New Delhi, May 5 (ANI): The Union Cabinet today condoled the untimely and tragic death of Arunachal Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu, who was killed in a chopper crash in Luguthang near Tawang District.
The Cabinet places on record its deep sense of grief and loss and extends its sincere condolences to his family and to the people of Arunachal Pradesh.
Born on March 3, 1955, Khandu served in the Indian Army Intelligence Corps for over seven years.
A popular leader, Khandu was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh on April 9, 2007. He had earlier been associated with the Government in various capacities including as a Cabinet Minister in the State Government.
He vigorously pursued development activities particularly for augmenting water supply, electricity, communication facilities, agriculture and livestock development, and setting up schools and hospitals including in far-flung villages of the state.
Through several new initiatives, he helped establish synergy between the schemes of the State and the Central Government. He took pro-active steps for expeditious implementation of the Prime Minister's package and construction of trans-Arunachal highways and timely completion of a large number of other projects.
As a strong votary of citizen-centric administration and with the motto of 'PEOPLE FIRST', he introduced 'Third Party Monitoring System' for ensuring transparency in developmental works.
The fact that several sectors such as hydropower, tourism, mineral development, agriculture, food processing and agro based industries in the State generate income and employment for a large segment of population, is a glowing tribute to his visionary leadership. (ANI)
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