Arunachal Pradesh Governor, Lt Gen K T Parnaik (retd), has appointed three former ministers as advisors to Chief Minister Pema Khandu. The new appointees are Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) Kamlung Mosang and Alo Libang, along with ex-minister Bamang Felix. This decision, announced on Monday, is part of the Governor’s discretion and comes with specific terms regarding remuneration and benefits.

Key Details of the Appointment
According to the official notification, these advisors will serve at the Governor's discretion. They will not be eligible for any post-service benefits, and their remuneration and allowances will adhere to specified guidelines.

The notification states:
“In the interest of public service, the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh is pleased to appoint the following Members of Legislative Assembly and Ex-Minister as Advisor to Chief Minister, Arunachal Pradesh, with immediate effect under clause 2, 5 l(a) and 6 I(a) of the ‘Guidelines for appointment of Principal Advisor, OSD, PRO etc to Hon’ble Chief Minister, Advisor, OSD, PRO etc to Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister and OSD to Ministers, 2024’ issued vide No.CAB/G-13/06/2024 dated 18/06/2024.”

Reforms 3.0 Initiative
Arunachal Pradesh has embarked on a significant initiative known as “Reforms 3.0,” aimed at comprehensive socio-economic transformation across the state. This ambitious reform agenda, which was unveiled during the inaugural State Cabinet meeting, includes 24 citizen-centric initiatives under the leadership’s commitment to a 'Viksit Arunachal' (Developed Arunachal).

Political Context
Chief Minister Pema Khandu was sworn in for his third consecutive term last Thursday, following the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) securing 46 out of the 60 Assembly seats in Arunachal Pradesh.

The appointment of these advisors marks a crucial step in the state's ongoing efforts to drive socio-economic reforms. With experienced advisors now in place, Chief Minister Khandu's administration aims to accelerate the progress towards a more developed and prosperous Arunachal Pradesh.

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