Itanagar, Jan 12: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Sunday inaugurated several key infrastructure projects in Lohit district, aimed at enhancing connectivity, promoting tourism, and preserving the region’s cultural and natural heritage.
Coinciding with the commencement of Parshuram Kund Mela 2025, the Deputy Chief Minister inaugurated the newly-constructed Guest House and Tulow Resort at Parshuram Kund.
These facilities will provide accommodation for the growing number of pilgrims and tourists visiting this revered spiritual site. Together, they offer a seamless blend of comfort and cultural significance, ensuring a memorable experience for visitors while boosting the local economy and supporting the region’s tourism industry, a communique from the Deputy CM’s office said.
Mein also inaugurated the Glaw Lake road and a steel bridge at Sena Brai, which significantly improves connectivity to the enchanting lake, a picturesque site that serves as a prime trekking destination for adventure enthusiasts.
The Deputy Chief Minister also paid a visit to Kamlang Tiger Reserve (KTR), during which he was informed by the DFO, KTR about the proposal sent by the Forest Dept for listing KTR as a Ramsar site, a designation for wetlands of international importance under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. This move reaffirms the government’s commitment to preserving Arunachal Pradesh’s rich biodiversity and environmental heritage for future generations, the communique said.
Additionally, Mein inaugurated the newly constructed Wakro Police Station building and assured to strengthen manpower and equip the police station with required furniture for efficient policing in the area.
The Deputy CM, while interacting with the media, said that efforts are on to develop Parshuram Kund into a major pilgrimage site, and create facilities for pilgrims and tourists for their comfortable stay and ease their visit to the Kumb for holy dip.
He also emphasized the need to develop Glaw Lake in to a major trekking destination for adventure enthusiasts without disturbing the natural vegetation and wildlife corridor while preserving the rich flora & fauna of Kamlang Tiger Reserve.
During the visit, the Deputy CM was accompanied by Arunachal East MP Tapir Gao, Advisor to Minister of Health & FW and Commerce & Industries, Dr Mohesh Chai, Lohit ZPC Dasula Krisikro, Deputy Commissioner K N Damo, SP Thutan Jamba, and PWD Chief Engineer WinamManpoong, among others.