Itanagar, Jun 17: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (Retd) KT Parnaik has called on Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah in New Delhi and discussed key issues concerning law and order, border security, border area development, and the strengthening of the cooperative movement in the State.
During the meeting held on June 15, Parnaik briefed the Home Minister on the prevailing law and order situation and recent developments relating to internal security and border management in Arunachal Pradesh, a communiqué from the Governor’s Secretariat said on Wednesday.
Highlighting the strategic importance of the Tirap, Changlang and Longding (TCL) districts, Parnaik discussed measures being undertaken to strengthen security infrastructure in border areas, including surveillance systems and border fencing.
A major focus of the discussion was the growing menace of drug trafficking and substance abuse, fuelled by narcotics originating from across international borders and transiting through neighbouring states. The Governor pointed out that the menace poses a serious threat to the state’s youth, social fabric and the state’s overall development. He called for sustained and coordinated efforts among all stakeholders to effectively curb the spread of narcotics and protect vulnerable communities.
The Governor also underscored the need to equip youth with skills in geospatial applications, which he said can support governance, land management, infrastructure monitoring, disaster response and anti-drug operations.
On the economic front, the Governor apprised the Union Minister of various initiatives being undertaken to strengthen the cooperative movement in Arunachal Pradesh. He highlighted efforts to promote cooperative societies as instruments of inclusive growth, livelihood generation, and rural prosperity.
Stating that cooperatives can serve as catalysts for socio-economic transformation, Parnaik emphasized their potential to empower farmers, women, self-help groups and rural entrepreneurs through better access to markets, income-generation opportunities and community-based enterprises.
The meeting also explored ways to further strengthen cooperation-driven development initiatives and enhance the socio-economic well-being of people living in remote and border areas of the state.