Sagalee: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Friday laid the foundation stone of the Gaon Burah office for Sagalee sub-division here.
The foundation stone was laid on the sidelines of the 32nd State Level Gaon Buraah Foundation Day celebrations.
Also present on the occasion were Rajya Sabha MP Nabam Rebia and former chief minister and local MLA Nabum Tuki.
Speaking on the occasion, Mein lauded the contributions of the GBs in the development of the state.
He highlighted that the GBs play a crucial role in ensuring the peaceful co-existence in villages while acting as a bridge between the government and the people.
“The GBs also help enable the implementation of policies and projects that are for the welfare of the people and advancement of their respective villages,” Mein said, while adding that they also act as a source of guidance for the villagers and help them solve their problems.
During the event, Mein also highlighted the significance of the red coat worn by the GBs as a symbol of patriotism.
He said that it was the GBs from whom we have learned to greet each other ‘Jai Hind’ in the remote villages. Hence, there is great respect for the red coats, he said.
The deputy CM further urged the GBs to coordinate with the district administration and government officials in the implementation of various developmental activities.
“To strengthen the GBs, the state government has taken several initiatives, such as increasing their monthly honorarium from Rs 1000 to Rs 1500 and those of HGBs from Rs 1500 to Rs 2000, besides covering their insurance under PMJJBY, providing an office-cum guest house facility, etc.,” Mein said, while assuring that their other demands will also also be looked into.
The event also saw the inauguration of an outdoor stadium by Mein, which will be used for various sport activities in the vicinity.
While inaugurating the stadium, Mein stated that it will create an ideal environment and atmosphere for sports and physical activities within the state and also urged the locals to make use of the facility for the betterment of their physical and mental health.
In addition, the deputy CM also felicitated the founding members of All Arunachal Pradesh Gaon Burah Welfare Association on the day.
Later, Mein along with other dignitaries, visited the PWD superintendent’s office at Bobia and the under construction Engineering Degree College at Toru.
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