Vice President appreciates Arunachal Pradesh path of coexistence with nature and preservation of ecology and advices all to follow it
India’s cultural fabric is incomplete without the North East, stresses the
Vice-President
VP highlights rise in infrastructure and road, rail, air connectivity in the
North-East, says it reflects ‘changing face of Bharat’
Organic produce of Arunachal known for its authenticity, has large national
& international market – VP
Pristine landscape, misty mountains, lush forests- Arunachal Pradesh is a haven
for tourists, praises the Vice-President
From Fragile Five to Top Five: Vice President traces India’s economic growth
trajectory
Vice President addresses the 38th Statehood Day Celebrations of Arunachal
Pradesh at Itanagar today
The Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar today called upon all
citizens to emulate the approach towards ecological preservation upheld by
people of Arunachal Pradesh. “Your way of life exemplifies coexistence with
nature,” he stated. Terming Arunachal Pradesh a “microcosm of Bharat”, the Vice
President praised the scenic beauty of the state, drawing attention to its
“pristine landscape, misty mountains and lush forests” which made it a haven
for tourists.
Addressing
the 38th Statehood Day celebrations of Arunachal Pradesh in Itanagar today
on his maiden visit to the state, the Vice-President praised the organic
produce of the state for its credibility and authenticity. Acknowledging the
large national and international markets that exist for such produce, Dhankhar
expressed his conviction that enabling government schemes would further expand
the reach of such resources.
Referring
to the eight north eastern states or the ‘Ashta Lakshmis’ as the “jewels of
India”, the Vice President emphasised that India’s cultural fabric was
incomplete without its North Eastern region. Highlighting the “phenomenal and
exponential rise” in infrastructure and in road, rail and air connectivity in
the region, Dhankhar said that these outcomes reflected the “changing face of
Bharat” as well as the spirit of cooperative federalism.
Tracing
India’s journey from being one of the ‘Fragile Five’ economies to becoming one
of the ‘Top Five’, the Vice President underlined the rising stature of India
among the comity of nations. Making note of India’s leadership of the G20, Dhankhar
said that the G20 Research and Innovation Initiative Gathering held in Itanagar
during India’s presidency had showcased the potential of the state to the
world.
Commending
the individuals from Arunachal Pradesh who had been honoured with Padma Awards
in recent years, the Vice President said that the deserving were being
recognized for their talent in the present ecosystem, without any patronage or
nepotism. He also urged the youth to embrace their role as foot soldiers on the
march towards taking India to the status of “Viksit Bharat@2047”.
Governor
of Arunachal Pradesh, Lt Gen Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik (Retd.); Chief Minister
of Arunachal Pradesh, Pema Khandu; Union Minister, Kiren Rijiju; Deputy Chief
Minister of Arunchal Pradesh, Chowna Mein; Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha),
S Phangnon Konyak; Speaker of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Pasang
Dorjee Sona and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.