Aug 15
- 407-
km Potin to Pangin road widening agreement reached - A tale of an old woman in realm of idleness
- Union Minister Deshmukh passes away
- Martyr Patey Tasuk awarded Bar to Sena medal
- Tawang district level land review meeting
- CS-
Press fraternity meet held - Meet on road safety measures
- STS bus service between Yomcha and Aalo re-
introduced - ANSU condemns murder of student, demands arrest of culprits
- Students distribute fruits
- Disaster awareness rally at Changlang
- AASU demands relief to Mirmir fire victims
- Etalin gets Primary health centre
- Painting competition on energy conservation
- 8th Independence Running Football
- Table tennis tournament 2012
- Statue of Guru Padma Sambhava consecrated
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ITANAGAR, Aug 14: The Concession Agreement was signed in the Ministry of Road Transport
and Highways today in New Delhi for ''Widening and upgradation of existing road to
2-
The TAH is a very important NH which runs across the land-
The project has been awarded to M/s ECI-
This is a hybrid model under which 80% of the estimated construction cost will be
disbursed to the concessionaire during construction phase and remaining construction
cost and maintenance cost etc. will be defrayed through annuity payments. The Concessionaire
will maintain the road for 12½ years after the construction period of 4½ years and
Ministry will pay 25 semi annuity to concessionaire during maintenance period of
12½ years. It may be recalled that similar MoU was signed by concern Ministry on
Dec 19, 2011 with M/s Sushee-
A tale of an old woman in realm of idleness
Amar Sangno
ITANAGAR, Aug 14: Idleness and drowsily words alienate to 80 years old Pomdrang Bellai, a widow of Mekailing village under Tezu circle of Lohit district. Her determination and passion for work keeps her alive and kicking despite at decaying age. Bellai believes, work is not only worship but zeal to live in one’s life.
Old Bellai, a regular local vegetable seller in Sunday market under Tezu bazaar welfare committee used to bring vegetables and other edible items from her village 2 kilometers off weekly market. Now she comes with her white Pony (horse) which she bought a year ago to transport the vegetable since she is no longer able to carry a load. Sometimes old widow collected herbs from the nearby jungle and sell them in the market. She could earn Rs 1500 to 2000 in a week; thus helps her son to run the family.
Paradoxically it is said that local women and farmers of Mishmi community in Tezu are usually shying away to engage themselves in growing vegetables in their own farms. Most of community women are reluctant to sell vegetables and whatever products of their farms in market like old lady does.
Earlier, the community based organizations of the particular community in the district launched a campaign to encourage locals in practicing extensive cultivation of vegetable farms to sustain their income and livelihood. However with the times passes, the zeal for cultivation and practicing commercial farm had died a natural death.
Old widow is now an inspiring figure for entire Mishmi society particularly for house wives and young village women who hesitate to do business for their sustainable livelihood. She wishes to work till her last breath, thus she is still going strong. (As told by Ruzing Bellai of Amik Matai Society in Tezu).
Union Minister Deshmukh passes away
Chennai/ ITANAGAR, Aug 14: Union Minister for Science and Technology and former Maharashtra
Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh died at a Chennai hospital today after plans for
a liver transplant came unstuck following the demise of the donor. 67-
Chief Minister Nabam Tuki has expressed shock and grief on the demise of Deshmukh.
Hailing late Deshmukh as a true Congressman, who raised from the grassroots to become the Chief Minister of one of the largest states in India and then move on to hold various portfolios in the Union Cabinet, Tuki said his demise would create a void in the party and the political arena of the country.
Conveying deep condolences, Tuki in a message to the aggrieved family members, prayed to Almighty to give them enough strength to bear the irreparable loss.
“Words of consolation cannot undo the tragedy but we have to take strength from the fact that late Deshmukhjee has left behind a legacy of contributions in the development of Maharashtra, particularly his home constituency of Latur, and will live forever in the hearts and minds of his people, whom he led from the front,” Tuki said.
Rajya Sabha member and APCC president Mukut Mithi, who had close association with
Desmukh as Arunachal Pradesh CM during 1999-
The nation has lost a great son and his absence will always be felt, Mithi said while conveying his condolences to the bereaved family and praying for the eternal peace of the departed soul.
Late Deshmukh, 67, was admitted in a Chennai hospital on Tuesday as he was suffering
from livery and kidney failure. He was brought to Chennai from Mumbai on Monday in
a special flight and immediately admitted to the ICU on life-
Besides Science & Technology, late Deshmukh was also holding the portfolio of Union Ministry of Earth Sciences. He previously held the position of Chief Minister of Maharashtra for 2 times, from 1999 to 2003 and from 2004 to 2008. Deshmukh was also the Minister of Rural Development, Minister of Panchayati Raj, Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises.
A member of the Indian National Congress, Late Deshmukh was member of Rajya Sabha. He is known for his administrative astuteness. He hailed from Latur district of Marathwada in Maharashtra.
Martyr Patey Tasuk awarded Bar to Sena medal
ITANAGAR, Aug 14: Arunachal Pradesh Governor General (Retd.) JJ Singh and Chief Minister Nabam Tuki have hailed the conferment of Bar to Sena Medal to Martyr Lance Naik Patey Tasuk posthumously.
Martyr Tasuk of 17th Guard Regiment, 21 Rashtriya Riffles of the Indian Army made the supreme sacrifice fighting militants at Kupuwara in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on August 25 last year. The conferment of Bar to Sena Medal on him posthumously was announced on the eve of the 66th Independence Day.
The Governor in a letter to Martyr Lance Naik Tasuk’s wife Patey Ari, said the award is a testimony of the valour of Patey Tasuk and recognition of the supreme sacrifice made by him.
Former Chief of Indian Army, General Singh further added that late Tasuk was a brave soldier and a true son of Arunachal Pradesh. Tasuk has set a great example of patriotism and selfless devotion to duty. He has made every Arunachalee proud, Singh added.
“This is true recognition of a true patriot who laid down his life in the line of duties for the cause of our motherland,” Tuki said.
“Arunachal Pradesh is indeed proud to bear a worthy son like Martyr Tasuk, who died fighting valiantly for the nation,” the Chief Minister added.
Tawang district level land review meeting
Pema suggests strict action against Govt land encroachers
TAWANG, Aug 14: RWD and Tourism Minister, Pema Khandu expressed his concern over the frequent encroachment of government land in the district by private individuals. While addressing the district level land review meeting held at Tawang today, he directed the district administration to undertake a complete survey so as to analyze the illegal occupation and construction in the government land.
While briefing about the various Government norms regarding land allotment, Pema advocated for imposition of heavy penalties on those individuals who had made unauthorized occupation in the govt land.
Further, he stressed for cancellation of any fresh land allotment in the district.
The DC Tawang, Kemo Lollen, explained the government norms/rules for private individuals on the basis of commercial as well as residential allotment. He also briefed about the government norms which were implemented by the govt of Arunachal Pradesh. Regarding penalties to be imposed, he invited the members present in the meeting for suggestions and their views on methods to tackle the illegal encroachment/occupations.
Parliamentary Secretary Arts & Culture Tsewang Dondup and Parliamentary Secretary Civil Aviation Jambey Tashi also spoke on the occasion. Both the Parliamentary Secretaries suggested to expedite the complete survey process of illegal land encroachment in the district. They also advocated for imposing heavy penalties on the encroachers so as to discourage other offenders.
Later, the team also held a progress review meeting with the power developers NHPC and Bhilwara Energy Ltd. Pema. They briefed about the grievances being faced by the local people. DIPRO
NAHARLAGUN, Aug 14: On being told that the local Press Fraternity is not boycotting
the Independence Day but showing their symbolic protest, the In-
The meeting was called for clarifications on the reported decision of Arunachal Pradesh Union of Working Journalist (APUWJ) and Arunachal Press Club (APC) to abstain from reporting the Independence Day celebration as a mark of Protest against the State Government’s inaction in apprehending the attacker(s) of a lady journalist of The Arunachal Times, on July 15 last. He informed the media persons that the State Government is well aware of the concerns of the Media persons and taken serious note of July 15 incident and adopted various steps in apprehending the culprit. As security measures for the journalists, CCTVs are being installed at the Media Houses and prime locations besides processing for issue Armed Licenses to media persons despite the existence of ban order on issue of Arms licenses. He however refused to give status report on the progress of the case stating that it might hamper the investigation process.
Assuring to put in more efforts in the investigation process, he sought cooperation of all in sharing any information related to the case and any other case directly to him and the Director General of Police.
Accompanied by other members of local Press Fraternity, APC President Taba Ajum, clarified that the reported decision of APUWJ and APC to abstain from reporting the independence Day celebration is not a boycott but showing of symbolic protest on state Government’s inaction to the incident. The reports filed by PROs and DIPROs will certainly be entertained he added.
Explaining the reasons for taking the extreme step he said, “We have been waiting patiently for last one month but no breakthrough has been done so far despite the best assurances given by the state Government. We are civilized people and our protest is very systematic and democratic but today we are left with no option but to abstain from reporting the Independence Day Celebrations to show our protests”. Director IPR, Lekhi Phuntso and Dy.Director, IPR, Obang Tayeng were also present in the meeting. DIPR
PASIGHAT, Aug 14: A meeting under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner RK Mishra regarding violation of traffic rules, road safety, excise Act etc was held today in the DC’s conference hall. PRI leaders, NGOs, senior citizens, public leaders, representative of various women organization, officers and staffs etc attended the meeting.
The DC informed that the number of accidents, death tolls and drug menace is increasing day by day. Minors’ reckless driving putting their and lives of general public at risk. The drug menace is gripping the youths and spoiling their health and lives.
The DC sought all to cooperate and put in concerted efforts to improve the situation and make the area a better place to live.
Various members shared their suggestions and strategies for a better society. They strongly appealed to the district administration to prohibit selling of liquor to the minors and to check the selling of liquors by the unauthorized shops in the town. They also suggested police to be more active and apprehend the drug traffickers to check the drug menace.
Student organizations along with the other members of the house wanted that there should be strict checking to prohibit minor students to bring bikes and mobiles in the schools. They said that the parents are equally to be blamed. They should take the responsibility imbibing good moral character and guide their children not to go astray. Ill effects of opium and alcohol consumption, rash driving etc were discussed in details and all appealed everyone to actively involve in eradicating these evils.
Traffic rules, necessary required documents of vehicle, fitness of vehicle, safety
equipments and rules of driving license etc were briefed and highlighted by the traffic
in-
The ADC SC Debnath cautioned the use of gelatin and detonators as they are life threatening. Using explosives without valid reason is a punishable offence.
Pushpendra Kumar SP assured that all efforts will be put to redress the grievances and complaints of the public. He also sought cooperation from the general public for better policing. He said that ignorance of law is not an excuse. He assured that traffic awareness will be intensified especially in schools.
RK Mishra urged all to cooperate the District Administration in the democratic setup. He said that fear of law should be instilled in the mind of the people. Rule of law should prevail in the society. He informed that regular raid in shops to check illegal selling of wines will be carried out. Instructions to headmasters and principals will be issued to prohibit bringing of bikes and mobiles in schools by minor students. The bank of the Siang River will be beautified and security will be beefed up so that families can use it as amusement park. He also assured to check the stray animals in the town.
The DC appealed all to maintain peace and tranquility since peace and harmony are prerequisites for development. DIPRO
STS bus service between Yomcha and Aalo re-
Aalo, Aug 14: Arunachal Pradesh State Transport bus services from Yomcha to Aalo
has been re-
Flagging off the bus service, Emar Ete, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Yomcha appealed all the public and Student Community to cooperate with the department for safety and uninterrupted bus service. He suggested all not to carry excessive load in the bus and behave with staff and public.
The Public, Govt. Official and Student of the Higher Secondary School, Yomcha were gathered on the Flagg off ceremony.
Kargu Kardi Student Union (KKSU) president also spoke and appealed to the student community to follow the instruction of the department during journey in the bus.
Tuter Nima, Station Superintendent, State Transport Services, West Siang District,
Aalo appeal the Public and Student Community to cooperate with department as the
re-
Station Superintendent also conducted awareness campaign on safety bus journey for students and public at Govt. Middle School Taba Sora and Govt. Secondary School Nikte.
The Yomcha to Aalo services cover the entire Yomcha headquarter, Taba Sora, Nikte, Igo kato, etc. DIPRO.
ANSU condemns murder of student, demands arrest of culprits
ITANAGAR, Aug 14: The All Nyishi Students’ Union (ANSU) has strongly condemned the brutal murder of Rallo Rene, a class XI student of Government Higher Secondary School Yazali on August 12.
The incident took place while she was returning from her home to school after spending time with parent on account of holiday Sunday around at 4 pm to 5 pm. One accused is already arrested by Yazali police whereas other are at large, ANSU informed in a release..
An ANSU team comprising its vice president Tagru Tame, convener Lishi That, Secretary
(info & Pub) Bengia Tada and Asst. games and sport secy Nagram Pentum visited and
conducted a series of meeting with ADC Yachuli, officer-
Tame appealed to the general public, deceased family, women group and specially youth of Yachuli not to take law in their hand out of emotion and sentiment. Let the law enforcing authority to take its course of action, he appealed.
ANSU demanded the law enforcing authority of Lower Subansiri district to immediately arrest all the culprits involved in murder of Rallo Rene.
ANSU deeply mourned the tragic and untimely death of Rene and termed her death as a great loss for the entire society.
A team of executive members of All Lower Subansiri Students’ Union (ALLSU) also visited the parents of Rine today and consoled the bereaved family..
While condemning the barbaric act, they demanded the authority concerned to arrest the culprits, who had committed the heinous crime, within 15 days and give exemplary punishment. ALSSU threatened to launch democratic movement if the culprits are not arrested within the given time.
The ALSSU members prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul.
KHONSA, Aug 14: As a part of the Independence Day celebration, the Nocte Students’
Union (NSU) distributed fruits, snacks and other eatables to the patients of District
Hospital, Khonsa and inmates of UTP cell and Khonsa Sub-
The executive members of NSU led by its president and general secretary also enquired about the health of the patients and assured to help them in whatever small ways they could.
When asked about the programme, the NSU leaders said that the patients admitted in the Hospital need love and care apart from the medicines.
Talking about the union’s gesture to the jail inmates, they said that the inmates
in the jail were mostly misguided youths who due to some reasons landed themselves
in custody adding that they need a healing touch and that presenting some gifts to
them on pre-
Dr. Matey, MO, Matron, Denhang Bosai and others were present during the programme. The public, medical staff and jail management have appreciated the students for the novel gesture. DIPRO
Disaster awareness rally at Changlang
CHANGLANG, Aug 14: A rally by students to create awareness on Disaster Management was organized by Department of Disaster Management today that covered the entire Changlang township.
Pamphlets on safety tips on fire accident, earthquake, landslide and flood were distributed amongst the participants along with sticking of posters on safety tips on Natural Disasters.
The rally flagged off by Changlang deputy commissioner culminated at DIET auditorium which started from near SBI, Changlang.
Video film on Earthquake and its preventive measures were also screened.
The Department had also organized sensitization and disaster awareness programme amongst NCC cadres and Scouts and Guide of the schools in the district headquarter in July 2012. Another programme on ‘concept, approach of Disaster Management and Plan formulation and District Disaster Management plan’ was organized amongst the staff of online department on 30 July.
The department had also organized sensitization programme in remote Manmao circle on August 8 where students of Govt Secondary school Manmao, Gao Burahs, Panchayat Leaders, teachers and officers and staff of the online department were present.
Dr. P Tangha, Mo, Mammao CHC, H C Borauh, AC, Research Department and DDMO Changlang were the resource persons of the programme. DIPRO
AASU demands relief to Mirmir fire victims
ITANAGAR, Aug 14: The All Adi Students' Union (AASU) has urged the East Siang district authority as well as state government to provide immediate relief to all the fire victims of Mirmir, Pasighat for their quick rehabilitation.
A team AASU today visited the fire devastated sites at Mirmir and conducted a social service at the spot.
Fifteen houses were burnt to ashes near All India Radio Station at 12.30 am yesterday. According to eye witnesses, all household items including other properties were completely destroyed in the devastating fire, AASU informed
AASU also urged all the people of Pasighat to support the victims in the worse situation for their immediate rehabilitation.
Etalin gets Primary health centre
ANINI, Aug 14: The Primary Health Centre ( PHC) , Etalin was officially inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner Abu Tayeng yesterday in presence a large gatherings of villagers, public leaders, GBs, Panchayat members, doctors and staff.
The PHC building project funded under BADP 2011-
Speaking on the inauguration, DC Abu Tayeng urged all to preserve and protect the property of the Govt. as it is an asset which has been created for the benefit of the common people of the area. Also, DC appealed the Medical Officers and Staff to discharge their duties with utmost dedication and care as the service they render concerns the lives of an individual. The DC exuded hope that the PHC will go long way in reducing the infrastructural deficit of the health deptt. in the circle and will prove to be beneficial project for every residents.
Later in the day, the DC also inspected few power projects being implemented by APEDA under PM package. He suggested few corrective measures in the implementation of the projects. He was accompanied by the Project Officer, APEDA during the inspection.
The inauguration programme was also attended by DPO Willia Chautang, Project Director Hage Lailang, CO M.N.Tamo, DIPRO R.T.Khom, APO ( RE), PO ( APEDA). DIPRO
Painting competition on energy conservation
ITANAGAR, Aug 14: Like the previous year, the Union Ministry of Power has launched
the national campaign -
Meanwhile, the NHPC (National Hydro-
The themes for school level painting competition is “Bijli Bachao Unnati Laao”, “Do the Nation a favour, be an energy saver” and “Wind, water, Sun: Energy for the long run.”
The competition is being held in three stages, namely, School, State and National Level. Arunachal state level competition will be held on November 9, NHPC sources informed.
8th Independence Running Football
Lokam Brothers FC beat ACYA
ITANAGAR, Aug 14: Lokam Brothers FC beat All Chimpu Youth Association 4-
Dare Kiran scored two goals for Lokam Brothers in 45th and 56th minutes while Gora Antony and Dari Takar scored a goal each in 35th and 80th minute respectively.
Tana Agung and Lee Ete scored a goal each for All Chimpu Youth Association in 28th and 70th minute.
The final match will start KV No 2 playground would at 3 pm.
Correspondent
Jairampur, Aug 14: The first ever Table Tennis Tournament 2012 organized by Assembly Youth Congress Jairampur concluded here on Sunday last with Sunny Nocte (senior) and Ralte (junior) clinching the title quite convincingly.
Earlier, Agriculture and Horticulture Minister Setong Sena, who has been instrumental in encouraging sports throughout the region, stressed on channalizing youth energy through proper guidance as youths are the back bone to the nation, who can change the future of the society.
Sena also informed about the pilot project starting in Nampong that will basically train the school drop outs in various trade enabling them to earn their own livelihood with dignity.
Elaborating further he said the school drop outs from the age group 18 to 25 will be the primary target of the Chief Minister Livelihood School as 60% of the unemployed youths belong to this category.
The school will train and engage them to earn their own livelihood and will partially erase the problems endured by the youths, Sena said.
Sena also lauded the efforts of the Youth Congress in organizing sports meets and touring interior regions to interact and comprehend the grassroot problems.
Meanwhile, Indian Youth Congress General Secretary (in-
They also requested the youths to keep participating in sports and shun away from erroneous path.
APYC General Secretary Pinna Muklom, Eastern Parliamentary Youth Congress President James Jugli, ADC M Roy, DFO J Hippo and various other head of departments enjoyed the final of the table tennis tournament 2012.
Statue of Guru Padma Sambhava consecrated
BOMDILA, Aug 14: The efforts put in by the local legislator RT Khunjuju bore fruit the day before as the consecration of the statue of Guru Padma Sambhava; considered to be the savior of all beings, took place at New Bomdila Helipad amidst great fanfare and celebration.
Guru Padma Sambhava was an Indian wizard guru. He was a great and accomplished scholar of Nalanda University with super natural powers.
According to the Mahayana Buddhist Lunar calendar, on the 10th day of the sixth month, he appeared miraculously in the blossom of a Lotus in the Lake of Dhanakhosa in the frontiers of present Afghanistan and Pakistan known as Udiyana.
He is believed to be the savior of all beings. On account of it, his images are constructed everywhere and his portraits are displayed in all the prominent places.
Believing in the good things that could happen to the people of the area, R T Khunjuju, the MLA cum Parliamentary Secretary for HPD initiated the noble step and on completion, the day before was chosen for the consecration.
Among others, DC, SP, HoDs, Public & Panchayat leaders and the villagers of Pedung
(New Bomdila) attended the religious rites performed by the Abbot and monks of Gaden-
News Impact
Cash reward stands
ITANAGAR, Aug 14: The cash reward of Rs 2 lakh announced by the Arunachal Pradesh Police for giving information or clue leading to arrest of the assailant/s of Tongam Rina, Associate Editor of The Arunachal Times still stands. The identity of the informer/s will be kept secret. The informer/s may contact Capital SP Hibu Tamang at tele. numbers : 09436040006/09856060490.
Social Services
ITANAGAR, Aug 14: Polo Colony Youth Welfare Association with supports of well-
During the three days social service, volunteers repaired the damaged road portion which was remained in dilapidated condition for the last five years.
Meanwhile, Banderdewa Tarajuli Development Association and Forest Right Committee along with Panchayat members and villagers of Tarajuli area also conducted social service at Tarajuli link road and repaired the road temporarily yesterday.
‘Intensify police patrolling’
ITANAGAR, Aug 14: Doimukh Students’ Union in a letter to Extra Assistant Commissioner, Doimukh urged him to intensify police patrolling at Dikrong river bank within Doimukh area to check and restrict antisocial activities.
Quiz competition on energy technology
TEZU, Aug 14: The preliminary round of State Level Quiz Competition in respect of Lohit district on “New and Renewable Energy and Technology”, sponsored by the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy was conducted at BRC Training Building Tezu on August 10.
Written test as per the guidelines was conducted by K Rina, DDSE, Lohit.
Total seven schools participated in the Preliminary Round and students of VKV, Sunpura
stood first in the written test. The winners will participate in the semi-
District Level Science Seminar
Aalo, Aug 14: Misinam Darang of RK Mission School stood first in the district level
Science Seminar on the topic Mathematics in India-
Kiyum Padu of VKV Jirdin and Usha Gupta secured the positions of first and second runners up respectively.
Presiding over the function, Tomi Doke Lendo advised the students to inculcate scientific temperament to become good technocrats/bureaucrats in future. He reiterated that 90% of students in school pay much importance on cultural/recreational activities and literary activities which promote art of speaking and mental development takes back seat.
The Swamiji, Maharaji of RKM, Principal of VKV Jirdin, teaching staff headed by principal and vice principal and students of Govt. Hr. Secondary school Aalo were present on the occasion.
Legal awareness workshop
ITANAGAR, Aug 14: Doimukh Nyem Welfare Society in collaboration with Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women is going to organize a “Legal Awareness Workshop on Crime against Women” at Auditorium Hall, Rono ground, Doimukh on August 18, according to a Society release. The workshop is being sponsored by National Commission for Women, New Delhi, the release added.
Assembly session
ITANAGAR, Aug 14: The ninth session of the Fifth Legislative Assembly of Arunachal Pradesh will commence on September 27. Three days session will come to an end on September 29, according to an official release.
Power disruption in AIR
ITANAGAR, Aug 14: Frequent disruption in power supply badly affected the broadcasting of news and various other programmes of All India Radio (AIR), Itanagar for the last many days, according to sources.
Important Government wing like AIR centre is facing hardship due to power crisis, particularly during evening hours, sources said and requested the department concerned to ensure uninterrupted power supply.
Body of 45-
ITANAGAR, Aug 14: The body of a 45-
An FIR has been lodged at Doimukh PS. A case (No 29/2012) has been registered and investigation launched, in charge officer of the incident informed. It is suspected to be a case of murder, police said.
The Galo Students Union (GSU) has strongly urged the state government to immediately arrest of the culprits.
Meanwhile, Arunachal Pradesh Literary Society deeply mourned the sudden and sad
demise of its eminent member Jumkar Basar, who was popularly known as Annu Basar.
The Society will ever cherish his memories for his remarkable literary creation and
his effervescent spirit. He wrote a book titled ‘Sukun-
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30 days have passed. The culprits involved in the July 15 attack on The Arunachal Times associate editor Tongam Rina are still at large.
Ecotourism -
Nyalleescopy By Nyali Ete
Arunachal Pradesh is basically a mountainous state with undulating landscape, heavily
dense forests, rugged-
As such, it offers an endless variation of scenic beauty, and makes it ideal for
development of tourism, especially adventure, cultural and eco-
Resource Mobilization
The need of the hour is to create, generate, evolve, and develop awareness, interest,
entrepreneurial skill, technical know-
The govt. of Arunachal Pradesh can avail the expertise, guidance, assistance and
experience of giants in tourism industry viz. Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, etc.
and replicate some of them in the state as well, along with the unique characteristics
of Arunachal to offer equally excellent experience of hospitality, beauty, diversity,
and wilderness to tourists. States of J&K, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, other north-
Infrastructure Creation
Accessibility to Arunachal is rendered difficult by the topography and difficult
terrain. In addition, the existing infrastructure facilities are insufficient both
in terms of quantity and quality. The road and other communication utilities are
also inadequate, and they all contribute to under-
People’s Participation
The local communities when actively participate in the development of eco-
Festivals and events that showcase the local rituals are important part of the development
of eco-
Development & Economic Betterment
Eco-
It’s high time to harness the potential of the area to the fullest advantage of the
people and also ensure the sustainability of the natural resources. Obviously, this
beautiful state of Arunachal Pradesh has tremendous potential in tourism sector,
as described above, particularly, eco-
But all too often, tourism revenue leaks away from the local economy and local communities end up seeing little benefit. This must be avoided. There are other issues that must be attended to for the proper running of the enterprise as a whole, e.g. it must be run with the involvement and consent of local communities.
Conservation
Eco-
State lies in proper management and judicious utilization of our biological wealth with the essence of conservation.
Caution
Generally, eco-
Nevertheless, it’s not to be taken for granted that all is well with eco-
Undemocratic & Anti-
Ban on Myrdal Visit
By Syed Ali Mujtaba
The alleged ban by the Union Government on world-
The 85-
Jan Myrdal is the son of Nobel Laureates Gunnar Myrdal of ‘Asian Drama’ fame. Recall that Late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi very often used to quote the books of Gunnar Myrdal, specially his famous observations on corruption in India. Jan’s mother Alva Myrdal was Sweden’s Ambassador to India from 1955 to 1961. Importantly, New Delhi had felicitated the couple with the Jawaharlal Nehru International Understanding Award.
Jan Myrdal has authored several books that include Report from a Chinese Village,
China: The Revolution Continued, Confessions of a Disloyal European and India Waits.
The last one is based on his tour of Andhra Pradesh in the early 1980s, where he
mentions that a Marxian-
In fact, his book Red Star Over India has been widely received in India. This book
has now reached its second English language edition and is being published in Bengali,
Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu. In Europe it has been translated to German, Italian,
Norwegian and Swedish. It is available as an e-
The Sweden-
Myrdal has reportedly rebutted the allegation saying he was on a one-
He further said he did not do anything stupid like giving political “advice” to the
Indian friends and the decision to ban him from entering in the country was an anti-
It is well-
There are certain questions that seek answers? Will the ban on Myrdal solve the Maoist problem in India? Will his visit intensify the Maoist struggle in the country? Can’t his visit be converted as an exercise in exchange of ideas and the Government has benefit from his advice? In fact after India Waits, Indira Gandhi has asked him to come and discuss the issue of left rebellion with her but the ‘mother India’ met an untimely death. Now the ‘Sons of India’ who are killing its own people, under operation ‘Green Hunt’ think they can solve the problem by doing so and anyone who opposes such brutal designs has to be kept off.
It is in this connection that a person of the stature of Jan Myrdal is being banned from visiting the country. This is a clear indication how much India has changed in its character and ideology over a period of time. Sadly, the Union Government is giving a red carpet welcome to MNCs and the big bourgeoisie to indiscriminately loot the most valuable riches of the country and is being intolerant towards those who are opposing them with genuine democratic and progressive views.
New Delhi is inviting international big corporate such as Enron, Dow Chemicals, POSCO, Monsanto, Vedanta and Areva and many others. And it is hugely supporting Jindal, Mittal, Esssar, Tata and Ambani that are colluding with these MNCs and serving them.
On the other hand the Adivasis who are fighting a life and death struggle to preserve the most valuable lands, forests, hills, waters, minerals and all kinds of other natural resources in the vast areas of the country from their exploitation are being hunted down under Operation Green Hunt. It unfortunately shows how far the Indian State that rests on the word ‘socialism’ enshrined in our Constitution is moving away from its own code of commandments.
It is not new for the ruling classes of this country to deal with artistes, writers,
journalists, film producers and directors in such a manner. There are several writers
and democrats who have been implicated in countless conspiracy cases in our country.
On July 1, 2010 a Delhi-
Recently West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee got Professor Abhishek Mahapatra arrested with the ire that he drew a cartoon on her. The Jadavpur University students, who questioned this, were harassed in the name of being Maoists.
The stand taken by the Centre to stop Jan Myrdal from coming to our country is shameful indeed. All democrats, writers, artistes, students, journalists and people from all walks of life should condemn such tyrannical decision. The need is to build a broad and strong solidarity movement that would make the Government revoke its proposal to ban Jan Myrdal from visiting to India. Let us not waste any more time.— INFA
A new solution for the Ganges
On its journey south and east from the Western Himalayas, through the Gangetic Plain
of North India and on to the Bay of Bengal, the Ganges flows for over 2,500 kilometers
(1,553 miles). More than 400 million people dwell in its basin and depend on its
life source. It's one of the world's 20 largest rivers -
In places, the once sacred, life-
Israel NewTech, an initiative led by the Israeli Ministry of Industry, Trade and
Labour, is matching Israeli clean-
The Indian government aims to have no untreated municipal sewage or industrial runoff
enter the Ganges by 2020, but according to Oded Distel, head of Israel NewTech, cleaning
the Ganges is more like a 20-
"It's a huge project. It combines technological aspects and elements from waste water treatment and water management up to irrigation," he said. During dry season, "it becomes more a kind of canal for waste water rather than a real living river."
The World Bank is investing $1 billion (812 million euros) in loans and credits to
India, to help with the first step in the Ganges River clean-
26 years since India embarked on a lofty plan to restore the heavily polluted Ganges river, there still are many setbacks. However, there is a ray of hope that with the help from the World Bank and Israeli Government, the river might make a recovery.
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