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CM Khandu, Corps Commander call on Governor in Tawang; Focus on governance and security

Itanagar, Apr 9 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and General Officer Commanding (GOC), 4 Corps, Lt Gen Neeraj Shukla, separately called on State Governor Lt Gen (Retd) KT Parnaik at Bumla Cottage in Tawang to discuss key issues related to governance, development, and security.
During his meeting with the Governor, the Chief Minister held detailed discussions on the Deputy Commissioners’ Conference being held in Tawang. The deliberations focused on the agenda, expected outcomes, and the importance of district-level governance in accelerating development
The Governor, who will address the conference on April 10, expressed confidence that the deliberations would be purposeful and outcome-oriented, leading to actionable steps towards the vision of a “Viksit Arunachal.”
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