ANINI, OCT 27:

Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti Raj Bhushan Choudhary on Tuesday reviewed ongoing development initiatives and infrastructure challenges in Dibang Valley during a meeting with heads of departments at the Deputy Commissioner’s Conference Hall in Anini.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Yashwant Meena, Superintendent of Police James Lego, the minister’s personal secretary Arjun Singh, ADC, circle officers, heads of departments and other officials.

Choudhary reviewed projects and issues related to road connectivity, healthcare, agriculture, horticulture, drinking water supply, telecommunications and rural infrastructure. He stressed the need to expedite strategically important border roads, the proposed Roing–Anini Greenfield Bypass, expansion of 4G connectivity and pending forest clearances.

Highlighting the district’s potential in tourism and agriculture, the minister encouraged local youth to explore opportunities in eco-tourism, adventure tourism, hospitality and skill development. He also called for promoting high-value horticultural crops, strengthening market linkages and improving cold storage facilities to enhance farmers’ incomes while ensuring environmental sustainability.

The meeting also reviewed the shortage of medical specialists, emergency healthcare services, drinking water infrastructure and renewable energy initiatives.

Emphasising timely execution of projects, interdepartmental coordination and people-centric governance, Choudhary reiterated the Centre’s commitment to improving infrastructure and the quality of life in remote border regions in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. (DIPR)