Daporijo, Feb 11: Chief Minister Pema Khandu visited Taksing Circle, the last administrative centre of Upper Subansiri district, during a two-day tour aimed at boosting development in the remote border region.
During his visit, the Chief Minister inaugurated several projects implemented under both State and Centrally Sponsored Schemes. He also laid foundation stones for more than 20 new projects under various schemes, including the Vibrant Village Programme (VVP), marking a significant push towards infrastructure and socio-economic development in the frontier area.
Khandu further inaugurated the sacred Tsari Taksing Gajang Shedup Dargeyling Monastery at Taksing, describing it as an important spiritual and cultural landmark for the region.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that under the Vibrant Village Programme, many remote and border villages have now been connected through improved road infrastructure. He noted that previously unexplored areas are gradually transforming into vibrant hubs, with several villages emerging as potential tourist destinations.
Referring to the challenging topography of Taksing and similar border areas, Khandu emphasized that such challenges should be viewed as opportunities to develop border tourism circuits. He stated that Taksing Circle holds immense potential as a future tourist destination following improved road connectivity and assured that he would take up the matter with the Central Government for the creation of a dedicated tourist circuit to Taksing.
As part of the visit, the “Seva Aapke Dwar 2.0” programme was also conducted at Taksing, where the Chief Minister graced the event and witnessed the delivery of public services to local residents.
The Chief Minister was accompanied by Daporijo MLA Taniya Soki, Dumporijo MLA Rode Bui, local MLA Nakap Nalo, along with Heads of Departments and other officials. (DIPRO)