Bomdila, Mar 13: The three-day exposure tour of PRI members from East Siang, Siang, Upper Siang and Si-Yomi districts to West Kameng district concluded on Friday.
The tour was organized to help PRI members understand best practices in tourism, livelihood-oriented activities, rural hospitality, homestay management and the convergence of government schemes at the grassroots level.
During an interaction with West Kameng Deputy Commissioner Dilip Kumar, the PRI members shared their learnings and experiences from the tour and expressed their willingness to adopt similar practices in their respective areas.
Highlighting the important role of PRI leaders in regional development, the DC urged them to remain actively involved in developmental activities in their jurisdictions and to ensure proper monitoring of government programmes.
He also spoke about the growing potential of rural tourism in Arunachal Pradesh, noting that tourists are increasingly attracted to authentic village experiences. He emphasized the need to identify the region’s potential and make long-term plans for sustainable development and economic growth. (DIPRO)