Khandu pitches for Army training for those associated with

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday underscored the significant role the Army can play with its resources by providing training to people associated with the hospitality and adventure sports sectors in the state.

During a meeting with General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 56 Infantry Division Major General Ajay Kumar Vig, Khandu pointed out that the presence of Army in almost all tourist circuits of the state offers ample scope for it in contributing towards the development of tourism.

During the meeting, the chief minister and the GoC discussed ways and means to promote tourism in the state and the Army's role in the endeavor.

Khandu appreciated Maj Gen Vig for his keen interest in the promotion of tourism in Arunachal Pradesh and his offer to coordinate with the state government in this regard, an official statement said.

The chief minister observed that the Army can play a pivotal role in disciplines like hospitality, housekeeping, water rafting and para-sailing that have huge potential in the state's tourism sector.

Maj Gen Vig told Khandu that he has done the groundwork of identifying the sectors and places that could be worked upon, to begin with.