Arunachal Pradesh Deputy CM Chowna Mein stresses IT role

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ITANAGAR: Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Thursday stressed the role of social media and information technology in bringing greater transparency in all phases of development.

Chairing a development meeting at his home constituency Chongkham in Namsai district, Mein said that all necessary measures were being taken by the government to ensure that the benefits of the various schemes currently implemented go directly to the villagers.

He emphasized the implementation of a stringent monitoring system to ensure that the schemes reach their intended beneficiaries, an official communiqué informed here.

The Deputy Chief Minister while pointing out the importance of conserving freshwater fish as a major source of food and livelihood for many communities, suggested taking steps to ensure that freshwater fish are properly managed and protected to ensure their sustainability. He stressed building awareness among the people so that they understand the importance of the conservation of the region's rich flora and fauna. He also suggested that the administration should provide incentives to promote conservation activities.

Expressing concern about the rising number of HIV cases in the district, Mein emphasized the importance of raising awareness among the locals about preventive measures for HIV and urged the people to support HIV and AIDS patients toward fostering an environment of acceptance and understanding for them.

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