ITANAGAR, 18 Jun: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Thursday said the state government is committed to resolving long-pending forest area and land management issues through collaborative decision-making and improved inter-departmental coordination.

Mein made the remarks after chairing a high-power committee (HPC) meeting, which deliberated on measures for addressing forest-related concerns and associated land management issues.

The meeting was attended by Environment and Forest Minister Wangki Lowang, Urban Development & Land Management Minister Balo Raja, and Chief Secretary Manish Kumar Gupta.

 The meeting focused on identifying practical solutions to longstanding challenges, strengthening coordination among departments, and ensuring that developmental needs are addressed without compromising environmental priorities, officials said.

Mein said the deliberations centred on identifying practical solutions, strengthening inter-departmental coordination and ensuring a balanced approach towards conservation and developmental needs.

Reaffirming the government’s commitment to finding lasting solutions, he said efforts would continue to resolve pending issues through consensus-based decisions and effective governance. (PTI)