ITANAGAR, Mar 1: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday inaugurated the newly formed Keyi Panyor district at Yachuli in presence of Union Earth Sciences Minister Kiren Rijiju, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, MPs Tapir Gao and Nabam Rebia, Cabinet colleagues, MLAs and other dignitaries.
With this, the total number of districts in Arunachal Pradesh rose to 26. The Keyi Panyor district with its headquarters at Ter Gapin - Sam Sath area near Yachuli was created by bifurcating it from Lower Subansiri district.
The State Assembly had on February 8 last passed the Arunachal Pradesh (Re-organisation of Districts) (Amendment) Bill, 2024, paving the way for creation of the Keyi Panyor district along with another new district, Bichom, which is scheduled to be inaugurated early next week.
Handing over the new district flag to the deputy commissioner in-charge in the presence of local legislator and Education Minister Taba Tedir, the Chief Minister extended his heartiest congratulations to the people of the newly created district including Yachuli constituency.
“Let's embark on a new journey together to make this district a shining example of development for others,” he appealed.
Wishing the people of the newly created district for a fruitful journey ahead, Khandu expressed optimism that the journey would be ‘corruption free’.
“Everything good, historic and noteworthy, especially for the Nyishi community, began from Yachuli area. I am afraid and you will agree, ‘money culture’ in electoral politics also began from here. Today, as we start a new journey, let’s pledge to make Keyi Panyor the first district to root out this culture for others to follow suit,” he beckoned.
Khandu called upon religious and community leaders to strongly campaign against ‘cash for vote’ practice prevalent in the state now that the parliamentary and assembly elections are round the corner.
“I cannot stress more on the need to combat corruption for a prosperous future. A strong commitment is key, and I believe that people's support will be instrumental. Together, we can build a corruption-free ecosystem,” he said.
Pointing out that the new district has huge potential in agriculture and horticulture, Khandu advised the local community members to focus on these sectors, while assuring that the state government will provide all support needed.
He also assured that all infrastructural needs of the newly created district will be fulfilled and that people are not forced to come knocking on the government’s door.
“I share in the joy of the people and assure them that all infrastructure needs will be met. Yachuli's potential in agriculture and horticulture is immense. With a robust road network, we can accelerate production and exports,” Khandu added.