Itanagar, May 18 (PTI) Arunachal Pradesh Governor K T Parnaik on Monday stressed the need for strengthening border management, infrastructure and security preparedness in frontier areas during a meeting with Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan in the national capital.
They discussed a range of national security issues concerning Arunachal Pradesh, with a focus on security along the international border, development of frontier villages and implementation of welfare-oriented projects in remote areas.
During the talks, Parnaik highlighted the importance of the vibrant village programme and goodwill initiatives in remote border regions, an official statement said.
Drawing from his recent visits to several forward locations and remote border districts in the state, the governor shared his assessment of the prevailing security scenario and the preparedness along the international border.
He expressed concern over the challenges arising from porous stretches along the eastern border and underscored the importance of enhancing surveillance, connectivity and border infrastructure to ensure effective management of frontier areas.
Parnaik appreciated the role of the armed forces in maintaining close coordination with the state government and said the strong civil-military partnership in Arunachal Pradesh has played a significant role in ensuring both security and development in border villages.
He observed that collaborative efforts between the civil administration and defence forces have contributed immensely towards improving the lives of people residing in remote and strategically important regions of the state.
Parnaik also commended the Army's 3 Corps and 4 Corps for actively promoting civil-military relations through regular interaction programmes, community outreach activities and goodwill initiatives aimed at supporting residents of frontier areas.
The meeting assumes significance amid continued strategic focus on infrastructure development and security enhancement in India's northeastern border states, particularly Arunachal Pradesh, which shares a long boundary with China.