‘Preserving Language Is Preserving Identity,’ Says Arunachal Deputy CM

Our correspondent

Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Friday underscored the urgent need to preserve indigenous languages and cultural identity, stating that the loss of a language often leads to the erosion of rituals, traditions, and cultural identity.

The deputy chief minister made the remarks while chairing a comprehensive district development meeting at Namsai district. One of the key outcomes of the meeting was the finalisation of an action plan to introduce the Tai Khamti language as a third language in all government and private schools as well as in Buddha Viharas across the district, an official comminique informed.

The language will be taught from the primary to secondary level, beginning August 16, this year.

Mein directed the deputy commissioner to ensure that the policy is strictly implemented across private institutions as well.

To support the initiative, the Tai Khamti Heritage & Literary Society (TKHLS) has been assigned the task of printing the primer for the primary level and conducting training sessions for teachers in the local language.

The meeting also resolved to observe ‘Nadi Utsav’ on July 8, during which fish fingerlings will be released into rivers and streams to help replenish freshwater species and support ecological balance.

In a major push for environmental consciousness, the district will launch the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign across government institutions, residential areas, public spaces, villages, and roadways, aiming to encourage large-scale tree plantation.

Also Read: Traders booked for violating consumer laws in Arunachal district

Also Watch: