ITANAGAR, OCT 12:

Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein called on Governor Lt Gen KT Parnaik (Retd) at Lok Bhavan on Monday and discussed key development priorities, including infrastructure and connectivity, youth empowerment, employment generation and the effective implementation of welfare schemes.

They also reviewed the progress of centrally funded projects and the State’s infrastructure investment programme for 2026–29.

Emphasising human capital development, the Governor called for greater investment in skill development, entrepreneurship, tourism, horticulture and other local livelihood opportunities to generate sustainable employment for the State’s youth.

He also underscored the importance of sports, discipline and community participation in nurturing confident, capable and socially responsible young people.

During the meeting, Mein informed the Governor about the arrival of the Holy Relics of Shakyamuni Buddha at Namsai on November 14, 2026, and invited him to attend the sacred exposition.