Wangsu reaffirms commitment to working for people’s well-being

KANUBARI, August 10: Agriculture Minister GD Wangsu reiterated his commitment to working to improve people’s livelihoods, “with particular emphasis on agriculture and related sectors as most of the state’s population is dependent on agriculture for its economy.”

Wangsu, who arrived here in Longding district on a six-day tour of the district, said that “for the first time in Arunachal, a comprehensive agriculture policy will soon be introduced with the aim to provide the best services to the people and implement the government’s plans till the last mile, which will further pave the way for wiksit Arunachal.”

He assured that he would “formulate a horticultural policy with a similar vision” and “implement it as soon as possible.”

The Minister appealed to the community to consider employment opportunities in related sectors as an alternative to the limited availability of positions in the government sector, thereby promoting self-reliance.

He appealed to the community for continued support and cooperation in fulfilling the duties entrusted to him by the government.

Agriculture Commissioner Bidol Tayeng, who accompanied the minister among others, said: “We are confident that in the next five years we will be able to bring about changes in agriculture and related sectors.”

He stressed the need to develop skills in these sectors “as they engage the largest population” and promised to support the Minister in his endeavours.

Horticulture Secretary Koj Riniya appealed to people to “focus on branding and marketing of local products and talents.”

Animal Husbandry and Dairy Secretary Hage Tari urged people to “actively participate in planning.”

Minister of Food and Civil Supplies Opak Gao also spoke.

The event, organised by the BJP’s Kanubari constituency, was attended by officials and citizens from all walks of life. (DIPRO)