PASIGHAT : Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Union Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, accompanied by Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, on Wednesday visited flood-affected Boying village in East Siang district to assess the damage caused by the recent overflow of the Sibo Korong River.

The leaders inspected the affected areas, interacted with residents and reviewed the impact of the floods on public infrastructure, agricultural land and private property. They also took stock of the relief and restoration measures being undertaken by the district administration.

Addressing the affected residents, Chouhan assured that the Centre would extend all possible assistance for relief, rehabilitation and restoration. He said the Union Government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, remains committed to supporting Arunachal Pradesh in rebuilding damaged infrastructure and ensuring timely assistance to affected families.

Rijiju said the widespread damage in Arunachal Pradesh and neighbouring Assam was caused by exceptionally heavy rainfall during the ongoing monsoon. He reiterated the Centre’s commitment to supporting restoration works and the rehabilitation of affected communities.

Khandu said the state government’s priority was to ensure the safety and well-being of the affected people, provide timely relief, restore damaged infrastructure and expedite rehabilitation. He assured that no effort would be spared to ensure assistance reaches every affected household.

The inspection was attended by East Siang Guardian Minister Nyato Dukam, Pasighat East MLA Tapi Darang, Mebo MLA Oken Tayeng, East Siang Deputy Commissioner Sonalika Jiwani, East Siang Superintendent of Police Pankaj Lamba, Bharatiya Janata Party Arunachal Pradesh president Kaling Moyong and heads of departments concerned.