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Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein has stressed the need to integrate traditional knowledge systems with modern healthcare infrastructure to build a more resilient and inclusive future for Himalayan communities.
Speaking at the valedictory session of the three-day HIM Samwaad 2025, here on Wednesday night, held under the theme ‘Strengthening Community Engagement for Sustainable Health and Water Solutions’, Mein called for the preservation and institutionalisation of indigenous medicinal practices.
He also highlighted the importance of investing in climate-resilient infrastructure and promoting women and youth leadership in water and health governance.
The deputy chief minister noted that Himalayan states face unique challenges such as geographical remoteness, ecological vulnerability, and uneven access to public services, and underlined the vital role of community engagement in addressing these issues effectively.
Highlighting recent strides in the state’s healthcare and water sectors, Mein pointed to key initiatives like the Chief Minister’s Arogya Arunachal Yojana (CMAAY), drone-enabled healthcare delivery under the ‘Medicine from the Sky’ initiative, and Arunachal’s landmark achievement of cent per cent household tap water coverage under the Jal Jeevan Mission.
Reaffirming the state government’s commitment to community-led, technology-driven, and culturally grounded development, he said, “Our communities are not just beneficiaries but equal partners in shaping a healthier and more resilient Himalayan future.”
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