LOHITPUR (ARUNANCHAL PRADESH): Concerned over the problems of militancy and insurgency in the North East, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said it was imperative to have lasting peace in the region.

"It is imperative that permanent peace is established in the north east," he said addressing Army and ITBP jawans here and those who came from the far flung Kibithu area for 'barakhana' (lunch) with the Prime Minister.

While Kibithu is on the China border, Lohitpur is on the boundary with Myanmar. Seeking to boost the morale of jawans braving hostile weather conditions in inhospitable terrains, Singh said that apart from guarding the borders, they were fighting terrorism and insurgency.

"This is a challenging task," he said. Referring to the transit problems faced by jawans, Singh announced a grant of Rs.60 lakh to upgrade the transit facilities at Dehan, Senge, Likabali and Missamari.

He also announced a grant of Rs.30 lakh for setting up satellite telephony at Subansiri, Siang, Seam, Lohit and Debang valleys to improve telecommunication with the rest of the country.

The Prime Minister said he had instructed senior officials to bring to his notice whatever more was needed to address the problems faced by the personnel.

"I will see that the requirements are met," he said. "As the sentinels of the nation, you should get all facilities as a matter of right," he added.

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