United States to fund more health centres in Arunachal: says Ambassador to India
TAWANG | October 29, 2019:
The US has been funding Arunachal Pradesh in improving its health sector, US Ambassador to India, Kenneth Ian Juster, said on Monday.
"More health Centres in the state would be upgraded with modern technologies so that proper and good health services are provided to the people," Juster said before inaugurating the 7th edition of Tawang Festival.
He said the US has modernised hospitals and health facility centres in Namsai and Pasighat.
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Addressing a large gathering in the mystic and serene Tawang bordering China, the US envoy extended his gratitude to the local people for the exceptional hospitality offered to him and his entourage, saying he was mesmerised by the colourful people, their dresses, customs and traditions.
Pitching on conducting cultural exchange programmes which strengthen friendship and bonding, Juster disclosed that the US has been funding many states in India for the preservation of cultures and traditions.
"This is one major sector where the US and Arunachal Pradesh can work together," the diplomat said.
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu had earlier informed Juster about the rich diversity of the state.
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While maintaining that a study on Arunachal would be quiet interesting, Juster said that the University of Florida has collaborated with Arunachal Pradesh's lone central university, the Rajiv Gandhi University, for a combined research work.
Khandu said the state was fortunate to host two US Ambassadors to India in a span of three years.
He briefed the visiting dignitaries about the strengths, challenges and opportunities of the state.
IANS