Itanagar: Aruanchal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki has stressed on the need for preservation of the rich cultural heritage of the tribes of the state for posterity.
On the auspicious occasion of Solung festival for Adis here on Saturday, Tuki expressed gratitude to the Adi community for active contributions in the evolution and development of Arunachal Pradesh as a progressive state.
He particularly mentioned the names of literary luminaries Late Lummer Dai and Padmashree Mamang Dai as well as the legendary Matmur Jamoh, who died lighting the British in the pre-Independence era, and the great social reformer Late Talom Rukbo, official sources said.
Tuki was specific about documentation of rich hymns and folksongs of the tribes and said the Government will support all endeavors in this regard besides encourage research works.
He also called for propagation of indigenous languages, which are dying a slow death in many areas as youngsters are preferring other common languages.
Asserting the Government’s commitment, the chief minister announced establishment of a Cultural Village in the state capital that would showcase each and every tribe of the state.
The Cultural Village, for which the Center has agreed to sanction an amount of Rs 35 crore, would also serve as a singular platform for celebration of festivals of all tribes and communities in the capital.
Driving home the importance of museums, he announced plans to construct museums in all district headquarters along with libraries that would house traditional artifacts, ornaments and everything that showcases the rich cultural heritage of the state.
He also highlighted some of his programmes and policies like the Chief Minister’s Transport Subsidy Scheme for educated unemployed graduates by providing subsidy for purchase of tourist taxis.
Also mentioned was the Chief Minister’s Livelihood Mission to channelize youth power and generate employment through Livelihood Schools that would provide vocational training to school drop outs in the age group of 18 to 35 so that they can earn their livelihood honorably.
In the health sector he spoke of the Chief Minister’s Health Insurance scheme that would cover accidents and treatment of people below poverty line while in Agriculture sector he explained the Chief Minister’s Agriculture-Mechanization Programme to provide subsidy for purchase of tractors with accessories, Power Tillers, Water Pumping sets, Rice Mills, etc.
Referring to the traffic congestion in the state capital, the Tuki said that work has already started for survey and construction of cable cars, flyovers and sky-walks.
Stressing on durability of roads, he said instructions have been issued to concerned departments to construct Cement-Concrete roads instead of bitumen, sources added. (UNI)