ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal SEPTEMBER 2019 1 REVIEW Population Explosion: A stark reality in - Denhang Bosai s the nation was blissfully this rate then we are in for a If the people continue to Aand deeply engrossed in very serious problems ahead. be defiant and are not both- euphoric celebration of scrap- The problem will truly ered by the huge problems the ping of Article 370 and 35 (A) be catasthropic country is facing today due to from Jammu and Kashmir, having far- uncontrolled population growth many fail to listen to the very reaching dev- then GOI may explore possibil- relevant and important issue of astating con- ities to enact a uniform law in 'population explosion' raised by sequences. It consultation with all the people PM Modi in his Independence will be too late to check population Day speech this year. for us even to explo- sion. The The Prime repent. G O I Minister very rightly must en- opined that main- sure that taining a small the law will family can also be applicable be patriotism. He to all Indians said that patriotic irrespective of Indians should vol- religions or regions. unteer to have small Today, India produces families by having less huge quantities of food grains, children even though there build many roads, railways, was no law for it. How true schools, colleges, hospitals indeed, because this is in A l l and other facilities but they the interest of the nation. Indians ir- are never enough for the bil- Population explosion respective of lions of Indians. There is ab- in India is a reality today and race, region, solutely no denying the fact it is alarming. Today, India's religion, lan- that population explosion is population stands at 1.35 + bil- guage, ethnici- the single most important fac- lions and 33 children are born ties, creed and tor for India's backwardness. It every minute in the country. At caste must realize is the biggest impediment and this rate of producing children, the perils the country is des- stumbling-block in the way of India will overtake China by tined to face the impending India's journey forward. We 2024. dangers of over population have enough of everything but Ironically, India has only and volunteer to have limited still not enough to satisfy the 4% cultivable land and only children, say one child or two needs of millions of Indians. 2% potable water. These are children and not more than that Checking our population serious stats and if the popu- for their own good and good of growth is doable. The problem lation continues to explode at the nation. is we don't strive to do it. Our 2 SEPTEMBER 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW neighbour China has controlled knowledge of the dangerous ily. Hence, whether there is a population to a large extent. If ramifications population explo- law or not to control popula- China can do then we too can sion will have on the state, often tion, let us realize by ourselves do it. What is required is the will raise their voice against popu- today and now, the ordeals to do it and an undying love for lation control measures. Their the state and the country will our nation. It's population that contention is that the state has face due to population explo- will destroy and annihilate our less population whesreas the sion and let's strive to have country and not by any other land mass is huge. In fact, Ar- less children. Charity begins forces on earth. unachal Pradesh is the largest at home. Let us begin from The GOI may have to re- in terms of geographical area our homes and contribute to sort to a paradigm shift in terms in the whole North-East. the nation's growth. Having a of allocation of development However, people tend to small and manageable family funds. As of now, funds are al- forget that the state has only is also our contribution towards located on the basis of popu- a few arable areas as most the growth of our great coun- lation due to which sparsely parts of the state consist of try. Religion and other trivial is- populated state like Arunachal lofty mountains and deep val- sues may be overlooked and Pradesh receives less funds. leys wherein nothing can be ignored when we decide to This has to change. Also, the grown. Add to that the hostile control the uncontrolled popu- GOI may allocate special pack- climatic conditions in some lation explosion of our country ages as a reward for keeping parts of the state. which is the biggest malady to- population in control. Such a So, along with the rest day. Together we can change move will encourage states to of the country, the people of our country for the better. check population. our state should also make an (The writer is Deputy The state of Arunachal honest effort to check popu- Director, Information and Pradesh has only about 13 lation growth before it is too Public Relations, Govern- lakhs plus population accord- late. Evebody is aware of the ment of ing to 2011 Census. However, immense benefits of having a and can be reached at What- some overtly adventurous small family and the enormous sApp 8415023508 and den- people in the state having little burdens of having a large fam- [email protected]) Kksv celebrates silver jubilee of Onam in the capital -Praveen.G he Kerala Kala Sam- enable them not only to show- rich traditional practices of the Tskarika Vedi (KKSV) is a case the rich and varied cul- Malayalees since incipience socio-cultural organization of ture of the state of Kerala but and it has been successful in Keralites or Malayalees which also to work for the welfare of its venture to a great extent. was established in 1994 with the community and the State of The organization has also al- the objective of bringing all Arunachal Pradesh. The Kera- ways encouraged imbibing all the Malayalees residing in and la Kala Samskarika Vedi has the good practices from other around the capital Itanagar been striving hard to promote cultures to further enrich their under one umbrella that would the culture, cuisine and other own Kerala culture. In an effort ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal SEPTEMBER 2019 3 REVIEW to bridge the state of Kerala with other states, KKSV often organizes cultural exchange programmes that help in cre- ating a cultural mosaic and unity in diversity. It is a proud moment for the Malayalees residing in the capital to witness the Silver Jubilee celebrations of Onam on 14th September this year. The Onam festival celebration that started with a humble be- ginning in the year 1994 has today grown by leaps and bounds and has completed 24 glorious years of its cel- ebrations in the capital. Today, Onam festival is a huge calen- dar event for the Malayalees and other festival revelers in the capital. The Silver Jubi- lee of Onam festival will be celebrated with enthusiasm, gaiety and pomp and show in all-round prosperity during the nevolent king Mahabali visits which attractive programmes reign of king Mahabali. There the people every year during shall be included. It is worth- was no discrimination on the the Onam to inquire about the mentioning here that today, basis of caste, creed, colour, well-being of his people. This there are about 350 Malaya- economic status and every- is why Onam festival is being lee families in the capital who body was treated equally by celebrated by the Malayalees are whole-heartedly contribut- the society. There was peace in the honour of their beloved ing towards the growth of Ma- and tranquility in the state and king Mahabali. During Onam layalee culture. crimes and corruptions were every household in Kerala MYTHOLOGY OF never heard of. It is said that irrespective of rich or poor, ONAM: during his reign, people did young or old, welcome their According to the leg- not use locks and keys at their king with love and happiness. end, Kerala was once ruled homes because there were They decorate their homes by an Asura (Demon) king no thieves to fear or be wary with myriad flowers called who was known as Mahab- of. The people were prosper- Athappookkalam and other ali or Maveli. The king was ous and poverty and miseries beautiful decorations to mark greatly admired and revered were not heard of during his the occasion. Onam also her- in his kingdom by his subjects reign. alds the harvest season in for his kindness and generos- The people of Kerala Kerala. ity. It is believed that Kerala even today believe that the pi- (The writer is the Gen- witnessed the golden era of ous soul of the noble and be- eral Secretary of KKSV.) 4 SEPTEMBER 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW

Despite fund constraint, two is doing away with the para- JCVs have already been chuting of schemes which pressed into service along was on a top down method with adequate manpower, and mostly involved individu- braving inclement weather. al projects and now new poli- Restoration work is under cies for planning has been way and they are trying hard envisaged wherein it will be to make the road through at processed through a proper the earliest possible. channel from the district level committee. Dcm accorded warm Responding to some reception at Wakro of the important points sub- NAMSAI, Aug 1: mitted in the memorandums, After assuming charge as the DCM said that he is aware the Deputy Chief Minister of of those issues and would try to deliver through proper Road communication the state, Chowna Mein paid a visit to Wakro circle on Au- planning and prioritisation. disrupted between gust 1 last. Wakro is one of Regarding the de- Koyu and Kakki the two administrative circles mand for upgradation of PASIGHAT, Aug 1: of 46-Chowkham assembly Wakro to ADC headquarter, Heavy rains across Siang constituency which Mein now Mein said that infrastructure belt has continued to af- represents. has to be developed first to fect normal life. The inces- Upon his arrival, he facilitate the same. sant rain led to landslides in was accorded a rousing re- He also appreciated Lower Siang district too. The ception by the Lohit District the home stays of Wakro cir- road between Koyu and Kak- Administration along with the cle which are gaining popu- ki villages has been hit by the public of Wakro circle at the larity and also stressed that monsoon, being blocked by general ground. A meeting other areas too shouldtry to rain and landslides at Jukik was also held wherein Mein emulate them. area. Transportation has interacted with the people The DC Lohit, Prince temporary been suspended and sought to know their is- Dhawan and officers of vari- for the last few weeks, ham- sues and needs.Memoran- ous departments presented pering easy movement of dums were also submitted by a power point presentation students, patients, govern- public leaders and by individ- on budget proposals for the ment employees and general uals. fiscal year 2019-20 proposed public as a whole. No respite Mein in his address, in DPC in respect of works seems in sight as the rain is said that drastic changes department of Wakro circle. continuing in the area. have been witnessed in re- Mein also released a Meanwhile, EE cent times particularly in video CD on homestays of (PWD), Nari Division, Er. road communication and Wakro circle prepared by DC Joy Koyu informed that they further said that the Govern- Lohit and District Tourism Of- are also coordinating with ment is committed to bring in ficer. the district administration more such developments in Earlier upon his ar- and brought to the notice of the near future. He informed rival at Wakro, Mein had first the appropriate authorities. that the present government inaugurated the office of the ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal SEPTEMBER 2019 5 REVIEW

Wakro Women Welfare So- Chowkham Assembly Constit- submit reports/status ac- ciety office and lauded the uency which Mein now repre- cordingly to the respective members for bringing trans- sents. Earlier Deputy Commis- Circle Officers within a week formational change in the so- sioner Lohit, Prince Dhawan time for formation of Farm- ciety. The society was found- and officers of various de- ers Data Base. Plans and ed in the year 1997. partments presented a power strategies would be finally point presentation on budget forwarded to the govern- Dcm inaugurates proposals for the fiscal year ment by the district adminis- Wakro Women Welfare 2019-20 proposed in DPC in tration for modernization of Society office respect of works department technologies, efficient man- of Wakro circle. agement of bumper produc- NAMSAI, Aug 1: Mein also released a tivities, marketing, risk man- Deputy Chief Minister Chowna video CD on home stays of agement and sustainability Mein today inaugurated the of- Wakro circle prepared by DC etc. The DC also instructed fice of the Wakro Women Wel- Lohit and District Tourism Of- the officers to submit sta- fare Society, which was found- ficer. tus reports of all beneficial ed in 1997.Mein lauded the schemes to her office pres- members for bringing transfor- ently being implemented in mational change in the society Meeting on farmers’ the district. since its inception. identification survey held The meeting was In a meeting held later PASIGHAT, Aug 2: attended by the ADCs of with the public of the district, Doubling agricultural in- Pasighat, Mebo and Ruk- he informed that the present come by 2022 was a mam- sin, BDOs, COs, and head government is doing away with moth task but also one that of agri, horti, vety, fishery, the parachuting of schemes was the need of the hour, textile & handloom depart- which was on a top down stated East Siang Deputy ment. method and mostly involved Commissioner Dr. Kinny individual projects by bringing Singh while chairing a coor- in a policy where schemes will dination meeting on farmers Massive Social be processed through a proper identification today at the of- Service Conducted at channel from the district level fice conference hall. Republic Day Site committee. Briefing the officers, , Aug 4: Regarding the demand Singh said that the strategy A massive Social Service for upgradation of Wakro to for doubling farmers’ income involving all departments ADC headquarter, Mein said encompasses higher pro- was carried out at the Gov- that infrastructure has to be ductivity at cost efficiency ernment Higher Secondary developed first to facilitate the enabling them to capture School Aalo where the dis- same. maximum value on every trict will be celebrating the He also appreciated grain/product. She instruct- 72nd Independence Day of that home stays of Wakro ed the attending officers of the country. The Social Ser- circle are gaining popularity agri, horti, vety, fishery, tex- vice was necessitated as the which other places should also tile & handloom sectors in stadium is coming up in the emulate. particular to conduct survey main celebration venue at Wakro is one of the two to identify farmers and their General Ground Aalo. This administrative circles of the lands, productivities etc and Stadium was tendered three 6 SEPTEMBER 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW years back but as yet even improve and increase the the roads were of strategic the ground works are not machineries deployed in the importance from defence completed though it was sup- said roads and demanded as well as tourism point of posed to be completed by for exact time for completion view, its timely completion now. This scheme should be of the said roads. The mem- is significant for develop- a time bound one considering bers also alleged BRO for not ment of the area. She re- its utility for celebrating in the following the muck dumping quested all CBOs and other district. Aalo Town Peoples’ procedures which has creat- organizations to address the Welfare and Development ed huge environmental dete- grievances to concerned Society and District Admin- rioration in addition to recur- authorities simultaneously istration has raised the issue ring road blockades. While while addressing it to District to department for Sports and answering the queries raised Administration for prompt- Youth Affairs for its speedy in the meeting The Com- ness in actions. The meeting implementation. mander 14 BRTF informed was attended by the Com- the house that the BCT road manders of 14 BRTF and 42 Meeting on project would be completed BRTF, CBOs and Student Deteriorating bct by December 2021 and told organizations, Administra- and oksrt road that issues pertaining to BCT tive Officers, Department of and OKSRT roads would be Forest, Service Providers sheld between cbos, expedited and solved soon. and Department of Power Student Organisations Speaking on behalf of (Elect.) of West Kameng dis- and Administrative all four HMLAs of West Ka- trict. officers with bro meng district, Kharma asked authorities the BRO authorities not to Pasighat is now open Bomdila, Aug 6: disturb entire stretch of road. defecation free: PMC He suggested completinga A meeting was held at the PASIGHAT, Aug 6: limited length of road before Conference Hall of Deputy Adding another feather, Pa- disturbing the other patch. Commissioner Bomdila in sighat was declared as Open He directed the concerned connection with the dete- Defecation Free (ODF) town authorities to dump the riorating conditions of BCT by the Pasighat Municipal muck in designated dumping and OKSRT roads which Council (PMC), said a press sites. He also asked District connects the West Kameng, statement. Administration to reschedule East Kameng and Tawang PMC Administrator Dr. the traffic advisories in BCT District to rest part of the Kinny Singh expressing her road for convenience of the country. happiness over the achieve- commuters and local popu- The meeting was ment has stated that it was a lace. chaired by West Kameng Herculean task to achieve af- Swaroop while ap- Deputy Commissioner Dr. ter long exercise as a part of plauding the positive re- Sonal Swaroop in presence the Swachch Bharat Abhiyan sponse to the meeting added of Kalaktang MLA Dorjee campaign (SBM). that improved and increased Wangdi Kharma . DC cum Administrator manpower and machiner- The CBOs and Stu- Singh also added that eradicat- ies would help in achieving dent organizations unani- ing open defecation is part of the target at stipulated time- mously asked the BRO the SBM, which aims to make authorities to immediately frame. She told that since ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal SEPTEMBER 2019 7 REVIEW

India open defecation free by The Governor, who met The Governor ad- October 2019. Extending her her several times for the is- vised the Education Minis- gratitude to PMC and all the sues connected with the prog- ter to review the progress of stakeholders of the town for ress and development of our the school and expedite the strengthening the hands of the State of Arunachal Pradesh, process in developing the urban body, Singh assured that said that her departure is a school campus which is in there would be no slackness in great loss to the country, to the its nascent stage. In just two hygiene and cleanliness once public life and to the Political years of its existence, the the tag has been awarded. stream, which she served with students of the school have great distinction for many de- received accolade in recent- Governor condoles cades. ly concluded Inter Sainik the sudden demise of We pray for the eternal School competitions in Im- former External Affairs peace to the departed soul, phal, the Governor said. the Governor said in the letter. State Education Min- Minister ister Er. TabaTedir, Secre- ITANAGAR, Aug 6: Governor, Education tary Education Dr. Madhu The Governor of Arunachal Rani Teotia, Secretary Plan- Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra Minister discuss on Sainik School ning, Shri Himanshu Gupta, (Retd.) condoled the sudden East Siang Deputy Commis- Itanagar, Aug 6: demise of former External Af- sioner DR. Kinny Singh, SP The Governor of Arunach- fairs Minister Sushma Swaraj East Siang Shri Prashant al Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. who breathed her last on 6th of Gautam, Principal, Sainik Mishra (Retd.) chaired a August 2019.On behalf of the School, East Siang Lt. Cdr. high-level meeting and dis- people and the Government Amit Kumar Dutt, Chief Ar- cussed about Sainik School, of Arunachal Pradesh and on chitect Sr. Dawa Tsering East Siang District. Chal- his own behalf, the Governor along with Commissioner to lenges, shortcomings and conveyed profound condo- Governor Shri R.P. Upadya- way-ahead were discussed lences to Shri Swaraj Kaushal, ya, IPS, Director General of at length in the meeting. husband of late SmtSushma Police were present in the The Governor empha- Swaraj ji. meeting. sised that concerted effort The Governor,in his must be made by all stake- condolence letter to the be- Taki Encourages Local reaved family said that in her holders to make it one of the death, the Nation has lost an best educational institutions Weavers intellectual, a paragon Indian of Arunachal Pradesh and HONG, Aug 7: Lady, a true patriot, a popu- amongst the best of Sainik Minister Agriculture and Hor- lar and benevolent politician, Schools of the North East. ticulture, Fisheries, Veteri- a kind hearted Minister and He said that Sainik School, nary and Dairy Development a prolific Speaker. Her distin- East Siang District can pro- Tage Taki while encouraging guished record of being the duce the best officers for the weavers to be profession- youngest Cabinet Minister in the armed forces, provided al and dedicated said “In the State politics bears a it has the requisite support competitive world of artificial bright testimony to her calibre from the State Government fabrics and high-end fashion, and dynamism, the Governor for adequate amenities for our indigenous designs on said. good education ambience. natural fabrics have created 8 SEPTEMBER 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW a niche for itself, even at in- also farmers he asked them DC urges District TB ternational level. The jwekhe to form clusters, each con- Forum to involve Civil and jillang patterns ofthe taining 100-150 farmers. This Apatanis have been worn cumulative field area will be Societies on international fashion plat- considered for double crop- CHANGLANG, Aug 7: The Deputy Commission- forms,”. He was speaking at ping scheme. er, Changlang R K Sharma the 5th National Handloom “This winter as a part Chaired the first meeting of day that was celebrated in a of our double cropping ini- District T B Forum held in his befitting manner at Hong to- tiation, off season vegetables conference hall here yester- day. shall be grown in our fields, day. While Awarding train- which were erstwhile left Addressing the house, ing certificates on designing barren after the harvest in the DC suggested TB Forum and dyeing to the weavers, he September and October,” he to involve community groups, exhorted them to be sincere added while assuring to take Patients’ Forum, Civil Society, and explore more designs. care of the fencing. Community Based Organi- Hong based Brand Deputy Commissioner zation, ASHAs, AWWs, PRI Arunachal Multipurpose Co- Chukhu Takar and Gyati Kob- Members, NGOs, etc to reduce operative Society, Ziro is ing, MD, AWFED also spoke the stigma and the discrimina- currently providing the train- on the occasion. tion of TB patients in the so- ing. Four batches of trainings U.C Baro,AD(D),WSC, ciety and enhance the moral have been so far completed in his keynote ad- support of the patient and the in dyeing and designing, in- dress informed that Lower family members to cooperate formed Chairperson of the Subansiri has three block lev- and accept patient in the fam- society, Hibu Yabyang. el clusters at Ziro, Hong Hari ily and society as a whole. He He also distributed CD Block and Tamen -Dol- asked for active case finding Weavers Pehchan card/Yarn lungmukh (now in Kamle). of TB in the vulnerable areas. passbook to the weavers. Weaver ‘s Societies under He also emphasized on open- “Through the Mudra these clusters shall be pro- ing of bank account of TB pa- scheme for financial assis- vided with financial, machin- tients treated under Nikshay tance to weavers, the gov- ery and yarn aids. Later in Poshan Yojana(NPY) through ernment has initiated mea- the technical session various customer service point. sures to uplift the economic schemes sponsored by DCH, The DC said that since condition of this section of the Delhi, NHDC,HEPC, MUDRA there are many important ver- society. But it is saddening to etc was dwelt in length. tical programs under NHRM, see that few of our brethren Weavers from Kamle the District Programme Of- have defaulted in repayment and Lower Subansiri, Goan ficers of various programme of the loans. This has made buras and Goan buris partici- should be invited to sensitized the banks reluctant,” Taki pated in the program. PRI Members, Public, NGOs, added,while urging all to be The program was or- etc during Panchayat /public sincere in repayments. ganised by Weaver's Service meetings. “The banks will also Centre, Guwahati, Ministry of Earlier, Medical Su- have to work out a modality,so Textiles, incollaboration with perintendent Dr H Tangjang that genuine people don’t suf- the office of the District Reg- briefed the objective of the fer,” he added. Noting that istrar of Cooperative Society, meeting. most of the weavers were Lower Subansiri District. ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal SEPTEMBER 2019 9 REVIEW

Dr Mekcha Khimhun, that all people, at all times Health Engineering & Water DPO (RNTCP)- cum-DACO should get access to the ba- Supply Department. Wangki (DACS) presented the per- sic food for their active and Lowang, Minister PHE&WS formance of the program ac- healthy life. While highlight- graced the ceremony as Chief tivities of RNTCP and TB-HIV. ing the various provisions of Guest. The event is a part She explained the diagnostic the National Food Security of ongoing nationwide cel- facilities available in the dis- (NFS) Act 2013, urged the of- ebration of Swachh Mahotsav trict for detection. ficers to deal with utmost care 2019 being celebrated by The District Planning Of- of all government schemes Ministry of Jal Shakti. ficer, Shamee Timba sug- which comes under NFS Act Lowang while speak- gested the District TB Forum and cautioned that any short- ing to the gathering, stressed members to participate active- comings in implementing the on the importance of sanita- ly to increase the community schemes would be the re- tion and emphasised on the participation in TB program to sponsibility of the concerned need to take responsibility to accelerate the TB prevention, departments and be booked convert this movement to“Jan control, care and treatment. under the Act. She stressed Andolaan”, and change the Jokhong Singpho, K on enhanced cooperation, mind-set of public. He re- Mamai, Renu Mungrey and knowledge sharing and infor- quested the media houses to Chalu Rekhung also spoke on mation exchange among the play vital and proactive role in the occasion. departments/officers in order spreading the messages of to ensure food security in a health and hygiene in every Deal govt schemes with sustained manner. nook and corner of our State utmost care: Jamoh Among others, ADC and thus contributing in the PASIGHAT, Aug 7: (Hq) Tatdo Borang, DD overall progress of cleanli- A coordination meeting with (F&CS) B. Pertin, DD (ICDS) ness in the State. Congratu- the officers of Food & Civil PE Angu, i/c DDSE Mary Sir- lating the awardees, he gave Supply, ICDS and education am and CDPOs of Pasighat, away the mementos along was held on Wednesday at the Ruksin and Nari were present with certificate to the best Siang Guest house conference in the meeting. household beneficiaries, best hall under the chairmanship of performing Sarpanch and the best performing districts Nanom Jamoh, Member of Ar- Swachh Sunder unachal Pradesh State Food namely under Swachh Sun- Commission. Sauchalaya Day held der Sauchalaya contest2018. ITANAGAR, Aug 7: Presentations were The ceremony was Swachh Sunder Sauchalaya given by the concerned de- initiated with opening re- Day, an event to celebrate and partments on achievements marks by Ranphoa Ngowa, felicitate the Household ben- and challenges being faced Additional Secretary, (PHE eficiaries and Sarpanch for by the departments during &WS), who welcomed all the their outstanding contribution the implementation process delegates, field functionaries towards recently concluded of all the on-going schemes, and beneficiaries. Sentum Yo- ‘Swachh Sunder Sauchalaya’ in East Siang district. mcha, Mission Director, SBM contest held in 2018 under Chairman Jamoh in (G) gave a brief speech on SBM(G) was organized and her address stated that the the importance of the day and celebrated today here at Ban- basic concept of food secu- also highlighted the achieve- quet Hall, Itanagar, by Public rity nationally was to ensure ment of the mission till date. 10 SEPTEMBER 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW

Tomo Basar, Chief Engineer extraordinary sanitation jour- Attending the Librar- (E/Z), PHE & WS Depart- ney of the country and to rec- ians Day as the Chief Guest, ment appreciated the Team ognize the Swachhata cham- the Govt. Hr. Secondary School Sanitation for organizing the pions from all walks of life for Yingkiong Vice Principal, Olik day in tandem with the nation their remarkable contribution Nobeng advised the school within a short period of time. in Swachh Bharat Mission. children to inculcate the habit of He also stressed on the grave This celebration also aims to reading books and for which he issue of the depleting water focus on the sustainability of also encouraged the students to sources in the State and the the toilet usage among those pay a visit to District Library to need to make “Water to all” a having toilets, and to promote enrich their knowledge. O Lego, mass movement, like Swachh and encourage the owners DL&IO also stressed that library Bharat Mission (Grameen). of newly built houses to build is a store house of knowledge During the pro- toilet. In Arunachal Pradesh, and various kinds of books, gramme, top 10 household Public Health Engineering magazines and news paper can beneficiaries where honored and Water Supply Depart- be obtained easily from the Dis- for Best painted toilet under ment, which is the nodal de- trict Library which can help them Swachh Sunder Sauchalaya partment for implementing in career building. VKV Principal painting competition held the Swachh Bharat Mission and public leaders also spoke during the last financial year (Grameen) is celebrating on the occasion. during which 1.34 crore toi- Swachh Mahotsav-19 with all let were painted all over In- the beneficiaries and stake- DTCC and ES to Ensure dia, along with 10 sarpanch, holders across the state. Tobacco Free Zones In who were also awarded for TheMahotsav is marked by Govt. Institutions: their outstanding contribution. immense information, educa- Aalo, Aug 13: Further, 3 Best Performing tion and communication(IEC) In its continued effort to en- Districts were also awarded activities at district, state and sure a Tobacco Free Zones in namely Tawang, Namsai and the national level through schools, medical and govt of- West Siang districts. various events such as Swa- fices, the District Tobacco Con- Among others, Dr. chh Sunder Sauchalaya Day, trol Cell, Enforcement Squad Tapsaya Raghav, Deputy Swachh Prerak Day and Na- and Head of Offices reviewed Commissioner Namsai, Bekir tional Awards to Swachhata the course of action under the Nyorak, ADC Tawang and Champions. Chairmanship of West Siang Cheechung Chukhu, EAC Deputy Commissioner Swetika Aalo attended the event. Fur- National Librarians Day Sachan at the DC’s Conference ther, NGO’s like APWWS and observed at Yingkiong Hall today. During the meeting, Child Welfare Committee, Yingkiong, Aug 12: the DC stressed on the need of Itanagar, also attended the The Department of Public Li- awareness campaign at all level event. braries District Library Ying- and also to put up hoarding on Few of the Swachhata kiong observed the National ban of tobacco products in local Champions, field functionar- Librarians Day at the premises dialect in all sensitive locations. ies, Sarpanch, Special invi- of District Library office here She also instructed the Tax and tees also shared their experi- with enthusiastic participation of Excise department to cancel all ences and success stories. large gathering of students from ghumtis operating in different lo- This Mahotsav is an VKV, School Yingkiong. cations indulging in sale of such opportunity to celebrate the ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal SEPTEMBER 2019 11 REVIEW tobacco products. The DMO Dr. of these student cadets in pos- ing facilities, infrastructures Moli Riba said that it is always itively shaping young minds. and a good football academy important to evolve a coordinat- SP Kushal Pal Singh in the state are concerns that ing mechanism to implement briefed about the various as- need to be addressed. the rule in all govt. institutions pects of SPC, it's objectives, The Chief Minister said through Enforcement Squads Government guidelines, sta- the immediate next step for the and Flying Squads in the dis- tus, training module and future Association would be to organ- trict. aspect of SPC etc. ise the 25th National Senior Dr. J. Kato gave detailed During the event, ASI Women’s Football Champion- deliberations on COPTA Act Tama Talom was felicitated ship scheduled to be held in 2003, Campaign launched so with an appreciation letter and Pasighat in the coming month, far in the district and declaration cash award for his dedicated in a befitting manner. The best of Tobacco Free Zones through effort during the search op- efforts will be made to make power point presentation. Miti eration for the missing AN 32 the event a grand success, Gammeng Psychologist, DTCC Aircraft at Payum circle in the since it’s a matter of pride for Aalo elaborated on the role of month of June. ID cards were Arunachal to host a national civil society in checking the use also distributed to all the ca- level event. of tobacco products in public dets. The Chief Minister places. Yomcha, Darak , Gen- The programme was also acknowledged the con- eral Hospital Aalo and Town organised by Siang District tribution of several sportsmen Middle School have already Police in collaboration with who despite lack of financial been declared as Tobacco Free District Administration Siang support from government had Zones. District. managed to bring laurel to the Among others, DDSE state through their own effort. MLA launches Student T Tatak attended the event. He said that the government Police Cadet(SPC) for will definitely come forward Siang District Khandu becomes acting to support and acknowledge such contributions. ITANAGAR, Aug 13: APFA president The CM also said that MLA Pangin Ojing Tasing Itanagar, Aug 12: the state has got a great fil- urged the student cadets to The Arunachal Pradesh Foot- lip in developing sports infra- work for the betterment of so- ball Association (APFA) in a structure through the prime ciety and towards protection of special general body meet- minister’s Khelo India cam- environment. He was speak- ing on Monday declared Chief paign. A majority of upcoming ing as the Chief Guest while Minister as the stadiums in Arunachal are for launching the Student Police Association’s acting president. football and hoped that this Cadet (SPC) for Siang District Assuming the role of would alleviate infrastructure today.He also advised them the APFA President, Khandu issues to a great extent, the to inculcate discipline and to promised to work at all levels CM said. abide by the laws. to spread the popularity of foot- Outgoing APFA Presi- The Guest of Honour ball in the state. He stressed dent Takam Sanjoy also spoke DC Siang Rajeev Takuk ex- that football being a poor on the occasion. Present in the horted the cadets to be the man’s sport, people from any meeting were representatives flag bearers of society while background can dream big, from district football associa- acknowledging the importance though lack of proper coach- tions and members of APFA. 12 SEPTEMBER 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW Mice inaugurated at the jobs of the clerks in offices. was presented by PD DRDA Naharlagun However, their fear has proved Tajing Jonnom. to be wrong and unfounded as After a detailed discus- Naharlagun, Aug 11: many jobs have been created sion on various schemes and A branch of Manipal Institute for the computer-literate youths projects, the project proposal of Computer Education was in- of the country. He further said under CMSSY for the year augurated by the Chief Guest that computer application has 2019 -20 was prepared for on- Pate Marik, Director, Adminis- helped in speedy and efficient ward submission to the State trative Training Institute near execution of work in offices, Level Executive committee for Logun bridge, Naharlagun on schools, colleges and other consideration in the Annual August 11 last amidst a huge sectors adding that it is impos- Action Plan. gathering. sible to survive sans computer In his inaugural ad- in today's fiercely competitive dress, Marik while congratulat- Naresh Kumar takes world. ing the Centre Manager Ami- over the charge of The newly inaugurated tava Deb, said that computer MICE has 40-50 seats now and Chief Secretary science has become sine qua Itanagar, Aug 13: the classes of the first batch of non to carry out any work effi- Naresh Kumar has taken over students will begin soon. High- ciently and hoped that the MICE the charge of Chief Secretary ly trained faculty members will would produce many comput- Arunachal Pradesh relieving take classes. er-literate youths in future who present incumbent Satya Go- The inaugural function can be employed in different pal on August 13 last at Civil was also attended by Director departments both under state Secretariat, Itanagar. of IPR Obang Tayeng and se- government and private sec- Prior to joining Ar- nior Journalist Pradeep Kumar tors. He told the students to unachal Pradesh Naresh and a host of other guests. take up computer classes seri- Kumar was the Chairman of ously to equip themselves with New Delhi Municipal Council computer knowledge which Meeting on (NDMC). Earlier, Kumar had will help them secure jobs and CMSSY held alsoserved in the state under to stand on their own feet. He ITANAGAR, Aug 11: various capacities such as Ad- wished the institute well and A meeting of the District Level ditional Deputy Commissioner assured full cooperation and Executive committee on Chief Naharlagunand also as Depu- support from his side. Speak- Minister’s Samasth Shiksha ty Commissioner, Ziro, Lower ing as the Guest of Honour Yojana (CMSSY) was held to- Subansiri. Denhang Bosai, Deputy Direc- day held at Boleng, Siang dis- tor, IPR while lauding the ini- trict under the chairmanship of DLEC meeting on tiative of Centre Manager Ami- Deputy Commissioner Rajeev tava Deb said that computer Takuk in the presence of MLA CMSSY held had become as essential as Rumgong Talem Taboh and Raga, Aug14: food and drink adding that in MLA Pangin Ojing Tasing. A meeting of the District Level many countries offices are be- The DDSE-cum-Mem- Executive Committee on Chief ing run paperless. He told the ber Secretary T. Tatak informed Minister's Samast Shiksha participants that initially many the participants about the aims Yojana(CMSSY)was held in states in India opposed the and objectives of the meeting. the office chamber of Deputy introduction of computer, fear- A brief report on the achieve- Commissioner Kamle Moki ing that it would do away with ment till date under CMSSY Loyi in the presence of MLA ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal SEPTEMBER 2019 13 REVIEW

Tarin Dakpe today. The MLA leges and bridge the critical in- el district headquarters and while addressing the members frastructural gap in technology sought cooperation from all opined that the existing infra- and to improve the quality of the officers. structures of the schools need education imparted in schools Creation of to be modernized. and colleges by giving flexible posts for all important He suggested for de- funds in the districts. departments,creation of new veloping Raga Government “This DLEC meeting administrative blocks, treasury Higher Secondary School into today shall scrutinize infra- office, land acquisition for vari- a model school, which would structural requirements of all ous offices and status of all the cater to all the populace of the schools of Kamle for im- development activities in the Kamle and neighbouring dis- plementation, “the DC said. district were reviewed during tricts. Referring to earlier in- the meeting. Emphasising on the im- stances of contractors starting Deputy Commission- portance of girl’s education, he work without proper technical er Moki Loyi and HoDs were suggested for making the girls sanction, the DC stressed that present in the meeting. hostel block at GHSS,Raga such procedures shall not be operational from next ses- entertained anymore and pay- 73rd Independence sion. The furniture require- ments of all works will be done Day celebrated in State ments and other infrastructural only after physical verification capital: cm greets requirements for starting the and satisfactory remarks from girls hostel can be used from the competent authority. people the CMSSY fund", he further ITANAGAR, Aug 15: added. Schemes should be The 73rd Independence Day “There should be no was celebrated with great Community Based and enthusiasm, gaiety and pa- compromise on the quality of not Individual Based: the work. We need to creat- triotic fervor at Indira Gan- egood assets that would be Dakpe dhi Park, Itanagar today in of service to next generations, Raga, Aug 14: which people from all walks stressed the MLA while exhort- Raga MLA Tarin Dakpe today of life participated. While ex- ing all the executive agencies emphasised on the need to be tending his greetings to the for proper monitoring of all the innovative and steer away from people, the Chief Minister works. the stereotypical schemes. Pema Khandu in his address He also suggested for He was chairing a develop- to the mammoth gathering sending government school ment meeting at the DC office said, “I take this opportunity students to exposure trips to chamber,Raga. “The schemes to thank each and every citi- good schools across the state, and projects we initiate should zen of our State for believing so as to get acquainted with be community based and not in the programmes and poli- the ambience and functioning individual. Revenue genera- cies of the Government and of such schools. tion and sustainability of a giving a decisive mandate in Earlier, the DC cum project should be a prime con- the recent elections, repos- Chairman informed that the sideration”, Dakpe said. ing faith and confidence in main objective of CMSSY is He also added that us. This encourages us in to provide flexible pool of re- systematic town planning right our continued efforts to work sources for maintenance of from the beginning, can go a for the overall well-being of Government schools and col- long way in creating a mod- each and every Arunacha- 14 SEPTEMBER 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW lee. I can assure you that tion, livelihood activities and The Government also hiked we will not leave any stone Ease of doing business etc. the Monthly honorarium of unturned in order to achieve Transparency and ac- Gaon Burahs in the State. the goal of inclusive devel- countability is the main pillar The Govt also proposes to opment where all sections of good governance. In order construct one Gaon Burah of the society will be able to to ensure the same, my gov- House in each district head- take part and meaningfully ernment has made the Lok quarter in a phased manner. contribute to the develop- Ayukta functional from this Bringing huge relief ment of the State. I also take year. We have also decided to State Government em- this opportunity to congratu- to take up construction of of- ployees, the government im- late Hon’ble Prime Minister fices for Lok Ayukta, State plemented 7th CPC recom- and Hon’ble Home Minister Human Rights Commission, mendation for all the regular for the bold decision to abro- Arunachal Pradesh State employees, granted Tough gate Article 370 of the Indian Commission for Women, In- Location Allowances and Constitution and take the formation Commission etc, enhanced wages for Con- first step towards inclusive along with a common com- tingency workers of all cat- development for the people plex for all the Directorates egories from January 2019. of Jammu & Kashmir. I am in capital complex with an The Government has ac- sure this will pave the way aim to provide professional corded a lot of priority to im- for integrating the people of work environment for our prove the healthcare system Jammu & Kashmir with the Government staff. of our state. We have been people of other parts of India The Government also able to operationalize our and usher in a new era of constituted District Devel- first Medical College in our socio-economic progress in opment Committee to for- State “ Institute of the State. At the same time, I mulate the developmental Health & Medical Sciences” would like to assure the peo- goals, objectives, policies (TRIHMS) which received its ple of my State that the pro- and priorities in matter relat- first batch of 50 MBBS stu- visons of Article 371 H will ing to Planning & Develop- dents in 2018. To cater to continue to stay in force and ment and also for Formu- health facilities of the poor the same has been categori- lation of annual plans and people, the Govt decided cally assured in the Parlia- five year perspective Plans. to establish a 200 – bedded ment by the Government of To disseminate informa- Government hospital and India. tion of major State as well a dedicated maternal, child Our Government is Central Flagship programs and eye-care facility in Itan- working in a team spirit for to the grass root level, we agar for residents of capital achieving its vision of Ex- launched a comprehensive complex, and a feeder hos- cellence in Governance, campaign – Arunachal Ris- pital to the TRIHMS. providing quality Education ing Campaign. The Government & Health services, bring- Under Sarkar Apke launched the ambitious ing about transformational Dwar programme 353 camps Chief Minister’s Arogya Ar- change in Agriculture, Horti- were conducted last year unachal Yojana (CMAAY) culture sectors, realizing the in which the Government for providing health insur- potential of Our Blue Econo- reached to the doorsteps ance coverage for a family my, putting focused empha- of about three lakhs people upto Rs. 5 lakhs per year for sis on Employment genera- residing in far-flung villages. secondary and Tertiary care ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal SEPTEMBER 2019 15 REVIEW hospitalization which are not by Government of India to and Creation of Eco Tourism covered under AYUSHMAN the interests of Arunachal Infrastructure in each district, Bharat scheme of Govern- Pradesh and North-East at we have established District ment of India. The Govern- large. Tourism Society headed by ment is proposing to estab- We also plan to bring the Deputy Commissioner. lish our own State University 7 lakh hectares more land In the Transport Sec- at Pasighat for which nec- under micro irrigation in near tor, APST received national essary fund has been kept. future with an estimated cost recognition and was award- The permanent academic of Rs. 17,712 crore under ed National Public Transport building of the first Women Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sin- Excellence Award for the Govenrment College B. Y. chayee Yojana. In this re- best performing North East Government Women Col- gard, we have submitted the State Road Transport Un- lege, Poma is going to be plan to Government of India. dertaking for the first time constructed in Poma village We are expecting around after 43 years. In a move near Itanagar this year. The 500 crore this year under to improve passenger ser- Government decided to pro- the scheme. To harness vices, the APSTS inducted vide uninterrupted power the tourism potential of the 30 Mahindra Xylo Taxis in to supply to the Secondary and State, instilling professional- service recently. Higher secondary schools in ism at the cutting edge level Road connectivity the State through installation is the need of the hour. In this is the most important fac- of solar roof top panels in all direction, we have decided tor in bringing development the secondary and higher to sponsor students of the in the state and we have a secondary schools of the state for taking up 3 years huge backlog in road com- State. degree courses in presti- munication infrastructure. In our endeavor to gious institutes recognized Therefore, we have initiated achieve doubling of farmers by the Ministry of Tourism, to bring reformation in the income by 2022 and raise Govt of India under Chief process of planning and de- the contribution of agricul- Minister’s Paryatan Shiksha velopment of all roads under ture sector to national GDP, Yojana. Various White Wa- PWD, under a five year road we are investing heavily in ter Guide Training Centres plan as “The Chief Minister’s agriculture and allied sec- (Aqua Adventure Centre) in comprehensive State Road tors. We have increased the various major river basins Plan 2019-2014”. funding in CM Sashakt Kisan (Kameng, Siang, Dibang, The Chief Minister Yojana to Rs. 95 Crore with Lohit and Subansiri) of Ar- while dwelling at length on specific focus on cash crops. unachal Pradesh are also the initiative of the govern- Hon’ble Prime Minister has being taken up to supple- ment urged all to work sincer- set up a High-powered Com- ment the tourism needs of ity and honesty for all round mittee of Chief Ministers for the state by providing pro- development of the State. “Transformation of Indian fessional hands in handling He appealed the youth of Agriculture” in which the rafting related activities. To the State to eschew violence Chief Minister of Arunachal create an integrated frame and utilize their youthful Pradesh is the only mem- work of tourism promotion energy towards conceptive ber from the north eastern involving Tour Operators, purposes. He further, high- states. This is a clear indica- Home Stays, Tourist Guides, lighted the achievements of tion of the emphasis placed Tourist Information Centres the government and also the 16 SEPTEMBER 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW challenges ahead.” Earlier, he appealed the youths and Parade, cultural pro- Khandu ceremonially un- the students to concentrate grammes including Wancho furled the national tri-colour in their students and take Ganlang dance by army, and later took national salami up sporting activities while exhibition football match be- and inspected a combined minimizing the use of cell tween DC XI v/s MLA XI etc guard of honour presented phones. He advocated for were part of the daylong cel- by various contingents. The the need of not only learned ebration. Chief Secretary announced but educated citizens too. In a communiqué from the state awards on the oc- He also instituted the department, the Govern- casion. cash award for the top three ment Secondary School, Bh- March past, PT dis- students who would excel in alukpong had been declared play and presentation of the X & XII exams. as the Best School in the cultural programmes by stu- MLA Dongru assured district which carries a cash dents representing various to prioritize road connection award of Rs. 3, 00,000.00 schools and other establish- and education in the remote At Upper Siang, the ments, exhibition stalls and and far-flung areas under 73rd Independence Day other attractive programmes Nafra administrative circle was celebrated at General marked the day-long cele- which still remains uncon- Ground, Yingkiong where brations. nected. Family Welfare & SJETA The Honourable Commendation certif- Minister Alo Libang unfurled Governor, Ministers, MLAs, icate along with cash award the tricolor. Commissioners, Secretar- was given to the Hostel War- He also inaugurated ies, DC, Capital, DGP and den of Government Residen- the exhibition stall set up by WHO’S WHO of the state tial School New Kaspi Ms. the various departments of government attended the Chening Dema for her resil- the district and distributed the function. ience, courage and commit- prize and certificate winner ment in ensuring the safety of various fields and compe- 73rd Independence and wellbeing of the dozens tition in presence of Karma Day celebrated across of stranded hostel children Leki, Deputy Commissioner, the State single handedly during the Upper Siang District. flash flood that occurred at In the daylong pro- Itanagar, Aug 15: the school site. gramme, 16parade troupes At West Kameng, the 73rd EAC (HQ) Pemtan participated wherein Band Independence Day was cel- Monpa was also awarded troupe of VKV, Yingkiong was ebrated with pomp and show with the commendation cer- adjudged first and Guide, at district headquarter Bom- tificate for his pioneering Govt. Upper Primary School dila and in all the administra- services in practicing and Daggong was the runner tive circles of the district. propagating Swachh Bharat up. Out of 9 participants in Unfurling the national Abhiyan in the district head- the cultural category, Royal tricolor, MLA Dongru Siongju quarters Bomdila. Siang Academy, Yingkiong in his message said that the College toppers, Best took away the first prize while future of the nation rests with NCC Cadet and toppers of the 2nd prize was taken by the youths. The upcoming the District Level Quiz Com- Govt. Sec. School, Parsing. generation would decide the petition under ISSE were The Independence fate of the society. Hence, also felicitated. Day was also celebrated at ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal SEPTEMBER 2019 17 REVIEW

Tuting, Singa, Gelling, Mig- central and state sponsored ects launched by the govern- ging, Palling, Jengging, Ka- flagship programs would be ment of Arunachal Pradesh. tan, Geku, Mariyang and implemented in true spirit. The programme concluded Mopom. On the momentous with prize distribution to At East Siang, Pa- occasion, Moyong conveyed the winners of games and sighat joined the whole na- his pre-Solung greetings to sports, parade contingents, tion in celebrating the 73rd the people. He handed over exhibition stalls. Independence Day on prizes and certificates to the At Changlang, Dep- Thursday in a befitting man- achievers in various fields. uty Speaker Tesam Pongte ner and enthusiasm. MLA At Ruksin, East Ar- extended his heartiest greet- Kaling Moyong unfurled the unachal Loksabha MP, Ta- ing and best wishes to the national tricolour and in- pir Gao hoisted the national mammoth gathering and all spected the gala march past flag and MLA Lombo Tayeng the people of Changlang presented by IRBn, NCC, unfurled the national flag at District. Scouts & Guide, band party Mebo. The Deputy Speaker of various schools led by the At Lohit, Tezu MLA along with the Deputy Com- parade commander, Inspec- Karikho Kri hoisted the na- missioner RK Sharma and tor M. Bam at the Pasighat tional flags amidst the jubi- SP R Baniya flagged off a outdoor-stadium. lant crowd at Jubilee Ground new Changlang-Itanagar Moyong expressed Tezu.In tandem with the Inde- XYLO service under state his pride on the patriotic pendence Day celebration, transport department. spirit, zeal and cooperation first Sarkar Aapke Dwar of Later the Deputy of the people of East Siang the year 2019-20, was also Commissioner, Changlang district in development pro- held at Jubilee Ground Tezu. Shri R K Sharma inaugurated cesses and congratulated A total of 51 stalls of various exhibition stall put in place by the people for their contri- Government Department, various departments, NGOs, butions towards a harmoni- SHGs and general public NERCORMP, 9 AR nad ous and equitable society. delivering services to the SHGs of Changlang. He highlighted the achieve- people were exhibited. No- At Jairampur, MLA ments of the government de- table among them were the Laisam Simai unfurled the partments implemented so participation of delegates of tricolor and highlighted the for the welfare of the citizens. Women Commission, com- achievements made in his He threw lights on Smart City ing all way from Itanagar for constituency. project, Sirki water project, free marriage registration of At West Siang, MLA developments taken under the denizens of the district. Kento Jini took salute from the Bakin Pertin General Hos- Later in the day 29 contingents representing pital like dialysis unit, CT friendly football match was ITBP,IRBN, APP, NCC and Scan, CMAAY implementa- organized between MLA XI various other schools of Aalo tion etc under health sector and DC XI team. The latter town. He made special men- and also included infrastruc- won the match by 5-0. tion of Potin-Pangin Road tural developments of JNC, At Upper Subansiri, which is being taken up on Arunachal State University, MLA Taniya Soki hoisted the priority basis after raising the power, road communication, national flag and apprised the issue by him in the floor of agriculture, horticulture sec- gathering about the various the state Assembly. He dis- tors etc while asserted that all welfare schemes and proj- closed that govt. has sanc- 18 SEPTEMBER 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW tioned Rs. 30 crore for drink- district, which needs proper to work hard to sustain the ing water supply to do away planning and execution of rapid pace of development water crisis in Aalo town and schemes for welfare of gen- going on. effort is being made to tie eral public. He informed the He also spoke on the up with govt. to drag water gathering that new division nod of approval given by the from direct running source to of Water Resource Depart- centre for the Dibang Multi- avoid recurring cost of taking ment, needs the coopera- purpose project, which will water from Yomgo river. The tion and preparation by all. benefit the district immense- Chief Guest also distributed He appealed to avoid indi- ly, and requested the public awards and Commenda- vidual centric development, to cooperate with the DA in tion Certificates outstanding rather propose and encour- seeing it to fruition. contributions, Best School age for all round develop- The MLA was also ap- Award, Academic excellence, ment of the area. The Chief preciative of the development Gold Medalists in National Guest assured to provide fi- of tourism huts/ complex in Arm Wrestling, Best Exhibi- nancial help to civil services the Eze(Deopani) riverfront tion Stalls and Parade Con- aspirants, who hail from poor under the District Innovation tingents. The Indian Army family background of the and Challenge Fund, which of Aalo Military Station also area. would increase the number took part in the exhibition to At Papum pare, MLA of tourists flooding the area. display their weapons. The Tana Hali Tara unfurled the The day also saw the students of different schools national flag and greeted all. recognition and awarding of also displayed attractive cul- He felicitated 19 achievers girl student toppers of class tural show on themes of pa- comprising best progressive IX, X, XI and XII of the dis- triotism on the occasion. farmers, ASHAs, Aganwadi trict for their excellent per- At Kra Daadi, the In- Workers and ASHA facilita- formance in the State and dependence Day celebration tor, Best Gram Prerak and CBSE board exams in 2018- at Palin started with great Best Communicator select- 19 under the 'Beti Bachao enthusiasm and a record ed under Arunachal Rising Beti Padhao' scheme. number of public presence. Campaign programme from At Dambuk, MLA Gum The main function was held all over Papum Pare Dis- Tayeng unfurled the National in the General ground, Pa- trict and Kaya Kalp award tri-clour and addressing the lin, where MLA Balo Raja to UPHC Itafort, CHC Kimin gathering informed the public unfurled the National Flag. and PHC Tarasso. He also about all the important devel- Various culture items includ- gave away prizes to partici- opmental steps taken by the ing patriotic songs, dances pants of various events on state and central governent were performed and Games the day. under the dynamic leader- & Sports competition were At Lower Dibang Val- ship of CM Pema Khandu organised to mark the cel- ley, the rain, mud and slush and PM . ebration. did not dim the enthusiastic The completion of The Chief Guest high- participation of the school Dibang and Sisiri bridges lighted various flagship pro- students and public on the have eased the connectivity grammes of the Govt. and 73rd Independence Day issue linking the people of appealed all the public lead- celebration at Roing. MLA eastern Arunachal with the ers, HoDs and General Pub- Mutchu Mithi unfurled the rest of the state and removed lic that Kra Daadi is an infant National flag and promised the the 'kalapani' tag of Dam- ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal SEPTEMBER 2019 19 REVIEW buk administrative block, she ing at Sille general ground. day wherein brothers take a declared. Stating that the He called upon everyone to pledge to protect at all cost, upgradation of Parbuk and work together for the devel- their sisters and the women. Paglam to Sub - divisions opment of the nation. March- He also said that this pious, from circles was done to past was conducted where and unique culture and tradi- bring the govt facilities to the various contingents including tion isexclusiveto us. It unit- door step of the people, she NCC of Sille Hr. Sec School, esthe people of all denomi- sought the cooperation of the students of Ups Oyan and nations and communitiesand govt. officials and public for a VKV Oyan took part. Cultural works towards cementing better future of Dambuk. programme were presented the society as a whole. At Siang, Pangin MLA by the students and local vil- The Governor called Ojing Tasing unfurled the lagers on the occasion. upon the people to renew national tricolor at Boleng ourresolve to promote an en- General ground in presence Raksha Bandhan dearing coexistence, univer- of Deputy commissioner Ra- observed in Raj Bhavan sal brotherhood and goodwill jeev Takuk, SP Kushal Pal Itanagar, Aug 15: across all section of the soci- Singh, a host of HoDs, of- The Governor of Arunach- ety of the country in particu- ficers, GBs, public leaders, al Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. lar and across the globe in Teachers, students and gen- Mishra (Retd.) and First Lady general. eral public. of the State Neelam Misra On the occasion, tro- celebrated the joyous occa- Governor, Chief phies and Commendation sion of Raksha Bandhan in Minister witness Stage certificates were awarded true traditional fervour and Show on Sardar Patel to 14 recipients of the Siang gaiety with young students Itanagar, Aug 15: District Awards awarded by from various schools and The Governor of Arunach- District administration for social organisations of the al Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. excellence in various fields. Capital Complex Itanagar at Mishra (Retd.) along with GHSS Boleng was handed Raj Bhavan, Itanagar. School Chief Minister Pema Khandu out a cash award of Rs.3 children from Vivekananda witnessed the high-profile lakh for attaining the title of Kendriya Vidhyalaya, Chim- Stage Show on Bharat Ratna, best school in the district. pu, Oju Welfare Association, Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, Rs. 10,000 cash award was Naharlagun and members of the Iron Man of India at the given to the participant team social organization, including State Con- from the district in the Sub- Brahma Kumaristied Rakhi vention Hall, Itanagar. The roto Mukherjee football tour- (Thread of Bond and Protec- programme was organised nament. tion) to the Governor, First as part of the State Indepen- In Rumgong, MLA Lady of the State and mem- dence Day celebrations, with Talem Taboh unfurled the bers of Raj Bhavan frater- the active cooperation of the National flag in presence of nity and exchanged Raksha Gujarat State Government, officers, GBs, public leaders, Bandhan greetings. aimed at promoting aesthetic teachers, students and gen- Interacting with the music, song, dance and dra- eral public. children and guests, the ma to reinforce patriotism, Pasighat MLA Ninon- Governor said that Raksha national integration and spirit gEring unfurled the national Bandhan (bond of protec- of national unity and integrity. flag amidst huge gather- tion) is pious and solemn 20 SEPTEMBER 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW

Speaking on the occasion, Gujarat performed the Play ernor exhorted the people to the Governor recalled the with repeated applause from have ‘Nation First’ spirit. He contributions of Sardar Pa- the hall fully packed with said that when the Nation is tel, who united 562 princely viewers. safe, we are safe, when Na- States, including Jammu and tion is developed, we are de- Kashmir, which was themost Governor, First Lady veloped and when Nation is difficult aspect of our nation- of the State celebrates strong, we are strong. hood after Independence. Independence Day The Governor em- With constitutional provisions phasized that today’s chil- like Articles 370 and 35A, al- with school children at dren are the future of the though J&K was merged with Itanagar Raj Bhavan Nation. Therefore, a strong Indian Union, thesehindered Itanagar, Aug 15: foundation for our children is the development in Jammu The Governor of Arunachal the need of the hour. It is the and Kashmir even after Inde- Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mish- duty of the elders, teachers pendence. Now these provi- ra (Retd.) hoisted the Nation- and social leaders to instill sions are abrogated and the al Flag on the 73rdIndepen- love for the nation, right val- people of Jammu and Kash- dence Dayat Raj Bhavan, ues and right conduct in our mir will be immensely ben- Itanagar. The Governor gave children. efited, Governor said. the salute to the National The Governor ap- Sharing his experi- Flag, while the Indo Tibetan pealed to the citizens of the ence of pre-independence Border Police Detachment, State to renew the resolve, days, under the British Co- attached to Raj Bhavan, pre- unitedly and squarely, to lonial Rule as a small child, sented the Guard of Honour forge ahead on the track of the Governor urged upon the to the Flag. Students of Govt development. He said that people to raise the spirit and Upper Primary School, B the spirit of unity must be our values of Independence with Sector, Raj Bhavan, Itanagar strength, teamwork and co- transparency, accountability and Govt. Primary School, operation be our approach and discipline. He said that Birup Colony, Itanagar and and discipline and hard work present generation and fu- officials of Raj Bhavan sang be our key result areas. ture must realise the values the National Anthem. The Governor hailed of our independence and Speaking on the oc- the apex leadership of the preserve it. casion, the Governor extend- Country, for guiding all on The Governor com- ed his warm greetings to the the path of Swachh Bharat, mended the State Gov- people of Arunachal Pradesh Shreshtha Bharat, and Ek ernment and Chief Minis- and fellow citizens of India. Bharat. ter Pema Khandu and his He conveyed his apprecia- The Governor and the cabinet for developmental tion to the Indian Armed Forc- First Ladyof the State joined initiatives in the State like es, State Police Paramilitary the students in a Prabhat Peri ‘Sarkar AapKeDwar’ etc. Forces and the bureaucracy (Morning Round), who were Showcasing 21 selected for contributing towards en- singing the famous flag song important incidences of suring the safety of individu- of pre-independence ‘Jhand- Sardar Patel’s,Stage Show als and the security, unity and aUncha Rahe Hamara’ by presented by theatre artists integrity of our Nation. While the renowned freedom fighter of renowned theatre group recalling the nationalism spirit and Padma Shree awardee ‘Viewfinder’from the State of of freedom fighters, the Gov- Late Shyamlal Gupta,. ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal SEPTEMBER 2019 21 REVIEW

On the happy occa- The programme was OMR/Answer sheets in requi- sion of the 73rdIndepen- organised by Siang District site condition and deposit the dence Day, the Governor and Police in collaboration with sealed boxes to headquarter. the First Lady of the State District Administration. Deputy Commission- distributed sweets to the in- ers and Superintendents of vited school children and Raj Cs reviews Police informed that arrange- Bhavan fraternity. preparedness and ments including safety and security arrangements security right from storing Student Police cadet the Sealed Question Papers, for apssb appointment of Centre Su- launched at Boleng Itanagar, Aug 16: Boleng, Aug 16: perintendents (CS), Assis- A video Conference was held tant Centre Superintendents Pangin MLA Ojing Tasing to- under the Chairmanship of day launched the Student (ACS), Invigilators, Local Ob- Chief Secretary Naresh Ku- serversetc have been made Police Cadet (SPC) for Siang mar with all the Deputy Com- District at Boleng. as per the protocol. missioners and Superinten- They also informed Tasing urged the stu- dents of Police of Twelve dent cadets to work for the that measures such as frisk- Districts to review the pre- ing, deployments of lady po- betterment of society and to- paredness and security ar- wards protection of environ- lice, Videographyhave been rangements for the ensuing arranged. ment. He advised them to Arunachal Pradesh Staff Se- inculcate discipline and abide The exam will be lection Board (APSSB) exam held in 51 centres across by the laws. of recruitment of Constable Acknowledging the 12 districts namely, Itanagar (GD) Civil Police and Consta- (Papum Pare), Naharlagun importance of these student bles IRBN (Band/Bugler). cadets in positively shaping (Papump Pare), Tezu (Lohit), The Chief Secretary Khonsa (Tirap), Aalo (West young minds, Deputy Com- reviewed all the arrange- missioner Rajeev Takuk ex- Siang), Tawang, Changlang, ments in detail from the 12 Ziro (Lower Subansiri), Pa- horted the cadets to be the Deputy Commissioners and flag bearers of society. sighat (East Siang), Daporijo their representatives who (Upper Subansiri), Bomdila SP Kushal Pal Singh were accompanied by the apprised the gathering about (West Kameng), Roing (Low- SPs/ DySPs to brief the ar- er Dibang Valley), and Seppa the various aspects of SPC rangements (including se- including its objectives and (East Kameng). curity)regarding the ensuing A total of 14,745 can- need, Government guidelines exam. and status of SPC, the train- didates will appear in the Kumar asked the Dep- APSSB Constable (GD) Civil ing module and future aspect uty Commissioners, ADCs or of SPC. Police and Constables IRBN the Nodal Officers of the exam (Band/Bugler) recruitment ex- Later ASI Tama Talom to visit every examination cen- was felicitated with an appre- amination, to be held on 18th tres and make every possible August 2019. ciation letter and cash award arrangementfor holding suc- for his dedicated efforts in the In the meeting, Chair- cessful and impartial exam in man APSSB Dr. A.C.Verma, search operation for the miss- their respective districts. ing AN 32 Aircraft at Payum Secretary APSSB S.K.Jain, He asked them to fol- DGP R.P. Upadhaya were circle during the month of low due process of sealing the June 2019. present. 22 SEPTEMBER 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW Fire Engulfs one providing quality education Simai Inaugurates Dwelling House at Biru to children of the district. He Nampong’s First Model urged all to take good care Village of the school building. Stat- Village Aalo, Aug 17: ing that teachers and parents Changlang, Aug 16: In a fire accident that oc- Nampong MLA Laisam Simai have vanguard role to play, he curred at around 7 pm yes- today inaugurated the first appealed them to cooperate terday, one dwelling house at Model Village at Longman vil- in smooth functioning of the Biru village belonging to one lage in Nampong Constituen- school and achieve desired Morge Noshi was completely cy under the Chief Minister's goal. gutted to ashes. All proper- Adharsh Gram Yojana. He Responding to the ties along with a Pulsar Mo- also inaugurated a newly con- memorandum submitted by torcycle were completely structed heath centre in the vil- the school, he assured to gutted. The District Disaster lage. provide sufficient numbers of Management Officer Nima Simai said that the state books for school library and Dorjee and OC Fire Station govt under the leadership of construct mid-day meal shed Aalo rushed to the spot on Chief Minister Pema Khandu immediately. He asked the behalf of the district adminis- has a clear vision for all round concerned department to en- tration and took spot assess- development of the state. He sure electricity and water sup- ment of the damages and said that there is a drastic ply to the School. immediate relief to the fire is change in working system of Deputy Commissioner being worked out. The Ex- the present govt and asked the R K Sharma deliberated on ecutive members of the Galo villagers and Executing Agen- functioning of the model school Welfare Society also visited cies to maintain work quality and said that the strength of the spot with relief materials and implement works as per school will be 180 (90 girls to console the victim in the the project finalisation. He in- and 90 boys) students. He hour of crisis. formed that geotagging of as- said that the old School build- sets created and awarding of ing will be converted in hos- works through tender system Deputy Speaker tel to offer residential facility are compulsory under present Inaugurates Model for the students. He informed govt for maintaining transpar- School at Laktong that the model school will be ency. Changlang, Aug 17: made fully functional from the Stating that God has Deputy Speaker Tesam current session. He asked gifted bountiful resources Pongte today inaugurated DDSE Changlang to immedi- which need to be utilized fully, the newly constructed Model ately post Math and Science he urged the villagers to take School building of Govern- teacher to the model school. up agricultural and allied ac- ment Upper Primary School, Additional toilets will also be tivities professionally and sin- Laktong constructed under developed for the hostels, he cerely. He said that the govt too BADP-2016-17 here at Lak- added and asked the school is committed to double the in- tong. fraternity to keep the school come of farmers by giving vari- Dedicating the newly compound clean. ous assistance in their chosen created asset to the people The programme was sectors. Informing about many of Changlang, Pongte hoped attended by SP H Baaniya, upcoming projects and those that the new model school HODs and public leaders of in pipeline of getting approved, will serve societal purpose by Changlang. ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal SEPTEMBER 2019 23 REVIEW he expressed his hope that a which should be a source of He asked them to ensure that day will come when all the vil- inspiration for other villages. the children are able to read lages in the constituency be- He asked the villagers to uti- and write before leaving their come self-reliant. He said that lize the infrastructure devel- center for higher education. priority will be given to make oped under CMAGY properly He gave a strong message livelihood projects successful. and make these infrastructures that reports on AW centre Speaking on unem- serve its purpose. He appreci- will be collected to ensure its ployment problem in his con- ated the villagers for actively functioning and warned them stituency, he said that all the producing organic vegetables of taking stringent action exams for jobs will be con- for commercial purpose and against the erring AWW. He ducted by SSB and there will urged to go for double crop- asked ASHAs to be sincere be no favouritism in recruit- ping to use the resources on with their service to facilitate ment process under the pres- optimum level. the needy with govt provi- ent govt and urged the young sions. generation to study sincerely. Pongte urges ASHAs Dr S Mandal deliberat- Earlier, Deputy Com- and AWWs to work ed on the functions of ASHAs missioner R K Sharma delib- with sincerity and and various incentives pro- erated various components vided to ASHA and eligible under CMAGY and lauded for dedication mothers by the govt. successful implementation of Changlang, Aug 17: Deputy Director, ICDS its first phase. Speaking on Deputy Speaker Tesam explained the role of AWW the govt decision to double the Pongte today urged ASHAs towards pregnant woman, income of farmer, he asked and AWWs to render their ser- Nursing mother and children them to utilise land and take vices with sincerity and dedi- and incentives provided by expertise advice of Scientists cation so that no beneficiary the government. She asked of KVK for enhanced produc- is deprived of the facilities AWW to run nursing school tion. He asked them to avail provided by the government in all Anganwadi centres on benefits from schemes like due to their negligence. He daily basis and work in close chief minister agri mechanisa- appealed them to come for- coordination with ASHAs. tion schemes, CMRY, Bunker ward in making the constitu- Yojana, Kisan credit etc. He ency an inspiration to others. Coordination Meeting also asked them to start sub- He was speaking at an interactive meeting with for Dambuk Sub sidiary activities to enhance in- Division Held come. He urged the youth not ASHAs, AWWs, AWW Help- Roing, Aug 17: to indulge in social menace like ers and ASHA Facilitators A coordination meeting of the drug addict and it's illicit traf- held here at circuit house to- heads of departments under ficking. He also urged them to day to know their grievances the Dambuk sub division was keep the area clean and avoid as well as to mobilize them held today at the ADC's con- plastic use. He suggested for to give more effort on ground ference hall, Dambuk in the developing vermicompost pit works. The Deputy Com- presence of MLA Gum Tay- in the village. ADC, Jairampur missioner, Changlang asked eng, ADC Rujjum Rakshap S S Choudhury, who chaired AWW to run the centre and and Administrative Officers. the meeting said that the vil- provide pre-primary educa- The departments apprised lage will have to be a model tion for children and develop about the developmental village in both letter and spirit all their attributes and skills. 24 SEPTEMBER 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW activities being undertaken Police Recruitment by police personnel at the by respective departments Exam Concludes entrance gate of the schools and also shared the various and thereafter biometric atten- problems faced by them of Peacefully dance was done by APSSB insufficient manpower, lack Khonsa Aug 18: assigned officials. The written examination for of infrastructures etc. recruitment of police was MLA Gum Tayeng as- conducted peacefully in four Union Ministry sured to take up the issues centers at RK Mission School, assures completion faced by the departments NMHSS, HSS and Town Mid- of Hollongi Airport by with the higher authorities in dle School Aalo today. Hun- the decision-making level. 31st March 2022 dreds of aspirants thronged She also advised the govt of- Itanagar, Aug 19: the four examination centers ficers to work dedicatedly for Union Minister of Civil Aviation right from the morning from the welfare of the people. Hardeep Singh Puri in a Vid- 7am this morning bracing The issue of Sisiri riv- eo Conference today with the through tough times to get er flood protection social ser- Chief Secretary of Arunachal their checkups and biometric vice and problems faced by Pradesh Naresh Kumar an- thumb impression to get entry the people in low laying ar- nounced the date of comple- into the hall. eas due to flooding of the riv- tion of Hollongi Airport by 31st Principals, Head- er was also discussed. The March 2022. masters and teachers were blame was put on the road The Union Minister in- appointed as Centre Super- construction agency(BIPL) formed the date of completion intendents, Assistant Super- for rampant dumping of soil while reviewing the status of intendents and invigilators to which led to floods during Civil Aviation in the State of Ar- conduct the said examination the rainy season. The so- unachal Pradesh. He assured under the strict supervision cial service committee also to assist the State in the devel- of Magistrates on duties. The demanded that the road opment of Aviation Sector. examination is being conduct- construction agency should It was informed in the ed by district administration provide machineries for the video conference by the Union under the aegis of Arunachal flood protection social ser- Minister that the much-awaited Pradesh Staff Selection Board vice works. Regional Connectivity Scheme and every effort has been The MLA advised the (RCS) from Tezu-Guwahati made to ensure a fair exami- BIPL authorities to cooper- and Tezu-Jorhat will also start nation. ate with the general public operating within this year as At Khonsa, the written in completing the flood pro- the License has already been examination recruitment into tection social service works. obtained from the Airport Au- the Arunachal Pradesh Police She also directed the public thority of India for operation of (APP) and IRBn was conclud- to contribute from their side Tezu Airport. ed peacefully in nine exami- for the purpose. After the Infrastructure devel- nation centres. A total 1852 meeting, MLA Gum Tayeng opment of selected RCS He- candidates appeared out of visited the ongoing construc- lipads namely Naharlagun, 1939 candidates. tion site of infrastructure de- Tuting, Walong, Daporijo, and Early in the morning at velopment for Govt. Hr. Sec Yingkiong was taken up by the 0700 hours, frisking / check- school, Dambuk funded by Chief Secretary. Stressing on ing of candidates was done NABARD. the significance of infrastruc- ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal SEPTEMBER 2019 25 REVIEW ture development of Tawang Lona were adjudged Winners es in writing. Acknowledging Helipad, the Chief Secretary after they defeated Kenjom that any problem could be re- put forward his suggestion Ete and Nuri Chirom. solved if everyone gets ready before the Union Minister the CE Disaster Manage- to shoulder the responsibil- possibility to explore Air Con- ment, Tanya Ronya, CJM ity, he appealed everyone nectivity between India and Tawang Damge Niriand BJP to resolve their problem, if Bhutan through Tawang Heli- Mandal President Bajum Bogo there is any, through proper pad. also accompanied the MLA. means and urged all to shy Secretary Civil Aviation away from expressing every S.K. Jain was also present in DA and NGOs resolved issue directly through social the meeting. to work collectively for media platform, which is ulti- progressive Seppa mately affecting the name of the district only. Karbak Attends 3rd Seppa, Aug 20: Exhorting all stake- edition DLBC, Assures In a bid to recover the lost holders to be an eye and Badminton Courts in glory of Seppa Town, an ob- ear of the district administra- jective under “I Love Seppa Four Circles tion, Sangno acknowledged Campaign,” the District Ad- Liromoba, Aug 19: the importance of collective ministration in collaboration Liromoba MLA Nyamar Kar- work and urged the mem- with the East Kameng Social bak has assured to take up bers present to extend their Welfare & Cultural Organisa- Badminton courts at Kamba, support and cooperation to tion (EKSWCO) today con- Liromoba, Yomcha and Darak make every colony a model vened a coordination meet- circle to promote sports in Ru- colony embellished with ba- ing with the representatives ral Areaswhile also assuring sic amenities and clean and of various colonies in and to sponsor all selected play- hygienic surroundings. around the township and ers from West Siang for Dor- Endorsing for com- NGOs of the district here at jeeKhandu Memorial Badmin- munity policing, he suggest- Kameng Hall, Seppa. ton Championship. ed everyone to report about Presiding over the He disclosed this while any wrongdoings happening meeting, ADC-cum-EKSW- attending 3rd Edition of District in and around their surround- CO Chairman DaheySang- Level Badminton Champion- ings directly to the compe- no requested the members ship organized by DBA West tent authority for initiation of present to place their griev- Siang for various categories corrective measures in time ances which are inflicting at Indoor sta- bound manner. Informing the district headquarters and dium Yomcha from 17 to 18 about some of the major ini- simultaneously, urged every- August. tiatives to be taken up very one to put forth their views Karbak exhorted the shortly, which include multi- prescribing ways and means budding sportsmen to take up storeyed parking lot, regula- to tackle them all construc- Games and Sports seriously tion of weekly market haat tively. as profession to so that state and dedicated express line Assuring to initiate ap- and national players emerge for electricity from Khuppi propriate action to tackle all from the cottage and avail to Seppa, ADC Sangnoin- the problems through proper exposure and job opportuni- formed the house that the channel, he further suggest- ties through sports. In Mixed district administration is very ed all to place their grievanc- Doubles, Kenli Riram and Oni much serious about resolv- 26 SEPTEMBER 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW ing all illegal activities which Indian Oil Chief General ter of Petroleum and Natural are inflicting the district. He Manager (NE) calls on Gas, Govt. of India for maxi- further assured to provide all mum area coverage in the possible assistance for pro- the Governor State. gressive development of the Itanagar, Aug 20: Uttiya Bhattacharyya, Chief district in general and Seppa General Manager, Indian Deputy Speaker in particular. Colony-wise, all Oil, North East State Office, cautions teachers from the grievances and menaces Guwahati with his eight offi- remaining absent such as tambola, gambling, cers called on the Governor CHANGLANG, Aug 20: drug abuse, illegal selling of of Arunachal Pradesh Brig. The Deputy Speaker Tesam petrol and alcohol, sanitation, (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) at Pongte today asked the teach- irregular commodity prices Raj Bhavan, Itanagar here ers to know their responsibil- and weighing tools, traffic today. They discussed on ity and discharge their duties congestion, among others various issues of the State of with utmost sincerity and ded- and their solutions were dis- Arunachal Pradesh and the ication. cussed in the meeting. Indian Oil Corporation. He was speaking at an Appreciating the ini- The Governor urged interactive meeting organized tiative of the DA, the house upon the Indian Oil Cor- by Samagra Siksha Society present unanimously adopt- poration to join hands with here at Changlang circuit ed the resolutions made in Government of Arunachal house. the meeting, which include in the provision of people’s Asserting that he is collective action from all amenity, like Pradhan Man- on receipt of numerous com- stakeholders to resolve any tri Ujwala Yojana etc. in our plaints from villagers on ir- problem, conceptualisation most strategic Frontier State regularity of teachers of vari- of resolution and constitution of India,He emphasised on ous schools, especially those of bye-laws by colony repre- quality and efficiency in this in interior villages, the Deputy sentatives to tackle any kind process. Speaker cautioned that such of menaces and nuisances The Governor advised intentional misdeeds would prevalent in their respective the Indian Oil Chief Gener- not be tolerated in future, colonies, re-designation of al Manager to increase the which affect the whole soci- sector officer and police of- area coverage in the State as ety. Showing concern over ficer for a cluster of colonies a branch of a Welfare State. the poor academic result of and endorsement of proper The Indian Oil Chief General the schools he asked them to means to resolve individual Manager (NE) briefed the give more effort to contribute problems of any colony, and Governor about Indian Oil and to the success of students and opined for conduct of such assured him to put Arunachal improve the performances of kind of meetings in regular Pradesh for LPG and other their respective schools. He interval. Petroleum Products cover- advocated for proper lesson DySP Mudang age on their priority list. He plan to improve academic ex- Thakung and representa- informed that record 14 dis- cellence. He asked teachers tives of EKSWCO, AEKD- tributorships were commis- not to indulge in drug men- SU and colonies were also sioned in Arunachal Pradesh ace and refrain from other spoke and placed numerous after Hon’ble Governor wrote intoxicating substances add- constructive views and sug- a letter to the Hon’ble Minis- ing that strong action would gestions in the meeting. ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal SEPTEMBER 2019 27 REVIEW be initiated if any one found Implement COTPA in society by adopting good be- in doing so. Showing his con- letter and spirit: Borang haviour and habits so that they cern over shortage of teach- could keep young ones away PASIGHAT, Aug 21: ers in the district he appealed from tobacco abuse and other Pasighat Additional Deputy the teachers to work beyond bad habits. Commissioner Tatdo Borang their superannuation saying Stressing on intensi- today chaired a sensitization that honorarium could be ar- fied drive, the ADC directed cum District Level Coordina- ranged for them for their ser- concerned to work in synergy tion Committee (DLCC) meet- vices. He also asked DDSE to bring improvement in curb- ing on proper implementation to let the BRC sand CRCs too ing tobacco consumption in of Cigarettes and Other To- take their classes during their the district. He directed for bacco Act (COTPA) with the leisure. installing signages at public district officers, civil society Deputy Commissioner places, government offices and other stakeholders under R K Sharma who also attend- and schools and colleges for the National Tobacco Control ed the meeting asked teach- awareness of hazardous im- Programme (NTCP). ers to motivate children to pact on human health due to District Programme study hard. He termed teach- use of tobacco products. Mass Officer, Dr. Tarik Talom gave ers as makers of society and awareness through various overview of the objective of asked them to ensure that mediums was essential partic- DLCC meeting through power they are satisfied with their ularly in schools and colleges, point presentation, besides own effort. He said that the he felt. Borang instructed the informing the role and respon- performance of a school is participants to carry-out holis- sibilities of designated com- the actual achievement of the tic and comprehensive set of mittee members on Tobacco teachers. activities as provided under Control. The meeting also pre- Showing his appre- the act to curb the menace sented the plans and future ac- hension over the poor aca- across the district and asked tions needed to be done by the demic performance of govt to issue challan books to all police, health department and schools he asked the teach- the authorized officers for others for moving one more ers to come up with concrete challaning under COTPA so step towards tobacco free dis- lesson plan to overcome the that defaulters could be dealt trict. lacunae and increase the strictly. He laid stress on dis- Chairman Borang held academicexcellence. He ex- trict police and NGOs like ABK open discussion and stressed horted the teachers to intro- (WW) and WASE for frequent for implementation of COTPA spect their deeds and the ac- and effective action against in letter and spirit and also tual duty adding that they are violators of COTPA. DMO ensured the formulation of en- responsible for well being of Dr. Kaling Dai explained the forcement squads (sub-com- the society. He asked them to house about ill-effects of to- mittee) at block level within the use their expertise knowledge bacco use to individual health shortest period of time to make and create situations in which and its overall harmful effect the programme a big success students learn effectively. to the society as whole. He in the district. He explained The meeting programme was urged the members to com- about importance of will power attended by all the teachers ply with the prohibitory order for quitting tobacco consump- from Changlang Block, BRCs, issued by the District Magis- tion and other bad habits and CRCs, and public leaders of trate. Medical Superintendent appealed all participants to be Changlang. (BPGH) Dr. YR Darang asked a role model among family and 28 SEPTEMBER 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW officers to spread the outcome gar in Changlang District. They wider interest of the national of meeting widely amongst discussed the national impor- security, calls for a well thought colleagues and friends to sen- tance of the Road and also out plan for reconstruction in sitize the common masses the Roads importance for the keeping with the existing pro- on the issue. DDSE J. Yirang people located in the far flung visions of various rules, regu- suggested forming block level areas on the international bor- lations, Acts and Bye laws on committee for better monitor- der of India and Myanmar. It the subject. ing. He asked to take note that was appreciated that with the The emphasis during 100mtrs area of school cam- construction of this road there the discussion was on speedy pus must be free from selling will also be substantial care construction of the Miao-Vi- of tobacco. DSP (Hq) T. Tatak and improvement of flora and joynagar Road as per the stip- briefed the role of police and fauna in Namdapha National ulated specifications and its sought cooperation from the Park. There will also be effec- early completion preferably by society. In-charge Mebo ADC tive surveillance and control on the end of the current financial K. Apum opined that guide- poaching activity, if any, in the year. lines be issued to avoid future area. They also discussed that complication while Principal the safe animal passages and DA revokeslicences of IGJ Hr. Sec. School T Taloh corridors for the free move- Weekly Market sought regular evening police ment of animals within the Seppa, Aug 22: patrolling in around the school park should be fully protected. As part of the decision taken premise. ABK President (WW), It was also highlighted that like in the coordination meeting East Siang Oti Sitang Eko as- the other National Parks of the held between the District Ad- sured to extend support to the country viz. Kaziranga Nation- ministration and NGOs under administration making East al Park, , Corbett Na- ‘I Love Seppa Campaign’ on Siang a drugs and alcohol-free tional Park, U.P., Madu Malai Tuesday last, East Kameng district. National Park in Tamil Nadu, District Administration led by DTCC Consultant Nani Bandipur National Park in Kar- ADC Dahey Sangno along Sunia also spoke on the occa- nataka and many other parks with Assistant Town Magis- sion. in the country careful and con- trate Keshok Dodum and host trolled movement of vehicles of govt. officials today raided will become complimentary to Governor discusses the weekly market haat here the upkeep of the wildlife. on strategic road with at Wessang. It was also highlighted RWD Minister During the raid, the that the road between Miao Itanagar, Aug 21: team inspected the ILP of all and Vijoynagar has been in Minister for Rural Works De- vendors and seized a large existence for a very long time. partment and Prime Minis- quantity of alcoholic beverag- It was used for vehicular traf- ter’s Gram Sadak Yojana es which were sold illegally in fic as early as in 1975 by the (PMGSY),Honchun Ngandam the haat. The team expressed then Lt. Governor Shri KAA called on the Governor today dismay with the lack ofbasic Raja, but over a period of time, here at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar. amenities for waste disposal, due to non maintenance of the The Minister apprised sanitation and hygiene in the road, it has become unusable the Governor regarding the haat. and at many places the road much needed construction of On crosschecking the has been washed away. This, the road from Miao to Vijoyna- licences, the District Admin- in the public interest and in the ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal SEPTEMBER 2019 29 REVIEW istration cancelled a total of Naresh Kumar today approved ciations’ programme for the four licensesand directed the a total of 595.822 Kilometers academic year 2019-2020 at proprietors to apply afresh of road. its College Auditorium here through proper channel. PMGSY-II roads will today. cover 23 districts with a total The program wit- Director Sports length of 595.822 kms. The nessed the commissioning Inspects Ongoing selection of routes was with of the Junior Claretine Coun- Stadium Construction the objective of identification cil (JCC), the non-political of rural Growth Centers and student body of the College, Works at Aalo other critical Rural Hubs and and the inauguration of the Aalo Aug 23: other rural places of impor- various Associations which Director Sports Tadar Appa, tance (growth poles, rural mar- look after the Co and Extra- Deputy Director and District kets, tourist places, education curricular activities of the Sports Officer Tumto Loyi to- and health centers etc). The College. 24 students took day inspected the work at the Chief Secretary also reviewed oath as JCC members. Iri ongoing Stadium at Aalo Gen- in detail about the physical and Thomas Ribaand Michi Gra- eral Ground. The Work super- financial achievement of the cy will lead the JCC for the visors were directed to speed PMGSY-I. He told the agency year 2019-2020 as Captain up the construction works. to expedite their worksso that and Vice-Captain respec- This Stadium construc- there is last mile connectivity tively. tion contract was awarded to to the remotest village of the The College also fe- the firm three years back but State of Arunachal Pradesh licitated the Rank Holders is likely to take few more years and people could benefit out in the RGU examination of to complete. Currently, the dis- of it. 2019. SCCZ bagged 7 out of trict does not have a stadium Secretary RWD Kapa the Top Ten in B.A, and 2 out big enough to host Sport activ- Kholie, Secretary Education of the Top Ten in B.Com and ities and functions, because of Dr. Madhu Rani Teotia, Sec- Mass Com streams. Along which the district is facing lot of retary Sports and Youth Af- with these, 35 subject wise problems. The Director and his fairsDani Sulu, Representa- toppers were inducted in the team also visited Sports Com- tive from BRTF, Nodal Officer SCCZ Hall of Fame. plex located at Kamdi near Superintendent Engineer N.L. Dr Mridula Saikia Darka village to take stock of Kamen and others were pres- Khakinor, Vice Chancellor, the issues relating to land ent in the meeting. IGTAMSU, and Dani Gam- bo, Superintending Engi- 595.822 Km Road Student body neer, PWD, who graced the Approved under Commissioned; Rank occasion as Chief Guest and PMGSY-II Holders felicitated at Guest of Honour respective- ly, lauded the achievement Itanagar, Aug 23: SCCZ The State Level Standing of SCCZ and exhorted the ZIRO, Aug 24: Committee (SLSC) meeting students to benefit from the Saint Claret College, Ziro on District Rural Road Plan variety of experiences they observed the solemn cere- (DRRP) for Pradhan Mantri gather from the College. mony of the Junior Claretine Gram Sadak Yojana-II (PMG- During the occasion, Council (JCC) Investiture SY-II),held under the Chair- the former JCC members cum inauguration of Asso- manship of Chief Secretary were thanked and awarded 30 SEPTEMBER 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW certificates of appreciation. be conducted once in every issues and constrains. Ear- Sonisha Rimai Syiem from six months in the department lier the Minister and Secre- the Department of Education from this year onward and tary along with senior officers was awarded the Veliyan- appreciated the participation of the department visited the noor Varkey-Mary, Senior of all officers from all over State Bio-Control Laboratory, Claretine Award, for Meri- the state in the meeting. Tay- State Seed Testing Labora- torious services rendered eng also advised the depart- tory and State Soil Testing to SCCZ and its stakehold- mental officers to implement Laboratory at Directorate of ers. Inna Mihu was awarded various schemes in time as Agriculture complex, Naha- the Habung Pappu Memo- per guidelines to accomplish rlagun to have a first hand rial Scholarship for being the the mission for doubling the information on functioning of Topper in B.A I. farmers’ income by 2022. He these laboratories. also asked the department to Annual Review work hard to contribute more NES adopts Govt. Meeting of Agriculture in national and State GDP by Secondary School agriculture sector. Department held Director Agriculture Pabua Naharlagun, Aug 24: Anong Lego requested all Seppa, Aug 24: An annual review meeting district officers to complete As part of the School Adop- of Agriculture department all process of implementation tion Programme being initi- was conducted to review the of various schemes as early ated by Nyishi Elite Society progress and achievement of as possible so that additional (NES), Government Second- various state as well as cen- fund can be obtained from ary School (GSS) Pabua was trally sponsored schemes in the state and Central Gov- today formally adopted by NES the presence of Agriculture ernment. team led by its President Ben- Minister Tage Taki, and Sec- T.D Neckom, Deputy giaTolum in the presence of retary Bidol Tayeng. Director of Agriculture (Devel- local MLA Tapuk Taku, East Taki emphasized on opment) apprised the house Kameng DC Gaurav Singh formulation of district specific present on critical issues like Rajawat and EKSWCO Chair- projects, to be put forward to infrastructure needs of newly man Dahey Sangno here at the Government for consid- created districts, dilapidated Sebibo. eration. Hereminded that not conditions of all residential/ Citing the poor results much time is left to fulfill the non-residential buildings, of schools, particularly in Nyi- Government’s vision of ‘Dou- man power shortage etc. of shi belt, the NES had earlier bling the farmers’ income by the department. decided to adopt seven school- 2022’ and as such advised All districts officers sas model schools this year, the officers to apprise the presented the progress report one each in all Nyishi inhabited state government about the through power point presen- districts. The Committees to ground reality well in advance tation on physical and finan- monitor and coordinate in tan- so that the Government can cial achievement of various dem with the district and school devise policies beneficial for schemes implemented during authorities to improve the aca- farming community of the the year 2017-2018 to 2018- demic performanceswill also state. 2019 at their respective dis- be constituted in all adopted He also informed that, tricts. They also apprised the schools. such a review meeting shall gathering on district specific Pinning hope that all ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal SEPTEMBER 2019 31 REVIEW four legislators of the district schools will be felicitated every Induction cum will work collectively in devel- year, he further informed. Felicitation Programme oping the education sector, Appreciating the DC Taku urged all to think and Gaurav Singh Rajawat for his conducted at Govt work above party line in bring- personal initiative of taking College Doimukh ing comprehensive develop- classes in GHSS Bazarline, Doimukh Aug 24: ment of the education sector of Seppa, General Secretary of An Induction cum Felicitation the district.Recalling the work Nyishi Elite Society Heri Mar- programme was organized done in upgrading the Pabua ing urged all stakeholders to by Government College School from middle to second- take the onus with same zeal Doimukh here yesterday for ary level, Taku appreciated the to bring the education sector to the 1st semester students then Education Minister Bo- itszenith. and outgoing students. siram Siram and the public for Ex ZPM-cum-SMDC Speaking on the occa- their support and urged the DC Chairman Rajo Gyadi submit- sion, Principal Dr. M. Q. Khan and the DDSE to accord top ted a 5-point memorandum to exhorted the freshers to fo- most priority to GSS Pabua. the NES team and requested cus and concentrate on stud- Informing about alloca- for early transfer and posting of ies, maintaining utmost disci- tion of fund for the GSS Pabua sufficient teachers, construc- pline, sincerity and regularity under CMSSY, Taku urged the tion of 100-bedded hostel and in the class and not to slip students and school author- speedy opening of bank ac- into unwanted distractions ity to keep the infrastructural counts for all students. that hamper their career and property of the school as their Cultural display and progression. He added that own asset. Healso sought the releasing of dove as a symbol they can emerge successful cooperation of the Nyishi Elite of peace on adoption of the achievers only if they culti- Society in fulfilling the urgent school were the highlight of the vate positivity and work hard demand of a flood protection event. A book titled ‘Feminism: without any deviation and di- wall around the school along Theory & Practice,’ authored by gression. He also oriented on Pacha River. Robin HissangTadung, Princi- code of conduct and other rel- Tolum informed that pal of Govt. Model Degree Col- evant rules and regulations to the main objective behind the lege Wessang, was released be followed including health, adoption programmeis to bring in the event. hygiene, dress code, general holistic development in the NES Vice President etequette, importance of soft education sector, particularly (West) Dr. Tachi Taku, NES skill and polite behavior. in Nyishi inhabited districts, Vice President (East) Tarh Principal's merit through continuous monitor- Tabin, General Secretary of award as token of Love and ing and handholding of the ANSU Tukbom Ligu, General encouragement was given adopted schools by develop- Secretary of ANYA Dr. Ben- away to the achievers, who ing them into model schools. gia Tada, host of members of qualified the Entrance tests He requested the DC and the NES, EKSWCO, ANSU and of various universities includ- DDSE to make surprise visits ANYA, HoDs, govt. officials, ing RGU. Hindi Department of all schools in regular interval teachers, students and alumni was declared to be the best and exhorted the students to of the school, GBs, public lead- performing department as 9 give priority to education. ers and general public were of its studentsqualified the The best performing also present and witnessed the Entrance tests for further school amongst the adopted historic event. higher studies. A total of 32 SEPTEMBER 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW

30 students from college in- Minister of the country, plac- every year to begin the an- cluding all the subjects has ing India as the world's fast- nual agricultural cycle of the cracked the entrance test for est growing economy. We community. further higher studies. shall always cherish his fond Earlier, at the memory, Governor said. beginning,the priest chant- Governor condoles The Governor said ed the hymn describing the the demise of former that personally for him and mythology of Solung ulter Finance Minister his family, Jaitley was very as Binyat – a social ritual to benevolent and kind. appease the deities of Ki- Itanagar, Aug 24: I join the people of Ar- ney and Naney for prosper- Governor B.D. Mishra has unachal Pradesh in convey- ity, peaceful and for bumper condoled the demise of Arun ing our sincere and heartfelt harvesting of Tirap District Jaitley, Member of Parlia- condolence to you and mem- in particular and Arunachal ment, Rajya Sabha and the bers of the bereaved family Pradesh, India as a whole. former Union Finance Minis- and pray to Almighty God for Colourful Ponung ter. eternal peace for the depart- dances and songs were In his condolence let- ed soul, the Governor said. performed by various art- ter to Sangeeta Jaitley, wife ists including Arunachal Idol of Arun Jaitley, the Gover- Finalist Sanwang Hosai. nor conveyed deep shock to Adi community of The daylong celebration learn about the sudden and Khonsa celebrated concluded with community untimely demise of her hus- Solung Giidi feast. band He said that with Late Khonsa, Aug 24: Jaitley’s demise, the Nation The Adi community residing has lost a great visionary, in Tirap District celebrated Two-day NE zone Statesman, outstanding Par- Pre-Solung Giidi festival and Kolkata region liamentarian, legal Luminary, with great pomp and gaiety Conference Concludes a towering intellectual, and amidst huge participation Guwahati, Aug 25: an able administrator, who from Officers and Public of Information officers of both worked selflessly and relent- Khonsa. central and state govern- lessly for the good of the Na- In his welcome ad- ments must do their utmost tion. Jaitley was a brilliant dress Secretary Khonsa to project north east in a new orator, a man of impeccable Solung Committee Mino perspective and showcase integrity and a great support- Tayang appreciated all the the huge cultural and eco- er of democratic values, he invitees for participating in nomic potential of the region said. the pre-solung celebration. for overall development of The Governor said President Khonsa the country, said Amit Khare, that Jaitley held important Solung Giidi committee and Secretary, Information and positions in our Parliamen- ADC Jalash Pertin while Broadcasting Ministry here tary democracy including reading out the mythology on Saturday. the country's Finance Min- of Solung Giidi celebration, He stated this while ister, Defence Minister and added that the Solung fes- interacting with officers of Leader of Opposition in the tival is celebrated by Adi I&B and state information of- Rajya Sabha. He has left an Community from 1st Sep- ficers of North-East and Kol- indelible mark as the Finance tember to 5th September kata region in the concluding ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal SEPTEMBER 2019 33 REVIEW day of the two-day Region- various states of the region, der to be able to carry out al Conference of NE Zone Khare also took stock of the communication services ef- and Kolkata region held at various administrative lacu- fectively. Greenwood Resort in Guwa- na of central establishments During the two-day hati. and advised the officers of conference, various topics Khare said that North- both centre and state gov- including theme based and East is the gateway to East ernments to maintain close zero budget communica- Asian countries and, there- co-ordination for effective tion strategies, Integrated fore, efforts must be made delivery of communication Communication Approach by all including information services. Calling upon them of various information agen- officers to highlight the cul- to adopt a ‘decentralized and cies, co-ordination with state tural and economic poten- localized communication ap- directorate officers and spe- tials of the region so that the proach’, he asked the offi- cial session on various com- entire region is emotionally cers to utilize cost effective munication issues were tak- and economically integrated communication tools such en up. with the rest of the country. as social media in a right Senior officers of the “A two-way communication perspective. ministry apart from both Kol- approach needs to be adopt- Earlier, DG, NE, L.R. kata region and state gov- ed--- one, from states to the Vishwanath, briefed the ernment Information officers centre, and the other, from gathering of the minutes of of North-East Region partici- centre to the states,” the the first day’s deliberations pated in the conference. secretary underscored and which included among oth- advised officers of Ministry ers, need to take messages Flying Squads Raid of I&B to closely co-ordinate of development to the last Various Shops under with state government In- mile, strengthening of infra- COTPA 2003 formation departments and structure of field units, de- Aalo, Aug 26: concerned district adminis- velopment of an integrated The three teams of Flying tration for effective commu- portal and the need to trans- Squads led by DSP S. Thin- nication. form NE into a vibrant com- ley, Inspector Tax and Ex- The secretary called munication system. cise D. Ango, BEO Aalo East upon the officers to identify Joint Secretary Saty- Bamin Loyi raided shops names of both present he- endra Prakash stressed on and seized large quantities roes of all localities of the the need to connect NE to of tobacco products sold in region and important per- the mainland by highlighting contravention to provision of sonalities and involve them achievements of people of various Section of COTPA in the dissemination of infor- various sections of the peo- 2003 today. mation of important central ple and its vibrant cultural The day longraids schemes. He further urged heritage. were confined to shops within them to create good stories Joint Secretary the radius of 100 yards from on various fields so that the Vikram Sahay stressed for the schools and colleges af- positive achievements of the a ‘citizen-centric communi- ter a detail briefing by Dr. people are highlighted at cation approach instead of Jombom Kato, Nodal officer national media. Interacting VIP-centric approach’ and and DPO DTCC on modali- with Directors of Informa- advised officers to visit fre- ties to be adopted during the tion and Public Relations of quently for interaction in or- 34 SEPTEMBER 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW raids following all formalities. and that it would provide de- tral Government sponsored This raid was necessitated fense techniques to them to schemes and programmes. as many shops were selling combat various threat situa- He stressed on judicious uti- these tobacco products de- tions. lization of funds particularly spite Prohibitory Orders is- Earlier, East Siang for the work or task imple- sued by the district adminis- Deputy Commissioner cum menting agencies, who must tration and raids by the police Chairman Dr. Kinny Singh carry out the works with earlier too. explained the practical ben- transparencyand account- efits of the training in life. ability. Teaching self-defense “If we equip girls with this The Governor also for girls in schools need skills, they would be able discussed about financial of the hour: Jamoh to protect themselves and inclusion initiatives, direct avert awkward situations”, benefit transfers and clear- PASIGHAT, Aug 26: stated the DC. It would also ing of bottlenecks in the “Teaching self-defense for send a strong message to developmental process. He girls in schools, need of the the abusers that girls could advocated for a concerted hour,” stated Food Commis- protect themselves empow- effort from all stakeholders, sioner Nanom Jamoh while ering in many aspects, she including the departments, attending a three-day long opined adding that sports implementing agencies and “Self-Defense” residential and physical activities and general public for in time training program, organized self-defense training should completion of projects. by the education department also be incorporated in the Mei, who is also in- for 100 girl students at the academics. charge of the Finance De- Pasighat Sikshak- Sadan. Among others DDSE partment, briefed the Gover- Addressing the par- J. Yirang, DIET Principal Bi- nor about the financial status ticipating girl students today, ren Dutta and DD (ICDS) PE of the State. Jamoh said the students Angu were also present and could learn the basics of self- shared their views and expe- defense within three days 2ndAPP BN Lifts Inter riences. time, provided proper dedi- Club Badminton cated coaching was provid- Deputy Chief Minister Championship ed. “The training would help Aalo, Aug 26:- the students to escape from calls on the Governor 2nd AAP BN Club emerged difficult situations, apart from Itanagar, Aug 26: as the champion of Inter- making them mentally strong Deputy Chief Minister Chow- Club Badminton Champion- and confident,” she opined. na Mein called on Governor ship beating DBA Club Aalo Noted education- B.D. Mishra at Raj Bhavan in the final match played at ist Bormoti Dai said that to discuss about develop- the First Inter Club Badmin- girls Self-Defense residen- mental issues, with special ton Tournament at APP BN tial training program was a focused on power and in- Badminton Court here yes- unique initiative of education vestment. terday. Donyi-Polo College department aiming at em- The Governor em- Kamki Badminton Club and 7 powering girls through com- phasised on proper and DL Brothers Badminton Club prehensive awareness and regular monitoring of the on- was adjudged as Most Disci- practical training program going projects in the State, plined Teamand Best Team of especially those under Cen- ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal SEPTEMBER 2019 35 REVIEW the tournament respectively. district, making West Ka- ons display of CRPF and to While giving away meng the first in the state watch a demonstration of firing the prizes and certificates in to implement the MMRKK of small arms at the premises the concluding ceremony as health camps. of CRPF Campus Khonsa. Chief Guest and Guest of A total of 196 patients Cadets were apprised with Honour, Dr. Karken Rina and consisting of 111 males and various types of weapons on Dr. Karpe Kaye exhorted the 85 females out of which 27 display. senior players to keep up the were children, were treated. This gesture by the momentum going to encour- The said camp is be- security force was much ap- age the young players from ing held at Membachur vil- preciated and applauded by the district to take interest lage under CHC Rupa to- all present. DIGP (Opera- in game of badminton and day. tions) CRPF, Dibrugarh, V. S. the assured to sponsor next Likewise, the camps Sharma, Commandant 36 Bn, Open Veterans and Sub-Vet- would be held at Jamiri, Pe- CRPFS.R. Behura, SPTirapK. erans tournament which will dung (New Bomdila), Lish, Riba, and ADC KhonsaJ. Per- be organized in the month of Kimi and Thrizino from 28th tin were present on the occa- November at Aalo. of August onwards. sion. The 5 day long tourna- Dr. Nani Tago, MD ment, which started on 21st Pediatrics, Dr. Taso Beyong, Governor meets August, has been organized MD Medicines, Dr. Rinchin Deputy Chief Minister by District Badminton Asso- Dorjee Megeji, MD Cardiol- and Chairman,Public ciation West Siang. 50 play- ogy from TRIHMS and Dr. ers from five registered Club Millo Asha, MS, General Sur- Account Committee of were gery from CHC Dirang are on Itanagar, Aug 27: in the fray for five different the job and would be provid- Governor B.D. Mishrato- events. ing the much needed coun- day discussed the question 2nd AAP BN club has seling and treatment with the of proper financial working been awarded a trophy along logistic support from the dis- in the State for eliminating with a cash prize. trict administration and the the Audit observations from The Organizing Chair- concerned administrative of- the Comptroller and Auditor man of the Inter Club tourna- ficers. General of India in their Au- ment, Lee Sora extended his dit Book with Deputy Chief gratitude to all participating Minister Chowna Mein and 36bn crpf conducts Chairman of Public Accounts clubs to make the tournament civic action programme a memorable one. Committee (PAC) Ninong Er- Khonsa, Aug 27: ing. With the motto of ‘know your Mmrkk health camps Mein suggested that security force’,an interaction Ering, being an experienced begins in West Kameng programme was held at Head- leader, with the support of BOMDILA Aug 27: quarters of 36 Bn, CRPF in all the Government depart- The Mukhya Mantri Rogi Ka- Khonsa so as to facilitate Po- ments would be able to work lyan Kosh (MMRKK) health lice and Public relation. out the method and proce- camps began from Lungdur NCC cadets of Senior dure for eliminating the Audit village under Community Secondary School of Khonsa objections and observations Health Center (CHC) Kalak- were invited to visit the weap- during the current financial tang the day before in the 36 SEPTEMBER 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW year. It was decided that Lok Sabha MP, Tapir Gao Cultural Championship held fortnightly meeting should be expressed his extreme hap- in Imphal. Oath taking was convened and presided over piness that the Cadets are also administered to the Ca- by the Chairman, PAC and being nurtured to develop an dets. that a competent officer deal- all round personality along Meanwhile, local MLA ing with the subject will be with academic activities. He Ninong Ering in a message nominated by each Depart- lauded the dedication of the to the school authority has ment to attend the meeting Teachers and urged them to extended his good wishes regularly. It was also decided guide and counsel the young and assured for all possible that Chairman, PACwill as Cadets to prepare them as help for development of the considered appropriate by disciplined and successful school. him, allocate the Preparatory citizens to contribute towards “Heritage Walk” along tasks/works to each officer Nation building. with various cultural and skit, attending the meeting and it The MP further ex- Mime performances were the will be obligatory for all of- horted the young Cadets highlights of the cultural pro- ficers to complete their Pre- to achieve success in life gramme. Young Cadet, Tan- paratory Task / Work for the through hard work and disci- yang Taku, (Class VI), in a next meeting. pline and make the best use PPT highlighted the journey of The members present of their potentials and talents. the School, which was raised noted that the State should The day is equally a momen- as 28th Sainik School on 27th treat it as a matter of honour tous occasion for the proud August, 2018 and formally had and point of dignity to ensure parents, he added. been inaugurated by the Chief that in the next CAG Report On the infrastructural Minister Pema Khandu on our State has least Audit ob- development of the school, 11th September 2018 last at servations, and if possible, Gao said that the Govern- the present temporary location no Audit observation, at all. ment of Arunachal Pradesh in Niglok Village. Dignitaries in- has sanctioned Rs. 20 Crores cluding Governor of Arunachal Niglok Sainik School for the infrastructural devel- Pradesh, Dr. BD Mishra had observes first Raising opment of the permanent also visited the School. Day site. The very impressed MP Various activities and also assured to provide nec- events and capacity build- PASIGHAT, Aug 27: essary fund for construction ing initiatives were also high- The First Raising Day of of School Auditorium in the lighted on the day. A painting Sainik School of Arunachal present location. & craft exhibition was held to Pradesh was celebrated Earlier, Gao and Brig commemorate the Raising here at the Niglok school Saumya Banerjee, CDR,103 Day. premise, under Ruksin Sub- Inf Bde, felicitated Cadets Besides the parents Division in a befitting man- during the Investiture Cer- of the Cadets, former MLA ner by the students Cadets, emony for their outstanding Tatung Jamoh, DC Dr. Kinny faculty and staff members. performances and also for Singh, SP, Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Congratulating the Cadets bringing laurels to the school DDSE J.Yirang, Principal and members of the School and the state by bagging Sainik School, Niglok, Lt Crdr Community on the important awards in various categories Amit Kumar Dutt and Army Of- milestone made by the lone during the recent East Zone ficers were among those who Sainik School of the State, Sainik Schools Sports and witnessed the celebration. ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal SEPTEMBER 2019 37 REVIEW KKSU Urged to Inculcate Convenor Kenjom Gadi and for the welfare of the people Values of life on its Lukba Ronya dwelt at length which inherently adds to Na- on the activities of the society. tional Security and progress, 22nd Foundation Day Public leaders and former stu- he stressed. Aalo,Aug 28: dents of Yomcha Subdivision The Governor, who has The Kargu Kardi Students’ also spoke on the occasion. toured all the 25 districts of the Union was urged to inculcate State, mostly by road, shared values of life and act as agent his experiences and observa- of socio-economic, cultural Governor takes up road tion on the road conditions in and educational development communication issues the State. He said that the road of the backward area on its with union minister projects must be planned for 22nd Foundation Day cum Itanagar, Aug 28: long term use and care must be Felicitation Function observed Union Minister of State for taken for its sustainability and at Jarbom Gamlin Indoor Sta- Road Transport and Highways, robustness. Due to the terrain dium Yomcha on 27th August V.K. Singh called on Governor and climate difficulties, road last. B.D. Mishra at Raj Bhavan construction agencies must Attending the day long to discuss issues regarding use technologies “well above programme as Guests, DIPRO road construction in Arunachal the conventional methods” to Gijum Tali, Secy GSU Deny Pradesh, it being a strategic make good roads in the State. Boje, Bhaskar Yomcha and Frontier State of the country. The Governor briefed the Min- Lukre Likar urged the union The Governor im- ister about the important roads members to conduct educa- pressed upon the Minister that and bridges, which need prior- tional tours in various areas to for holistic development thedif- ity completion. He made spe- assess the reasons for poor ficult hilly terrain of Arunachal cial mention of the four laning academic performance which Pradesh requires large in- of the Itanagar-Banderdewa contributes to overall falling vestments for construction of NH 415, which needs to be ex- educational graph of the dis- roads in its hinterland. Road pedited. trict. Awareness should also approach instils a sense The Union Minister of be given on Swacchh Bharat, of security and nationalism State appreciated the con- ill effects of drug and tobacco amongst the populace inhab- cerns of the Governor regard- products, plantation, disease iting the remote and far-flung ing the welfare of the people like AIDS and HIV to save the areas. He requested the Min- of Arunachal Pradesh. He as- life of succeeding generation. ister for technical assistance sured the Governor to provide Picking the opportunity and fund for the State for the all necessary assistance to the of the gathering, Dr. Jumge purpose. The Governor, while State. Padu Medical Officer and highlighting the tourism poten- representative from Mothers’ tial, organic produces and nat- Vision Yomcha Unit dwelt at ural resources, said that socio- SSG-19 launches length on HIV/AIDS and to- economic development of the in East Siang bacco other diseases that can State, particularly of agrarian PASIGHAT, Aug 29: have detrimental bearing on community and horticultur- Swachh Survekshan the health of young people ist entrepreneurs depends, Grameen’ (SSG) - 2019 was and distributed pamphlets as inter alia, on the availability today launched by the De- a part of awareness. of good roads. Availability of partment of Public Health Secy. KKSU Kami Boje, good roads is the prime need Engineering & Water Sup- ply in East Siang District. 38 SEPTEMBER 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW The campaign was formally thusiasm shown by all stake- Mock Drill on Earth inaugurated by the Secre- holders towards last year’s quake and Fire tary General of Adi Baane survey and encouraged all Kebang (ABK Apex) Okom to garner even higher mo- Accident at General Yosung by flagging off a mentum at the grassroots HospitalKhonsa ‘Swaachhta Rath’ in the level this year. She informed Khonsa, Aug 30: office premise of the EE, that the mission was being The District Disaster Manage- PHED, Pasighat. taken to the next level this ment Authority, under the aegis Yosung while ad- time, by focusing on solid- of Deputy Commissioner Tirap, dressing a gathering on the liquid waste management organized Disaster Awareness occasion stated that the and plastic waste manage- programme and a mock exer- campaign was being taken ment. cise on Earthquake and Fire up across the district, cov- EE (PHED) Er. M. accident at General Hospital ering three blocks including Dupak in his deliberation Khonsa. The drill saw partici- 102 villages, sensitizing the informed that an indepen- pation by the staff of general people about the SSG-2019. dent survey agency would Hospital Khonsa under the He appealed the citizens to conduct the survey in all leadership of DMO Dr. K Mos- join hands in the mission villages including public sang, and Hospital Suptd Dr. K assuring that ABK would places including schools, Socia. Police and Fire service extend all cooperation and anganwadi centers, pub- personnel also participated in supports to the concerned lic health centres, market the programme. Earlier on the department, making the areas etc and the result day,a similar programme was campaign a grand success. would be announced based conducted in the Divisional Of- While appreciating on quantitative and qualita- fice of PWD Khonsa.AE PWD, the efforts of PHED & WS, tive sanitation parameters. T Maji appreciated the team East Siang Deputy Commis- He further asserted that the for conducting the awareness sioner Dr. Kinny Singh in her department under the guid- programme in their office and message opined that the ance of the DC Dr. Kinny advised the staff to remember survey would be a positive Singh has already framed all the safety tips learnt. step towards mass sensiti- date wise plans and based DDMO P Duggong, zation of the people in East on citizens’ feedback and under whose supervision the Siang about sanitization. would conduct large-scale mock drill was held, stated that The ‘Survekshan’ would information, education and such awareness programme rank villages based on key communication (IEC) and and drill shall be carried out in quantitative and qualitative inter-personal communica- all major government estab- Swachh Bharat Mission-G tion (IPC) activities to sensi- lishment of the district as well parameters like availabil- tize the rural people in true as in schools. ity and usage of toilet, sani- spirit. SP Kardak Riba, while tary awareness in villages. The inaugural event participating in the exercise, Rural community would be was also attended by the appreciated the team for their engaged in improvement SSG-19 Nodal Officer Er. performance and advised of their sanitation status Tadung Padung, Olom Per- them to hold such mock drill through an intensive and ho- tin (Jt. Secy ABK Apex) and in regular interval while tak- listic campaign, she added. Talut Siram (Secy ABK East ing precautionary measures to Singh lauded the en- Siang Unit). avoid any mishap. ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal SEPTEMBER 2019 39 REVIEW Arunachal to Rai, Secretary Health & FW gally made by the Deputy Man- Celebrate Poshan Maah Juhi Mukherjee, Secretary ager who was also Accountant PHE Dani Sulu, Director cum cash officer through the in September WCD Tokmem Pertin Loyi, withdrawal voucher without her Itanagar, Aug 30: State Nodal Officer Poshan knowledge. She approached ‘Poshan Maah’ will be cel- D.K. Thungon and other se- Ray requesting him to refund ebrated in the entire state nior officers of the Line De- the money and few days later, from 1st September 2019 to partments were present in an amount of Rs. 3,60,000/- 30th September 2019. This the review meeting. (Rupees, three Lakh sixty was informed at a review thousand) was re-credited in meeting that was held in con- informant’s account. nection with the celebration Aalo Police Arrests However, the next of Rashtriya Poshan Maah Dy. Manager SBI day, the same amount of Rs. under POSHAN Abhiyaan for Unauthorized 3,60,000/ was withdrawn and under the Chairmanship of withdrawal of taken back without her knowl- Chief Secretary Naresh Ku- Customer’s Money edge by Ray. mar at his Office Chamber Aalo, Aug 30: On 23rd July, when she in Civil Secretariat, Itanagar, The Deputy Manager of State went to bank to enquire into today. Kumar emphasized Bank of India, Aalo Branch, the matter, it was learnt that on coordination between the Bikash Charen Hajong Ray the accused had absconded Women and Child Devel- was arrested here yesterday somewhere without informing opment department (Nodal by the West Siang District Po- bank authority and his where- Department) and Line De- lice under the close supervi- abouts was not known. partments and other key sion of SP Aalo. Another case was also stakeholders. He asked the The accused, a resi- registered on receipt of written department concerned to dent of Hawakhana in Me- information from one Markir ensure that Poshan reaches ghalaya was absconding and Mayi accusing Ray of illegally every household during the evading arrest. transferring Rs. 2,20,000/- Poshan Maah. A case was registered (Rupees. Two lakh twenty Poshan Maah aims on the receipt of a written in- thousand) from his SBI Ac- to improve coverage of ben- formation at Aalo PS from one count without his knowledge. eficiaries with health and Yanya Koje stating that she nutritional awareness cam- had withdrawn a sum of Rs. paigns. East Siang gets three 40,000from her account. Af- Centralised Mid-Day In order to bring vis- ter few days, on updating her ibility and promotion, he ad- passbook, she was shocked to Meal Kitchen vised use of Radio Jingles, know that a sum of Rs. Four PASIGHAT, Aug 30: multimedia campaigns etc. Lakhs had been withdrawn Three centralized Mid-Day He also directed the and debited from her account Meal kitchens in D. Ering, WCD to upload all the re- and some cash correction of Jarkong and Town Upper Pry. ports and activities under- Rs. 40,000/- was also made. Govt. Schools were opened by taken during its celebration After frequent inquiry Pasighat MLA Kaling Moyong, in the Jan Andolan Dash- in the bank by the informant, Member of Food Commission board of Poshan Abhiyaan. it was revealed that the unau- Nanom Jamoh and Deputy Secretary WCD Niharika thorized withdrawal was ille- Commissioner Dr. Kinny Singh 40 SEPTEMBER 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW respectively followed by flag- Singh said good student age of 18 years. The seller is ging-off three delivery vans. never ignores studies. Everyone mandated to ensure that the Addressing the stu- wants to be successful in their person who is buying the to- dents and teachers at the Pa- life in order to lead a happy and bacco product is not a minor. sighat Town Upper Pry. School, successful life. Students must A display board must be put Moyong lauded the DC for her be attentive in studies and obe- up at the point of sale de- innovative idea which would dient and further assured that claring that “sale of tobacco save time and provide timely her administration would create products to minors is prohib- lunch to the students of twenty- positive learning environment in ited”. Singh also added that one schools from these kitch- schools which were extreme- sale of tobacco products is ens. In his message to the ly important for students and prohibited in an area within a school community, Moyong teachers. radius of 100 mtrs of any ed- asked the teachers to apply ucational institution. A display their best teaching skills while Large quantity tobacco board must be put up outside nurturing the students. “A teach- products seized in the authority of every educa- er has the distinct responsibility tional institution declaring the to nurture a student’s learning Pasighat same. and to provide feedback in such PASIGHAT, Aug 31: a manner that the student does Large quantity tobacco prod- ucts including gutka, pan Governor Visits not leave the classroom feeling Vijaynagar defeated”, he added. When ad- masala, khaini etc was seized Vijaynagar, Aug 31: vising the students to be punc- by the Judicial Magistrate Reaching out to the people, tual and hardworking, he said Sanjay Taram from various GovernorB.D. Mishra went for a student, being successful tobaccos selling outlets under around the Vijaynagar area means to achieve his goal and Cigarette and Other Tobacco and visited the Danodi Basti score good marks. Successful Products Act (COTPA)-2003 (Village) away from the main students get involved in their Act during surprise raid. village. To have a first-hand studies and take an active part Taram informed that the knowledge about the chal- in it. Managing time for friends, sellers were illegally selling lenges, the Governor along relatives, and family was also these products within the 100 with the First Lady of the State important but not by ignor- mtrs distance of educational Neelam Misra visited the local ing studies because what they institutions in the township area. have learned would remain which is offensive and pun- He interacted with Si- life-long with them. He also ap- ishable under the said Act. yecha Yobin and his wife Ach- preciated DDSE and executing Though the offenders were ibo and familiarised with the agency Urban Development for not imposed any penalty for home and health of the local maintaining quality and timely the first time for violation of community. They reiterated completion of the kitchen build- the Act but were cautioned by about the escalating cost of ings. Taram not to repeat in future. basic commodities due to non- Jamoh also expressed Meanwhile, Deputy Commis- existence of vehicular road her happiness over the progress sioner Dr. Kinny Singh appre- communication to the remote and advised to provide tested ciated EAC Taram and police administrative headquarters. food items to the students and team for their efforts. No to- The Governor ap- also to maintain cleanliness and bacco product can be sold to prised them that the State hygiene in schools. and by any person under the ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal SEPTEMBER 2019 41 REVIEW

Government is expediting the ty. The Governor and the First womenfolk, the Governor em- construction of road from Miao Lady of the State called for phasized that every member to Vijaynagar. On his part, he preserving the age old prac- of the society must play his or has already taken up the Mi- tice. Such age-old practice her role, particular for the up- ao-Vijaynagar Road issue with has to be revived for socio- liftment of the last man stand- concerned authorities. The financial empowerment of the ing in the queue. He urged the Governor assured that he will people, particularly the wom- homemakers and the school be personally monitoring the enfolk. Smt Achibo Yobin and going girls to come forward construction of the road and her 80 years old mother-in-law and be partners in the devel- avail expertise from the Bor- briefed and demonstrated the opment process. der Road Organization and process of hemp weaving to The Governor distribut- other technical institutions to the First Lady through an in- ed ‘Team Arunachal’ lapel pin circumvent the difficulties, any terpreter. to the Goan Burahs during the and all in this road construc- The people of Vijoyna- public meetings to motivate tion process. gar expressed their gratitude them to develop pride for their While visiting one of to the Governor and the First State. He also interacted with the Girls’ Residential school, Lady of the State for their the villagers and urged them which has 32 inmates, the visit and said that it is for the to lead the young generation Governor found only two func- first time that a Governor has in preservation, protection and tional toilets in use. He direct- stayed with them. promotion of wildlife. ed Changlang Deputy Com- Later the Governor, ac- missioner R.K. Sharmato have Governor address companied by Deputy Speaker extra two toilets constructed public meetings Tesam Pongte and local MLA for them at the earliest. Itanagar, Aug 31: Laisam Simai visited Pangsau The internal tracks or Governor B.D. Mishra, who Pass. The people’s represen- roads in the area, between the was on a two-day visit to tatives briefed the Governor villages are non-existent. The Changlang District visited regarding the potential for Governor directed the Deputy Miao, Jairampur, Nampang tourism and border trade. They Commissioner to use local and Pangsau Pass today and also emphasized on the early manpower, on daily wage ba- interacted with the people and opening of the land custom of- sis to get the tracks remade. the Goan Burahs during his fice. A 9-point memorandum The students who are public meetings. was submitted to the Governor 713 in number complained of He called upon the by the pubic of Nampong. non-availability of teachers. people of Changlang to en- The Governor sug- The Governor directed the sure the protection of wildlife gested that Pongte and Simai Education Department to ex- and appealed to them to par- along with Minister Wangki plore the possibility of engag- ticipate in the development Lowang and the concerned se- ing local Adhoc teachers for process of the State by ensur- nior officialsvisit and study the the schools. ing transparency, accountabili- infrastructure, set up, organi- The art and craft of the ty, continuity, review, audit and sation and functioning of the local inhabitants are unique. midterm correction. Border Trade Pointat Moreh in One such novelty is hemp While stating that for Manipur for taking good pages yarns weaving which they a State to progress, it must out for the shaping of our own saw being uniquely practised have healthy environment, lit- Border Trade Point at Pang- amongst the Yubin communi- erate society and empowered sau Pass. 42 SEPTEMBER 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW news in pictures

The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) along with Chief Minister Shri Pema Khandu witnessed the high-profile Stage Show on Bharat Ratna, Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, the Iron Man of India at the Dorjee Khandu State Convention Centre, Itanagar on August 15, 2019.

The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) celebrated the joyous occasion of Raksha Bandhan in true traditional fervour and gaiety with young students from various schools and social organisations of the Capital Complex Itanagar at Raj Bhavan on August 15, 2019.

Swachh Survekshan Grameen’ (SSG) -2019 was launched by the Department of Public Health Engineering & Water Supply in East Siang District at Pasighat on August 29, 2019. ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal SEPTEMBER 2019 43 REVIEW

Governor Brig.(Dr.) B.D. Mishra discussed the question of proper financial working in the State for eliminating the Audit observations from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India in their Audit Book with DCM Shri Chowna Mein and Chairman of Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Shri Ninong Ering at Raj Bhawan, Itanagar on August 15, 2019

Deputy Chief Minister Shri Chowna Mein inaugurated the office of the Wakro Women’s Welfare Society at Namsai on August 1, 2019. Shri Chowna Mein lauded the members for bringing transformational change in the society since its inception.

Shri Uttiya Bhattacharyya, Chief General Manager, Indian Oil, North East State Office, Guwahati with his eight officers called on the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar on August 20, 2019. 44 SEPTEMBER 2019 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.

Honorarium of Rs 1000/- (Rupees One Thousand) will also be given for selected matter.

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Readers of the section can also write letter to the Editor on issues related to the magazine and views of common interests of the youth.

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