HT Correspondent
LIKABALI, June 10: Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles Pabitra Margherita reviewed the implementation of various Central and State government schemes in Lower Siang district during a meeting at Likabali, while stressing the importance of project monitoring, quality education and infrastructure development.
The Minister was accorded a warm welcome by district officials, panchayat representatives and members of the public on his arrival in the district.
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During the review meeting, Margherita said developmental projects are key to shaping the future of the State and emphasised the need for regular assessment and evaluation to ensure effective implementation and sustained growth.
Expressing concern over school dropouts, he said every child leaving the education system is a matter of concern and stressed the importance of ensuring quality education and retaining students in schools.
The Minister reviewed the progress of various flagship programmes and discussed achievements, challenges and suggestions presented by different departments.
Detailed deliberations were held on measures to improve implementation and address existing bottlenecks.
Deputy Speaker of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Kardo Nyigyor highlighted persistent road connectivity issues in the district, particularly the Akajan-Likabali-Bame road, and sought urgent intervention from the Central Government.
He requested the Minister to take up the matter to address recurring disruptions caused by monsoon-induced road blockages.
Nyigyor also pointed out that poor soil stability in the region has contributed to the deterioration of PMGSY roads and suggested the adoption of engineering designs suited to local terrain and geological conditions.
MLAs Nari Koyu and Tojir Kadu urged the Centre to enhance financial allocations under rural housing schemes, stating that existing unit costs are inadequate considering the difficult terrain and high transportation expenses in the State.
Deputy Commissioner Gobi Nyicyor, ADC Ainstein Koyu and ADC Mokar Riba apprised the Minister of the district’s achievements, challenges and developmental requirements.
Heads of various departments also made detailed presentations on projects and welfare initiatives being implemented in their respective sectors.
Earlier, Margherita, accompanied by the district’s MLAs, visited the historic Malinithan Temple and offered prayers for the well-being of the people of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
The visit formed part of the Union Minister’s review of developmental activities and infrastructure projects in the district.
