Modi Govt accords top priority to NE to drive ecologically responsible growth of New India : Sonowal

Itanagar, June 9 (UNI) Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and AYUSH, Sarbananda Sonowal said that the Union Government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi accords top priority to Northeast to drive an ecologically responsible economic growth of the New India.
Sonowal said this while interacting with a number of beneficiaries of Government’s welfare schemes at Hija and Lempia villages in the picturesque Ziro Valley in Lower Subansiri district on the last day of his two-day visit to Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday. He also interacted with the beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY).
Speaking about the role of Northeast in New India’s economic progression, the Union Minister said, “Under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendar Modi, the people of India are finally availing benefits that have helped their ease of living through welfare schemes of the government.
“It gives me immense pleasure to personally interact with many of you today and hear how these schemes like, PMAY, PMUY have made such useful impact on your daily lives. Let me assure you that the mantra of Modi Government; i.e. Seva, Sushashan and Garib Kalyan will continue to drive our vision of developing a strong, prosperous & proud new India,” he said.
Apart from interacting with the local people, organisations as well as beneficiaries of the welfare schemes at Hija and Lempia, the Union Minister relished a traditional sumptuous Abotani lunch at the residence of Taru Tatung in Hija village.
Interacting with the people, the Union Minister highlighted the importance that the Modi government accords to the Northeast and how it has been envisaged that the region will drive the growth engine of new India. Sonowal said, “Since Modiji took charge as Prime Minister, the Northeast has received its due attention like never before. Due to this renewed vigour to elevate Northeast economically, the region has experienced tremendous growth & development in these 8 years.
“As the world moves ahead cautiously to strike a balance between ecology and economic growth, the key role of Northeast is to drive an ecologically responsible economic growth for the country. We must prepare ourselves, equip our skill sets and develop platforms to seize this wonderful opportunity to unlock the immense potential that our beautiful region possesses. Our government under Modiji remains committed to this idea and its efficient implementation.”
He said, “In Arunachal Pradesh, more than 2.20 lakh rural households have received tap water connections under Jal Jeevan Mission. With more than 34,500 houses in Arunachal Pradesh, the
PM Awas Yojana has helped people of the state to earn a shelter they can call their home. More
than 48,000 LPG connections were given under Ujjwala scheme to the needy people of Arunachal Pradesh. The government continues to work to make lives of our citizen comfortable and dignified with its welfare programmes.”
The Union Minister earlier in the morning took part in the Yoga Utsav near the Sikhe Lake as part of 12 days countdown to the International Day of Yoga. He was accompanied by Arunachal Pradesh Education, Cultural Affairs and Indigenous Affairs Minister Taba Tedir and Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Minister Tage Teki along with other Yoga enthusiasts.