The Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh – Pema Khandu, emphasized the development of the tourism sector. Therefore, he appealed to the masses of Leparada District to set up more homestays in Basar to accommodate more visitors to the scenic location.
He called upon the entrepreneurs to invest in setting up well-furnished hotels and tie up with reputed hotel chains.
Khandu also stressed the conservation of the environment and the region’s biodiversity. While inaugurating the Basar Confluence (BASCON) Festival organized by the Gumin Rigo Kilaju (GRK) on Tuesday, the CM highlighted that such events showcase the unique culture of the Galo tribe through traditional music and dance, tribal food, and sports, which connects the people to nature.
The festival should become the model for sustainable growth, and the state government will extend support to all such initiatives wherever required.
Basar, the home to the Galo tribe, is known for its pristine scenery, engulfed with verdant forests, lush paddy fields, orange orchards, and waterfalls.
“Connectivity is the only issue. I assure you that I will personally review and monitor the under-construction Likabali-Basar road and ensure no more delay and is completed as soon as possible,” he said.
The Arunachal Pradesh government has decided to establish the divisional commissioner (central) headquarters at Pagi in Basar for ease of governance and to provide easy access to government services to the people.
Khandu said, “We are committed to taking governance as close to the people as possible. As the divisional commissioner’s office is located at Basar, reaching Itanagar for all administrative purposes will no longer be a burden on the people.”
The divisional commissioner (central) will have administrative jurisdiction over Leparada, Shi Yomi, Lower Siang, Upper Subansiri and West Siang districts. Two divisional commissioner offices – one each for eastern and western zones are already functional at Namsai and Yachuli respectively.
