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Hans India
11-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Arunachal Guv bats for enhanced marketing of SHG-made products
Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General K.T. Parnaik (retd) on Friday emphasised on better marketing of the products produced by the Self-Help Groups (SHGs). The Governor underlined the need for dedicated SHG Product Marketing Hubs in key towns, including Itanagar, Ziro, Tezu, Pasighat, Namsai, Aalo, Bomdila, and Tawang. He said that the Government can provide the infrastructure, but the leadership and ownership must come from the SHGs. The hubs must become vibrant SHG Bazaars, windows into the creativity and strength of our rural women, the Governor said. The Governor, along with the first lady of the state, Anagha Parnaik, interacted with members of SHGs from across the state during a special event held at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar, on Friday. Organised by Raj Bhavan in collaboration with the Arunachal State Rural Livelihood Mission under the Department of Rural Development, the event served as a platform to celebrate the spirit of 'Lakhpati Didis', women who are transforming their lives and communities through enterprise, resilience, and vision. He asked them to embrace technology, improve packaging and branding, learn digital marketing, and take Arunachal's products from local to global. The Governor inspired the women to be proud entrepreneurs, urging them to register their ventures, build group brands, and actively participate in exhibitions across the state and the country. Highlighting the importance of innovation rooted in tradition, he encouraged them to make the best use of local resources, like bamboo, wild fruits, herbs, recycled materials, and textiles, blending traditional knowledge with modern techniques. He envisioned the rise of a strong 'Made in Arunachal' identity. Lt. General Parnaik advised the SHGs to coordinate with cooperative societies to identify markets within and outside the state. He assured provisions of working office and market areas in districts with assistance from the Deputy Commissioners and the administration. The Governor also called upon SHGs to the 'Train the Trainers' initiative to build a cadre of Master Didis who can mentor other SHGs in essential skills like business management, accounting, hygiene, packaging, and customer service. He encouraged them to document their journeys, stories of struggle, growth, and success, to inspire others and contribute to a proposed 'Voices of Change' series, which would capture the spirit of grassroots development in Arunachal. Recognising that most SHG members are mothers, the Governor called on them to play an active role in society, especially in combating drug abuse and tuberculosis, promoting hygiene and sanitation, and ensuring every child completes their basic education. The Governor affirmed that the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to empower Lakhpati Didis is already taking shape in Arunachal Pradesh. He said that the SHGs of Arunachal Pradesh are the living proof that this transformation is real, women creating wealth with dignity, driving economic change from the grassroots, and laying the foundation for a Viksit Arunachal and Viksit Bharat.
Hans India
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Arunachal Guv urges legislators to focus on land reforms, women empowerment
Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General K.T. Parnaik (Retd) on Thursday urged legislators to prioritise land reforms, enact robust legislation for solid waste management, hygiene, and sanitation, and promote policies that truly empower women, upholding their rights, and increasing their participation in public life. Inaugurating the golden jubilee celebrations of the state legislative assembly at DK Auditorium, the Governor said that the people faced the uphill task of building a state virtually from scratch, amidst rugged mountains, scattered habitations, and challenging terrain, but through vision, perseverance, and people-centric legislation, they have ensured that Arunachal Pradesh did not follow the path of instability and insurgency that troubled some of the sister states in the northeast. Instead, we chose peace, inclusivity, and unity in diversity, he said. The Governor said that today, people are witnessing a transformative phase in the state's evolution, marked by better administrative outreach and improved service delivery. Governance is becoming more responsive, more citizen-centric, and more in tune with the needs of the people, he said. The Governor, while citing landmark legislation, said that the Assembly has played a pivotal role in this transformation, not merely by passing laws, but by shaping a vision for the future. He called for decisive steps toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, ensuring environmental sustainability, poverty alleviation, gender equality, and the empowerment of every segment of society. Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, Assembly Speaker Tesam Pongte, and Deputy Speaker Kardo Nyigyor also addressed the gathering, sharing their reflections on the Assembly's journey and aspirations for its future. The Chief Minister in his post on the X said: '50 years of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, a legacy built on the voices of the people, shaped by duty, and strengthened through democratic resolve.' 'As the Hon'ble Governor of Arunachal, Lt Gen KT Parnaik Ji (Retd), honoured the Golden Jubilee celebrations, it was more than a milestone, it was a reminder. Power means nothing without purpose. Know your responsibilities, only then will your words have value. Let this not just mark a milestone, but ignite a renewed commitment to principled leadership,' Khandu said. Unveiling the Golden Jubilee Commemoration Plaque, the Governor officially marked the commencement of the 45-day-long celebratory events, honouring 50 years of legislative excellence and the robust democratic spirit of the state. On the historic occasion, the Chief Minister released the official theme song of the Golden Jubilee, while the Deputy Chief Minister launched the commemorative badge symbolising the occasion.
