Arunachal Governor meets CDS, discusses border security and frontier development
Itanagar, May 18
Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen. KT Parnaik called on the Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, in New Delhi on Monday.
They discussed national security issues with a special focus on Arunachal Pradesh, including border security, the Vibrant Village Programme, and the implementation of goodwill projects in frontier areas.
Drawing from his recent visits to remote border areas of Arunachal Pradesh, the governor shared his observations on the prevailing security situation and the level of preparedness along the international border.
He also expressed concern over the challenges posed by porous stretches along the eastern border and emphasised the importance of strengthening border management and infrastructure.
The governor appreciated the role of the armed forces in Arunachal Pradesh for maintaining close coordination with the state government.
He said that the strong civil-military partnership has significantly contributed to the development of frontier villages, ensuring that security and progress move forward together.
The Governor also commended the 3rd Corps and 4th Corps for their continued efforts in strengthening civil-military relations through regular interactions, community outreach programmes, and goodwill initiatives aimed at supporting the people living in remote border areas.
Earlier, on Saturday, the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Lt Gen. KT Parnaik (Retd.), presented the 'Governor's Citation' along with a cash award to Minati Dakuya, a staff member of Lok Bhavan, at Lok Bhavan.
She received the citation and a cash award of Rs 20,000 in recognition of her timely action, which had helped avert a major tragedy in the Lok Bhavan Complex.
Commending Minati Dakuya, the Governor said that her exemplary conduct reflected a strong sense of civic responsibility, dedication to duty, and deep concern for the safety of others. He said her action was an inspiration for all officials and staff of Lok Bhavan.
The Governor also advised the officials and staff of the Governor's Secretariat to always remain sensitive and responsive towards people in need. He emphasised that in times of emergency, every individual must act with responsibility, courage, and humanity instead of remaining a silent spectator. He said that timely action, even by a single person, could save lives and prevent major tragedies.
Referring to the exemplary conduct of Minati Dakuya, the Governor said that her presence of mind and swift response should inspire everyone to stay alert, extend help to others, and uphold the spirit of public service and compassion.
It was mentioned that on 8th May 2026 at around 7:30 PM, Minati Dakuya had noticed an electrical fire breaking out from a nearby electric pole in Sector B. Sensing the seriousness of the situation and the risk of the fire spreading to nearby residential quarters, she acted swiftly and responsibly.
She immediately alerted the Electricity Department and continuously followed up to ensure that the power supply was disconnected without delay. Her prompt action had prevented what could have become a major fire accident.
— ANI
Reader Comments
While border security is important, I wish more attention was given to the actual development of basic infrastructure in these remote villages - roads, electricity, internet connectivity. Our jawans do an amazing job, but the local population also needs better facilities to feel connected to the mainstream.
That incident with Minati Dakuya is genuinely inspiring! 🙏 Just shows that ordinary citizens can make a huge difference with presence of mind and quick action. The Governor was right to honour her - we need more such examples of civic responsibility in our society.
Civil-military partnership is the way forward. The 3rd and 4th Corps have been doing good work in community outreach. But I hope the goodwill projects aren't just photo ops - they need sustained funding and monitoring to actually benefit the local tribal communities in Arunachal.
It's reassuring to see the Indian government's focus on northeastern border security. The coordination between state and military seems solid. But I wonder - are we doing enough to counter the propaganda from across the border in these frontier villages? Information warfare is just as important.
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