Arunachal Pradesh and Assam on Wednesday agreed to strengthen cooperation in excise administration, prevention of illicit trade and revenue mobilisation, during a ministerial-level meeting held at the Civil Secretariat in Itanagar.
The meeting was chaired by Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein. The Assam delegation was led by State Excise Minister Atul Bora.
The Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister stressed the need for coordinated efforts, technological innovation and regular inter-state engagement to address emerging challenges in the sector.
Mein, who also holds the Finance, Tax, Excise and Narcotics portfolio, highlighted the longstanding relationship between Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, built on mutual trust, cooperation and shared aspirations for regional development.
He said close coordination between neighbouring states is vital for addressing governance challenges and ensuring effective implementation of laws and policies.
The two sides held detailed discussions on strengthening collaboration in excise management, curbing illicit trade, improving enforcement mechanisms, enhancing revenue generation and building institutional capacity, the statement said.
During the meeting, officials from both states made presentations on ongoing initiatives, operational challenges and potential areas for future collaboration.
The discussions also focused on preparing a roadmap for continued engagement through periodic review meetings and coordinated action on issues of common concern.
