Informing that every district of Arunachal Pradesh have qualified and well equipped local contractors, the association said that if this act is repealed, it will lead to too much participation in the works and adversely affect the preference to district based entrepreneurs which may also leads to the chance of law and order situation in the district.
Meanwhile, ESRCA in a separate letter to the chief minister said that this significant legislative measure has been instrumental in fostering local entrepreneurship and ensuring that developmental activities are more equitably distributed across the various districts of the state.
“The enactment of this Act is a commendable step towards fostering local entrepreneurship and professional expertise, thereby promoting a more balanced socio-economic development across the state by prioritizing district-based entities in government development and welfare projects and has facilitated a more inclusive approach to state development and empowering local communities”, read the letter.
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The contractor body also added that they have observed a marked improvement in opportunities for unemployed youths in the state as a direct result of this policy and has facilitated numerous employment opportunities, and has been a catalyst for local skill development, playing a crucial role in reducing unemployment and enhancing economic stability in their region.
They also suggested that instead of repealing the Arunachal Pradesh District Based Entrepreneur and Professional (Incentive Development and Promotion) Act, 2015, periodic reviews and amendments be considered to address any emerging challenges and to further strengthen the effectiveness of the Act.
More orgs oppose demand for repeal of APDBE&P Act
- Reacting sharply to the demand made for repealing the Arunachal Pradesh District-Based Entrepreneur & Professional (Incentive Development & Promotion) Act, 2015, the All Tai Khamti Singpho Students’ Union (ATKSSU) and the All Namsai District Students’ Union (ANDSU) in a joint representation to Chief Minister Pema Khandu stated that “the legislation has been crucial in promoting local entrepreneurships and professionals, ensuring fair opportunity to participate in the development activities and instrumental in stimulating economic growth.”
- The Idu Mishmi Cultural and Literary Society (IMCLS) in Lower Dibang Valley HQ Roing has expressed vehement objection to the demand made by the ANSU and the ANYA for repealing the Arunachal Pradesh District-Based Entrepreneur and Professional (Incentive, Development & Promotion) Act, 2015.
- The All Tirap Changlang Longding District Students’ Union (TCLDSU) in a letter to Chief Minister Pema Khandu expressed its strong opposition to the demand made by the All Nyishi Students’ Union (ANSU) and the All Nyishi Youth Association to repeal the Arunachal Pradesh District-Based Entrepreneur & Professional (Incentive Development & Promotion) Act, 2015, stating that the Act should continue in the larger interest of the TCL region and the state.
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