BALINONG : Trade & Commerce Minister Nyato Dukam on Tuesday visited the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) at Balinong in Changlang district to review its developmental prospects and discuss key infrastructure requirements with officials and local stakeholders.

The Minister was accompanied by Trade & Commerce Director Sonyung Modi, Officer on Special Duty Riakji Duchok and Deputy Director Toko Togur.

During the visit, the Minister held discussions with officers of the district administration, the Department of Trade & Commerce and members of the local community, including the SEZ Balinong Committee, regarding issues concerning development of the Special Economic Zone.

The team was received in the presence of Changlang Superintendent of Police Kirli Padu, Kharsang Sub-Divisional Officer Dorjee Wangchu and Miao Assistant Commissioner Nawang Thutan.

Villagers of Balinong, led by Balinong GB and GPC Wangman Ronrang along with local youths, accorded a warm welcome to the visiting team.

During the interaction, the villagers submitted a memorandum seeking early and expeditious development of the SEZ. They also urged the Government to construct a flood protection wall along the Dehing River covering the Balinong and Magantong areas to safeguard the locality from erosion and flooding.

Responding to the demands, Nyato Dukam assured that the concerns and developmental requirements raised by the villagers would be examined for necessary action at the earliest.

The Minister reiterated that under the leadership of Chief Minister Pema Khandu, the state government remains committed to promoting trade, infrastructure and economic development across Arunachal Pradesh.