Centre to spend Rs 50,000 crore on infrastructure development of Arunachal: PM Modi

On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the central government will soon spend Rs 50,000 crore for the infrastructure development of Arunachal Pradesh. The prime minister highlighted the natural beauty of Arunachal Pradesh by stating that the state has enormous potential for tourism while inaugurating the Donyi Polo Airport in Hollangi nearby and dedicating the 600 MW Kameng Hydro Power Station to the nation. He stated that 85% of the villages in Arunachal Pradesh are connected to the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna and emphasised the importance of providing a good connection to the state’s rural areas. The Indian Premier stated that an additional Rs 50,000 crore will be spent on the development of infrastructure in the substantial northeastern state, using the example of highway construction in distant and inaccessible locations. “The development of the new airport will create huge opportunities in the field of cargo services. As a result, farmers of the state can now sell their produce to bigger markets,” he said. Speaking to a gathering at the airport, he further mentioned that farmers in the state are benefiting from PM Kisan Nidhi. “We are working on mission mode to carry the development forward to every house and village in the state,” the PM said. He also highlighted the government’s efforts to develop all border villages under the Vibrant Border Village Programme which will give a boost to tourism and reduce migration in the region. According to PM Modi, a specific programme is being launched in the state to connect Indian youngsters with NCC, which will provide them defence training as well as a sense of duty to the country. He mentioned a colonial law that barred the residents of Arunachal Pradesh from harvesting bamboo and said the administration is moving to repeal the rule. He emphasised that bamboo cultivation enables the locals of the area export bamboo goods to India and other countries because it is an integral part of their way of life. “Now you can cultivate, harvest and sell bamboo just like any other crop,” he said, adding that the priority of the government is that the poor lead a graceful life. Read all the Latest News , Trending News ,  Cricket News , Bollywood News , India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.