DAPORIJO, 18 Oct: Rajya Sabha MP Tai Tagak interacted with representatives of the Tagin Cultural Society, the Nah Welfare Society, the Mra Welfare Society and PRI leaders from the frontier areas at the Upper Subansiri district secretariat here on Saturday and explored ways to accelerate key development activities in the district.

The interaction focused on key developmental concerns of the frontier areas, including road connectivity and internet connectivity. Discussions also covered projects and initiatives under the Vibrant Villages Programme, improvement of healthcare facilities and hospitals, strengthening of educational infrastructure, and promotion of the region's tourism potential by integrating it into established tourist circuits.

The participants highlighted the importance of addressing infrastructure gaps and improving essential services to ensure balanced development and better opportunities for the people residing in the frontier areas. The need to harness the region's tourism potential for local economic growth was also emphasised during the programme.

Daporijo MLA Taniya Soki, Arunachal Pradesh Bamboo Resources and Development Agency Vice Chairman Techi Necha, Arunachal Pradesh Khadi and Village Industries Board Vice Chairman Tagin Siga, the deputy commissioner and the superintendent of police were present during the interaction.

As part of his district visit, the MP also inspected the ongoing construction of the Subansiri bridge connecting Daporijo and Dumporijo, and took stock of the project.

During his visit to Tadak Dulom District Hospital, the MP interacted with patients and distributed fruits and eatables as a gesture of care and goodwill. (DIPRO)