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- United News of India
Military-Civil Fusion Conclave conducted in Arunachal's Seppa
Itanagar, Aug 11 (UNI) The Indian Army's Gajraj Corps, under the aegis of the Himalayan Warrior Brigade, in coordination with Arunachal Pradesh's East Kameng district administration and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), today organised a Military-Civil Fusion Conclave at Seppa to address the developmental, security, and resilience needs of the strategically important border district.
The event, attended by the Deputy Commissioner, Superintendent of Police, senior Army and ITBP commanders, departmental heads, elected members, and prominent tribal leaders, aimed to strengthen the collaborative framework for border development, disaster preparedness, and youth empowerment.
Discussions covered the creation and upgradation of dual-use infrastructure including helipads, logistics nodes, and road connectivity; expanding vocational skills training; and creating recruitment awareness to encourage local youth to join the Armed Forces.
ITBP's Project Arunveer, aimed at procuring locally produced goods to boost the rural economy and integrate village enterprises into the security forces' supply chains, was highlighted as a sustainable livelihood model.
Stakeholders also reviewed disaster response mechanisms, emphasizing the Police, ITBP, Army, NDRF, and SDRF's joint collaboration for training, awareness campaigns, and communication readiness.
Education officials stressed the importance of student interaction programs with Army Public Schools, while sports talent identification for higher-level opportunities was reaffirmed as a priority.
Civil officials appreciated the proactive leadership of the Army and ITBP in bringing all stakeholders together on one platform and assured their full cooperation to translate discussions into actionable results.
The conclave concluded with a shared commitment to institutionalise such civil-military engagements to ensure East Kameng remains secure, resilient, and on a steady path of growth and cultural preservation.
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