GOVERNMENT OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH
                                   DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION PUBLIC RELATIONS & PRINTING
                                                                               NAHARLAGUN

NO.IPR (PR) 86/2000                                                                                           Dated Naharlagun the Jan 17, 2005

                                                                        Press Release No 30

Naharlagun - The M.L.A. and advisor to the HCM, R.K. Khrimey has exhorted the officers to work in unison and ensure development of the district taking advantage of the resources in the best possible manner and said that the district officers have a vital role to play in dissemination of information, planning and execution of works in the district to pave the way for all round development in the district.Khrimey was addressing at his first introductory meeting with the head of the offices of West Kameng district on Jan 4 last at Bomdila after being elected as an independent candidate from 5- Kalaktang (ST) under West Kameng District. While emphasizing on the development of core sectors like agriculture and horticulture to make the people self sufficient, he stressed on tapping the rich Hydro Power Resources of the state. While lamenting on the 12% share to be given to this state by N.H.P.C for generating power in the state, he termed it as a peanut share for the state. He also interacted with all the officers individually, giving a patient hearing to their problems and other grievances related to their department and assured every possible help from his side. Being a seasoned leader and a good orator he kept the house amused for a good stretch of time citing various experiences topped with anecdotes from his long career in politics in various capacities and putting words of encouragement and persuasion. During the meeting, Khrimey also initiated the observance of 2 minute silence as a mark of respect to the Tsunami Victims. Earlier, the Deputy Commissioner J. Angu welcomed the MLA and hoped for renewed vigor and determination in the officers for the betterment and all round development of the district. Angu further informed that a deciding meeting of the officers would be conveyed very soon for finalization of Buddha Mahotsova which has been slated for mid February and revealed that ground works and tie-ups with the sponsors for the
much awaited celebration are going in the right direction.


(Ms Purabi Taikam)
Press Research Officer
Information Public Relations & Printing
Government of Arunachal Pradesh
Naharlagun