Itanagar, Sept. 18 -- Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi, accompaniedby General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Corps, Lt Gen Abhijit S Pendharkar, called on Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu at the Civil Secretariat here today.
The meeting covered a wide range of issues, reaffirming the Army's role as not just a border-guarding force but also as a key partner in the Northeastern state's development.
Discussions focused on the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP), particularly its potential to economically integrate forward areas through last-mile tourism development and investment opportunities in scenic and strategic locations.
The Chief Minister expressed gratitude to the Army for its support in developing touris...