Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu asserts preservation of tribal communities’ vibrant cultures

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ITANAGAR: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu asserted on Saturday that the government is committed to preserving the vibrant cultures of various communities in the state. Attending the Golden Jubilee celebration of the Si-Donyi festival of the Tagin community at Daporijo, in Upper Subansiri district, Khandu said, “We will steadfastly work on it, as, with changing times, we should not erode our culture.”

Expressing gratitude to the festival celebration committee for extending him the invitation to join the celebration along with Union Earth Science Minister Kiren Rijiju, Khandu said that he has taken note of suggestions provided by the Tagin Cultural Society for the preservation of vibrant Tagin culture and identity. “The air at the Si Donyi celebration has brought alive the profound connection with our indigenous culture,” the chief minister said.

Khandu lauded the people for supporting developmental projects initiated by the state and central governments, which, he said, have changed the overall scenario of the district. Talking about connectivity, he said that the portion of the Trans Arunachal Highway that passes through the district, connecting it with the rest of the state, will be completed by April this year, a CMO communiqué informed here. “Those executing the project have informed me that the road will be completed within the next two months and one bridge on the highway will be ready by April,” Khandu said. While revealing that the government has proposed to establish an airport near Dumporijo, the chief minister expressed optimism that once the highway is through and the airport gets functional, the district will witness a boom in economic activity. “I can assure you that Upper Subansiri, with its virgin nature and rich culture, can attract a large number of tourists from across the globe,” he remarked. With the mighty Subansiri River flowing through the heart of the district, Khandu informed that the district is about to witness a sea change. “We have already signed an MoU with NHPC to harness the hydropower potential of about 2000 MW in the district. Work will soon start on ground and then the face of Daporijo and the district will change,” he said.

Khandu appreciated the local representatives for their quality work in developing Daporijo township roads and assured that the left-out township roads will also be sanctioned by the state government very soon. Laying the foundation stone of the Si Donyi festival ground on the occasion, Khandu asked the elders and leaders of the district to design it in such a way that the entire complex showcases the rich, vibrant tradition and cultural heritage of the Tagin community. All four legislators of the district—Tourism Minister Nakap Nalo, MLAs Tanya Soki, Rode Bui, and Nyato Dukam—were also present at the celebration. Earlier in the day, Khandu inaugurated the water supply projects under the Jal Jeevan Hariyali Mission Scheme for Lingko village, Chetam, Segi-Gusar, and Maro circle headquarters. He also inaugurated the Daporijo township road and drainage system, the road from Soki village to Raji village, a material recovery facility, and an eco-fishery park. He also laid the foundation stone for a multi-story parking lot at Daporijo, the communiqué added.

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