Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday called on elected Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) representatives to strengthen grassroots democracy through inclusive planning, effective implementation of schemes, and close coordination with government machinery. Explaining the structure of the programme, the chief minister said the first two days would involve joint training sessions for all ZPCs, ZPMs, and GPCs. He said the technical sessions were designed to make the Panchayati Raj system more robust by covering government schemes, latest technologies, and administrative processes. He described Panchayati Raj as the foundation of grassroots democracy and stressed that elected representatives carry significant responsibility in reflecting public opinion and democratic values in village development planning. Calling the five-year tenure a rare opportunity for public service, the chief minister urged elected representatives to work with urgency, vision, and accountability from day one.