Itanagar, June 2: Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu on Thursday said that the state government is constructing about 50 small hydropower projects in the border outposts (BOPs) along the China border under the border village illuminating programme.
He said that the small hydropower projects are already functioning and providing power to the nearby villages as well as Army units posted there.
He made the statement while he was attending the celebration of 2 Arunachal Scouts’ 10 years at Bomdila
Khandu said, “At least once a year, I make it a point to visit the border outposts of my constituency, especially the Mago-Chuna sector. Besides meeting the people there, I always take time out to spend some quality time with the jawans posted along the border”.
He said that the presence of youths of Arunachal Pradesh and other northeastern states donning Arunachal Scouts insignia made him swell with pride.
CM further lauded the army units posted in Arunachal Pradesh for their bonding with the civilian population.
“The Indian Army and CAPFs like ITBP, SSB and Assam Rifles, are posted all along the border. Their cooperation will be of utmost importance in implementing the ambitious VVP of the central government,” Khandu stated.
Saluting a decade of service of 2 Arunachal Scouts.
Attended 10th Raising Day of 2 Arunachal Scouts at Bomdila and thanked @adgpi for its service to people of #ArunachalPradesh through multi-dimensional roles.
Courage, professionalism of the force is deeply appreciated.… pic.twitter.com/v6C3kZh8AO
— Pema Khandu པདྨ་མཁའ་འགྲོ་། (@PemaKhanduBJP) June 1, 2023
Khandu also said that the state government is pursuing with the Central government to strengthen the Arunachal Scouts with more companies besides raising an ITBP unit specifically for Arunachal Pradesh.
The Arunachal CM said that as a legislator of a constituency (Jang-Mukto) that sits on the border with Tibet (China) in Tawang sector, he has always had respect and confidence in the Indian Army.
It has been believed that the small hydropower projects would solve the power problem of Arunachal Pradesh.
