Tuki exhorts people of Arunachal to work together

Chief Minister Nabam Tuki sought constructive suggestions from the citizens in preparing a vision to face multiple challenges as Arunachal Pradesh today celebrated the 69th Independence Day.
Addressing a mammoth gathering after taking salute of an impressive march past at Indira Gandhi Park here, Tuki listed the challenges as poverty, illiteracy, diseases, unemployment and social problems.
"....Arunachal is one of the first states in India to take steps to evolve Vision 2030 aimed at setting clear goals with introspection to set the future planning. We have to work together if we are to develop and develop first. Hard work, unity and sincerity are the ingredients for success," Tuki said.

Pointing out that development is not possible without peace, the chief minister said, "It is the duty of my government to ensure a peaceful atmosphere through effective law and order management while at the same time, taking the goals of development to all sections of the society".
Terming the August 4 Pawan Hans chopper crash that killed Tirap DC Kamlesh Joshi, a 2009 IAS officer, pilots M S Brar and Rajeev Hoskote, as a trying time for the state, Tuki conveyed his deepest condolence to the bereaved families.
The chief minister also highlighted the achievements of his government in various sectors including project proposals which are in the pipeline.

The government announced the state awards for distinguished services - five gold medals including posthumous ones, 10 silver medals and 13 commendation certificates.
Moreover, two gold and one silver medals were also announced under CM's State Shram Awards on the occasion.