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Arunachal Governor, Scindia Push for Sports Hubs & Kiwi Farming Boost

Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik met with DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia in New Delhi to discuss key development sectors. The Governor sought support for a dedicated football stadium and proposed Integrated Sports Complexes to nurture athletic talent across the state. He highlighted kiwi cultivation as a unique strength and pushed for expedited approval of a project to enhance its production and value addition. The discussions also covered building an Integrated Pack House with solar cold storage to boost farmers' incomes through better post-harvest management.

Key Points: Arunachal Governor, Scindia Discuss Sports, Kiwi Growth

  • Football stadium in state capital
  • Integrated Sports Complex & Academies
  • Kiwi cultivation as agricultural strength
  • Integrated Pack House with cold storage
  • Strengthening agricultural value chain
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Arunachal Guv, DoNER Minister discuss sports, kiwi growth​

Arunachal Governor Parnaik meets DoNER Minister Scindia to discuss football stadium, sports academies, and boosting kiwi cultivation for youth & farmers.

"Kiwi as USP in Arunachal Pradesh - Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik"

New Delhi, April 15

Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik on Wednesday met DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia in New Delhi, where the two leaders discussed strengthening key sectors, particularly sports infrastructure and agro-horticulture, to accelerate development by empowering youth across the state.​

Both the Governor and the Minister for Development of North Eastern Region emphasised the importance of leveraging Arunachal Pradesh's agricultural strengths to ensure inclusive and sustainable growth while creating new opportunities for local communities.​

During the meeting, Lt Gen Parnaik sought the DoNER Minister's support for the development of a dedicated football stadium in the state capital. ​

He also proposed the establishment of an Integrated Sports Complex and State Sports Academies in the western and eastern regions of Arunachal Pradesh to nurture sporting talent and improve training facilities.​

Highlighting the immense potential of the state's youth in sports and games, the Governor underlined the need for modern, accessible, and well-equipped sporting infrastructure to promote excellence. ​

He further stressed the importance of developing adequate sports facilities within higher education institutions to encourage broader participation and provide young athletes with competitive exposure.​

On the agro-horticulture front, Lt Gen Parnaik pointed to Arunachal Pradesh's growing prominence in kiwi cultivation, describing it as a unique agricultural strength of the state. ​

He urged the expeditious approval of the proposal titled 'Kiwi as USP in Arunachal Pradesh' under the North Eastern Council, which aims to enhance production, promote value addition, and strengthen market linkages for farmers.​

In addition, the Governor advocated the establishment of an Integrated Pack House at the Shergaon Horticulture Farm in West Kameng district. The proposed facility would be equipped with solar-based cold storage systems to improve post-harvest management, minimise losses, and significantly boost farmers' incomes.​

Reiterating the importance of such infrastructure, he said it would play a crucial role in strengthening the agricultural value chain and ensuring better returns for growers in the region.​

Taking to his official X account, DoNER Minister Scindia said he had an insightful interaction on Arunachal Pradesh's development trajectory, focusing on strengthening connectivity, unlocking sustainable growth, and advancing inclusive border-area development aligned with national priorities.​

- IANS

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Priya S
Kiwi as USP for Arunachal is a brilliant idea! We always hear about apples from Himachal or Kashmir. It's time other states get recognition for their unique produce. Solar cold storage will help farmers so much. Hope the proposal gets approved quickly.
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Rohit P
Good discussions are fine, but we need to see action on the ground. How many such meetings have happened before? The youth need facilities now, not just promises. I respectfully urge the ministers to ensure these projects have clear timelines and budgets.
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Sarah B
As someone who has visited Arunachal, the potential is staggering. The focus on agro-horticulture and value addition is spot on. Empowering local farmers with better storage and market links can transform the rural economy. Sustainable growth is key.
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Vikram M
Development in our border states like Arunachal is not just economic, it's strategic. Happy to see focus on youth and sports. A healthy, engaged, and prosperous youth in border areas strengthens national security. Well done.
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Kavya N
Love the integrated approach - sports for youth and kiwi for farmers! Both are about harnessing local potential. Hope they also think about eco-tourism. Arunachal is so beautiful, proper development can make it a model state.

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