Singh assured that the foundation stone for railway

line to Pasighat would be laid soon and the Railways ministry had already announced survey of railway line from Bame-Ruksin-Tezu-Parashuram Kund via Rupai and Marupang to Tawang. The survey would commence soon.

To boost telecom and IT connectivity in Arunachal Pradesh, work on band line in 5035 km area is on. Ducting has been completed in 2300 km, while cables have been laid in 1300 km.

Referring to the aviation sector, the union minister said the Centre had already given 75 per cent subsidy for two MI-75 choppers in operation in the state, while subsidy for another small chopper would be approved soon.

"Commercial flights will be made operational from Pasighat Advance Landing Ground (ALG) soon," he added.

On Chief Minister Khandu's decision to make official works paperless, he said it would bring efficiency, transparency and accountability in the system.

In the recent Vibrant Gujarat Summit many investors had evinced keen interest to invest in Arunachal, he said and asked the state government to expedite the process at the earliest and to create an investor-friendly atmosphere.

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