Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on November 14, 2019 inaugurated the 11thMaitree Diwas Celebrations in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh.
Arunachal Corridor
Raksha Mantri also announced that Government is planning to set up North East Industrial Corridor that will create numerous job opportunities for the people of the region.The Arunachal Corridor will act as a land bridge between India and South East Asia that will provide employment opportunities and give fillip totrade and tourism.
Reaffirming Government’s commitment toimproveconnectivity in border areas, Raksha Mantri said, approval to construct a tunnel at Sela Pass to Tawang,operationalisation of Pasighat Airport, nod to set up Hollongi Airport near Itanagar and work to establish three strategic Railway lines in the region are some of the decisions in that direction. He said, the projects will provide all-weather connectivity to the local population, facilitate the movement of the Armed Forces and give a boost to tourism.
Maitree Diwas
Speaking on Maitree Diwas, which is showcasing the local culture as well as modern military demonstrations, including Helicopter flypast and weapon display, Shri Rajnath Singh said, the festival symbolises the patriotism of the people of the region and their close relationship with the Armed Forces.
He said, this ‘civil-military friendship’ is an assurance that the nation’s borders are doubly safe. He called for oneness among people, civil administration, Police and Central Armed Police Forces to realise the dream of ‘New India’.
The two-day socio-military cultural extravaganza is jointly organised by the Indian Army, Tawang Civil Administration and volunteers at the High-Altitude Stadium, which stands as a testimony to the spirit of solidarity and patriotic fervour that runs deep amongst the locals of Tawang district.
‘Know Your Army’ is the theme of the event that is enlightening the youth about the Armed Forces and motivating them to adorn the uniform one day and serve the motherland. The inaugural event commenced with vibrant cultural programmes culminating in a scintillating performance by military pipe bands.
Army Liaison Cell
Shri Rajnath Singh said, his Ministry is also planning to set up an Army Liaison Cell in Itanagar to facilitate cooperation with the Army for Operational purposes in Arunachal Pradesh. It will be a single window entity for all issues, he said.
