Chief minister Pema Khandu shared the letter and where the Prime minister stated, “On the joyous occasion of Arunachal Pradesh’s Statehood Day,I extend my warmest greetings to you and to the proud people of the state.
With a name that befits its geographical location, this is the state where the sun rises first in our nation. And, it is only fitting that the land which greets the dawn before the rest of India is also filled with such radiantpatriotism and spirit.
One of the things that has always amazed me about Arunachal Pradesh is the tradition of people greeting one another with”Jai Hind”. To me, this is a living affirmation of national pride and unity.Arunachal Pradesh is home to vibrant tribal communities and each of these communities has its unique and inspiring traditions and ethos. However,
what has always struck me is the people’s passion towards sustainability.”
The Prime minister added, “One can see this in various individual and community efforts by the people.I have been fortunate to have visited Arunachal Pradesh time and again. Every time I come, the affection of the people is unparalleled. It was from Itanagar that the GST Bachat Utsav commenced. At that time, I had the opportunity to interact with Self Help Groups and traders from across the state. Their innovative zeal struck a chord with me. I could sense their passion towards products of the state, be it rice, pickles, tea, handicrafts, carpets, confectionery and more. I was also amazed by how technologically updated people are.”
Modi said, “As you are aware, the NDA Government at the Centre has devoted unparalleled resources to the progress of the entire Northeast. The people of Arunachal Pradesh were thrilled when a proud son of the soil, Kiren Rijju Ji, became the first-ever Union Cabinet Minister from the state. The number of ministerial visits in the last decade has been more than under any previous government.I am aware that one of the things that bothered the people was the absence of proper connectivity. Our government worked round the clock to address this issue. In the last decade, thousands of kilometres of roads have been built, many of them in very remote areas. The laying of foundation stones and timely completion of key projects such as the Donyi Polo airport and Sela tunnel in the tenure of our government gives a glimpse of our commitment to all-round connectivity”.
He said, “Another issue pertains to the fact that several villages of Arunachal Pradesh is in border areas. The conventional mindset describes them as “Last villages” as if they are some sort of final frontier. I was not happy with this thought process. For me, border villages are the first villages and with that thought in mind, we brought the Vibrant Villages Programme. This has greatly benefitted Arunachal Pradesh. Other successful schemes include Ujala Scheme, PM Kisan, Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY and the Jal Jeevan Mission.One of the things I am particularly excited about is the work underway for the documentation and digitisation of rare manuscripts in districts such as Tawang, West Kameng, Shi-Yomi, Upper Siang and Namsai under the Gyan Bharatam Mission. This will go a long way in safeguarding the state’s rich intellectual and spiritual heritage.”Prime minister pointed, “Equally satisfying are the efforts we are making towards boosting tourism, especially nature and adventure-related tourism in ArunachalPradesh. Each time a Ministerial colleague returns from Arunachal Pradesh,he or she has very good things to say about the state and its people. Thus, we
want more people to come to the state and enjoy its beauty.I would also take this opportunity to applaud the contribution of the people of Arunachal Pradesh towards our nation’s progress. From brave
soldiers serving at the nation’s frontiers, to accomplished sportspersons, artists, entrepreneurs and civil servants, the sons and daughters of Arunachal Pradesh has contributed immensely to India’s growth and security”.
Khandu stated in X, “I sincerely thank Hon. Prime Minister @narendramodi Ji for his warm wishes on the occasion of Arunachal Pradesh Statehood Day. His blessings inspire us to continue our journey of growth and development”.
