Culture and development must go together: Arunachal minister Dasanglu Pul

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ITANAGAR: Arunachal Pradesh Women and Child Development Minister Dasanglu Pul on Monday underscored the need to preserve tribal culture and local history in tandem with community development efforts.

During a visit to Tezu in Lohit district of the northeastern state on Monday, the minister reviewed ongoing projects including the district museum, a new community convention centre, and residential quarters for field-level child welfare officers.

Pul emphasized that cultural preservation must be integrated with infrastructural and social development.

“Our museums are a reflection of our identity and heritage,” she said, assuring full support from her ministry to strengthen and develop the district museum.

She commended District Research Officer (DRO) Rondo and his team for their dedication, following a briefing on the museum’s challenges and developmental needs, an official statement informed here.

The minister also inspected the under-construction residential quarters for the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO), built under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme.

Pul expressed satisfaction with the project’s progress and noted that adequate housing for officers is essential to delivering child and maternal welfare services effectively.

The minister’s visit included a stop at the upcoming community convention centre, a flagship initiative by the district administration. She praised the initiative, describing it as a valuable addition that would serve as a hub for cultural, social, and administrative gatherings.

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