Itanagar: Air Marshal Surat Singh, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Air Command (EAC), today held a crucial meeting with Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (Retd) K T Parnaik at Raj Bhavan, focusing on a range of strategic and developmental concerns vital to the frontier state.
The discussions, which took place on Monday according to an official statement released today, encompassed national security, regional defence readiness, and the critical issue of disaster management, especially given Arunachal Pradesh’s challenging topography and heightened susceptibility to natural calamities during the monsoon.
Governor Parnaik lauded the Indian Armed Forces for their pervasive presence throughout the state and urged Air Marshal Singh to enhance engagement with local youth. He specifically highlighted the importance of connecting with young individuals residing near Advance Landing Grounds (ALGs) to inspire them towards careers in the armed forces, asserting that such outreach programmes could instil a profound sense of pride, discipline, and patriotism.
In response, Air Marshal Singh reaffirmed the Indian Air Force’s steadfast dedication to ensuring the safety, fostering development, and safeguarding the well-being of the people of Arunachal Pradesh.
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