ITANAGAR, 12 Oct: Governor KT Parnaik and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein discussed key development priorities during a meeting at the Lok Bhavan here on Monday.
The discussions focused on infrastructure and connectivity, youth empowerment, employment generation, and effective implementation of welfare schemes.
They also discussed the progress of centrally funded projects and the state's infrastructure investment programme for 2026-29.
Emphasising the importance of human capital development, the governor called for greater investment in skill development, entrepreneurship, tourism, horticulture and other local livelihood opportunities to create sustainable employment for the state's youths.
He also stressed the value of sports, discipline and community participation in nurturing confident, capable and socially responsible young people.
The deputy chief minister apprised the governor of the arrival of the holy relics of Shakyamuni Buddha in Namsai on 14 November, and invited the governor to the exposition ritual. (Lok Bhavan)
