Guwahati, April 27 -- Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu met Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on Sunday, April 26, where he raised the need for continued central assistance for infrastructure work in Arunachal Pradesh, especially in areas close to the border.

Khandu noted that recent years have seen noticeable improvements in road connectivity, which have helped meet security needs and made life easier for people in remote border districts.

Connectivity issues across different parts of the state were also discussed, including plans related to the Akajan-Likabali-Bame route. As part of this, a bridge over the Taro Tamak River is being planned to improve links between Assam's plains and interior districts such a...