HAWAI : Anjaw Deputy Commissioner Millo Kojin emphasised the importance of strong civil-military coordination for balanced development and security in border areas while chairing the second Civil-Military Fusion Meeting held at Hawai on Wednesday.
The meeting brought together officials of the district administration and the Indian Army to review issues related to border area development, public welfare, infrastructure, security and community participation.
Addressing the gathering, Kojin lauded the Indian Army for its continued support towards civilian welfare, infrastructure development and community-oriented initiatives in the district. He said civil-military cooperation is particularly crucial in a strategically sensitive district like Anjaw, where developmental needs and security concerns must progress hand in hand.
The DC assured full cooperation from the district administration in addressing local issues, including land matters, waste management, public awareness programmes, infrastructure development and preparations for the forthcoming Walong Day celebration. He also stressed the need for greater community participation to ensure that developmental initiatives benefit residents of remote border villages.
Speaking at the meeting, 82 Mountain Brigade Brigadier Jaspreet Singh highlighted the strategic significance of the region and reiterated the need for close coordination between civil and military authorities. He informed that the Indian Army had spent Rs 1 crore under Project Sadbhavana on civilian welfare initiatives, including support for the Walong Day Celebration in 2025, and announced plans to enhance the allocation to Rs 1.5 crore for community-oriented projects.
The Army also sought the administration’s support in creating public awareness to prevent civilians from crossing sensitive areas such as Bipin Rawat Gate and Dichu Nallah without prior intimation to military authorities.
The meeting reviewed progress on action points from the first Civil-Military Fusion Meeting held in 2025. Officials informed that repair, widening and blacktopping of the road connecting the highway to the Surgical Centre would be taken up during the current working season, with funds already sanctioned for the project.
Discussions were also held on land-related issues affecting infrastructure projects, extension of power supply to Wacha, strengthening banking facilities in Walong, procurement of vegetables from local farmers, solid waste management and the progress of the Community Radio Station at Walong under Project Sadbhavana.
Concern was expressed over low participation of local youth in the Agniveer recruitment process, with the Army urging educational institutions and the district administration to undertake awareness campaigns to encourage greater enrolment.
Preparations for the forthcoming Walong Day celebration were also reviewed, including participation of cultural troupes and the showcasing of traditional costumes, dances and cultural heritage.
The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment from both the district administration and the Indian Army to work together for infrastructure development, public welfare, security and youth empowerment in the border region.
