AALO, Jan 20: Governor BD Mishra on Sunday advised government officers to “set targets and bring results” for all-round development of the state.
Mishra said this during a meeting with the heads of departments (HoD) here in West Siang district.
The governor, who is on a four-day tour of the district, said “the district and state will progress, develop and go forward when all government officers are transparent in their dealings, honest in the in their actions, accountable in their approach.”
Sharing the details of his recent meeting with the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India, the governor asked the officers to motivate, encourage and support the people, particularly the youths, to take up entrepreneurship through startups.
“Only job-seeking attitude for the youths will not solve their problems. They must become job providers venturing into the realm of productivity,” he said.
Expressing concern about the farmers, the governor advised the officers to go to the rural areas and resolve the challenges faced by the farmers.
“The aim of the district agriculture and horticulture officers should be to introduce new crops, plants and fresh and dry fruit plantation to aid the farmers in doubling their income,” Mishra said.
He also reviewed the central government’s flagship programmes, and held discussions on developmental issues with the officers.
5 Mountain Brigade’s Brig C Dayalan briefed the governor on the operational preparedness of his troops, and the measures being taken by the army for the civilians’ welfare.
Deputy Commissioner Swetika Sachan, SP Jummar Basar and the HoDs briefed the governor on the achievements and progress of the district. (Raj Bhavan)
