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State declares three-
First LS MP of NEFA Namshum passes away
NAHARLAGUN, Feb. 2: Arunachal Pradesh Governor has decided to accord state honour to first Lok Sabha Member of NEFA (now Arunachal Pradesh) Chow Khamoon Gohain Namshum, who breathed his last at the age of 90 at native Guna Nagar Village today.
He is survived by two sons and five daughters and number of grand children.
The state governor also declared 3(three) day mourning in honour of the departed soul.
Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu, on behalf of the State Cabinet and the people of the
state, expressed deep shock at the passing away of Gohain, who is respected for
his invaluable contribution to the state as a freedom fighter and Lok Sabha Member
nominated for two terms in 1952 and in 1957. He pioneered the industrial revolution
during fifties in the land-
In his condolence message to the bereaved family members, Khandu said words express too little for such an irreparable loss and hoped that the god would give them enough strength to bear the loss. Let his soul rest in heavenly abode, his prayer added.
Gohain born on 20th October 1920 at Chongkham in Lohit district was a Buddhist belonging to Khampti tribe. He completed his matriculation with higher first division marks from Cotton Collegiate School, Guwahati in 1940.
He was nominated to the Lok Sabha by the President of India in 1952 to represent
the whole NEFA and was re-
Besides taking part in Quit India Movement as student leader in 1940 which brought an abrupt end to his educational career, Late Gohain had rendered his dedicated services to the defence forces during the 1962 Chinese aggression for which the Govt. of India had conferred Gold Medal on him, reports from PPS to CM.
Arunachal needs various infrastructures to accelerate pace of development: Pilot
ITANAGAR, Feb 2: Union Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology Sachin Pilot said that Centre would spare no effort in improving the public services and development in Arunachal Pradesh and would take every possible means to provide better life and services to the people of the state.
The MoS, who laid the foundation stone of Itanagar Head Post Office here this evening
just after his arrival on a two-
He said that Central government has been ensuring that every citizen of the North East is a part of the communication revolution and all the panchayats and public sector undertakings have access to the same infrastructures and networking services like that of New Delhi.
Terming the people as the resource of the state, the MoS stated that the people should get better life and job in the state, adding that the entire state should get better postal services and best possible mobile and satellite services through BSNL.
Stating that Arunachal Pradesh with vast resources is in the need of various infrastructures to accelerate the pace of development, Pilot said that there is no shortage of fund for the development of the state.
Congratulating the people of the capital city on laying the foundation stone of the Head Post office, the MoS advocated for extension of postal services to every nook and corner of the state. He informed that under Project Arrow various Post Offices in the country were selected with full digitization and computerized technology for providing different categories of peoples services.
While emphasizing on lending quality services with customer friendly attitude, Pilot hoped that the Head Post Office, a Rs 1.63 crore project will serve the people with better services and emerged as one of the best in the region.
MP Takam Sanjoy in his address said that Arunachal Pradesh deserves special attention because of its vast resources and being the sentinel of the country with its strategic location, adding that if Arunachal Pradesh is safe, India is safe. He said that the state is in a very typical situation considering its topography and lack of infrastructures and sought the cooperation of the union MoS in extending welfare services to the employees especially under Telecom & Postal services.
State PWD and UD Minister Nabam Tuki hoped that the visit of Pilot would be meaningful
for development of IT, industries, socio-
Earlier, Chief Post Master General, A.N.D Kachari informed that the Head Post Office will be a 3 storied building to house the computerized Directorate of Postal Services and hoped that it would be completed in the 11th 5 yr plan.
Health and Family Welfare Minister Tanga Byaling, Capital MLA Techi Kaso besides Parliamentary Secretary Land Management Padi Richo were among others present on the occasion. DIPRO
School sans teachers !
Dear Editor,
I would like to draw kind attention of the authorities concerned toward the pathetic education scenario of Jime Pry. School, Daring Circle, West Siang District.
There has been no teacher since the last week of August, 2009 in the school as the teacher of this school was transferred just before the Assembly election in the state.
There are more than 5000 SSA teachers, most of them are serving in the Pry. Schools. Unfortunately, no single teacher is here at this school.
Now every school is ready to set for exam session 2009-
I request the concerned authorities to look into the problems in the greater interest of the future of the school going children.
Yours,
Gojum Riba
Polo Colony, Naharlagun
We expect more
Dear Editor,
I congratulate MLA Karya Bagang on establishment of Telephone exchange at Chayangtajo. We expect from her more such development in future, so that people of Chayaangtajo could acknowledge the role of local leaders in near future.
Yours
Nima Bagang(Ama)
Naharlagun
ITANAGAR, Feb 2: Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) state unit in its 3rd state level executive meeting held here today adopted resolution demanding white paper on the numbers MoUs/MOAs (Memorandum of Understandings/ agreements) signed with the private power developers. The party said it discouraged wastage of public money in appointing excess parliamentary secretaries as it breaks all the constitutional norms/provision of downsizing and the office of profit, said a party release.
Urging the Centre to release peace and green bonus for the state immediately, the NCP questioned why the states Govt. have no A.O.P (Annual Operating Plan) this financial year, ‘despite of having realized huge taxes from various departments and other resources.
Urging the state Govt to improve the law and order problems in the state, especially in Tirap and Changlang districts, the house condemned the attack on RGU Vice Chancellor. The NCP executive said that Govt. should immediately revoke the suspension order of some of the officers and cancel the transfer orders which were allegedly done on political revenge motive.
While resolving to strengthen the party in the state, the meeting decided to conduct a state level seminar with participation of the educated youths on the subject – “the Role of political party in the state and the vision plan of NCP for the state. The meeting presided by NCP state unit president L. Wanglat was participated by NCP legislator Techi Kaso who suggested various relevant points that were debated among the Pradesh office bearers.
NCP state unit general secretary Takio Tarak, speaking on the occasion lauded the role of Techi Kaso in making the city clean. The party have appreciated the efforts being put in by the capital administration and all the concerned officials and urged the DC capital to take bold measures for clean and green City, the release said.
BSNL customers pinning high hope from Pilot’s visit
Correspondent
ITANAGAR, Feb 2: Whatever reasons the authority may give, BSNL service in Arunachal Pradesh is worst, a bitter truth, which even the authority, can vouch for.
Local dailies are always flooded with complaints against the BSNL on their faulty service.
Taking the advantage of Union Minister of State for Communication and Information Technology, the East Kameng Social Welfare and Cultural Organization (EKSWCO) and All East Kameng District Students Union, two premier organizations of the East Kameng district have came up with plethora of complaints.
EKSWCO complained that Seppa, the district headquarter of East Kameng, is facing communication bottleneck with the only service provider refusing to heed to the grievances of huge number of BSNL customer.
EKSWCO publicity secretary Dahey Sangno informed that the BSNL telephone exchange at Seppa is overstuffed with complaints, both verbal and in written, but the authority is turning deaf ear to them. “Since early morning we have no mobile network here. This is a sweet coincidence. Usually authority corrects things whenever an honourable visits Arunachal. But even the visit of Union Minister of State failed to evoke positive response”, he added.
He also informed that though the BSNL authority has erected towers at Bameng, Seppa and Bana area of the District about 1 and half years ago but is yet to be commissioned.
On the other hand, the AEKSU president Tukfi Riang rued that despite assurance from the BSNL General Manager Itanagar to improve the mobile service, the district is still bereft of proper service. “The service here has gone from bad to worse”, he complained.
During the last part of 2009, AEKSU had proposed to return all the BSNL SIMs as a mark of protest against faulty service. “We have to cancelled our proposed agitation at the last hour in the wake of assurance from the general manager who promised to provide new machines at the Seppa Exchange”, recalled Riang.
Meanwhile, both the organizations, in two separate statements, have expressed high hope that the visit of the Union Minister of State for Communication and Information Technology will set the things right before leaving for Delhi.
ITANAGAR, Feb 2: The First Member of Parliament (LS) of erstwhile NEFA (Arunachal Pradesh), Chow Khamoon Gohain Namshum passed away at 9 am today at his native Guna Nagar Village.
He was 90 and survived by two sons and five daughters. His last rites will be performed on Feb 4, according to family sources.
Late Chow Khamoon Gohain Namshum was second son of Late King Chow Kanan Gohain Namshum and late Nang Uktra Gohain Namshum.
A towering personality of his time, Chow Khamoon Gohain Namshum was a man of immense popularity and well respected among his own people as well as people in Assam and other neighbouring states. His affable and generous nature endeared him to all who came in contact with him. His hospitality is legendary and is known far and wide in the region. It was his belief that whoever came to meet him came with love and had made the effort to do so and was to be looked after in the same measure.
Meanwhile, prominent personalities, NGOs and Govt officials condoled the death of the former MP.
“With the demise of Chow Khamoon Gohain Namshum we have lost a visionary and dedicated leader who led not only the Khamti Society but whole earstwhile NEFA,” said PH and WS Minister Chowna Mein in his condolence message.
Mein said, late Namshum commands respect from all the people irrespective of cast and creed. His contribution for uplift of poor, farmer and his feeling of dignity of labour will always be remembered.
His passing way is a huge loss, the Minister said adding, “we shall always cherish his contribution and we shall take inspiration from the manner in which he worked tirelessly for all section of the society.
Chowna Mein who was at Golden Pagoda along with foreign delegates observed two minute
silence and prayed Almighty to grant peace to the departed soul and conveyed deep
sense of condolence to the bereaved family members. IPR and Finance Minister Setong
Sena, IPR secretary A B Shukla, state IPR director Leki Phuntso, Assam IPR director
D C Deka and the media persons from various print and electronic media from Assam
and Arunachal at the sideline of the media interaction programme here today observed
one-
The Galo Welfare Society(GWS) deeply mourned the sudden demise of First Lok Sabha
member of erstwhile NEFA(Arunachal Pradesh) Chow Khamoon Gohain Namshum. The GWS
expresses deep shock and anguish at the passing away of Gohain. The late leader was
a visionary and a freedom fighter, who will be remembered for his commitment for
the socio-
At this time of grief, the GWS pray to the almighty Donyi-
The officers and staff members of the Office of the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Namsai, assembled in the office premises on Feb 2 and expressed their profound grief at the sudden and sad demise of first LS MP Chow Khamoon Gohain Namshum.
The meeting observed one minute silence in honour of the departed soul and prayed for his eternal peace. All the officers and staff conveyed heartfelt condolence to the members of the bereaved family of Late Gohain.
Visiting Media team interact with Bamboo Mission officers
NAHARLAGUN, Feb 2: The Managing Director Arunachal Pradesh Forest Corporation Ltd cum SFRI Director GN Sinha said that Bamboo, which was earlier, called as poor man’s timber has become commercially viable resources in the present time and informed that the Bamboo Processing Centre at Poma, a pilot project on the line of community development programme, is set up with an aim to create employment avenues to the locals and opening of scope for sustainable economic development of the area to make the people economically well off.
Speaking at an interactive programme with a team of visiting Media persons from North Cachar Hills at Poma Bamboo Processing Centre, 18 Kms away from Itanagar today, Sinha said that the centre is a joint initiative of Raj Bhawan, Itanagar and the State Forest Corporation for which the location was identified by Governor, J.J Singh at Poma village to make it a model village.
Giving a background of the unit, he said that Arunachal Pradesh is making fast progress to achieve both economic and human development from forest resources specially Bamboo, adding that this forest resources have to be utilized to achieve sustainable economic growth in the state. He said that the concept of Bamboo processing was to expose the uses of bamboo which is increasing manifold in a business mode through involving the local community. Run by the Poma Development Society headed by ZPM Techi Ana, the centre is presently imparting skill development training to 30 local people on various bamboo crafts. Of the total 30 trainees, 10 would be selected as master trainers to train up people in other parts of the district.
APFCL, DM (M&E) G Rime also highlighted on the Bamboo Processing unit and informed that presently this mini industry is producing semi finished product and hoped that it would be capable of producing finished products in the near future.
APFCL, DM, B Banerjee while highlighting the importance of Bamboo and its products said that the concept is designed for transferring technology to the locals who are otherwise already expert in the line and polishing their talent through skill development trainings.
Speaking on the occasion, Poma Village Development Society, Chairperson Techi Ana said that this initiative helped the people to understand on proper networking of bamboo and its products for creating employment avenues, besides improving financial upliftment of the people.
Earlier, DIPR Assam informed that the Press Party from North Cachar Hills, Assam is on 5 days visit to the state on a good will mission tour programme and to exchange ideas and share information with the local people on various developmental programmes in the state. DIPR
ITANAGAR, Feb 2: Nyishi Students’ Union Rajiv Gandhi University (NSURGU) today joined the AAPSU in its demand for retaining Mithun as the state animal.
Hollock Gibbon as state animal proposed by wildlife officials, neither hold any significance nor was the ape related to faith and culture of indigenous tribes of Arunachal Pradesh, said the union. Rather, the ape is a mere endangered animal unknown to many a people of the state, it added.
Meanwhile, the students union urged the RGU authority to include both Kurung Kumey and East Kameng Govt. Colleges in its proposed educational tour so that issues related to infrastructure and other developments of these colleges could be taken up.
ITANAGAR, Feb 2: Union Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology
Sachin Pilot, who arrived in the state on a two-
During his busy schedule, he will also address the media persons at Banquet Hall
at 12-
Scientists collect samples to study mysterious fish disease
YINGKIONG, Feb 2: With initiation from J.K. Panggeng Parliamentary Secretary (Fisheries) Arunachal Pradesh and direction from Dr. P.C. Mahanta, Director Coldwater Fisheries Research Institute, Bhimtal Uttarakhand and Tage Moda, Director of Fisheries, state Govt, a joint field tour has been conducted from Jan 30 to February 01 to assess the mysterious fish mortalities in rivers of Upper Siang district.
Dr. Sumanta Kumar Mallik, Scientist, Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research
Institute, Bhimtal Uttarakhand, Tagi Yonggam, ADF, Directorate of Fisheries, Itanagar,
Kenbom Chisi, DFDO Yingkiong along with staffs of Fisheries department, Yingkiong
and Panchayat members from Mariyang circle visited the affected areas in Mariyang
and Yingkiong circle to assess the cause of mass fish mortalities. The on-
It was observed that only one fish species (Schizothorax spp.) was affected.
Tissues in lower jaw of most of the fish samples were in degenerating condition with presence of mild lesions and gills were found to be damaged and clogged.
Moreover, the gut content analysis of samples revealed fishes with empty stomach. Above all, fish samples were observed to be healthy.
All types of sample like gills, liver, intestine and kidney etc. besides water and periphyton from the rivers were taken for laboratory analysis to detect the actual cause of fish mortality.
Panggeng visits villages
under Katan circle
Earlier on Jan 28, J. K. Panggeng, Parliamentary Secy. (Fisheries, law & justice) along with officers and Panchayat members visited the villages of Katan Circle on Jan 28.
The team also surveyed the rivers of the area.
The villagers informed that due to natural water falls at Timi and Sirang rivers, the fishes could not migrate to upper reaches of these rivers, hence, the population of the fishes are very less in the area. The DFDO informed that constructing fish ladders in these rivers will enhance the migration of fishes in the upper reaches of the rivers.
The Parliamentary Secy. Opined that wherever feasible, fish ladders may be constructed and the area should be developed as tourist spots. He directed the EE(PWD) and DFDO to prepare estimate for development of fish ladders and tourist sports in the area.
He also inspected the PWD road from Katan to Jeying and the two log bridges over Yamne river. He appreciated the efforts of the villagers in constructing these temporary log bridges. He instructed the EE (PWD) to clear all obstructions on road so that there is smooth road connectivity for Katan to Pasighat. DIPRO
Orientation prog on PR system gets underway
SEPPA, Feb 2: A 12-
Being organized by the State Institute of Rural Development (SIRD) with cooperation from District Administration, the 12th days programme was attended by East Kameng Addl Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Mige Kamki as a chief guest. Other dignataries including V.K. Sharma, Dy. Director and L.K Kabak, Asstt. Director, from SIRD also attended the programme.
While welcoming the Panchayat leaders present on the programme Kamki who is also the Chairman, District Panchayat Development, said that the handbook prepare and compiled by the SIRD would be of immense help to the PRI leaders as far as their power and functions are concerned.
He also informed that the same kind of training would be organized in all the administrative outposts of the district and for that he appealed the PRI leaders to attend the programmes in their respective areas. At the end he urged the PRI leaders to take advantage of such training.
District ZPM Chairperson, Sipi Bagang, dwelt on the role of PRI in the development of the rural areas and said that a resolution should be adopted in the village level for all the developmental policies after having discuss the matter in detailed for further submission to the next hierarchical for the betterment of the state and the area in particular.
He also suggested the PRI leaders to monitor the programme for proper development. He also strongly advocated for the DPC in the district so that all the fund flow and the scheme implementation be transparent and the fund allocated should be distributed through DPC. Likha Kiran Kabak while giving an over view of the Panchayat Raj Institution, opined that the development in the villages is not as per the expectation. The PRI has been given much power to monitor all the implemented schemes which would be understand better through the orientation training.
The matter like Decentralized Development; Partners and their Roles & responsibilities,
the structure and Functioning of the PRI, Sanitation, Health & Hygiene: Issues and
role of Panchayats, Panchayats and empowerment of the Women, Resources of Panchayats
RTI and Social audit and salient feature of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment and
Arunachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj Act Vis-
The training was attended by BDOs, PRI leaders from various GPC and rest of programmes will be organized in a phase wise and area wise manner. DIPRO
ITANAGAR, Feb 2: A state level meeting of Arunachal Pradesh Congress Seva Dal was held at Indira Gandhi Congress Bhawan, Nahalagun yesterday.
All the Pradesh Office bearers, Mahila Congress, District Chief Organizer and Chairman of all Districts and City Chief Organizer attended the meeting which was addressed by All India Congress Seva Dal, Organizer PA Gurung.
The meeting discussed about the party activities for its strengthening and gear up at grass root level. It was also decided to hold Zonal level training camp at Tezu in the month of April next.
It also decided to start a Dandi March programme to mark the 125 years of foundation day of Indian National Congress (INC), which shall be carried out in all the district simultaneously throughout the year, said a release.
KKYF felicitates meritorious students
ITANAGAR, Feb 2: Kapu-
A volleyball competition in memory of Kabak, Doni, Shah was also organized to mark the celebration. Gangte Youth Club walked away with winners trophy and cash prize of Rs10,000 beating Friendship Club, which received runners up prize of Rs.5,000 along with a trophy.
Picnic party conducts cleanliness drive
ITANAGAR, Feb 2: Endorsing to the appeal of the State Governor Gen JJ Singh, who have been advocating for ‘Clean and Green Arunachal’, the officials of the Capital Electrical Division, after their annual staff picnic carried out cleanliness drive at the picnic spot on 1st February 2010 reflecting their civic responsibilities towards the society.
Disposal plates, cups, paper boxes were burned on the spot and glass bottles were taken back and disposed off.
During the outing, repeated appeals were made through public announcement system
not to leave any used bottle or non-
Referring to cleanliness drive in the office complexes, one of the staffs pointed, we always ensured that it is clean, but after directions from the authorities, we are keeping it cleaner and hygiene and will continue to keep it neat and tidy.
The practice of leave picnic area clean, which was started by few senior citizens during their outing recently, is being carried forward by the officials of Capital Electrical Division. Small step but very important effort will definitely ensure natural beauty of area preserved.
It may be mentioned here that the Governor and State First Lady were aghast, when they visited the Poma Jote area after the New Year to find the place littered with garbage left by the picnickers. PRO to Governor
ITANAGAR, Feb 2: Traffic safety awareness campaign was organized at government primary
school C-
On the occasion, safety tips on how to cross road, how to board and travel in vehicles, significance of road signs, hand signal demonstration were given to the students besides, distribution of pamphlets and other awareness items.
Altogether 288 students and 21 teaching staff of the school attended the programme.
Meanwhile, Headmaster Igo Riba appreciated the awareness programme organized by Road Safety Cell, PHQ, Itanagar, which was initiated by DIG (Traffic) Robin Hibu.
ITANAGAR, Feb 2: Bobia Circle Registered Contractor Association (BCRCA) has been formed with Techi Nyajung and Nabam Dola Hina as its President and General Secretary in a meeting held at Nirjuly.
Dedo-
ITANAGAR, Feb 2: ASM Khodaso in a letter to Additional Deputy Commissioner, Papum Pare District appealed for banning of hunting at Khodaso village under Pakke Kessang Circle, West Kameng District immediately.
NYP adopts Wingko village, sensitization workshop for Govt officials under village development programme held
ITANAGAR, Feb 2: National Youth Project (NYP), a national NGO, has adopted Wingko
Village under Village Development Programme in Piyong Circle of Namsai sub-
Sensitization Workshop for Govt Officers was held on 28 January in village Wingko. Before this workshop, a village level meet was held in first week of January. R.K.Sharma, ADC, Namsai and District level heads of departments like PWD, WRD, PHED, Power, Horticulture and Forest Department participated in the workshop. The Village Development Committee discussed with Govt. officers the immediate priorities of villagers in overall socio economic developments of the village.
While responding the demands placed by the villagers, the District Medical Officer assured medical help through ASHA and posting of a female health worker in Primary Health Centre. She also advised villagers to undertake preventive measures to avoid disease like malaria
Executive Engineer, PWD state that due to shortage of funds department could not take up maintenance of road. He assured villagers that during next year sufficient funds will be asked for in AOP to enable the department to take up maintenance work.
Assistant Engineer, Water Resources Department, informed that shortly a lift irrigation project under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) will be implemented which will start canal irrigation in the village. He advised all farmers to undertake land development works in their fields so that of irrigation facilities can be utilized for agriculture.
Executive Engineer PHED stated that the village is partially covered under drinking water and their efforts are on to make it fully covered. He also assured proper sanitation and drainage work in the village
District Forest Officer advised all villagers to form Village Forest Management Committee to take care of forests, while, Sericulture Training Officer advised all farmers to undertake bee keeping on a large scale as honey can be easily marketed in locally and in Guwahati.
Villagers and Govt. Officials were apprised about developments initiatives of NABARD for the village such as Rural Haat, Rural Mart, SHG and Farmers Clubs. It was explained that NABARD will coordinate efforts of all stakeholders in overall development of Wingko village through synergy and convergence.
The SDO, Agriculture, the President, National Youth Project also spoke on the occasion. R.K.Sharma, ADC Namsai while summing up said that villagers should support Govt. initiatives with honesty and integrity and avoid misutilization of Govt. assistance. He advised all villagers to be active for implementation of development works.
The villagers of Winko expressed satisfaction over the interaction with Govt. officials. They were also happy that institution like NABARD is interested in development of their village.
NABARD sponsored
CAT programme ends.
Meanwile, a 3-
Meanwhile, in order to encourage the local dialect and dissemination of farm technology
to bridge the information gap between research stations and the farmers, NABARD has
sponsored the publication of an audio-
The CD contains the importance of organic farming through detail techniques of Vermi-
State’s largest natural cave explored
ITANAGAR, Feb 02: The largest natural cave in Arunachal Pradesh has been explored at Yomcha subdivision of West Siang district by an expedition team of Young Mission Adventure Club (YMAC) recently.
“It is the largest natural cave found so far in Arunachal Pradesh after the Menga
cave at Daporijo in Upper Subansiri district”, Yomjum Yomgam, secretary-
He said that a complete and detailed survey was necessary to ascertain the exact
nature and formation time of the cave which is about 50-
A lots of accumulation of water, animal bodies, huge stone reassembling to Lord Shiva
were found inside the cave during the three-
“There is a mysterious history behind the cave as told by the elder people of the area,” Yomjum said without giving details.
The cave is located at northern side of the mountain under Yomcha sub-
Beside visiting various tourist spots like Benjii Liine (mysterious stone), two km from Darak circle, Penru (bats house) at Lamdak Potom, 10 km from Darak, Yomgam Rock, one km from Yomcha, Siru Rijo Tea garden at Gangkak, 8 km from Yomcha, Siker Lake at Tirbin, the team also surveyed possible spots for adventure tourism and opening up new trek route in the area.
The 29-
Parliamentary Secretary, Tourism Gojen Gadi and Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, in-
Gadi, speaking on the occasion, exhorted the youths of the “land of hidden treasure” to take initiative for the promotion of adventure tourism and adventure sports.
Earlier, the team was flagged of by deputy director, tourism, S. Nimachow at Itanagar on January 23 last.
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