Govt officers are the pillars of success of every programme and scheme: Arunachal Pradesh Governor

Acharya said that, the government officers are the pillars of success of every programme and schemes of the government and at the same time failure also. Therefore, go extra miles and work with vision. Be agent for changing the traditional mindset of the people.

"I am here as a helping hand. I want my State to shine and not to beg for its development," the Governor said.

Sharing his pain on the state of affairs, the Arunachal Pradesh governor said that for Arunachal Pradesh to develop and prosper, the people of the State must focus on three ‘Es”, i.e. education, electricity and employment.

He called upon the officials to join hands to make Arunachal Pradesh economically independent and vibrant. Our education system must not only academic but man making education, education with skill.

Stating tourism as the potentially largest revenue earning sector, the governor advised that tourism pamphlets must be easily made available to all the visitors to the State. The concept of Home Stay must be promoted.

Recalling his visit in 1968, the governor said that the whole area was covered with dense forest.

He urged upon the officials to preserve the flora and fauna and plant at least ten saplings against every fell tree. Effort must be there to harness medicinal plants.

He suggested the officials to avail assistance from other well-known companies and enterprises for the benefit of indigenous communities.

The governor reiterated that extra effort must be there to promote ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Parao’ and create awareness on Jan Dhan Yojana and other welfare schemes of the State and Central Governments. It is the responsible of every Government official and empowered individual to ensure that benefits percolates down to the targeted population.

Later the governor also met the representatives of NGOs, business communities, women and students’ organizations, community and Panchayati Raj leaders and Self Help Groups.

The governor exhorted them to be nodal agents to bring positive changes in the society and serve the people with spirit of dedication. Adopt villages and government schools and do not look upon the Government for every need of the people. Work with the spirit of humane and nationalism. Share your richness and your empowerment to reduce the gap between rich and the poor, the governor appealed.

The representatives, while expressing their surprise and gratitude for the meeting, apprised the governor regarding the challenges and aspirations.

(Reporting by Hemanta Kumar Nath)