Taksing (Upper Subansiri), February 9: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday addressed a public gathering at Taksing, near the India–Tibet border, reaffirming the government’s commitment to ensuring that development reaches the country’s remotest frontier villages.
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| Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu addresses a gathering during the inauguration of the Tsari Taksing Gajang Shedup Dargeyling Monastery and public interaction programme in Upper Subansiri district. |
Emphasising that strong border infrastructure is integral to national strength, Khandu said roads, connectivity, institutions and public services in border areas are not merely projects but instruments of opportunity, dignity and confidence for local communities. “A developed border village means a stronger nation,” he said.
During his visit, the Chief Minister inaugurated Isiri Resort at Taksing, located near the confluence of the Subansiri and Ismi rivers. The eco-tourism facility, featuring a scenic setting and a trout pond, is expected to boost tourism while creating livelihood opportunities for local residents.
Khandu also inaugurated and laid foundation stones for a wide range of development projects across Taksing and the wider Nacho–Kodukha–Limeking region. These include new helipads, community and cultural halls, road improvement works, trekking routes, tourist lodges, schools, administrative buildings, wayside amenities and power infrastructure, aimed at strengthening connectivity and public services in remote border areas.
Among key inaugurations were a new helipad at Kodukha ADC headquarters, multiple community and cultural halls at Taksing and surrounding villages, improvement of township and BRO roads, tourist lodges at Nacho, Siyum and other locations, and trekking routes linking Taksing to hot springs and nearby villages. Several education and administrative facilities, including school buildings, ADC offices and block development infrastructure, were also inaugurated.
Foundation stones were laid for additional road projects connecting villages in Upper Subansiri, staff quarters, circuit houses and administrative offices, further expanding the region’s infrastructure network.
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The Chief Minister also attended the Seva Aapke Dwar programme at Taksing, an initiative aimed at delivering governance and public services directly to citizens in remote areas. The camp provided access to documentation, welfare scheme enrolments, grievance redressal and health and social services, reducing the need for long-distance travel.
As part of his visit, Khandu paid homage at sacred Buddhist sites in Taksing, including Khandro Tsok Tsok Mani and Khandoro Tsok Tsok, reflecting the area’s deep spiritual heritage. He also offered prayers at the Tsari Taksing Gajang Shedup Dargeyling Gonpa, highlighting the importance of faith, compassion and inner peace alongside material development.
The Chief Minister said the government remains committed to holistic development of border regions—combining infrastructure, livelihoods, governance outreach and cultural preservation—to ensure inclusive growth and national security.
