DOOD, two shall be Chowna Mein, Deputy LARBS Committee also spoke placed for Eastern Arunachal Chief Minister who is also the on the occasion. Winners of at Namsai and two at Itanagar Chief Patron of Lekang Ancha- various cultural competitions for western Arunachal. lik Bihu Sammilan said that he performed on the occasion. He informed that West is closely associated with the Kameng District stood at No.1 Bihu Festival for the last 25 ANH introduces position in Swachh Bharat Ab- years. He said that he is very ‘Super-specialized hiyan while Namsai District in fond of the Bihu Dance and Urological Care’ 2nd position in the state. He lauded the Assamese commu- PASIGHAT, May 14: also informed that Arunachal nities for keeping the rich tra- In its ongoing endeavor to stands in 6th position in IHHL ditions and culture alive and make the “Assa Nursing Home” Mobile Uploading Achieve- urged the young generations (ANH) a leading healthcare ment in the country. to continue the legacy. He hub and to address the grow- Techi Kaso, Parlia- urged the people of his con- ing medical needs of people mentary Secretary for UD & stituency to avail the benefits in Siang belt and neighboring H, Town Planning and PWD under various developmental districts of Arunachal Pradesh who was the Guest of Hon- schemes initiated by the state and Assam, ANH today intro- our on the occasion said that govt. Stating that that the duced the ‘Super-specialized the Assamese communities Dhollabridge over Brahma- Urological Care’ here. With settled in Arunachal should putra will not only benefit the 38 june 2017 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW this, Pasighat is now home to as despite facing day to day we are sitting on a gold-mine a state-of-the-art super-spe- challenges, they are still do- of talent. For the Club to prog- cialty (Advanced Urological) ing productive work vis-a-vis ress it is very important that nursing-home with all modern others. He praised the exem- we reach out to the community facilities under one roof. plary singing performance and and engage them in the sport. Managing Director quoted it as example of super There are so many prodigies of ANH, Dr. Oying Tayeng ability. out there waiting to be discov- Lego said that a team of doc- Comparing the Olym- ered. Hopefully via these pro- tors led by Dr. AK Nath, MS, pic 2016 with the Para Olym- grams we will be able to dis- MCH (Urology) and Dr. Deba- pic 2016 where India won 2 cover some of them and also jit Baishya, MS, MCH (Urolo- and 4 Gold medals respec- get people together to enjoy gy), from ‘Advance Center for tively, he noted that Olympics and celebrate football." Urology, Guwahati (Assam) is a place where heroes are This will be NEUFC's successfully operated its first made while Para Olympics is first foray into Arunachal ever URSL & PCNL patient, where heroes come. Pradesh and Abraham, who Obinam Perme, a resident of Dhawan further also happens to be the tour- Bijari village of Dibang Valley stressed on providing access ism ambassador of the state is District (AP). to all super ability people and happy about the Club's plans. She informed that the requested APPA to identify "I am sure that the people of super-specialists will see and places such in schools, gov- Arunachal Pradesh harbor a operate needy patients on ev- ernment offices and public great passion for football and ery second Sunday of every places in the twin cities to in- hopefully they will come out month. stall ramps. He assured that in numbers to engage with us this will be funded from DC and make the event fun and UMMANG Festival Untied fund. worthwhile." flags off; Dhawan The two day festival encourages the Para NEUFC to visit will be held at the Rajiv Gan- dhi Stadium in Itanagar on the Olympic Association Arunachal Pradesh Itanagar, May 15: 19th and 20th of May from 10 Itanagar, May 15: AM onwards and will be open The 7 day UMMANG festival, North East United FC (NEUFC) has announced its plan to visit for all age groups. organized by the Arunachal Participants who are Pradesh Paralympic Associa- Arunachal Pradesh to conduct its Grassroot Festivals in as- interested in attending the tion (APPA) at the Nikum Niya event are requested to carry a Ground Nirjuli was formally sociation with the Arunachal Pradesh Football Association copy of an ID Proof (Birth Cer- declared open today by the tificate/Passport/Pan Card/ Deputy Commissioner, Capi- and NGO Yuva Arunachal. Club Owner John Driving License/Aadhar Card/ tal Complex, Prince Dhawan Voter's ID) with them. in the presence of the Deputy Abraham has been insistent about conducting such Grass- Chief Councillor, IMC, Tarh STPF to be established Nachung. roots Activities as he believes Itanagar, May 15: Dhawan encouraged that everybody should have a In a review meeting of Environ- the Para Olympic Associa- platform to express their skills. ment and Forest Department, tion, saying that they are not "We are very bullish about Chief Minister Pema Khandu differently able but super able our Grassroot activities in the North-East as we believe that issued specific directives to ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2017 39 REVIEW expedite the establishment of Forest Parliamentary Secre- Developmental Special Tiger Protection Force tary C T Mein, Principal Secre- Projects to be (STPF) in the state. The STPF tary cum PCCF Omkar Singh, will have one company con- PCCF Wildlife and Chief Wild- monitored through sisting of 112 contingents of life Warden G N Sinha and satellite images in future various ranks and will be de- PCCF Planning Ravindra Ku- Itanagar, May 15: ployed for protection of Tigers mar. Chief Minister Pema Khandu in the state in Pakke Tiger Re- today held a meeting with the serve. Army Conducts Ex Department of Science and Underpinning the im- Servicemen Rally Technology to discuss on the portance of field protection monitoring of various devel- Aalo, May 15: opmental projects in state for tigers, the Chief Minister Aalo Garrison, under the ae- through satellite images and said that with establishment of gis of 56 Infantry Division or- geo-tagging. STPF, dual purpose would be ganised an ex-serviceman’s He opined that using served. While conservation of rally on 14 May at Amarveer Satellite imagery to track the tigers would be ensured, un- Tape Yajo Auditorium in Along progress of developmental employed youths will also get Military Station which was at- projects will foster effective employment. He asked the tended by the ex-serviceman planning and evaluation of the department to give preference from Along and nearby villag- progress of various develop- to local tribal youths during re- es. ment projects in the state. He cruitment as they are familiar The rally was ad- appreciated the role of the with the environment and the dressed by Brig JS Budhwar, State Remote Sensing Appli- habitat of the big cats. Commander of Along Gar- cation Centre (SRSAC), un- Khandu also reviewed rison. In his address, he ex- der the department of science the progress of third party pressed his gratitude to ex- and technology in carrying out monitoring by the Rain For- serviceman (ESMs) for their exhaustive work in producing est Research Institute (RFRI), services to the nation and satellite information to identify Jorhat for all the schemes un- encouraged them to continue disaster vulnerable area. der CAMPA. He asked for en- their contribution in nation Since Arunachal is gaging RFRI, which is under building by being the ideal citi- mainly a hilly terrain state, the the Indian Council of Forestry zens and role models for the meeting felt that appropriate Research and Education (IC- society. He also requested the technologies may be devel- FRE) as the third party moni- ESMs to guide the young gen- oped to sort out shadow ef- toring agency for monitoring eration in joining Defence and fects and cloud cover that pre- and evaluation of all works un- Para Military Forces, which vents accurate information of der state plan and TFC. not only provide excellent op- the ground. “This will ensure ac- portunities for growth but also The department in- countability and judicious use give a chance for selfless ser- formed that benefits of using of CAMPA funds and also the vice of the motherland. satellite imagery is to create TFC and state plan funds for During the rally, ex- a one stop solution for bet- effective afforestation, environ- servicemen were helped and ter planning and monitoring, ment conservation and wildlife guided regarding their pen- to create a global platform protection” Khandu optimisti- sion anomalies. In addition a for data sharing amongst all cally said. The meeting was Medical check up camp was stakeholders to facilitate deci- attended by Environment and also organised for them. 40 june 2017 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW sion support and to strengthen started at 2.30am IST for the Itanagar will go a long way in the system of state oversight. final summit push and reached strengthening the Financial The meeting was at- on top of the Everest at 9am Institutions and also stream- tended by Science and Tech- IST today to unfurl the Indian lining other financial transac- nology Parliamentary Secre- National Flag with pride. tions in the State. tary Tapak Taku and senior Officials at the Everest While justifying his officials of the department. Base Camp and Kathmandu request, Khandu wrote “Ar- spoke to Anshu over satellite unachal Pradesh is a strate- Anshu Jamsenpa scales phone from highest peak of gically important State and its Mount Everest for the the world after unfurling the geographical remoteness of 4th time, sets new Indian Tri-colour and click- the place is further aggravated ing testimonial photos. Anshu by the fact that in several parts mountaineering record thanked all her family, friends of the State, there is poor Road Itanagar, May 16: and supporters back home. and Telecom connectivity. The Anshu Jamsenpa conquered Her health is stated to be per- Rural habitations with sparse the world’s highest peak, fectly fine and is descending population make Banking ex- Mount Everest, yet again on now to the base camp. tremely difficult. I would like Tuesday morning at 9 am IST, She acknowledged to underscore that there are making it her fourth time and supports extended by SBI, only 182 Bank Branches in the setting a new record. Dawa S NEC, NRL, NEEPCO, Govt. of State and only 223 ATMs in Lama, Managing Director at Arunachal Pradesh, TopCem the whole State, mostly con- Dream Himalaya Adventure, and all her previous associ- centrated in the District Head confirmed that Anshu Jam- ates for this successful expe- Quarters”. senpa along with Furi Sherpa dition. She is motivated and “Unfortunately most scaled the world’s highest energized to try double ascent of the Banks are reluctant to peak successfully. if conditions remains favorable move beyond urban settle- The mountaineer has while her family members and ments and there is a very earlier scaled Mount Everest well wishers has sought bless- limited response to Common thrice. The mother of two teen- ings and support for her. Service Centres (CSCs), giv- age children, Anshu scaled en the low volumes of trans- Mount Everest twice in May CM urges RBI for an action”, Khandu observed. He 2011 and on May 18, 2013. emphasised for an aggres- Anshu’s double ascent office at Itanagar Itanagar, May 15: sive approach to maximise expedition was flagged off this the reach of bank services year by His Holiness Dalai Chief Minister Pema Khandu today requested the Reserve to far-flung remote areas to Lama on 2nd April from Guwa- make Prime Minister’s vision hati. She had started the sum- Bank of India to open a RBI office at Itanagar in order to of cashless transaction a cent mit expedition after 38 days percent success. of acclimatization, climbing have close regulatory over- sight of Public and Private He further suggested several nearby peaks & pass- that to make banking viable, es and doing load ferry from Sector Banks to meet the goal of financial inclusion. it would be appropriate for Everest Base Camp to Camp the RBI to devise a specific 1,2,3 and Camp 4 South Col In a letter written to Dr Urjit R Patel, Governor of scheme to meet the operating between 4th April to 12th May expenses of Banks and CSPs 2017. On 13th May 2017 she Reserve Bank of India, Khan- du said that a RBI office at in the North Eastern Region, ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2017 41 REVIEW especially for the remote parts tified four vending zones in was nominated to Legislative of Arunachal Pradesh. Naharlagun which requires Assembly as MLA from the necessary approval and noti- Puroik Community. Vending Zone Identified fications from the competent Late Jully was instru- Itanagar, May 15: authority. The Deputy Com- mental in re-grouping Puroik In order to discuss and re- missioner directed EAC, Na- villages of Maching and Jip- view the implementation of harlagun to initiate process ing and contributed largely in Town Vending Committee, the for clearance and setting up bringing awareness on social 3rd Meeting of Town Vending of vending zones at these four issues. He pioneered the im- Committee was convened in locations. portance of education amongst the Conference Hall of Dep- Jiken Bomjen, EAC the puroik community. Late uty Commissioner Capital Itanagar briefed that 2 vending Siji Jully will be remembered Complex. DC Prince Dhawan zones have been proposed in for his zest and fight against sought progress on the iden- Itanagar, which is awaiting a abolishing bounded slavery tification of vending zone at No Objection Certificate from and working for upliftment of Itanagar and Naharlagun from PHQ and APMC, Itanagar. the Puroik community. the concerned extra Assistant The next review meeting has Khandu expressed his Commissioner as per the res- been fixed for 6th June 2017. deepest condolences and soli- olution of 2nd TVC Meeting. darity with the family members CMEO IMC cum Chair- CM mourns the death and prayed Almighty God to man TVC Habung Lampung, of former MLA Siji Jully bestow them with the strength described the modalities of Itanagar, May 16: to bear the irreparable loss. Vendor License detailing the Chief Minister Pema Khandu May the soul of one of the guidelines/process process of today mourned the sad demise great leaders of Arunachal obtaining Vendor License. of former nominated MLA Late Pradesh rest in peace in heav- Once proper vending Siji Jully. enly abode. zones are identified and noti- In his condolence let- fied, the vendors shall apply ter, Khandu wrote “with a CM inspects for license before TVC and to heavy heart I write to share onvention Hall; be recommended by EAC/CO the grief of losing Late Siji Jul- expresses unhappiness concerned & ward councilor ly, a dedicated leader and the with the slow progress and the report of TVC shall be only person from Puroik com- ITANAGAR,| May 17: submitted to DC Office. The munity to become a member Chief Minister Pema Khandu vendor/hawker license shall of Arunachal Pradesh Legisla- today inspected the ongoing then be issued by Chairman tive Assembly”. construction of Convention Town Vending Committee for Born to Lt Siji Tallang Hall at Indira Gandhi Park period of one year. However, and Lt Siji Modung of Maching along with Urban Develop- proper survey of the vendors village under Nyapin of Ku- ment (UD) Minister, Nabam by name has to be carried out rung Kumey District, Late Siji Rebia and UD Parliamentary by TVC before issue of vend- Jully started his education ca- Secretary, Techi Kaso. ing license. TVC also resolved reer from Government Prima- The Chief Minister for finalization of list of vendors ry School Nyapin. He passed asked the implementing (by name & zone). Hento Kar- class-VIII and was nominated agency, the UD department ga, EAC Naharlagun informed as ZPM from Puroik com- to complete the construction that sub-committee has iden- munity. In the year 1984, he 42 june 2017 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW by December 2017 with cau- CM congratulates remain favourable. I wish her tion that failure to do so may Anshu Jamsenpa on success and may the Almighty attract necessary action from bless her to accomplish her the state government. The climbing the Mount dream. It will be a proud mo- project, whose foundation Everest for the 4th time ment for Arunachal Pradesh stone was laid in November Itanagar, May 17: and India,” Khandu added. 2011 with an estimated cost Chief Minister Pema Khandu He said that the people of Rs 3,125 lakh was pre- has profusely congratulated of Arunachal Pradesh and the dicted to complete within two mountaineer Anshu Jamsen- state government are keenly years from the date of com- pa on her stupendous feat following her each step and mencement of work. of successfully climbing the extend solidarity with her on Taking serious note world’s highest peak for the this mission. of delay, the Chief Minister fourth time. In fact, Jamsenpa’s asked the department offi- As per reports Jam- double ascent expedition was cials to gear up the work as- senpa from Bomdila in West flagged off this year by His Ho- suring full support from the Kameng district unfurled the liness Dalai Lama on 2nd April government to meet the proj- Indian tricolor on Mt. Everest 2017 from Guwahati. If she is ect deadline. He asked them at 9 am (IST) Tuesday for the successful with her double as- to work round the clock on fourth time - setting a new re- cent this time, Jamsenpa will shift basis and to depute more cord for Indian mountaineers. add to her record of climbing manpower and engineers. “You made us proud Everest five times. He said the project is of high once again AnshuJamsen- importance as the state to- paby unfurling the tricolour for DC Makes Surprise day lacks facilities to host big the fourth time atop the world's highest peak! My heartiest Inspections to Health convention of meetings. The Centres – Mobile App main hall is expected to have congratulations to our proud a seating capacity of 500 daughter of Arunachal. I wish to be Developed to people with basic amenities you all success in your future Track Unauthorized like restaurants, food court, endeavour and may you keep Absences office with media room, am- making our nation proud,” said TEZU, May 18: phitheater with change room. Khandu in a congratulatory In a bid to take an accurate The Chief Minister inspected message today. picture of the functioning of the 100-seat conference hall Jamsenpa had earlier various health centres in the and two 50-seat conference scaled Mount Everest thrice. district, DC Danish Ashraf halls. He took round of the The 32-year-old, mother of along with CO (Dev) Une basic amenities like toilet two teenage girls, conquered Pertin today made numbers and the parking area for 300 the world's highest peak twice of surprise visits to Primary cars. in 10 days between May 12 Health Centres (PHC), Com- He further discussed and 21, 2011.She made her munity Health Centres (CHC) on the construction of 2-lane third successful attempt on and Sub Centres of Tezu and approach road for the hall May 18, 2013. Wakro Circle. assuring to take up with con- “I have been told that During these inspec- cern body the matter of evic- Jamsenpa is motivated and tions, Ashraf checked the tion for the construction of energized enough to try a attendance of all the staff road. double ascent if conditions members and took serious ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2017 43 REVIEW exception to any unauthorized CM sought centre's lation while its preservation absences. Many staffs were support for a would also be taken care of. found absent from their place Chief Minister further of duty without proper leave full-fledged Agriculture informed the visiting Union application. Most of the health University and a Centre Minister that Arunachal has centres were also found run- of Excellence started its mission to make the ning without adequate staff. for Horticulture state fully organic, which is as Moreover, more than half of ITANAGAR, May 18: per the initiative of PM Naren- these health centres were Chief Minister Pema Khandu dra Modi to make the states found closed before their of- has sought centre’s support go organic. Launched this ficial timing. for a full-fledged Agriculture year on 15th April, the state Taking serious no- University and a Centre of government has set the target tice of these discrepancies, Excellence for Horticulture to of three years to achieve the Ashraf announced that the be established in Arunachal. goal, informed the CM. district administration will Khandu conveyed this to Union The Union Minister as- soon develop a mobile app Minister of State for Agricul- sured to look into the requests to tackle the menace of un- ture & Farmers Welfare, Sud- and promised to offer all sup- authorized absences. He harshan Bhagat who called on port for its fulfillment. He has said that laxity in maintain- him at his office today. asked the state government to ing attendance is a serious Stating that technolog- submit detail proposals to the dereliction of one’s duty and ical support in agriculture and centre for consideration. He will be dealt with strictly. The horticulture is crucial to boost appreciated the peaceful na- proposed app will also track farm output, the Chief Minister ture of Arunachali people and the attendance of teachers requested the Union Minister expressed happiness from his and other staffs in schools. It to consider for a full-fledged visit. is pertinent to mention here Agriculture University and a The meeting was also that the DC along with admin Centre of Excellence for Hor- attended by Home Minister officers had earlier made ticulture in Arunachal. Kumar Waii, Education Minis- numbers of surprise inspec- On development of An- ter Honchun Ngandam, Min- tions to schools and had is- imal Husbandry in Arunachal, ister Vety. Animal Husbandry, sued show cause notices to Khandu requested for a Pig Dr. Mohesh Chai and Chief erring teachers. Research Centre in Arunachal Secretary Shakuntala D Gam- The app will also to support pig rearing. lin. feature means to track sta- Similar to a Yak Re- tus of Midday Meal facilities search Centre set up in West Warning signboard at in schools. It will use GPS Kameng district, Khandu re- drown prone area at location of each teachers, quested for a National Re- Midpu doctors and medical staff search Centre for Mithun, in- Doimukh May 18: to generate a monthly report forming that the animal has In view of frequent drowning showing the performance of traditional values among the cases in Pare river stretch at all the schools and health locals. While reasoning that Midpu District Disaster Man- centres in the district. The Arunachal has largest popula- agement Authority (DDMA) App will be embedded in the tion of Mithun in the country, Papum Pare today on May 18 already developed "APNA CM said that NRC for Mithun put up a warning signboard at LOHIT" App. will multiply the mithun popu- 44 june 2017 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW drown prone area of the river ZPMs, ASMs, GPMs and ad- ang Felix has exhorted the to warn the people especially ministrative officers of the departmental officials to come youths on taking bath or swim- West Kameng District. up with concrete action plan ming in the river. The HODs presented to achieve the Open Defeca- Doimukh Zilla Parishad the schemes & works being tion Free (ODF) status of the Member, Tana Yayo who was undertaken by their respective state by 2nd October’ 2018. present on the spot expressed departments. Clarifications Felix was addressing the de- her gratitude to the Deputy were provided to the various partmental review meeting Commissioner, Papum Pare queries raised by the mem- of Swachh Bharat Mission for accomplishing her plea for bers. (Gramin) activities held here putting up a warning signboard In her address the Dep- today. at drown prone area of Pare uty Commissioner stressed on The Minister sought river and appealed the youths the need for further strength- suggestions for strengthening to refrain from taking bath or ening the Panchayat Raj in- the present man power re- swimming at stretch of Pare stitution in the state. While sources and other support to River especially at famous pic- highlighting the fact that per- achieve ODF status one year nic spot, Midpu. As per, Yayo formance grant to the PRIs ahead of the national target. till date more than 15 drowning are directly linked to their per- He urged the department to cases in Pare River have been formance Vis-a vis revenue send monthly reports so that reported and many went unre- generation. She underlined he can appraise Chief Minister ported and she asserted that the importance of exploring all on timely basis regarding the district administration needs possible avenues of revenue progress of SBM-(G). He also to do more such measures generation at the Panchayat announced the appointment to sensitization people and to level. She also stress on the of a motivator against each save the young life from peril need for timely and mandatory block in the State with nominal of the river by installing such conduct of Gram Sabhas. incentives initially for a period warning signboard across vul- Clarification regard- of one year for strengthening nerable points of the river. ing issuance & renewal of the grass root level workers DDMO and staffs of job cards. PEMS launch, im- who can directly motivate the Disaster Management were portance of opening bank ac- beneficiaries based on expe- present. counts, organic production of riences and other eligibility agri-horti crops, construction criteria. The Minister directed Mass Panchayat of CC-drain & footsteps tech- all Executive Engineers to Awareness Programme held nicalities, Aadhar enrolment, convince MLA of their respec- BOMDILA, May 19: making each GP open defeca- tive constituency to contribute A first of its kind Mass tion free etc. were few issues 10% of their MLA LAD fund for Panchayat Awareness cum amongst many that were high- reconstruction of Defunct & In- interaction programme was lights. sanitary toilets. organized in Bomdila on 19th Emphasizing on sus- May 2017 at the Bomdila Au- Felix calls for 3effective tainability of the toilet under ditorium. action plan to achieve the mission, the Minister also An initiative of the Dep- ODF status suggested cash rewards as an incentive to NGOs and indi- uty Commissioner Dr Sonal ITANAGAR, May 19: viduals behind the successful Swaroop, the programme was PHE and WS Minister Bam- attended by all the HODs, implementation of sanitation ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2017 45 REVIEW goals. He further announced appoint Block Level Motiva- and collisions across the that Rs. 10,000 only to convert tors to help expedite the SBM- State. The DC announced insanitary toilets to sanitary (G) Programme on a mission that District Administration in toilets. mode. He emphasized on sub- collaboration with Police will Addressing the meet- mission of re-verification data soon start a concerted drive ing Parliamentary Secretary, regarding defunct, insanitary to check helmets, tripling on PHE &WS, Kumsi Sidisow toilets and additional house- bikes, removing tinted glasses asked the department officials holds in each of the divisions from motor vehicles and violat- to work hard with sincerely to on or before July 19, 2017 ing speed limits in the Capital achieve the ODF status before to accomplish the balanced Complex. 2nd October’ 2018. He further work. Further, he advised the suggested for constitution of Zilla Swachh Bharat Preraks DC East Siang reviews Circle Level Monitoring Com- to utilize their services on dis- implementation of mittee involving Administrative trict specific problems and to flagship schemes Officers to verify the process assist the divisions on draw- PASIGHAT,May 19: of declaration of ODF status. ing roadmap to achieve ODF Chairing a Coordination meet- The Chief Engineer on time. ing to review the implemen- (Sanitation), Toko Jyoti moot- tation of various flagship pro- ed the plan for construction of Capital DC flags off road grammes in East Siang here Twin Pit Toilets in 60 Sub-Di- safety awareness rally today, DC East Siang Tamiyo visions to be implemented on ITANAGAR, May 19: Tatak ,has reiterated on en- experimental basis with imme- Prince Dhawan, Deputy Com- suring 100% Adhaar seeding diate effect. He also advocated missioner, Itanagar Capital for facilitating the delivery of for appointment of active Nod- Complex today flag off road benefits of various schemes al Officers to assist Executive safety awareness rally. The under the social sector to the Engineer in the districts for royal arunachal riders in col- targeted beneficiaries and expediting ODF achievement. laboration with district admin- also asked the District Statisti- Earlier, the Chief Engineer istration organized this rally cal Officer(DSO) to expedite (Sanitation) gave a detailed from Akashdeep to D-sector Adhaar enrollment by press- power point presentation on IG park.on this occasion DC ing in additional enrollment the present status of defunct/ said that it is very important to agencies . With this we can non-existent, insanitary and obey traffic rules and advices implement DBT at the earli- additional household toilets citizens to not be in hurry as est, he underlined during the and emphasized on clear road life is precious, and your love meeting. map to achieve 100% ODF ones are waiting for you. He He also asked to attain status in the state. also distribute pamphlets to the goal of Swacch Bharat While summing up the create awareness about traf- Mission(SBM), and achieve review meeting, Commission- fic rules, stickers are also dis- the target to make the dis- er (PHE & WS), H K Shalla tributed to motorcycle & four- trict 100% Open Defecation urged to initiate the process to wheelers . Free(ODF) at the earliest,while constitute Circle Level Moni- He further appealed taking stock of the progress toring Committee as desired to the citizens to drive care- made by stakeholder depart- by Parliamentary Secretary. fully and obey traffic rule. He ments like PHE in terms of He also asked the Executive noted with concern the rising coverage and construction of Engineers of the divisions to incidents of road accidents 46 june 2017 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW sanitary toilets under Individ- state. He was also briefed on policy decisions that was tak- ual Household Latrines(IHHL) the status District Planning en at yesterdays cabinet sit- scheme. Formulate a time- Officer(DPO),Ponung Boring ting, informed that the cabinet bound road map to attain the and HoDs various depart- has approved for the upgrada- goal of 100% ODF status, he ments attended the meeting. tion of 5 APCS (Admin Grade) added. PPT of the status of the posts to 3 posts of APCS (Su- He asked for proactive various flagships programmes per Time Scale) and 2 posts of efforts towards the achieving and other developmental APCS (Senior Admin Grade), the developmental goals. schemes were presented by along with the creation of Di- He also emphasized HoDs on the occasion. rector (Border Affairs), Direc- on geo-tagging of completed tor (IT), 3 Additional Resident projects. CM approves Commissioners, Deputy Resi- Terming that infra- functioning of two dent Commissioner Mumbai structure projects, particularly Divisional Commissioners and Deputy Secretary, CMO vital projects are assets of the into APCS cadre for smooth district and state in general (East and West) with administration of the govern- ,Tatak said that proper feasi- the headquarter at ment. bility study in every aspect in- Namsai and Yupia In an effort to ease cluding site selection in close ITANAGAR, May 19: the bureaucratic hurdle and coordination with stakeholders The Arunachal Pradesh Cabi- smooth up the process, the and other agencies should be net headed by Chief Minister cabinet approved for the undertaken, before implemen- Pema Khandu yesterday ap- amalgamation of Finance and tation. Further, he asked to proved the functioning of two Planning Department. It would ensure quality of work, while Divisional Commissioners be now known as Depart- taking stock of the progress of (East and West) with the head- ment of Finance and Invest- various infrastructural projects quarter at Namsai and Yupia ments and will be headed by taken up in the district by the (temporary) respectively. Both Development Commissioner various executing agencies. the Divisional Commissioners Finance, Planning and Invest- On the Agri-allied will be delegated with admin- ment. Accordingly, the alloca- sector and the various flag- istrative as well as financial tion of business rules shall ship programmes under powers and functions. A com- stay amended and the same implementation, the Deputy mittee headed by Deputy CM shall be notified by GAD/AR. Commissioner,asked for fol- for Eastern Division and Min- The cabinet also ap- low up on the performance of ister, Land Management for proved for renaming of Tomo the beneficiarie and the im- Western Division shall recom- Riba State Hospital to Tomo provement in the economic mend the modalities for shift- Riba Institute of Health and and productivity level. Explore ing of offices of all other de- Medical Sciences Hospital areas for promoting feasible partments. The committee is (TRIHMS). In what will come schemes, he further empha- expected to submit the report as a major relief to cancer pa- sized. by 30th June 2017. tients, the cabinet approved The meeting also dis- Bamang Felix, Minis- the proposal for MoU with Tata cussed for early operalisa- ter IPR, PHE & WS and Gov- Memorial Hospital for cheaper tion of Pasighat Civil Ter- ernment spokesperson who medicines to provide free che- minal, which Tatak said will called a press conference this motherapy in TRIHMS. This the first civil terminal in the afternoon to brief about the will be launched by June. ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2017 47 REVIEW

The cabinet also ap- the infrastructure development The Chief Minister proved for district wise dis- and the education department said Arunachal started very tribution and recruitment of shall work out a proposal for late in development sphere APST posts of constable and the same. and called for continued sup- centralised recruitment of The cabinet also ap- port from centre as it is 100% posts of general category at proved that there would be dependent on it. He, however, Itanagar Capital Complex. a need to bring a suitable said Arunachal is moving to- Further, it approved for amendment in the Trade Li- wards self-reliance as it is resource transfer to intermedi- cense policy which protects coming up with policies to tap ate Panchayat bodies of Zilla the interests of the tribals state’s vast resources to con- Parishad and Anchal Sami- while being compliant with the vert it into capital. ties. Accordingly Rs 50 crores GST law. A committee headed The Chief Minister in for intermediate rural local by the Development Commis- his presentation raised con- body has been allocated. sioner shall chalk out means nectivity in Arunachal as the The cabinet decided to to ease out the issues arising biggest hurdle to development. transfer all the establishment out of migration of traders to He specifically raised concern of Kolkata/Mumbai/Shillong/ the GST regime. over migration of people away Guwahati/Jorhat/Tezpur (ex- from the border areas due to cept Mohanbari) including Chief Minister Pema lack of basic public facilities Government allotted land/as- Khandu attended the and called for steps from the sets and infrastructure outside first review meeting of centre to prevent it. the state under the adminis- He appreciated the ini- trative control of the General India-China border tiative of centre to build fron- Administration Department. GANGTOK, May 20: tier highway in the state con- It also approved for calling of Chief Minister Pema Khandu necting 11 districts bordering expression of interests from today attended the first review China. He said the highway CPSUs/PSUs for construction meeting of India-China bor- would immensely benefit the of Arunachal House at New der infrastructure chaired by border people as well ben- Delhi/Guwahati/Shillong on Union Home Minister Rajnath efit the defence personnel for turnkey basis. Singh, which was also attend- movement along the borders. Recognising the im- ed by Chief Ministers and rep- The Chief Minister in- mense contribution by the resentatives of five Himalayan formed the Union Minister on VKV trust in the field of edu- states bordering China held at declining public perception on cation in these last many de- Chintan Bhawan here. BRO’s work efficiency, which cades, the cabinet decided to The Chief Minister in according to ground level enhance Grants in aid to VKVs his speech appreciated the BRO officials was attributed Arunachal Pradesh Trust. It initiative of Home Ministry to to decrease in funds availabil- appreciated the unique cir- hold such meeting calling it as ity with the organisation. He cumstances under which the historic move and requested therefore requested the centre VKV trust came to Arunachal to hold such meetings every to empower the organisation fi- Pradesh to impart education year. He appealed the Union nancially so that works on bor- on the invitation of the then Home Minister to hold next der roads should not\ suffer. Chief Secretary in 1977-78. meeting in Arunachal and of- Speaking on BADP scheme, It was informed that no grant fered full support of the state the Chief Minister appreciated has been given since long for government to host it. the Home Ministry for enhanc- 48 june 2017 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW ing the fund from Rs 900 crore Anshu Jamsenpa’s 5th national flag once again atop to Rs 1100 crore this year. Everest Summit likely in Mt. Everest and pay homage He, however, said when these to lord Buddha. I seek bless- BADP funds are broken down a day or two ings and support from my fel- among the states, Arunachal Guwahati May 20: low countrymen', Anshu was In a press statement Anshu gets very less share. He also quoted saying by her PR Man- Jamsenpa's Everest base raised the inability of the state ager here in Guwahati. camp Manager stated, 'We to pay 10% share for release Backhome in Ar- are happy to share with the of BADP funds. The Chief unachal Pradesh and rest of nation that Anshu is attempt- Minister therefore requested North East prayers have been ing double ascent as planned. the Union Home Ministry to organised in several monas- At the Everest Base Camp take up the matter in the next taries and temples while rest she was given go ahead after cabinet. of the nation is celebrating her the officials and doctors on ex- On relation shared courage, determination and amination found her fit to carry with people of Arunachal with gusto. Congratulatory messag- on with the expedition. He fur- defence and paramilitary es have reached us from CMs ther stated that the weather is forces, the Chief Minister said & Governors and Union Min- conducive and he is hopeful of the presence of these forces ister's office and several other Anshu Jamsenpa’s successful has contributed much to the high dignitaries across the summit in next two days time. development of the state. He nation. Media has carried the Yesterday morning said Arunachal is only state in stories in a motivational way she started her second sum- North East where Hindi is spo- encouraging the lady moun- mit attempt having already ken on large scale and attrib- taineer. All she now needs is summitted Mt Everest on 16th uted it to presence of forces in our blessings, prayers and last at 9 am. She has climbed the state. support says Tsering Wange almost non stop from Ever- The Chief Minister spe- her husband and president of est Base Camp (17500 ft) to cifically thanked the ITBP for All Arunachal Mountaineering South Col (262011 ft) by pass- having good relation with the and Adventure Sports Asso- ing several higher camps en- Arunachali people and con- ciation. route. Tonight around 10 pm ducting various programmes she will continue climbing for such as health camp in build- the final summit push and Coordination meeting ing trust among people to- weather permitting she would by Parliamentary wards the defencem forces. be able to reach the top of the Secretary Food and civil He thanked the Union Home world (29035 ft) for a record Minister to shift frontier ITBP supplies fifth time. headquarter from Shillong to ZIRO, May 20: She is energized and Itanagar and demanded for a Parliamentary Secretary , fully motivated to complete battalion headquarter in state Food and Civil Supplies Er. this summit in shortest pos- capital. Tage Taki had a brief meeting sible time. She will better her Sports Parliamentary with the Executive Enggineers own record, if she successful- Secretary Nyamar Karbak, of PWD,Electrical, Urban and ly completes this feat and will Principal Secretary Satya Go- PHED at circuit house and be only Indian women moun- pal and DGP Sandeep Goel discussed regarding financial taineer in the world to do so. accompanied the Chief Minis- and physical achievement of 'My only aim now is unfurl the ter in his visit to Sikkim. various infrastructural con- ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2017 49 REVIEW structions within Hapoli town- At present 600 women ben- as per consumer and market ship. eficiaries have been covered demands, he further stressed. Later along with the de- under the NERTPs in East Earlier,Director ,Tex- partment heads he inspected Siang. tiles and Handicrafts also the township roads,culverts, Addressing the women dwelt on the need for setting drains, under construction beneficiaries, who attended in up the Centre and the objec- outdoor Stadium and the mul- large numbers, Minister Tex- tives of NERTPS. tistoried car parking building. tiles, Taga, while terming Seri- A two-point memoran- The Parliamentary culture as a viable economic dum was also submitted. Secretary directed executing activity , called upon them to Parliamentary Secre- agency to complete the out- take up and sustain their ef- tary (Agri.& Fisheries) and door stadium before 15th Au- forts with dedication for their local MLA, Er. Tatung Jamoh gust ,so that ensuing Indepen- economic empowerment, as ,DCPasighatTamiyoTaga, for- dence Day can be celebrated the Centre has launched the mer MLA, TangorTapak , Di- in a grand manner. The 4000 scheme with the aim of wom- rector T & H, Officers of the seating capacity outdoor sta- en empowerment. T& H, HoDS , ZPM, Tajing Taki dium at the heart of Hapoli He underlined that were amongst others present town will be one of its kind Sericulture sector can boost on the occasion. which will also lodge a shop- the economic status of farm- At present Integrated ping complex. He expressed ers and in view of the major Mulberry Serculture Develop- satisfaction on the work prog- role of Sericulture sector, he ment in cluster approach is in ress but sternly reminded all said that there is a need to implementation in three blocks the agencies to stick to the set up a separate Directorate viz. Sille,Pasighat and Mebo. deadlines. of Sericulture for promotion of the sector in a focused way. VIIIth Gora Pertin Taga inaugurates Cen- “ Work hard to become Memorial cup 2017 tre of Excellence Build- successful and progressive ROING, May 21: ing for capacity build- farmers in the Sericulture sec- Valedictory function of VIIIth tor to improve your economic Gora Pertin Memorial cup ing in Sericulture sector condition and self-employ- PASIGHAT,May 21: 2017 football tournament was ment, he urged on the occa- organised at Meka general Minister Textiles and Handi- sion. crafts, Industries and Power ground. Alo Libang Minister He asked the District (RD) today kick off the closing ,TamiyoTaga,today inaugu- Administration for including rated the Centre of Excellence event in presence of Zingnu the proposal for approach Namchoom HPS Planing & Building for promoting the road under SIDF and also Sericulture secto,at Sille ,to- Personel, Nakul Chai state asked authorities to put up re- Vice Persident (BJP), Gum day. The training institute con- quirements for security walll. structed under Centrally Spon- Tayeng HPS WRD, Art & cul- Earlier,Commissioner, ture, Deepak Shinde DC and sored Scheme - NERTPS, T& H, T. Taggu also urged to with hostel facility will provide other dignitaries. The orga- avail the trainings imparted by nizing committee Gora pertin capacity building and technol- faculty members and experts ogy transfer on Sericulture, memorial cup 2017 expressed for enhancing their know-how gratitude to the Visiting digni- with the aim for economic em- on Sericulture farming.We powerement of rural women. teries for their support in this must always endeavor to meet endeavors. The final match 50 june 2017 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW was played between Khakee that Government is committed within five days. According Special, Rayang team Vs for improvement in the sport to Dawa S Lama, Managing Meka Banggo team. Khakee sector and informed sports Director at Dream Himalaya Special Rayang team won quota is being kept in many Adventures said that Anshu the match by 4-0. Best player Govt departments for the sport Jamsenpa along with Nepali award was given to Shri Dan- person those who excel in this climber Furi Sherpa scaled gki Lego, Meka Bango team, sector. He also brief on fund the peak at 7:45 am IST on Best scorer to Shri Milik Badu, provision for development of Sunday. Earlier, the Arunachal Kayi FC and Mido Pertin, Jika- sports activities in the state. Pradesh mountaineer stood Jisong, Best Goalkeeper to shi Gum Tayeng Parlia- atop the mountain at 9:15 am Onom Lego, Khakee special mentary Secretary WRD, Art on May 16. Rayang and best discipline & Culture said that apart from Anshu set the world re- team was given to Kayi FC. football game, youths should cord becoming the first wom- Winner cup along with Cash also take part in other sports an climber to make double prize was also given to win- activity to surpass in sports ascent in five days time, Lama ning team and runner up team sector. She also suggested said, adding that she is also on the occasion. for financial management for the first Indian woman to scale Speaking on the oc- organizing such events. Atet Mt Everest for the fifth time. casion as Chief Guest, Alo Li- Pertin organizing Chairman, The 39 year-old moth- bang exhorted the public lead- Orik pertin, ACLS Secretary er of two teenage daughters ers and Government official to also spoke on the occasion. had achieved the feat of sum- shoulder the responsibility for Deputy Commissioner miting Mt Everest twice with- all round development of the Deepak Shinde, BJP state in 10 days in 2011. She also state and highlighted on fund Vice president Nakul Chai, holds the record of being the provision for development of ACLS President Oling Modi , only mountaineer who sum- various sectors under state ABK president( Distt. Unit) Mi- mitted three Himalayan peaks budget plan recently passed bom Pertin, Tony Pertin ABK (Lobuche 20075 ft., Pokhalde in the assembly. He also laud- Apex, Dature Muli, HoDs, 19343 ft. & Island 20305 ft.) in ed the organizing committee Public Leader and other dig- just six days. for encouraging the youths in nitaries were also present on On 2nd April His Ho- sports events and said that the occasion. liness the Dalai Lama had sport is a good activity for Colourful Mega dance flagged off the mountaineer’s good health and learning dis- show was also displayed by double ascent expedition from cipline, cooperation and over- the Meka students on the oc- Guwahati, Assam while MoS all healthy growth especially casion. Home Affairs Govt of India for youths. He also urged the Kiren Rijiju, Arunachal Chief youths to analyses and make Anshu creates moun- Minister Pema Khandu, Ar- strategies for succeed in life taineering history unachal Governor PB Acha- and exhorted them to abstain scaling Mt Everest rya, IMF President Col HS from opium and any sedative Chauhan and several other drugs items. twice in 5 days dignitories also congratulated Guest of honour of the ITANAGAR, May 21: Anshu for her achievement. event, Zingnu Namchoom Par- Anshu Jamsenpa scripted a “It is a historic moment for all liamentary Secretary Planning history on the roof of the world woman climbers in the world,” & Personnel in his speech said by scaling Mt Everest twice Lama said, adding that she ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2017 51 REVIEW was making a safe descent to elucidate the public in general as deep as possible so that af- the lower camp. and officials in particular about ter its completion one should Today at 3:00 pm An- the ways and means of appli- become mastery in planning shu spoke to her husband cation of MIS, Geo-tagging, and implementation. Tsering Wange, President of PMFS, e-FMS and awaasoft Enlightening about the Arunachal Mountaineering in PMKSY, MGNREGA and policy of the State govt. to im- Adventure Sports Association PMAY (G) in order to tap and plement all welfare schemes of from South Col (26200 ft) over yield the socio-economic ben- the central govt. in true sense satellite phone. She conveyed efits enshrined in the schemes and spirit, Natung exhorted her gratitude to all the well- at the maximum. the BDOs and PRI members wishers, friends and family Today, the team has to play their part responsively members for standing behind made a whirlwind tour of Pam- and urged them to extend their her during last three years poli and Bana areas of East support and cooperation for of her training and struggle. kameng district and took stock all round development of the She also thanked the spon- of various ongoing and com- district. Acknowledging that sors especially SBI, NEEPCo, pleted projects under MGN- the MGNREGA is the world’s TopCem Ltd. NRL and others REGA and other schemes. largest social welfare scheme, for their support in this world They practically demonstrated he further made an appeal to record mountaineering expe- the ways of Geo-tagging and all stakeholders to work in tan- dition. highlighted about the features dem to bring the fruits of every of the schemes. They suggest- developmental scheme at the On-field trainings on ed and instructed the officials doorsteps of the people. RD schemes commence and PRI leaders for proper uti- Reiterating that a na- tion and its States will develop SEPPA, May 21: lization of fund and depiction With an objective to stream- of signboards with complete only when its districts are de- line all projects being imple- details of the work engraved veloped and the districts will mented by the department, the on them. develop only when its villages RD department led by its Par- As a part of the novel are developed, Natung further liamentary Secretary Mama initiative, a refresher cum in- elaborated about the impor- Natung and team embark on teractive training for block tant roles of the department a novel mission to enlighten and district level officials of and admonished the officials and promote the officials, PRI East Kameng District on all and PRI leaders to leave no leaders and public on the ju- schemes being implemented stone unturned for develop- dicious and complete utiliza- under RD department was ment of villages. tion of benefits provided under conducted on Saturday last Apprising about fund various welfare schemes. Be- here at Seppa. provision and MIS system un- ginning with the East Kameng Inaugurating the train- der various RD programmes, district, from Saturday last the ing programme, Parliamen- Natung urged all concerns to department has commenced tary Secretary (RD&PR and work promptly for timely con- a series of interactive cum re- IPR & Printing) Mama Natung ceptualization of proposals fresher training and on-field exhorted the participants to and uploading of MIS system visit cum practical demonstra- avail the opportunity at the for allocation of fund at the op- tion programmes for entire fullest. He urged them to at- portune time. districts of the State. Wherein, tend the training programme Speaking on the occa- the department is proposing to dedicatedly and delved into it sion, Special Secretary (RD) 52 june 2017 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW

Nyali Ete opined an innovative (G) were the topics discussed from North East who had gath- way for better and judicious and elaborated during the day- ered to welcome him. implementation of MGNREGA long technical session. Earlier the Chief Min- and other relevant schemes. Parliamentary Secre- ister was taken tour of AOL As both the departments, RD tary (Industries and Textile & founder's life history and his and PRI departments work Handicrafts) Karya Bagang, works presented through a simultaneously for socio-eco- BDOs, Panchayat leaders video show. nomic development at village and host of officials were also Concluding his visit, level, he suggested for con- present in the programme. the Chief Minister joined Shri vergence of RD schemes with Shri Ravi Shankar for satsang, PRI schemes during formative CM visits AOL Interna- a musical evening, which was stage of proposal conceptual- tional headquarters, followed by Sahaj Samadhi ization. He stressed for dove- Bangalore Meditation programme. tailing of MGNREGA with My Speaking in the event, BENGALURU, May 22: Village My Development plan. the CM thanked AOL founder Chief Minister Pema Khandu Briefing about the MIS sys- for contributing to Arunachal's visited the Art of Living (AOL) tem, he further requested all development through by open- International headquarters concerns for timely comple- ing several schools across the here today. tion of all pending works and state The Chief Minister was up-to-date uploading of MIS accorded a traditional wel- system. come with chanting of mantras CM shocked over Highlighting about and drum beats. incident of assault on ways for uploading in MIS sys- The Chief Minister vis- Director, Accounts & tem, Joint Director (RD) Chera ited the Shri Shri Gurukulam, Sanjiv also advised all stake- Pension Naharlagun the Vedic Heritage Campus holders for timely completion BENGALURU, May 22: and interacted with the faculty of MIS uploading and urged Shocked and expressing deep of the Ved Vignan Maha Vidy- them for aadhaar seeding of concern over the reported inci- apeeth. all bank accounts of job card dent of assault on Director, Ac- The Chief Minister vis- holders. Briefing the partici- counts & Pension Naharlagun ited the Shri Shri Gaushala, pants about the objective of the by two unidentified miscreants where more than 600 breed programme, PD DRDA Dahey with sophisticated assault rifle of indigenous cows are being Sangno has apprised about and hand grenade in broad raised. the role of various ground lev- daylight today, Chief Minister He also paid a visit to el stakeholders in the planning Pema Khandu directed Chief AOL founder, Shri Shri Ravi and implementation stages. Secretary and DGP to pursue Shankar and offered statue of He further requested all BDOs the matter and bring it to logi- Lord Buddha as mark of re- and PRI leaders to cooperate cal conclusion as it poses se- spect. and coordinate in the imple- rious threat to the security of The Chief Minister mentation of developmental the state as well as common visited Shri Shri College of schemes. people. Ayurvedic Science and Re- Application of MIS, While speaking to the search Hospital, situated near Geotagging, PMFS, e-FMS duo over telephone, Khandu the AOL campus. In his visit and awaasoft in PMKSY, who is away on tour said that to the hospital, he met people IWMP, MGNREGA and PMAY rule of law shall prevail under ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2017 53 REVIEW all circumstances in the state Section) Chainage 29/50 KM the Government has decided and we will not allow anyone to 40/40 KM (10.90 KM), Pack- to launch “Chief Minister’s Kri- to disrupt the peace of the age-A” in presence of Prince shi Rinn Yojana” under which state. He directed the police Dhawan, Deputy Commis- the state government would chief to nab the culprits imme- sioner, Capital Complex, SE provide interest subvention of diately and will be dealt with Highway Western and East- 4% on crop loan/kisan credit strictly as per law. ern Zone, EE Highway, Naha- card limit upto Rs. 3 Lakhs Government will en- rlagun and Doimukh Division. sanctioned by all banks to all sure safety of the all the citi- Hopefully, now much awaited farmers of the state during the zens of the state and espe- project Construction of 4-Lane current financial year. This in- cially the govt servants so that Itanagar- Banderdewa will terest subvention will be over they can fearlessly discharge take position very soon. As in- and above the subvention their duties of public service. formed that within 15th days of given by Government of India “Lawlessness, intimi- signing of Agreement, Survey to banks and the farmers as dation or use of force for any works will start to prepare the per policy issued by RBI/NA- purpose will never be toler- inventory of the buildings and BARD. ated” CM assertively said. Utilities along the road. The farmers would also He issued directives to On this occasion the get interest relief at the rate of the DGP to conduct massive DC noted that this is a big step 3% per annum who promptly manhunt to nab the perpetra- in the direction of completion repay their short term produc- tors and award them exem- of 4-Lane Highway which will tion credit (crop Loan) within plary punishment. Safety and change the face of the city. He one years of disbursement/ security of citizens should not appealed to all the citizens to drawal of such loan. In effect, be compromised, said the CM co-operate with the conces- farmers who take loan upto while directing the police de- sionaire during road construc- Rs 3.00 Lacs and make timely partment to beef up security tion works. repayments will get access to measures in the state so that zero interest credit facility. the common people continue CM to provide facility The notification further to have faith on law and or- of zero interest crop says that NABARD will act as der and security system of the leaon to the farmers channel partner for reimburse- state. ment to banks against interest ITANAGAR, May 22: subvention amount claims in Alive to the concerns of mar- prescribed format. Agreement on for the ginal farmers, State Govern- A certificate of area 4-Lane of NH 415- ment under the leadership of and crop being cultivated is- Itanagar to Naharlagun Chief Minister Pema Khandu sued by circle officer will be ITANAGAR, May 22: has decided to provide facility accepted as valid documents An Agreement was drawn be- of Zero Interest Crop loan to by banks for issuance of Kisan tween Chief Engineer, High- farmers of the state to enable credit card to the farmers, the way Western Zone, PWD, AP them easy access to formal notification says. and M/s TK Engineering Con- credit through banking chan- Benefit under scheme sortium Pvt. Ltd, Naharlagun, nels. will be extended to farmers AP on May 22 for the work According to a notifica- availing KCC/ crop production “Construction of 4-Lane of NH tion from Finance department loan from commercial banks, 415 (Itanagar – Banderdewa dated May 7, 2017 says that APRB and APSCAB Ltd at the 54 june 2017 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW same terms and conditions with Schneider Electric in the SP Siang Doge Jini, various prescribed by RBI/ NABARD. premises of the Art of Living HoDs and other officers from Banks will make available the International Center. the district on 24th May'2017 KCC loan application formats The Chief Minister visited Molom in Rumgong being use at present to all the interacted with the students Subdivision of Siang District farmers willing to apply for from different states who are where he inaugurated a drink- KCC/ short term crop loan. undergoing 3 months training ing water supply scheme to Khandu has set a tar- in installation and repair of so- be implemented by PHED. He get of 7500 farmers to covered lar appliances. also assured to build a Com- under crop loan under Chief He said apart from munity Hall which was rav- Minister’s Krishi Rinn Yojana learning job-oriented skills, aged by fire. Stressing on the in this financial year. The dis- the students must also have importance of education and trict- wise/bank wise target will life skills so that it can have acknowledging the importance be circulated separately to all positive effect on one’s em- of proper school infrastruc- DC’s and concerned banks. ployability level and to cope ture, he assured to improve This target will be reviewed in with the pressures of life. the school building at Molom. the DLCC meetings and SLBC He said the centre pro- Earlier during the day meetings. Any bank which fails vides the right environment for he visited Mopung village to meet the stipulated target the student to hone all such where he assured to build 2 would be reported to RBI and skills so that they may contrib- kms of the village road and Department of Finacial Ser- ute to positive development in also agreed to construct a field vices, he said. their society. for the school. The circle officers will Earlier he took round He also held pub- function as Financial Exten- of the facilities in the centre. lic meetings in Mopung and sion Officers of the state gov- He was demonstrated with the Rumgong on the same day. ernment and also help the working of different home so- Earlier on 23rd May banks in timely recovery of lar electric systems developed 2017, Taga accompanied crop loans. The Government by the centre, including a solar among others by Commis- has issued instruction to the water pump. sioner Industries, Textiles and Banks and district administra- The Chief Minister vis- Handicrafts Tahang Taggu, tion to give adequate public- ited a low cost house devel- Director Textiles and Handi- ity to the scheme so that the oped by the centre using bam- crafts P. Ete, DC incharge T. farmers can avail the benefit boo and steel, which was built Jonnom, SP Siang Doge Jini in three days and could last and other HoDs and officers Pema visits Art of more than 30 years. from the district visited Riga in Living Renewable Siang District where he inau- energy centre Tamiyo Taga inaugu- gurated a Government Craft Centre for weaving which will BENGALURU, May 23: rated drinking water provide a one year training Chief Minister Pema Khandu supply scheme to be courses in weaving to girls. today paid a visit to the Art implemented by PHED Speaking on the oc- of Living’s Sri Sri Kaushal PANGIN, May 24: casion, he directed EAC Riga Vikas Kendra for Renewable Minister Power, Industries, to take initiative and give full Energy, a skills training cen- Textiles and Handicrafts etc support from the administra- ter established in association Tamiyo Taga accompanied by tion side in ensuring the suc- ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2017 55 REVIEW cessful running of this centre. Exhorting students to concen- that this quarterly meeting is He also exhorted the general trate on studies, he directed convened to review the progress public and other stakeholders the DDSE to provide for com- of various ongoing schemes un- to give full cooperation in ef- pulsory girls and boys hostel der SPA, SIDF, NLCPR, RIDF, fectively maintaining growth for Secondary School Riga. NEC, PMGSY, MPLAD, MSDP, and sustainability of the cen- He directed the DMO to take BADP and CRF etc. tre. the requisite action for up gra- Speaking on the oc- The Commissioner dation of PHC Riga and also casion I/c. Deputy Commis- T.Taggu also spoke on the oc- gave necessary directions to sioner Techu Aran, EAC urged casion where he stated that the Head of Power Depart- all the line departments (ex- the centre would not only be ment to address the power ecuting agencies) to submit confined to weaving but other related issues of the area in- the action taken report on the activities like tailoring, knitting cluding providing for an Elec- observation of DLMC meeting etc will be subsequently intro- tricity Section Office at Riga. and QPR (Quarterly Progress duced and in due course the He assured pursuing with the Report) and he suggested for centre would be converted to government for commencing timely submission of utiliza- a Rural Production Centre. survey and investigation work tion certificate. During the first Highlighting the importance for the proposed Mabung SHP phase DLMC meeting held of these centres, he said that (2×1000 KW). on 23rd May,2017 EE(WRD) these centres would provide He gave assurance to Er. S. Phukan, EE(Power) Er. the girls an avenue for earning do everything possible on his Tami Jerang, AE(PWD) Er. S.C. income but more importantly part and take up with the gov- Gupta, EE(PH & WS), Er. Tage would help them in becoming ernment for achieving inter- Nipa displayed their ongoing independent. connectivity and electrification schemes work through power Taga then visited PHC of the villages including Riew point presentation. Riga and undertook a sur- village. The 17TH 1st Phase prise inspection where he DLMC meeting was attended was informed by the MO i/c 17th District Level by Tirap ZPC Sontung Bang- PHC Riga that the PHC has Monitoring Committee sia, DDSE Pubi Lombi, DVO Dr. the record for highest institu- (DLMC) meeting held at B.M. Poddar and representative tional delivery in the district of DMO Dr. Palash Rakshit. and is a recent recipient of the Khonsa On 24th May, 2017, a Kaayakalp award given by the KHONSA, May 24: 2nd Phase District Level Monitor- Ministry of Health and Family The 17th District Level Monitor- ing Committee Meeting (DLMC) welfare, GOI. Interacting with ing Committee (DLMC) meeting was held under the chairman- the medical staff he advised in 2 phases was held on 23rd ship I/c. Deputy Commissioner them to perform their duties May an 24th May,2017 under Techu Aran, EAC wherein PD, with dedication and maintain the chairmanship of I/c. Depu- DRDA, Tai Sangkio, Dy.Director the true spirit of public ser- ty Commissioner Techu Aran, (Agri) Pangnyai Khusia, Repre- vice. EAC. sentative of EE(RWD) Er. Lik- He then attended pub- While welcoming the wang Lowang, AE(RWD), BDO lic meetings at Riga and Riew officers and representatives of Khonsa Jangpong Tangjang, CO village where he patiently executing agencies, DPO, L.R. cum BDO Lazu D.K. Thongduk, heard the grievances and ad- Roy threw lights on importance CO cum BDO Dadam Asan Kri, dressed their concerns. of the DLMC meeting adding Dy. Director UD & H Lienwang 56 june 2017 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW

Hosai and PO, APEDA Y. Ronya, drug peddlars from Assam near Pradesh in collaboration with EO(RE) Ashok Kumar Tiwari, Digaru bridge point. On reach- District Administration on 23rd APO(RE)T.L. Garam displayed ing the spot, the drug peddlars May,2017 at Kamlesh Joshi their Power points presentation managed to flee from the spot Conference Hall, Khonsa. in connection with their respec- and instead the loggers were While welcoming the tive ongoing scheme works. busted. gathering Executive Engineer Speaking as Chair- The matter was imme- Er T Nipa highlighted the salient man I/c. Deputy Commissioner diately informed to the Deputy features of SBM (G) and advised Techu Aran, EAC urged all the Commissioner, Tezu who or- the beneficiaries to open a bank executing agencies to ensure dered the operation to be com- account as well as ADHAAR schemes are implemented as pleted with the help of the po- card to get incentive directly per government guidelines to lice. from the government through avoid further cost escalation. Taking cognizance of the Direct Bank Transfer(DBT) fa- He also suggested to select incident and the recently held cilities. needy beneficiaries impartially revenue maximisation meeting, Through power point by avoiding awarding to his/her the DC lamented that such il- presentation Consultant Doi kin and kids. legal activities not only under- Tarak, PHE & WS Division, The meeting was at- mines the rule of law but also Khonsa elaborated details of tended by Dadam Block ZPM has led to forest royalty leakage ODF and its verification pro- Ngamchai Kamhua and other and subsequently govt. revenue cess. He disclosed the list of 21 line department officers and loss. ODF GPs out of 56 in the dis- technical staff. This is just one incident trict which needed to be verified where the timber smugglers through ODF verification com- Illegal loggers busted were unfortunate enough to be mittee. He urged the gathering ANJAW, May 24: caught. Owing to the lucrative- to gear up for SLWM activities Illegal logging is a prevalent ness of the timber trade, im- in their villages/ GPs. ZPC Son- menace in a district like Lohit, proved enforcement of forest tung Lowang Bangsia appreci- where the timber smugglers tak- laws and upgradation of forest ated the Department for achiev- ing advantage of the weak in- infrastructure is the need of the ing 21 ODF GPs of the District. frastructure of the forest depart- hour. Moreover, public aware- Chairing the program ment indiscriminately cut trees ness and cooperation is also EAC T Aran advised the gath- undermining the law and future needed to keep a check on such ering to join and support Swa- consequences. illegal trade. (DIPRO) chh Bharat--- a JAN Andho- Recently on 23rd May at lan. He further instructed the around 9.50 pm, 3 trucks carry- Swachh Bharat -A Jan Circle Officer DK Thungdhok ing 17 logs of timber wood were Andolan Review , EAC incharge Lazu and Lim Modi, CO, Borduria to inspect seized near Digaru bridge point. Meeting Held at Khonsa One person was arrested and the ODF GPs. He also showed KHONSA, May 24: rest managed to escape from his willingness to participate in The consultative meeting on the spot. the verification process in the ODF verification in Tirap District The incident took place GPs; Thinsa, Borduria,Kapu as a part of Swachh Bharat – a when, Oli Koyu, Superintendent and Bera. Altogether 80 par- Jan Andholan was conducted by Tax and Excise cum State nodal ticipants including GPC, ASM, PHE & WS Division, Khonsa Di- officer narcotic cell recieved a tip Officers/ Officials took part in vision, District Tirap, Arunachal off regarding presence of some the programs. ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2017 57 REVIEW One day community APP Fire and Emergency sioner, Mamata Riba, thanked awareness programme Services, Naharlagun lead by the Chairperson of APMDTCL Shri P.Ch.Roy demonstrated and MLA Anjaw, Dasanglu Pul, on disaster on fire safety measures tips for guidance and encourage- management held on LPG, use Fire Extinguish- ment received from her when DOIMUKH, May 24: ers and forest fire etc. Men approached for guidance and One day community aware- and women present on the convergence. ness programme on disaster occasion enthusiastically par- Member Secretary of management in collaboration ticipated in demonstration pro- DLIC, M. Boje, DAO, while wel- with 12th Bn NDRF and Fire gramme. coming the house to the very and Emergency Services Na- Earlier, Y.Jerang, In- important deliberation, informed harlagun organized by District Charge DDMO briefed the that the Strategic Action Plan Disaster Management Au- gatherings about aims and prepared by NABCONS in con- thority (DDMA) Papum Pare objective of the community sultation with WRD, Agriculture, District Yupia held here at awareness programme and Horticulture Department and Community Hall, Rono ground said that each one of us must DRDA under active leadership Doimukh today on May 24. aware about minimum safety of District Administration, envi- SDO Doimukh Ibom measures to keep ourselves sions an allocation of 9434 lacs Tao while addressing the safe during any disaster situa- covering 18401.58 hectares gatherings on the occasion tion. Further, she also thanked over a 5 year period encom- called upon the people to the 12th NDRF and Fire and passing 4 Blocks. Project Direc- take advantage of the aware- Emergency Services for their tor, DRDA, M .Dirchi, Sr. Scien- ness programme and spread constant support in creating tist of KVK Dr. Manish Kanwat, the message among family awareness among the peo- District Planning Officer, and friends. ZPM ,Doimukh- ple. People from all walks W.Chautang, E.E.RWD, T.Dok, II Tana Yayo Nabam who was of life participated in the pro- Leading Agriculturists and PRI also present on the occasion gramme including PRI leaders members attended the meet- said that awareness on disas- and Gaon Buras and public of ing along with the other DLIC ter management is very im- Doimukh. Field Officer and members. The Deputy Com- portant for all the people and staffs of Disaster Management missioner called upon all the it provides lots of important in- , Yupia were also present. HODs of the departments like formation on safety measures DAO,DHO,DVO,DFO,DRDA which we can apply in our day DLIC PMKSY meeting of and others to work in conver- to day life during any emer- gence for devising and imple- gency and she also requested Anjaw was held ANJAW, May 24: menting projects for doubling people to take benefit of such farmers’ income by 2022 as programme. The DLIC PMKSY meeting of Anjaw was held on 24th May envisioned by the Government 14 member team from of India. The Budget priorities 12th Bn NDRF, Doimukh lead at Hawai under Chairmanship of Mamata Riba, Deputy Com- of the Government of Arunachal by Sub-Inspector Shri Umrao Pradesh were also highlighted Singh Rawat demonstrated on missioner, Anjaw District to de- liberate upon DIP of the District to the HODs with a direction to the do’s and donts and safety avail of all the schemes in time- measures during earthquake, under PMKSY. Calling upon the stake- ly manner so that the interior landslide, flood, fire accident district of Anjaw does not lose and drowning cases etc and holders to speed up finaliza- tion of DIP, Deputy Commis- out in accruing benefits. 58 june 2017 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW news in pictures

The Chief Commissioner of Central Excise, North East Region S K Panda called on the Chief Minister Pema Khandu for a meeting at the latter’s private residence on May 11, 2017.

An Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) headed by Joint Secretary, Union Ministry of Home Affairs, V Shashank Shekhar called on Chief Minister Pema Khandu at his office on May 2, 2017.

Governor P.B Acharya and Chief Minister Pema Khandu felicitated Dr. Nabam Tata, who has been conferred the Degree of Philosophy Honoris Causa by Guahati University at Raj Bhavan on May 2, 2017. ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal june 2017 59 REVIEW

Arunachal Pradesh Governor P.B. Acharya had a video conference with Deputy Commissioners of the districts from Raj Bhavan, Itanagar on May 6, 2017.

Chief Minister Pema Khandu kicked off the 10-day state level Oorja Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Under- 19 football talent hunt tournament-2017 at Rajiv Gandhi stadium here on May 1, 2017.

Bamang Felix, Minister IPR, PHE & WS and Government spokesperson called a press conference to brief about the functioning of two Divisional Commissioners (East and West) with the headquarter at Namsai and Yupia (temporary) respectively on May 19, 2017. 60 june 2017 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW

Arunachal Review is planning to introduce a section, called ‘Youth Section ’ in this monthly magazine shortly. ‘Youth Section ’ aims at promoting creative potentials of students and young generation of Arunachal Pradesh by highlighting their achievements and also giving a platform for creative development thereby aiming to promote a constructive and progressive spirit among them. Articles concerning people and culture, welfare issues of students, short stories, poems, drawing and paintings and reports on achievement on various issues concerning the arena of youth will be received by the undersigned for inclusion in the section.

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