Arunachal Pradesh Governor concerned over thinning of the border areas

GUWAHATI: Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, B.D.Mishra today expressed concern on thinning of the border areas due to non-availability of infrastructure and means of sustenance for the people living in remote areas.

Mishra on Friday met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and suggested that a modest beginning be made, as an experimental programme by taking up three to five villages and making them self-sufficient in dwelling, health centres, schools, small shopping complex, water facilities, communication and emergency helipad.

He added that ration support can be extended to them the same way as is being done for many villages in border areas. Such schemes will go a long way in confidence building and sensitive border security scheme.


He also suggested for empowering the paramilitary forces to apprehend any person engaged in unlawful activity and attach officers from Narcotic Department with Assam Rifle units for prompt and effective action to control the drug menace in the State.