Itanagar, Mar 13: Chairman of the Committee on Public Undertakings (COPU) of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Jikke Tako, while leading a site inspection of the Eco Tourist Guest House at Lekhi on Friday, said government assets must be effectively utilized to generate revenue and serve public interest.
The inspection was conducted following a decision taken during the second sitting of the Committee held on March 2.
During the inspection, the Committee reviewed the present status and functioning of the Eco Tourist Guest House, which was constructed in 2014 by the Arunachal Pradesh Forest Corporation Limited but remained unused for several years.
Officials informed the Committee that the property has now been leased to a local entrepreneur to facilitate its revival and proper utilization.
Speaking on the occasion, Chairman Jikke Tako expressed optimism that the revival of the guest house would create opportunities for the local entrepreneur while also contributing to government revenue.
Committee members Chakat Aboh, Oken Tayeng and Ealing Talang (all MLAs) also attended the visit along with the Senior Deputy Accountant General, Additional Secretary of the Assembly Agaab Mossang, Under Secretary Kheto Lowang and Managing Director of the Arunachal Pradesh Forest Corporation Limited G Rime. Officials from the Legislative Assembly Secretariat and the Forest Corporation were also present.