Take up comprehensive infrastructure and development schemes for border areas: Pema Khandu to G Kishan Reddy

Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu met Union DoNER, Culture and Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy and requested the ministry to take up comprehensive infrastructure and development schemes for border areas to mitigate migration from border villages.

He suggested to develop model villages with all basic amenities in the border areas so that it benefits the local populace and promotes tourism in the region.

The Chie Minister urged the minister to support the state in preserving its culture and traditions. He emphasised on introduction of North East States in the national curriculum to create greater awareness and promote fraternity among all Indians.


Speaking about North Eastern Council (NEC), Khandu opined that NEC should act as think tank of North Eastern Region for creation of ideas and promoting overall development. The Chief Minister further requested the ministry to take up comprehensive infrastructure and development schemes for border areas to mitigate migration from border villages. He suggested to develop model villages with all basic amenities in the border areas so that it benefits the local populace and promotes tourism in the region.

Chief Minister later called on Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs and Petroleum Hardeep Singh Puri at Nirman Bhawan. Khandu placed request for financial requirement on Urban Tourism Infrastructure Development Plan for 12 Tourist Circuits of the state. He also requested the ministry to consider implementing GIS based Integrated Drainage master plan for the capital region besides seeking relaxation for Arunachal Pradesh on eligibility under AMRUT scheme.