How Arunachal will see development?

400 crore exploration project through petroleum companies whose corporate social responsibility (CSR) would help build an inclusive Arunachalee society 'as the society to which Rukmini, wife of Lord Krishna, belonged is sanctified.

Democracy envisions a welfare government which Congress alone could provide, said Union DoNER Minister Pawan Singh Ghatowar, adding that the PM's huge package including the Trans-Arunachal Highway project is an example of Government of India's special attention to this border state.

Arunachal has proved itself as a well administered and fast developing state for which Tuki deserves all appreciation. However, the development would continue if Congress rules in the Centre, as was proven with higher allocation of Rs 7,900 crore and Rs 11,175 crore in the 11th Plan and 12th Plan for Arunachal, he justified.

Arunachal and Assam being close neighbours could jointly work for benefiting the peoples of both states.

 Chief Minister Nabam Tuki defined development as inclusive growth through proper utilization of resources for prosperity of every family; road link to each village; schools and hospitals for proper education and good health and security to every Arunachalee which have been demonstrated through many policies and schemes making them models for the country.

He enumerated several schemes, such as the skill development training under which 2,000 youths have been employed within a short time, turning the state into the largest producer of kiwi (which reflects the importance given to agri-horti and allied sectors), implementation of the National Food Security Act, policy to promote sports and games sector with 10 percent job reservation for sports persons, road connectivity and rail line progressing very fast, 1,500 constables recruited last year while 1,700 are undergoing training, one CRPF battalion to be deployed in the state soon, woman police station to be set up in each district soon which began with the opening of one PS at Itanagar, and delegation of powers to panchayats, Tuki said that his government aimed at taking the state to new heights.

Grant of 10 percent DA, 10 percent hike in HRA, hike in the wages of contingency employees and honourarium of gaon burahs were recognition of good performance of the GoAP employees of all categories, the CM said and urged all to work with dedication in greater welfare of the state.

Proposals worth Rs 260 crore have been proposed under the MSDP, a nationwide flagship programme of Go.

After four year's demonstrative development under the Tuki's leadership with the support of UPA-I and II, today's event would testify the achievements made so far. UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and AICC vice president Rahul Gandhi have been giving support for state's development through party's manifesto.