TEZU,

The Lohit Brigade under the aegis of Dao Division on Friday organised Ex SAMANVAY 1.0, a Civil–Military Liaison Conference at Lohitpur, aimed at strengthening inter-agency coordination and promoting collaborative governance in Eastern Arunachal Pradesh.

Held at the Headquarters of Lohit Brigade, the conference brought together senior officials from the Indian Army, civil administration, police, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and other departments to deliberate on strategic and developmental issues concerning the frontier region.

Key discussions focused on border infrastructure development, operational preparedness, land acquisition matters, disaster management coordination, tourism promotion, and the prevailing security and socio-political scenario.

Participants also deliberated on concerns related to anti-social elements, anti-national activities and the growing drug menace.

Lohit Brigade Commander Brigadier Kaustubh Kekre, Sena Medal, highlighted the importance of integrated civil–military coordination in ensuring peace, stability and inclusive development in border areas.

The conference was conceptualised and coordinated by 9 RAJPUT Commanding Officer Colonel Roopak Kumar Thakur and served as a platform for constructive dialogue and coordinated action among various stakeholders.

Among the civil officials present were Wakro Additional Deputy Commissioner AJ Lungphi, Lohit Superintendent of Police Thutan Jamba, Namsai Deputy Superintendent of Police Matin Ratan, District Information and Public Relations Officer Nyatum Doke, and District Disaster Management Officer (DDMO) Ayang Yirang, along with senior officers from Lohit, Namsai and Anjaw districts.

Lohit SP Thutan Jamba presented an overview of the security situation and socio-political developments in the region, highlighting law and order concerns, drug-related issues and the need for enhanced coordination among enforcement agencies.

DDMO Ayang Yirang delivered a presentation on disaster preparedness and response mechanisms, stressing the importance of joint planning and capacity-building measures in disaster-prone areas.

The conference also underscored the need for effective image building, perception management and public awareness initiatives.

Participants stressed the importance of proper publicity and visibility of developmental activities undertaken by various agencies to build public trust and counter misinformation in sensitive border areas.

Ex SAMANVAY 1.0 reaffirmed the shared commitment of participating agencies towards strengthening coordinated governance, enhancing rapid response capabilities and advancing nation-building efforts in Eastern Arunachal Pradesh.

Officials expressed confidence that such collaborative platforms would continue to improve coordination, service delivery and long-term peace and stability in the region. (DIPR)