TEZU, May 8: The Indian Army’s Lohit Brigade, under the aegis of the Dao Division, successfully conducted Ex SAMANVAY 1.0, a Civil–Military Liaison Conference at Tezu, aimed at strengthening inter-agency coordination and fostering collaborative governance in Eastern Arunachal Pradesh.
Held at the Headquarters of Lohit Brigade, Lohitpur, the conference brought together senior officials from the Indian Army, civil administration, police, ITBP and other departments, reflecting a unified approach towards addressing strategic and developmental challenges in the region.
The deliberations covered a wide range of issues, including border infrastructure development, operational preparedness, land acquisition matters, disaster management coordination, tourism promotion, and the prevailing security and socio-political scenario. Discussions also focused on concerns related to anti-social elements, anti-national activities and the growing drug menace.
The event was graced by Brigadier Kaustubh Kekre, Commander of Lohit Brigade, who underscored the importance of integrated civil–military synergy in ensuring peace, stability and inclusive development in border areas.
Colonel Roopak Kumar Thakur, Commanding Officer of 9 RAJPUT, played a key role in conceptualising and coordinating the conference, which emerged as an important platform for constructive dialogue and coordinated action among various stakeholders.
Lohit district Superintendent of Police Thutan Jamba presented a detailed overview of the security situation and socio-political developments, drawing attention to law and order concerns, drug-related issues and the need for enhanced coordination among enforcement agencies.
District Disaster Management Officer Ayang Yirang also delivered a comprehensive presentation on disaster preparedness and response mechanisms, emphasising the need for joint planning and capacity building in disaster-prone areas.
The conference further highlighted the need for effective image building, perception management and awareness generation among the public. Participants stressed the importance of proper publicity and visibility of developmental initiatives and good works undertaken by various agencies in order to build trust and counter misinformation, particularly in sensitive border regions.
Among the civil officials present were ADC Wakro A J Lungphi, DySP (Namsai) Matin Ratan, DIPRO Nyatum Doke, along with senior officers from Lohit, Namsai and Anjaw districts, highlighting the importance of inter-district coordination.
Ex SAMANVAY 1.0 reaffirmed the shared commitment of all participating agencies towards strengthening coordinated governance, enhancing rapid response capabilities and advancing nation-building efforts in Eastern Arunachal. Officials expressed confidence that such collaborative platforms would continue to play a vital role in ensuring effective coordination, improved service delivery and sustained peace and stability in the region. (DIPRO)