YINGKIONG, AUG 17:
Three major development projects aimed at strengthening urban sanitation, livelihood infrastructure and education facilities in Yingkiong township were inaugurated on Sunday by 34-Tuting-Yingkiong MLA and Advisor to the Chief Minister Alo Libang in the presence of Upper Siang Deputy Commissioner Talo Jerang.
The projects included a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) near the Airfield and burial ground, a Vendor Market at Simar Market and a new Academic Building at Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS), Yingkiong.
The inauguration programme was attended by Upper Siang Zilla Parishad Chairperson Api Kombo, BJP Upper Siang district unit president Ojing Peyang, heads of departments, public representatives, officers and officials, students and members of the public.
The programme was coordinated by the Urban Affairs Department, Yingkiong Division, under Executive Engineer Ramu Welly.
The MRF, developed under the Swachh Bharat Mission, is expected to strengthen solid waste management through systematic segregation and recovery of recyclable materials, promoting cleaner surroundings and scientific management of municipal waste.
The Vendor Market at Simar Market has been developed to provide local vendors and small traders with an organised marketplace and facilitate orderly commercial activities and better utilisation of urban public spaces.
At GHSS Yingkiong, Libang inaugurated the new Academic Building, which is expected to provide improved academic facilities and a more conducive learning environment for students.
Addressing the gathering, Libang recalled his student days at the institution and highlighted its contribution to the educational development of Upper Siang. He said the institution had produced numerous doctors, technocrats, educationists and public leaders who have served the State in various capacities.
Urging students to remain disciplined, sincere and focused on their studies, Libang described them as the future torch-bearers of the State and the nation. He encouraged them to uphold the legacy of the institution and contribute positively to society.
Libang expressed satisfaction over the completion of the three projects and stressed the need to create durable public assets that directly address people’s needs. He also called for continued coordination among government departments, the district administration, elected representatives and the public to accelerate development in Yingkiong and Upper Siang.
Jerang stressed the importance of proper utilisation, operation and maintenance of the newly created assets to ensure that they continue to benefit the public.
Deputy Director of School Education Duhon Tekseng said GHSS Yingkiong was established in 1958 and has produced numerous distinguished personalities who have served in government and public life. He noted that Libang himself is an alumnus of the institution and called for renewed focus on quality education, discipline and academic excellence.
Libang and Jerang appreciated the efforts of Executive Engineer Ramu Welly and his team of engineers, officers, technical personnel and field staff for completing and commissioning the projects. Welly, in turn, expressed gratitude to the district administration, public representatives, departmental officials, executing agencies and all stakeholders for their cooperation.
The inauguration of the three projects marks a significant step in Yingkiong’s development, addressing key areas of solid waste management, market and livelihood infrastructure, and education.
