ITANAGAR, AUG 16:

Governor Lt Gen KT Parnaik (Retd) on Saturday inaugurated the newly established Chief Minister’s Office and Chief Minister’s Residence at Niti Vihar here, coinciding with the 80th Independence Day celebrations.

Chief Minister Pema Khandu, First Lady Anagha Parnaik, members of the State Cabinet, legislators, senior government officials and members of the public attended the inaugural ceremony.

The Governor expressed confidence that the new Chief Minister’s Office would serve as a nerve centre of governance and development in Arunachal Pradesh. He said the office should ensure that citizens’ concerns receive due attention and provide space for innovative ideas and policy decisions based on transparency, efficiency and accountability.

Reposing faith in Khandu and his Council of Ministers, the Governor said the government would continue to address emerging challenges with determination and vision. He expressed confidence that Arunachal Pradesh would further strengthen its role as a strategically important frontier state while contributing to the national goal of Viksit Bharat@2047.

Parnaik conveyed his best wishes to the Chief Minister and his team and expressed hope that the new office and residence would inspire greater dedication, collaborative governance and accelerated development for the welfare and prosperity of the people.