Also pointing out the economic hardships faced by Arunachali people, CM said that since most crops are perishable items, the farmers are compelled to sell away their crops at cheaper rates. underlying such challenges faced by the border people,
CM appealed for development of proper market linkages, cold storage facilities and food processing units to be established at all major zones in Arunachal. He identified 8 major zonal centres in the state and said that these zonal centres will be established at the foothill areas, which will serve all the districts located in a river valley.
Pointing out that stable power supply is crucial for cold storage facilities, food processing units and for other economic activities, CM urged the DST to give top priority to harnessing power in the state with full financial support.
CM also said that development of hydels, food processing units and cold storage facilities would require trained manpower creating jobs for unemployed qualified youths. On this matter CM requested the DST to provide all technical and scientific support to groom its manpower.
Since Arunachal being rich in bamboo, the DST officials suggested on development of bamboo-based industries to develop bamboo fibre board, pulp and paper.
Citing solar power as good alternative source of power, DST officials offered their full support in the development of this sector. They also suggested generation of power through biomass waste and said the state could also explore that alternative citing success story from states such as Punjab and Rajasthan.
They further revealed that DST was looking forward to help the state in establishing a climate change study centre. This will help understand current and potential impacts of climate change that could affect the development process, according to DST.
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