ITANAGAR, 21 Jul: Governor KT Parnaik underscored the need for strengthening the education sector in the state, and the need for providing special training to the teachers.
During a meeting with Chief Minister Pema Khandu at the Raj Bhavan here on Friday, the governor also called for proper maintenance of roads within the districts.
The CM briefed the governor on the recent cabinet decisions, including hydropower projects. He also apprised the governor of the overall scenario of the education sector and the initiatives launched by the state government.
The governor complimented the chief minister “for the positive initiatives being taken by the government on power, sports and infrastructure sectors.”
The two also discussed ways and means to address the pressing needs of welfare organisations and vulnerable sections of the society, particularly orphans and other destitute groups.
Parnaik also called for encouraging community participation in the social sector.
The need for automation of data down to the village level to enhance e-Governance was extensively discussed. The governor also suggested streamlining the functioning of ex-servicemen and the Red Cross in the state. (Raj Bhavan)