Solution to refugee issue: CM

TAWANG, Oct 8: The pending issue of Chakma-Hajong is being worked out and the central government has expressed its seriousness to solve the issue, said Chief Minister Pema Khandu.
He said in an event at Bhuri Khandorong, situated near the tri-junction of India, China and Bhutan border in Lumla constituency on Sunday.
Meanwhile, stating that the government cannot depend only on state’s resources, the Chief Minister urged the government officials to make use of central flagship programmes.
Not many officials and public are aware of the flagship programmes of the central government, the Chief Minister said and informed that a committee of ministers, officials and public leaders has been formed to conduct awareness campaign on central flagship programme in all districts of Arunachal.
Earlier in the day, the Chief Minister inaugurated the Circuit House Annex, Multipurpose Auditorium, Children’s Park and Open Garden Gym at Lumla. He further inaugurated the Indoor Badminton Stadium at Dudunghar village.
The Chief Minister also inaugurated the Archery Stadium at Lumla, which was executed by the PWD at a cost of Rs 1 crore.
State BJP President Tapir Gao, RD Minister Alo Libang, Art & Culture Minister Dr Mohesh Chai, Parliamentary Secretaries Jambey Tashi, Phurpa Tsering, Laisam Simai and Hydro Power Corporation Limited Chairman Tungri Effa also accompanied the Chief Minister.