Khandu vows to set up medical college in Namsai

Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu on Monday assured the people of developing Namsai district as a centre of learning by setting up a medical and nursing college, and a fishery college.Earlier this month, the CM had said that his govt would set up three more medical colleges and one of those would be in Namsai. The northeastern state now has one medical college at Naharlagun near here.The CM laid the foundation stones of a project to augment the water supply to 7.80 million of litres per day (MLD) and an outdoor stadium in the district. He also announced the establishment of a new convention centre and a football academy in Namsai.“Kudos to all stakeholders, the hardworking locals, dedicated officers and visionary leadership for making Namsai one of the fastest-developing districts in the state,” the chief minister said.Khandu drew the attention of the people towards the vice of drug consumption, which is prevalent in the district and sought unstinted support from the leaders, elders, community based and students’ organisations in the state govt’s fight against the menace.“We have a wholesome Act in place to tackle substance abuse. But the state govt alone cannot fight and win this battle. Proactive role of each member of the society alone can save our youths from this menace,” he said.Khandu gave the instance of the ongoing Arunachal Rang Mahotsava and asserted that youths of the state have immense talent. The only challenge, he remarked, is to give them the right direction and the right platform to flourish. PTI

Khandu vows to set up medical college, fishery institute in Namsai

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu pledged to establish Namsai as an educational hub with a medical and nursing college, along with a fishery college. He laid foundation stones for enhanced water supply and a stadium, also announcing a convention center and football academy.

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