Arunachal Pradesh

24 Jan

Arunachal Pradesh Deputy CM pledges support to farmers at Pineapple Fest

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshPineapple Fest

Chowna Mein, the deputy chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh, has reiterated the government's resolve to assist the farming community and motivate farmers to grow their businesses in the state. Speaking on the first day of the three-day Arunachal Pineapple Festival in Bagra, West Siang district, on Wednesday, Mein gave farmers assurances that the government would always support their expansion and voiced optimism about the state's agricultural future. He emphasized how crucial it is to use occasions like the Pineapple Festival to market tourism in addition to regional cuisine, culture, and agricultural products. Mein noted that a variety of crops, including…

23 Jan

In the West Kameng District, street play increases awareness of drug abuse

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

A street play under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan was held on Wednesday by the health and family welfare department in the West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh in an effort to counter the growing threat of drug usage. The program sought to raise public awareness of the risks associated with drug and substance misuse as well as the significance of a drug-free society. The district's Brahma Kumari group entertained the audience with a captivating street play throughout the event, effectively communicating the importance of abstaining from drugs and other harmful substances. The performance also emphasized the part that communities…

22 Jan

A panel on cleanliness was held at the Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshPakke Paga Hornbill Festival

At Seijosa, in the Pakke Kessang area of Arunachal Pradesh, a panel discussion titled "Cleanliness, Sustainability, and Conservation: A Collective Responsibility" took place during the Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival. The Hills Society and the NGO Trigonometry collaborated to organize the event, which brought together community residents and specialists to talk about sustainable practices. The remarkable tale of how Siluk village became the cleanest village in the East Siang district was told by Kepang Nong Borang, Chairman of the Swachh Siluk Abhiyan. He emphasized how the community set an example for others by coming up with creative solutions to problems like…

20 Jan

Kiwi farmers in Arunachal start their tech-driven education at AAU

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshKiwi farmers

In the Keyi Panyor and Lower Subansiri districts of Arunachal Pradesh, a group of twenty-five kiwi farmers from Yachuli and Ziro began a three-day Capacity building for Adoption of Technology (CAT) tour to Assam Agricultural University (AAU) in Jorhat on Sunday.In front of renowned scientist Dr. Hage Munth, NABARD district development manager Dr. Lalit Maurya, KVK Yachuli head, and others, Yachuli additional deputy commissioner Suraj Gurung flagged off the farmers. The NABARD-funded tour, which is being carried out by KVK Yachuli, intends to increase farmers' understanding of contemporary beekeeping methods and how they can be combined with kiwi farming to…

18 Jan

Sales at the Arunachal SARAS Mela-2025 reach over Rs. 40 lakhs in the first four days

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshSaras Mela

The Arunachal SARAS Mela-2025 saw remarkable sales in its first four days, surpassing Rs. 40 lakhs, indicating a high demand for rural goods in urban marketplaces. For rural artisans, especially women, the SARAS Mela provides a transformative platform that empowers them on both an economic and social level. The Mela boosts the rural economy and advances the "Vocal for Local" movement by giving direct market access. In addition to selling goods, the Mela showcases cultural acts by gifted young people, such as dancing, singing, and flower arrangement, which enhances the event's cultural fabric. The success of the SARAS Mela 2025…

17 Jan

Arunachal Pradesh cabinet authorizes two hydropower projects to receive SGST reduction

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshArunachal Pradesh

Two hydroelectric projects were granted SGST reimbursement discounts by the Arunachal Pradesh government in order to improve their financial sustainability. According to a statement released on Thursday, the 700-mw Tato II Hydroelectric Project on the Siyom River in the Shi Yomi district and the 1,720-mw Kamala HEP on the Kamala River in the Kamle district were granted State GST (SGST) relief by the state cabinet, which was chaired by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, during its first meeting of the year on Wednesday. These projects, which require a total investment of approximately Rs. 35,000 crore, are anticipated to generate nearly Rs.…

16 Jan

Young leaders are honored by the Arunachal Governor during a Scouts and Guides ceremony

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshArunachal Governor

At a ceremony at Raj Bhavan, Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General KT Parnaik presented 43 young people with the coveted Bharat Scouts and Guides Rajya Puraskar, highlighting their contribution to creating a more powerful India. Speaking to the group of 21 Scouts and 22 Guides who were awarded the state's highest scouting honor, Governor Parnaik stated, "The Rajya Puraskar is not merely recognition, but a responsibility to serve with greater zeal." Since its modest beginnings in 1948 with just 24 boys in Pasighat, scouting in Arunachal Pradesh has grown remarkably, as the event demonstrated. According to State Officer Commander Chanyan…

15 Jan

Chowna Mein inaugurates key infrastructure projects in Lohit district

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshChowna Mein

Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein launched a number of historic infrastructure initiatives in the Lohit district to increase connectivity, encourage travel, and preserve the area's natural and cultural legacy. During his visit to the Kamlang Tiger Reserve, Mein spoke with the forest department about a plan to designate the reserve as a Ramsar Site, which is a designation made by the Ramsar Convention to recognize wetlands of global significance. The Arunachal Pradesh government's dedication to preserving the state's biodiversity and environmental legacy for future generations is demonstrated by this project. As part of this, Mein celebrated the start of the…

14 Jan

A candlelight vigil in Tawang to remember Tibet’s earthquake victims

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshTawang

Thousands of lamas, students, and locals came to Tawang for a candlelight march in support of the victims of the devastating earthquake in Tibet. At least 126 people had been killed and over 100 injured in the January 7 earthquake, which also caused tremors in Nepal, Bhutan, and some areas of northern India. Namgey Tsering, the Tawang MLA who organized the march, stated that he wished to honor the victims and raise awareness of the tragedy. Together with the abbot of Galden Namgyal Lhatse monastery, Shedling Tulku Thupten Tendar Rinpche, Tsering visited the families of the deceased to offer their…

13 Jan

Reviews by the Arunachal Deputy CM 2,880 MW hydropower project in Dibang

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshArunachal Deputy CM

Chowna Mein, the deputy chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh, examined the 2,880 MW Dibang Multipurpose Hydropower Project on Sunday and emphasized how it could greatly improve the state's infrastructure and energy supplies in addition to spurring economic growth. According to the Deputy Chief Minister, the project would make use of the vast hydropower potential in the state. Mein stated that the state administration has effectively restarted a number of stalled electricity projects under the direction of Chief Minister Pema Khandu, transferring them to a number of Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs) for comprehensive and expedited development. The project's advancement was…