ITANAGAR, Oct 12: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein called on Governor Lt Gen (Retd) KT Parnaik at Lok Bhavan here on Monday and discussed key development priorities, including infrastructure, connectivity, youth empowerment and employment generation.
The discussions also covered the implementation of welfare schemes, progress of centrally funded projects and the state’s infrastructure investment programme for 2026–29.
Emphasising the importance of human capital development, the Governor called for greater investment in skill development, entrepreneurship, tourism, horticulture and other local livelihood opportunities to generate sustainable employment for the state’s youth.
He also highlighted the role of sports, discipline and community participation in nurturing confident, capable and socially responsible young people.
During the meeting, Mein apprised the Governor of the arrival of the holy relics of Shakyamuni Buddha in Namsai on November 14 and invited him to attend the sacred exposition and associated rituals.