Jairam Ramesh assures more projects for Arunachal

Promises to sanction second lot of projects soon

Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh has assured Arunachal Pradesh of considering more projects under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY) to increase connectivity in this land-locked state.

The assurance was given to the state Chief Minister Nabam Tuki when he called on the Union Minister in New Delhi yesterday, official sources said here.

Ramesh has also promised to sanction soon the second lot of projects, including the Miao - Vijoynagar road, besides sanctioning a special package for Puroiks in East Kameng district.

The Union Minister will visit Vijoynagar on June 16 and 17 to take first hand information about the area among other works, they said.