In a significant move to enhance border security and bolster the local economy, the Arunachal Pradesh Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) at the Civil Secretariat.
The MoU, part of the Vibrant Village Scheme, focuses on promoting economic growth in border regions by facilitating the supply of local products—such as fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, dairy, and millet—from participating villages to ITBP units stationed across the state. Dr. Akun Sabharwal, Inspector General of ITBP, and Okit Palling, CEO of the Arunachal Pradesh Agricultural Marketing Board (APAMB), formalized the agreement.
The signing ceremony witnessed the presence of Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, Agriculture Minister Gabriel Denwang Wangsu, Chief Secretary Manish Gupta, and other senior officials.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister highlighted the government’s unwavering commitment to uplifting border communities by improving livelihoods and ensuring economic stability. Agriculture Minister Gabriel Denwang Wangsu underlined the vital role of local cooperatives in establishing an efficient supply chain for this initiative.
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Under the agreement, ITBP will directly source locally produced goods through cooperatives, driving sustainable development in Vibrant Village Program (VVP) regions. This initiative is set to empower border communities while reinforcing security along Arunachal Pradesh’s international borders.