Itanagar Municipal Corporation team calls on Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri

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NEW DELHI: On its official visit to National Capital, a team of the Itanagar Municipal Corporation (IMC), led by Mayor Tame Phassang, called on Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Petroleum & Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri at Nirman Bhawan Delhi on Saturday.

During the meeting, Mayor appraised the Minister of fund requirement for the much-needed 'Integrated Drainage System' of the entire Itanagar municipal corporation, covering 64 Km.

"Itanagar being a sub-tropical region is prone to heavy rainfall and monsoon stretching beyond 6 to 7 months. Moreover, Itanagar is inclined to landslide, flash floods and water logging, causing heavy damages to humans and properties. Therefore, an Integrated Drainage System for entire Itanagar is the need of the hour," Phassang said.

After a threadbare discussion with the members of the IMC, the Union Minister gave a positive response and assured them that he would consider the project as well as sanction funds for the 'Integrated Drainage System' within a short period of time. Considering Arunachal Pradesh as one of the special States in the North-East for the Government, Puri informed that his Ministry will confer all possible assistance for the all-round development of the State.

Mayor Phassang expressed his gratitude to the Minister for his kind assurance and pledged to utilize the funds judiciously for the betterment of the IMC jurisdiction and the State as a whole.

Phassang also extended its gratitude to Union Minister of Law & Justice, Kiren Rijuju and Chief Minister Pema Khandu for making the meeting with Union Minister successful.

The Mayor was accompanied by IMC Commissioner Likha Tejji and corporators Tarh Achak, AK Loram, Gyamar Tubin, Lokam Anand, Gyamar Taz, and Ruhi Tugung.

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