Arunachal Pradesh: ITBP IG holds meeting with Governor to discuss border security, development

The ITBP's top brass just had a crucial meeting in Itanagar about border security and development strategies. Governor Lt. General KT Parnaik highlighted the importance of community involvement and local youth participation in border management. ITBP Inspector General Amitabh Gupta emphasized national interests and promised to address key concerns raised during the discussion. The meeting focused on enhancing border protection and implementing the Vibrant Border Village programme.

"Such an endeavour will be in the national interest" - Amitabh Gupta, ITBP Inspector General

by ANI January 10, 2025 84 views

Itanagar, January 10: In a significant meeting focused on border security and development, Amitabh Gupta, the Inspector General of the North East Frontier Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), met with Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General KT Parnaik (Retd.) at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar, on Thursday. The discussions covered key topics such as border management, the Vibrant Border Village programme, and other state-specific issues.

Key Points

1. Discussing border security strategies for Arunachal Pradesh

2. Exploring Vibrant Border Village programme implementation

3. Emphasizing local community involvement in border management

The Governor commended the crucial role and contributions of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) in safeguarding Arunachal Pradesh's border and emphasised the importance of ITBP's collaboration in the development of border areas, particularly through the Vibrant Border Village programme.

Amitabh Gupta also said that such an endeavour will be in the national interest and the mutual benefits for both the local communities and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).

While sharing his experience in border management, the Governor advised on the involvement of local people.

Amitabh Gupta also highlighted the importance of regular training, drills, and spontaneous patrolling.

The Governor advised the NE Frontier head to actively promote recruiting local youth into the armed forces. He also urged the ITBP to offer timely humanitarian support during emergencies in the border regions.

Gupta, who recently took charge as the head of the NE Frontier ITBP, assured the Governor that the concerns raised would be promptly addressed.