TAWANG : A stakeholders’ consultation meeting on the proposed establishment of a Flatted Factory Complex under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, was held at the Deputy Commissioner’s Conference Hall here on Tuesday.

The meeting, chaired by Tawang Deputy Commissioner Namgyal Angmo, aimed at gathering inputs from stakeholders to help shape the proposed project, which seeks to promote local entrepreneurship and generate sustainable livelihood opportunities.

Among those present were representatives of the State Bank of India, the Departments of Electrical and Urban Affairs, District Tourism Office, Industries Department, Arunachal State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ArSRLM) and members of various Self-Help Groups (SHGs).

Welcoming the participants, Tawang Deputy Director of Industries Tsering Drema highlighted the objective of the consultation and said the recommendations received would be compiled and forwarded to the Ministry of MSME for consideration while finalising the project proposal.

Addressing the meeting, the DC encouraged stakeholders to share practical suggestions to ensure that the proposed facility meets the needs of local entrepreneurs and producer groups. She particularly urged SHG members to actively participate, stating that their grassroots experience would help in designing an inclusive and functional industrial infrastructure.

During the interactive session, SHG members, officials from the District Tourism Office and ArSRLM suggested incorporating common production facilities, value-addition units, marketing support and other infrastructure required to strengthen local enterprises. The suggestions were recorded for onward submission to the Ministry of MSME.

The meeting reflected the district administration’s participatory approach to development planning and reaffirmed its commitment to promoting entrepreneurship, supporting local enterprises and creating greater economic opportunities in Tawang through collaborative planning. (DIPR)