ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal december 2018 1 REVIEW The Adi House: Manifestation of Traditional Wisdom ~~R.N. Koley he Adis, the blanket name fulfillment of the basic needs away from it. Even, every Adi Tof some sub-groups are in- and the requirements of com- village depicts a definite pat- habited in Siang Valley the cen- munity members. Traditions tern in housing. Prospect of tral part of Arunachal Pradesh. and socio-cultural heritage are water, sunlight and drainage They are comprising around uniformly inherited by individu- facility of domestic waste to- one fourth of the tribal popula- als and society. wards lower slope at a village tion of this state. They are hav- The traditional house site are always wisely taken ing unique tradition and rich of the Adis are constructed in consideration with utmost cultural heritage of their own. with bamboos, woods, canes, importance. All these tradi- In Arunachal Pradesh every leaves etc. which are found tional mechanism reveal a ethnic community has own ar- abundant in their surround- foresight and scientific think- chitectural design of house as ings. Till today the construction ing as outcome of deep expe- part of their traditional wisdom is made always on community rience based on century old to cope with their ecology. Like- or collective basis to which all behavioral science. Security of wise the Adis have own tradi- the abled body villagers con- the houses is also major con- tional architect in constructing tribute their labour spontane- cern in early days. In a village their houses which are tested ously as part of century old tra- houses are camouflaged with over the time. For that matter dition. Community work is still profuse plantations surround- no much damage or casualties alive among the Adis. The size ing the houses to hide from di- were found during great earth- of an Adi house determines rect view of the strangers. Adis quake in 1950 because of their the size of the family. The days house architecture may be century old tradition. are fixed in accordance with compartmentalized into three Literally, tradition refers the decision of Kebang, the ru- (a) Dewelling house, (b) Gran- to any human practice, belief, ral self government institution, nery or Kumsung, (c) Dormi- institution or artefacts which so that community members tory or Moshup or Rasheng. are handed down from one make them available keeping The Adi dwelling house generation to the next. While aside other domestic works. is constructed on raised plat- the content of tradition is high- It is not the compulsion rather form in rectangular shape and ly variable, it typically refers to joyful and spontaneous activity varies in length with the dif- some elements of culture con- to the villagers. Though archi- ferent sub-groups of the Adis. sidered as part of the common tecture is almost identical, but Usually there are no partitions inheritance of a social group. style of house differs from area and into rooms or cubicles Tradition is an important in- to area. All these are designed within the house which is sim- gredient of socio-cultural heri- and modulated to cope with ple one large hall. The impor- tage. Socio- cultural heritage the ecological environment tant features within this hall is the summation of the cir- controlled by the conditions is fire place. The Adi house in cumstances that the individu- of their habitat on the basis villages has no window. There- als inherit from his parents and of past empirical knowledge. fore, there is pitch dark inside other elders of the society. It is That is why Adi houses always and no arrangements for let- very much conducive in the face the hill side with the back ting in light. The fire place is 2 december 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW

PLAN OUTLAY OF AN ADI HOUSE ARCHITECTURE Source – P/59 Roy Sachin, Aspects of Padam Minyong Culture, reprinted – 1997,Directorate of Research, Govt. of A.P., Itanagar ablaze emitting smoke inside for drying meat, fish and fire items. Shelf is fitted scientifi- the room. The Adi house has woods or any other domestic cally in safe hight from fire. generally two doors – one in Terms used in Adi language to identify important parts of the front and another at the the house are mentioned hereunder: back which are seemed only EBANG/ ABANG Staircase of ladder inlet for light and air. Raised GURANG Inner portico platform is constructed on GULANG/ GOTEK Outer portico sold framework using bam- ATAK-PEU/ HODUNG The right corner of the main hall, ear- boos or wooden logs tied marked for the guests. with cane strips where mats ASI-PERTIK The place for storing drinking water in of thick bamboo splits to form front the Kodang. the floor. Walls on all sides are MERUM Fire place in the middle of the hall. RISING The place between fire place and wall, made with uneven wooden used for sitting of the male family mem- planks or matting or split bam- bers. boos. A wooden or bamboo KUNGE PUE The place in extreme right corner to ladder leading from the ground sleep for woman with children is fitted in front the front door. SUNGE- KENYUNG The place in extreme left corner beside Fire place is made of square the back door used to prepare rice bear shaped wooden tray coating by women folk with thick soil in order to keep KODANG Left of the middle portion of the hall aside any sort of possibility marked for storing food grains and of fire accidents. Above the feminine activities. fire place a three tiered and REGUM A separate platform on the left side of square shaped shelf made the Kodang, outside the hall used as of bamboo splits are fitted latrine and also to keep pigs. ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal december 2018 3 REVIEW

ATAK-EYAPDANG Front door. senior members of the family LAMGE-EAP/ KUM- Back door of the house for emergency who are commonly used to RU-EYAP exit. gossip in the light mood af- ter the end of day long hard The above table surely are constructed with wooden working in agriculture field. reflects the well-organized planks. Roofs are same as At that moment the parents patterns in Adi house archi- dwelling house. The poles are are naturally so casual that tecture. Every corner of the fitted with round wooden discs they do not remind the bother house is well defined which beneath the platform to pro- of the study of their children. symbolizes the well organized tect the approaching of rats. Moreover, the Adis are habitu- ethnic community. This is the The construction of ated early into bed and early century old socio – cultural an Adi house requires expert to rise. Students irrespective tradition followed by the Adis. craftsmanship, experience, of girls or boys are engaged to Even purpose of each corner traditional knowledge, scientif- assist their parents in different of the house is wise thought. ic notion to make frame work. activities of domestic chore The inner portico and outer An Adi house also depicts the in the day light, rest time of portico is earmarked for dry- social attitudes, social psy- school hours. In this juncture ing grains and weaving ac- chology, discipline, economic students of country side can- tivities of the women folk. The activities, behavioral knowl- not accommodate with regular mezzanine floor, below the edge for survival, socio-cultur- study and teaching of school. platform is used to shelter the al tradition. It is the manifes- This affects the result in final domestic cattle. The roof is tation of cultural heritage still examination of class. It also covered with leaves or grass alive in this progressive com- creates impact to increase or straw fitted with the support munity. number of drop out students. of bamboo or wooden rafter Keeping in view of the It should be checked through according to availability or the above, it is a modest effort to modulating some changes in surroundings. think about some problems in architecture of the house. For Construction of dormi- present perspective of the tra- that matter provision of sepa- tory is also done with com- ditional house pattern in the rate study room may be made munity works following same rural areas as an outcome of in the house. Because only architect like dwelling house. keen observations over three education can bring real de- But size is different. It is a decades. velopment of the study. long barrack like construction. (a) Adi house pat- (b) So far medical There is specialty in construct- tern contains mainly one single science is concerned pigsty ing granaries – a depiction of room for a family though ex- or latrine may be constructed vivid scientific notion. It has tensively large. Whole family in separate area which will be been constructed on poles consisting of parents, school helpful to keep aside some slight higher from the ground going children and guests use diseases and virus. level than the common resi- that one room using as bed- (c) The provision dential house. Granaries are room, dining room, drawing of window may be made in the constructed outside the village room and kitchen simultane- traditional house pattern for maintaining a considerable dis- ously. For school going chil- ventilation of smoke to save tance from houses to protect dren there is no separate study the dwellers from the carbon food items from fire accidents. room. In the evening i.e., the mono-oxide gas and also to Granaries are slight small study time the students have receive light on day time. in size. Platform and walls to spend their time alongwith 4 december 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW

It is humble submis- better progress of the soci- and their rational tradition. sion from the bottom of the ety. Because there is noth- Better life is the goal of the heart that guardians and el- ing wrong to welcome slight society. ders of the society will think modulation in tradition for The contributor has the viability to bring chang- the sake of better living in been serving the people of es within the fabric of tra- new socio-cultural setup to Arunachal Pradesh as an dition unanimously for the advanced society like Adis avid sociologist since 1988. The Medicine Man ~~Nimina Namchoom or those born in this age lently carrying on the practise dle of the game, he heard a Fwhen medical advance- and providing a healing touch sound from the left knee and it ments are being made in leaps to the faithful is Chow Khan- got slightly swollen. On going and bounds, practitioners of jing Chowpoo. He has been to the doctor and after some traditional or indigenous medi- helping the believers and the tests, he was informed that cine are considered as people people who have approached the ligament in his knee had clinging to the past beliefs and him, for years. Some people got torn and an operation was practices. Even those in the swear by his preparations to needed to repair it. Because field of medicine warn against cure stomach ache, head ache of his fear of further damaging going for indigenous treat- etc and others by his medi- the knee even after the opera- ments as it may counter the cines that help heal joint pain tion, Chow decided to forego effects of modern medicine etc. Be it the healing power of surgery and live with the pain and cause more harm than the medicine or the true faith and deal with it when it caused good. When society in general of the believer, it is the happy him problems. He occasion- starts to reject the claims of and satisfied patient who mat- ally suffered from pain when indigenous medicine, people ters in the end. he walked and the knee got born and socialized in it who Indigenous medicine locked sometimes. become permanent believers, practitioners get a name Chow lived this way for temporary believers who turn through their effective cures, many years and then he heard to it in crisis times, and those fame of which spreads through of a man famous for healing who only believe in specific as- word of mouth of satisfied pa- and mending bones and de- pects, not in all of it, gravitate tients. Testimonials of users of cided to try the treatment on towards it. It has to be remem- indigenous medicines are nec- his knee. His treatment began bered that the practitioners of essary to keep the practice go- when a concoction of local indigenous medicine practise ing and the knowledge alive. medicinal herbs was wrapped through the knowledge and An adherent of the in- and bandaged on his knee and experience gained through digenous medicine system kept for three days. He had generations of healing using shares his first experience three sittings of the treatment medicinal herbs. after which he started believ- but found no difference with his There still are some heal- ing in the practice. Chow says condition and was severely dis- ers practising their knowledge that he injured his knee while appointed. After about 3 more in the villages of our state. playing volleyball without first years of suffering, he heard of One such person who is si- warming up. While in the mid- Chow Khanjing Chowpoo, who ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal december 2018 5 REVIEW had healed family and friends man and not really believing Many more instances of with his knowledge of herbal in the powers of the herbs to people being happy with Chow- medicines but did not practice heal, he did not rest and went poo’s remedies are available. commercially. With high hopes on with his daily activities. Af- But this knowledge is slowly and following local practice of ter three days he removed the in the wane as the majority of seeking help with an offering bandage and only continued the practitioners and users of of flowers and sugar, he went to drink the herbal concoction. indigenous medicines are of to Chowpoo and stated his Even then he lived in fear of the older generation and few case. Chowpoo accepted his his knees locking while he of the younger generation be- case, prepared the medicine, walked, but realised that it did lieve in it. It has also become applied it and bandaged his not happen and is now a firm increasingly difficult to find the knee and advised him to rest believer in Chowpoo’s rem- medicinal herbs in the local and continue the treatment edies. Even today he regrets jungles and the new genera- three more times. He was that he did not truely believe tion is more inclined towards also given a herbal prepara- and go in for the follow up sit- modern medicines that the tion to drink. Being a young tings. age old remedies.

Mohesh Chai and State BJP Anini to Changlang prefer to President Tapir Gao. study in IGGC college though Chief Minister in his there are colleges in their vi- speech congratulated the col- cinity. lege for putting up good aca- Chief Minister in his demic performance in the last response to a memorandum semester exam of Rajiv Gan- submitted by the college stu- dhi University. dents union assured to get He said IGGC college sanction order by this year for is the only govt college in the construction of a separate col- state to have made it to over- lege administrative block and all top ten results in the recent for 2lane road and internal undergraduate university se- roads in the campus. He di- mester exams along with the rected the local administration private colleges - Saint Claret to take up immediate survey of CM attended the 29th College, Ziro and Venerable the proposed works with the Annual College Day Uktara Bethany College, Man- executing agency. celebration of Indira mow. On operation of state’s He appreciated and first civilian airport in Tezu, Gandhi Government thanked the college admin- Chief Minister said the tender College istration, teaching staffs and has been floated and soon TEZU, November 1: students for giving out such two private airlines will be op- Chief Minister Pema Khandu brilliant result. He also congrat- erating from this airport under today declared open the 29th ulated all the achievers from UDAN scheme. He also said Annual College Day celebra- the college who had made it the state government will have tion of Indira Gandhi Govern- to the top ten of the University its own fleet of fixed wing air- ment College, Tezu in pres- exams. Due to such reputation crafts to connect all ALGs and ence of Sports Minister Dr of the college, students from airports in the state. 6 december 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW

Earlier Chief Minister long training programme titled, for Research in Ecology and made house wise and NCC ‘Adapting to Climate Change the Environment) Bangalore parade inspection. This was - A Focus on Biodiversity in for effectively conducting the followed by display of pa- the Eastern Himalayas’ at Ra- training programme, which he rade by NCC contingent and jiv Gandhi University (RGU), said is very important for the house troopers. He then ad- Rono Hills, Doimukh on 3rd present scenario of world en- ministered the oath to the four November 2018. The Gover- vironment. house - Donyi Polo, Rangfra, nor gave away the Participa- Prof. Saket NanyiIntaya and Amik Matai tion Certificates to the trainees Kushwaha,Vice Chancellor represented by their captain and released the training man- of Rajiv Gandhi University, and lighted the Olympic torch ual of ATREE-RGU Autumn Rono Hills, Doimukh, Dr. Sar- to begin the annual college School Programme. ala khaling, Regional Director, sports and cultural week. Speaking on the occa- ATREE, Gangtok, Dr. Souba- Chief Minister also sion, the Governor said that dar Devy, Fellow, ATREE, Ban- gave away merit certificates to Mother Earth is benevolent, galore and Dr. Hui Tag, Head the students from the college bountiful, beautiful and bias of Department, Department who had had topped the Uni- less. It provides food and shel- of Botany, RGU and Training versity undergraduate exam in ter to all, if is used properly Coordinator of Autumn School the previous semester. but if misused follow calami- Programme also spoke on the Later the Chief Minis- ties. With growing population occasion, which was attended ter laid the foundation stone pressure on earth, unlimited by Prof. Tamo Mibang Advisor, for construction of office of the exploitation of resources, the ATREE-RGU Autumn School Chief Engineer (Eastern Zone) fine balance in the nature is Programme and Former Vice of Hydro power department in disturbed. The world human Chancellor and Dr. Tomo Riba, its office campus, community must put it right, he Registrar, RGU amongst oth- He also participated in said. ers . the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan The Governor em- Research and PhD at the Tezu market organized phasised that positive human scholars from the North East- by a local women association. management to preserve the ern region including research Chief Minister during his inter- biodiversity is the need of the scholars from RGU attended action with Bazaar committee hour. All laws, rules and ac- the programme, which aims and the women organization tions initiated proclivity should to enhance research skill and urged them to take up cleanli- be in the interest of the people capacity to explore, use and ness every week. and the Nation. conserve the rich biodiversity Recalling the Indian heritage of the region for sus- Governor attends cultural heritage towards flora tainable regional and national programme on and fauna, the Governor called development, while tackling is- Biodiversity in the for unified effort of world com- sues, such as climate change, munity in conservation and adaptation and mitigation. Eastern Himalayas protection of natural environ- Faculty members from ITANAGAR, November 1: ment. North Eastern Institute of Sci- The Governor of Arunachal The Governor comple- ence and Technology, Nirjuli, Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra mented the Vice Chancellor, National Institute of Technol- (Retd.) attended the valedic- RGU, Botany Department of ogy, Arunachal Pradesh and tory function of the two-week RGU, ATREE (Ashoka Trust G.B. Pant National Institute ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal december 2018 7 REVIEW of Himalayan Environment “I’m honoured and at DCM participated & Sustainable Development, the same time it’s a responsi- in the seminar of Itanagar also attended the bility for me to spread the word function. for conservation. I congratu- APpolice on ‘challenges late the Balipara Foundation of policing in Arunachal Dr Anshu Jamsenpa for playing a significant role to- Pradesh’ honoured with wards the conservation of the ITANAGAR, November 2: ‘Eastern Himalayan eco-system,” said Anshu. Participating in the Seminar She also wished Ran- of Arunachal Pradesh Police Global Environmental jit Barthakur, Founder Trustee on ‘Challenges of Policing in Ambassador’ Balipara Foundation and his Arunachal Pradesh’, Deputy GUWAHATI, November 2: team all the best in their nature Chief Minister, Chowna Mein World record holder mountain- conservation effort by planting lauded the members of Ar- eer and Himalayan lover, Dr. seven million trees in the bor- unachal Pradesh Police for Anshu Jamsenpa has been der landscapes of Arunachal their relentless efforts and per- honoured with ‘Eastern Hi- Pradesh, Bhutan and Assam. forming to the expectations malayan Global Environmen- Indian scholar and in- of the people by keeping the tal Ambassador’ instituted by spirational leader, Dr. Vandana State safe, secure and peace- Balipara Foundation. Shiva in a keynote address ful despite the challenges of The award was con- highlighted the importance of inadequate infrastructures and ferred by Dr. K.K. Sarma a organic farming for Rural Fu- man power. world-renowned wildlife re- tures and to conserve the web He said that the Police searcher and veterinarian in of life. Department needs to be ac- the presence of over 1000 Oxford historian, Mark corded top priority after Health delegates from 13 countries Davies and Diana Owen, & Education stating that no around the world including Royal Overseas League, UK development can take place USA, UK, Germany, France, spoke about the rich heritage without a peaceful environ- Australia, Japan, Chinaetc on of Eastern Himalayas and ment. He stressed on upgrad- Friday evening. synergizing education, art and ing the Police Department with The 6th edition of East- tourism for community devel- new vehicles for quick mobil- ern Himalayan Naturenomics opment. ity and imparting training the Forum and the award function Lt. General Arun Sah- police personnel to deal with was beamed live by Jio Digital ni, Lisa Mills, University of the new forms and tactics of with over 220 million viewer- Montana, Vishal Massey, Club crimes emerging due to mod- ship worldwide. of Rome, Sunayana Sarkar, ern technology. Dr Anshu Jamsenpa NMIMS University, Md. Mak- He urged the DGP to during her brief acceptance sudur Rahman, Bangladesh gear up the Intelligence Report speech said that in order to Environment & Development System, improve the fitness cope up with the prevailing Society, Dietrich Schmidt-Vogt, level of the police personnel deteriorating environment and University of Freiburg, Misako right from the Officers’ rank economic conditions, we need Namiki, Teikyo University, Ja- by sending them in regular re- to conserve nature and do pan; Bittu Sahgal, Sanctuary fresher courses and to main- more plantations to preserve Asia and others spoke on vari- tain strict discipline among the the ecology and improve econ- ous topics related to Rural Fu- armed police. Citing Drug omy of the region. tures & environment. Menace a social evil, he said 8 december 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW that police alone cannot fight govt. policy of reaching out sure mass participation in the menace but every respon- to the doors of needy people such important event and he sible citizens, administration, to give all possible services assured to contribute from bureaucrats, NGOs and Com- and exhorted the people to his side for next year sports munity as a whole must come give all possible coopera- meet. together and wage a war tion and reap the benefits. In his speech Tirap against the drug menace. He The Nodal Officer and EAC SP Jitendra Kumar Meena, further said that political will Gensi, Shri Ejum Angu high- IPS informed that at least and administrative & bureau- lighted the importance of the 17 Police personnel includ- cratic wills are essential to programme. ing 2 Sub Inspectors was bring the desired changes in recruited from Tirap District the society. Aboh graces 2nd Janjati under sports quota for which He asked the DGP to games & sports meet at he appealed the youths of prepare a policy from the out- Khonsa Tirap to avoid indulging with come of the Seminar and rec- unlawful activities and sug- KHONSA , November 4: ommend it to the State Govt gested to give more impor- MLA Tirong Aboh as Chief for consideration in order to tance in games and sports Guest and SP Tirap J.K. deal with the challenges faced in addition to their studies. Meena, IPS as Guest of by the Arunachal Pradesh Po- DSO (Sports) Noah honor graces the prizes dis- lice in Policing. Mongku also spoke on the tribution function of 2nd In- occasion. digenous Games & Sports Earlier organiz- Rina Inaugurates Meet organized under the ing committee AVP Presi- SAD Camp, Flags off aegis of AVP (Arunachal dent Wangphun Socia ex- Transport Tata Sumo Vikas Parshad) Sports & tents welcome address and AALO, November 3: Culture Centre, Tirap Unit briefed about the Indigenous The 8th Edition of the Sarkar on 4th November, 2018 at Games and Sports event. Aaapke Dwaar held Gensi Nehru Stadium, Khonsa. The following sports under Lower Subansiri was Addressing the par- persons were adjudged inaugurated by Shri Kento ticipants and gathering Chief winners and were awarded Rina, 36 Nari Koyu MlA at Guest, MLA Tirong Aboh with certificates by the Chief Gensi on 3rd November last. urged the youths of Tirap Guest cum 56-Khonsa West The MLA also flagged off a to shun all intoxicating sub- MLA Tirong Aboh and Guest transport Tata Sumo that will stances and instead adopt of honour SP J.K. Meena, ply from Koyu to Likabali to physical exercise on daily IPS.The programme was give essential services to the basis, he added that since attended by DFO Bitem people. Altogether 16 de- last few years good news Darang, DMO Dr. K. Mos- partments from Lower Siang of achieving medals by Ti- sang, President DAYA Jalin took part in the camp to give rapian’s players have been Hakhun, participants from essential services to people witnessed in media which is 16 villages, Members from through door services. indeed a proud moments for Nocte Mothers Federation The MLA appreciat- the Tirapians. Aboh asked and organizing commit- ed the distrct administration the organizing committee tee members from AVP Ar- and all participating depart- to make proper publicity at unachal Vikas Parishad and ments for carrying out the least one week ahead to en- spectators. ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal december 2018 9 REVIEW ST Status for Monpa, operation of the indigenous to the poor and the marginal- Sartang and Sajolang : people of the state to do so. ized. “Access to beneficial ser- However, on the unfor- vices is required to be given Kiren tunate incident that happened an expanded meaning by not BOMDILA, November 4: on the first night and the sec- confining it to access to office To the thunderous applause ond day of the celebration at building alone. Such program of the people of the district at Bomdila, Kiren expressing his benefit thousands in a single Buddha Stadium Bomdila on anguish said that Law shall day besides saving time and the eve of Buddha Mahotsava prevail and appropriate action money of our poor people”, he celebration, MoS Home Kiren would be taken against the added. Jamoh appreciated the Rijiju assured to place the is- perpetrators. district administration in par- sue of Schedule Tribe status MLAs Japu Deru, ticular and all the departments for Monpa, Sartang and Sajo- Phurpa Tsering and Deputy as a whole for their tireless ef- lang in the winter session of the Commissioner Sonal Swaroop forts. Parliament and get it done. also addressed the revelers. Loksabha MP Ninong Speaking as the chief Minister Kiren later fe- Ering who was also visiting guest during the third edition licitated the representatives the outreached camp, appre- of the Buddha Mahotsava, of the six CBOs of the district, ciated the initiative taken by Kiren said that this would be the achievers of West Kameng the Pema Khandu led govern- his reciprocation for the love district 2018, guest artists and ment in the state to deliver all and unwavering faith that the patrons of the Buddha Mahot- possible government services people had for him in the dis- sava celebration. especially to the unprivileged trict. rural masses, he opined. Thanking CM Pema Several community Khandu for the support in cel- Thousand benefitted leaders, government officials ebration of the festival, Kiren from SAD at Sille and GBs, student leaders of expressed his satisfaction PASIGHAT, November 5: AESDSU were also present over the marked changes and Sarkar ApkeDwar was suc- in the daylong program.All improvisations seen over the cessfully conducted today at major government services, years in the manner the fes- the Sille GHSS. According to including caste and income tival was being organized by the Nodal Officer SK Sharma certificates, power saving the District Administration. (DPO), all together 33 govern- electrical items by APEDA, He gave the call for pre- ment departments provided driving license and registration serving and promoting the age valuable services to the people and transfer of ownership of old culture and tradition which of Sille and nearby areas. vehicles, CMAAY, enrollment is so dear to every arunacha- Inaugurating the out- of Aadhaar and ration cards, lee. Being rooted to one’s cul- reached camp here today, old age pension scheme and ture and tradition would go a the local MLA Tatung Jamoh opening of bank accounts, long way in its preservation, said that Sarkar ApkeDwar new LPG, water and electric- he said. (SAD) is a first-of-its-kind out- ity connections, demonstration Kiren assured his en- reach programme organized of EVMs with VVPAT, aware- deavor to promote Arunachal by East Siang administration ness on food and civil supply, as the most sought after tourist where various government agriculture, horticulture and destination in the days to come departments set up their re- veterinary beneficial schemes, but sought the support and co- spective stalls/office to pass on the benefit programmes sensitization on activities of 10 december 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW rural, social welfare, education human being. The principal, Dr Minister Pema Khandu hailed and health and family welfare (Fr) Jose Karamullil while giv- it as a new direction towards beneficial schemes and also ing the vote of thanks, appre- exposing the potentials of the other various Jansubidha/digi- ciated the DC for his valuable state that would foster further tal delivery services etc were advice to the students. economic activities and creation provided to the people of Sille- The students of Hera, of employment opportunities for Oyan area. Heracles, Perseus and Zeus the youths in the long run. houses presented the ceremo- “We are wary of the DC inaugurates college nial parade and took part in boost IFFI has given Goa to week of Don Bosco various events. emerge as an international tour- College, Jullang ist destination as well as an en- tertainment nerve-centre of the ITANAGAR, November 5: GoAP confirms country. We expect the same The Deputy Commissioner partnering with from the proposed film festival Capital Complex Prince Dha- Entertainment Society for our state,” he observed. wan inaugurated the college of Goa (ESG) Khandu viewed that vis- week of Don Bosco College ITANAGAR, November 5: its of film and media personali- here at Jollang today. Arunachal Pradesh Govern- ties from across the country and The DC congratulated ment today confirmed partner- globe to the festival would open the College Administration ing with Entertainment Society up gates for film shooting in the for their preventive system of Goa (ESG) to organize an state while encouraging local of education and for passing annual international level film youths and artistes to explore out some of the best students festival in the state envisioned the film and media industry for of the State. He exhorted the to tap the state’s vast natural economic growth. students to dream big, to give potential in fields of film, media He expressed gratitude their best to make it true and and tourism. to ESG Chief Executive Officer to never give up. He urged the ESG, established by the Ameya Abhayankar for taking students to live in the present Government of Goa in 2004, keen interest to hand-hold the while also preparing their best annually organizes the glob- state government in organizing for the future. He stressed ally recognized International the international level film fes- that it is necessary to work Film Festival of India (IFFI). tival that would kick-start a dif- with competitive people in life Basically formed to frame an ferent growth trajectory for the as sense of competition give entertainment policy to help state. more motivation to people. cultivate Goa into a world-class The proposed three-day Explore your learn- international entertainment film festival is tentatively fixed to ing skills, don’t confine your nerve-centre of the country, be held in January next year. knowledge to classroom edu- ESG today signed a MoU with In another similar devel- cation be it be articulation the Arunachal Pradesh Gov- opment, the state government skills, sports skills etc, but em- ernment to organize an ‘Inter- today signed a Petroleum Min- power yourself to be educated national Tribal Film Festival’ at ing Lease Deed Agreement with on that skill, don’t waste time, Itanagar on a mega-scale. Oil India Limited (OIL) for Ningru then only you will succeed in Witnessing the signing block in Namsai and Changlang life, stressed the DC. of the MoU between ESG and districts. He also urged the stu- the state department of Infor- The Central Government dents to be modern yet ethical mation & Public Relations, Chief had granted Petroleum Mining ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal december 2018 11 REVIEW

Lease for Ningru to OIL for a pe- Army Lt General Manoj Mu- pragmatic security approach is riod of 20 years from November kund Naravane, State Chief paramount; the Governor un- 1983. The company had drilled Secretary Shri Satya Gopal, Lt derscored. 14 oil wells within Kumchai area General Gopal R, General Offi- of Ningru lease but only one well cer Commanding 3 Corps, Shri First Combined Poi is producing crude oil. However, SBK Singh, Director General Potwa Panchong the lease had expired in 2003 of Police, Arunachal Pradesh celebrated at and couldn’t be reviewed due to at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar on 6th various complicacies including November 2018. Chongkham forest clearance. The Governor empha- CHONGKHAM, November 6: With constant persua- sised on better cooperation People from different villag- sion of Chief Minister Pema and teamwork amongst the es joint to celebrate the First Khandu the lease agreement security forces for instilling Combined Poi Potwa Pan- has been renewed after almost sense of security amongst the chong (Pavarana) 2018 with 15 years. people, especially the popula- religious fervor and gaiety at Khandu assured the tion in border areas. He called Chongkham today. OIL officials of the state govern- for extra steps in enhancing The Poi Potwa Pan- ment’s cooperation and assis- the good relationship between chong is celebrated every year tance in all economically viable the security forces and civil by the Theravada Budhist Com- projects and requested them to population. He also impressed munity after the completion of keep the interest of local citi- upon the pressing need of civil three months Rainy Retreat zens on top priority. He urged Police cooperation with the se- (Varshavasa) in every village them to recruit more and more curity Forces. as per their custom. However, eligible local youths in present The Governor empha- the Buddhist Community of as well as in future projects of sized the need for working of Namsai district including those the company. Army and Police personnel in residing in Diyun and Miao Cir- Present on the occa- tandem and cohesion. There cles of Changl ang Disrict have sions were the Chief Secretary, should be no occasion for any decided to jointly celebrate the Director General of Police, Sec- friction between the Police and festival centrally in a particular retary to CM, Special Secretary Army as both works for the se- village every year in rotation. Planning and concerned depart- curity of the people. The Arunachal Pradesh Bik- mental officers. The Governor shared khu Sangha (APBS) will de- the importance of security for cide the venue of celebration Governor meets Chief success of ‘Act East Policy’ in every year. the North Eastern Region. He The specialty of the Minister, GOC-in-C, ceremony is offering of Bud- Chief Secretary, GOC, 3 said that India’s economic and security interests are closely dha’s statues to the Monas- Corps and DGP intertwined with this region. tery/Temple as a ‘dana’ and ITANAGAR, November 6: In the emerging new world also in cash and kinds to the The Governor of Arunachal order, amity amongst the na- monastery as a virtue of gen- Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mish- tions, particularly the ASEAN erosity by the family. The offer- ra (Retd.) met Chief Minister countries and geo-politico- ing is used for the maintenance Shri Pema Khandu, General economic-security spectrum of the monasteries/temple, to Officer Commanding-in-Chief, play a pivotal role. To protect fulfill the needs of the Monks Eastern Command of Indian India’s economic interests, a serving in the Monastery and 12 december 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW also for imparting education Disaster management dis- Aboh provided 50 and teachings to the children tributed pamphlets in monpa CGI Sheets to 15 in the temple. dialect on dos and donts dur- Poi Panchong (cer- ing disaster like earthquake beneficiaries emonial procession carrying and also awareness on for- DADAM, November 6: In continuation efforts been image of Lord Buddha around est fire, while Treasury de- carried out for his people of the Buddha temple), illumina- partment sold stamp papers his constituency, MLA Tirong tion of candles in the evening worth around INR 2980. Aboh provided 50 CGI sheets and release of wish balloon Labour welfare board to 15 beneficiaries of Dadam (Poi Poong Phai) are the other got nine new Labour registra- area, under his MLA LAD attractions of the festival. tion, 25 people got registered 2018-89. On the occasion, Dep- under Chief ministers Aro- The BDO cum Circle uty Chief Minister, Chowna gya Arunachal Yojana, more Officer of Administrative H/Q, Mein, MLAs Chow Tewa Mein than 175 patients got health Dadam Taju Thama, on be- and Chau Zingnu Namchoom, checkup and treatment, 05 half of MLA Tirong Aboh dis- Deputy Commissioner Nam- new job cards registered un- tributed the 50 CGI sheets to sai, Dr Tapashya Raghav and der MGNREGA,46 beneficia- 15 beneficiaries of Dadam ADC, Bijay Talukdar partici- ries under UJJALA yojana,10 village. pated in the celebration amidst registered for old age While distributing the the peoples from all walks of pension,01 widow pension,02 CGI sheets CO Thama sug- life. under Chief ministers disabil- gested the 15 beneficiaries ity scheme registered under not to sell out the CGI sheets Department of social welfare, Sarkar aapke Dwar with others but utilize it pur- and sanitary napkins made in TAWANG, November 6: posefully meant for roofing of Tawang under skill develop- The 11th Round of sarkar dwelling house. aapke Dwar- Government at ment were sold and Agricul- The following benefi- your doorstep was conduct- tural department distributed ciaries were benefitted with ed at Gispu middle School, vegetable seeds, and nine 50 CGI sheets were Wang- under Lungla sub division farmers got registered under phiak Hakhun, Rangwang here today ,around 45 de- Hortnet to get the benefits Hakhun, Nokrian Ruttum, partments participated in this from Horticulture department Jansey Agi, Matjuh Agi, camp. The camp was inau- while the education depart- Wangnai Wangno, Wang- gurated by DC Tawang Sang ment felicitated three toppers saam Agi, Nahwan Atoa, Phuntso, with registration of of classes five to six, six to Jatwang Nokbi, Wangnyan grievances and suggestions seven and seven to eight. A Hakhun, Soamnye Hakhun, from villagers who appreciat- few consumers also deposit- Chaphiah Hakhun, Khi- ed the improvement in pow- ed their electricity bills in this hliam Tekwa, Wanglit Hak- er supply in last two years camp. hun and Nephoa Hakhun and placed their request for DC Tawang, Sang and some more beneficiary change of LT line to HT Line, Phunto along with other of- were in the list. The distribu- a new transformer, electricity ficers inspected the village tion program was attended connection for newly com- and instructed the entire by Public leader Wangchu pleted badminton club and at three village Gaon Burahs to Hakhun, Sanlang Aboh and Toma Gonpa. maintain cleanliness in their beneficiaries. The Department of villages. ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal december 2018 13 REVIEW Awareness programme attended the awareness live larly in the Arunachal Pradesh. and Live Demonstration demonstration programme. He suggested for more Sadb- on EVM and VVPAT havana programmes of the In- Army Commander calls dian Army in the State. ITANAGAR, November 6: General Officer Com- The State Election Commis- on the Governor manding-in-Chief, Eastern sion of Arunachal Pradesh ITANAGAR, November 6: Command assured the Gov- organized an Awareness and General Officer Commanding- ernor of his best efforts for the Live Demonstration on EVM in-Chief, Eastern Command of welfare and wellbeing of the and VVPAT with all the media Indian Army people of Arunachal Pradesh. personnel on 6th November Lt General Manoj Mu- last in the Nirvachan Bhawan, kund Naravane, AVSM, SM, Itanagar. VSM called on the Governor CM attended the The Chief Electoral of- of Arunachal Pradesh Brig. inauguration ceremony ficer, Kaling Tayeng, while ad- (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) at of Rajiv Gandhi dressing the media persons, Raj Bhavan, Itanagar on 6th University’s ‘XIX Uni- spoke in detail about in basic November 2018. It was a cour- Fest 2018’. tesy call. A highly decorated aims and objectives of the ITANAGAR, November 7: infantry officer, Lt. Gen. Nara- awareness programme. Chief Minister Pema Khandu vane was commissioned into Tayeng stated that today attended the inaugura- the seventh battalion of Sikh since the general election is tion ceremony of Rajiv Gan- Light Infantry in June 1980. due in 2019 as per normal dhi University’s ‘XIX Uni-Fest In the meeting, the schedule and the state elec- 2018’. State BJP Vice-Presi- Governor shared his commit- tion commission is ready and dent KipaBabu also graced the ted endeavour for recruitment well equipped with all election occasion as guest of honor. of youth of Arunachal Pradesh machineries, equipments and Chief Minister in his in the Indian Army. He said that materials, the commission, the speech said the state govern- with the focusing of our youth media plays an important role ment is keen for greater role in the Army, it will be multifac- for further dissemination of in- and participation of RGU in eted advantage, as the youth formation to the public, voters shaping the destination of the of the State are tough, know in particular about the latest state towards path to progress the terrain of the Border Ar- and new system of EVM and and prosperity. He said the eas like back of their hands, VVPAT and appealed them to government is ready to partner they are well adapted to the make awareness among the with the University in any field topography and have inher- public through both print and they can offer to help. ent son of the soil instinct to electronic media. He informed the gath- defend every inch of our land. Earlier Liken Koyu Dy. ering that government has al- In addition, it will be the best CEO extended welcome ad- ready conducted various con- approach to mitigate the ever dress while Lijum Ete, Nodal claves to get inputs of youths growing challenge of unem- officer, EVM explained all and citizens to know their ex- ployment amongst the youth about the latest position and pectations and to have their of the State. information about EVM and say on policy making and de- The Governor compli- VVPAT through the power cisions. He encouraged the mented the Indian Armed Forc- point presentation. Around 20 youths to come up with their es for maintaining the territorial numbers of media personnel important suggestions on mat- integrity of the Nation, particu- 14 december 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW ter related to state welfare by state government will be com- off two Police Tourist Vehicles reaching him through social pelled to forcefully demolish for the Namsai district. media. illegal structures or evict the Among others, MLA Responding to a mem- encroachers. He said the Uni- Namsai, Chau Zingnu Nam- orandum submitted by RGU versity has 302 acres of land choom, DC DrTapashy- students union, Chief Minister of which 62 acres have been aRaghav and SP Ankit Singh assured to support for con- encroached. He said Universi- were also present on the occa- struction of a stadium, rostrum ty requires expansion in future sion. and alternative approach road as it adds newer departments. for the University. On demand During the occasion, Defence Minister takes for student activity centre, he Prof. SaketKushwaha who is stock of the situation at sought suggestions on how to also the Vice-Chancellor of the Bomdila in person go ahead with it. He informed RGU also spoke. BOMDILA, November 7: that state budget has already Cutting short the visit to An- earmarked Rs 3 crore for the Mein witnessed the jaw, Union Defence Minister project. Volley Ball finals Nirmala Sitharaman along On NLCPR funded in- NAMSAI, November 7: with MoS for Home Kiren Ri- door auditorium, the CM as- Deputy Chief Minister, Chow- jiju, GOC Eastern Command sured to fund for the remaining na Mein witnessed the Vol- and others came to Bomdila finishing work whose cost is ley Ball final match between this afternoon to take stock of likely to come around Rs 4-5 the SP Office six and Namsai the situation in person. crore. He also announced Rs Police Station six here today. The Defence Minister 2 crore for works to address The match was organized by gave a patient hearing to the the power shortages issues in the Namsai Police to mark the local Legislator, Civil society the campus. 46th Raising Day of Arunach- representatives of all the six To accommodate ever al Pradesh Police which will tribes of the district each of growing number of hostellers be observed on November 8 whom ventilated their griev- in RGU, CM assured to take across the State. ances. up the matter with HRD min- In his speech, Mein The Deputy Com- istry. For days scholars con- while emphasizing that peace missioner, Superintendent veyance, he promised 3 new is requisite for development of Police and CO Arunachal buses for the University. said that Arunachal Police Scouts too presented their On pending issue of need to be modernized and version on the incident that employees pension liability of upgraded to deal with the ris- took place on November 3 at RGU faculty and non faculty ing challenges like new forms Police Station Bomdila. staffs amounting to Rs 12.44 and tactics of crimes due to The Defence Minister crore, the CM assured to cov- modern technology. He further later visited the site of inci- er an amount of Rs 8.84 crore said that the State Govt would dent at Police Station Bomdila with the rest amount of Rs 3.6 also accord top priority to the to see the damages caused. crore to be borne by the Uni- Police Department, as safety She gave a patient and fair versity. &security of the citizens and hearing to the Lady Police of- On land encroach- maintenance of peaceful en- ficials and OC Police Station ment issue, the CM appealed vironment is one of themajor Bomdila who were on duty on the land encroacher to vacate concern of the Govt. On the November 2 last. the land voluntarily or else the occasion, Mein also flagged- ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal december 2018 15 REVIEW

The Raksha Mantri programme to ensure smooth nection under PM Ujjwala Yo- while spending two hours in delivery of the services. jana. Bomdila enquiring about the The minister along with To promote and sen- whole incident of November 2 DC inspected all the stalls and sitize people on electoral pro- -3, encouraged all the officers interacted with the officials and cesses, demonstrations on to keep their morale high while urged them to make sure that functioning, operation and ad- rendering service to the na- every single household is ben- vantages of EVM/VVPAT were tion. efited from the programme. carried out. Mock Polls were MoS for Home Kiren Urging the people to also conducted during the Rijiju while condemning the take advantage of such pro- events. unfortunate incident called for gramme at the fullest, the min- The health checkup better understanding and co- ister informed that the main camps were also set up by the operation between the armed motive behind conducting Health Department. forces and the civil administra- the programme is to provide tion for a vibrant and prosper- services to the public at their Governing body ous society. doorsteps. meeting of District During the two-day Health Society Papum Sarkar Aapke Dwar programme, various services were provided, which includ- Pare conducted organized at Bameng Yupia November 9: and Khenewa ed, among others, issuance of trading licenses, PRC, ST, The Governing Body Meeting SEPPA, November 7: birth, death, income, disabil- of District Health Society Pap- The Sarkar Aapke Dwar ity, old-age certificates, veri- um Pare district, Yupia was (Jan Sunvai Sammelan) pro- fication and enrolment of Job convened on 9th November gramme for East Kameng dis- Cards, registration of farm- 2018 at DC conference Hall, trict were conducted success- ers on Hortnet, distribution of Yupia under the chairmanship fully at Bameng and Khenewa seeds and farming chemicals, of Deputy Commissioner Dr. respectively on Saturday and tools & equipments, opening of Joram Beda, IAS. Monday last with thousand and bank accounts, aadhaar enrol- While reviewing the above of people taking advan- ment, issuance of ration cards functioning of district health tage of the facilities provided . Under CM Indigenous Textile society the Deputy Commis- by the District Administration Promotion scheme, handloom sioner Dr.Beda said that the and various departments of census was carried out and notified district hospitals at the district. free yarns were distributed. Doimukh to be functionalise The programme was Subsidized bulbs and immediately and the non-func- inaugurated by Minister of fans were distributed under tional Sub-centre and PHC’s Home, UD & Housing and PM UJALA scheme. are to be rework for de-noti- Labour & Employment Ku- Labour welfare board fied. mar Waii in presence of Gaon distributed raincoats and rain- He further proposed Burahs and a huge gathering boots and registered new la- for up gradation of one Com- of public. East Kameng Depu- borers. munity Health Centre to First ty Commissioner G S Rajawat, Forms were received Refer Unit in the district. He Bameng ADC Pama Bagang, and registration done under also seriously viewed the non- CO Kipa Raja and all heads of CMAAY. Left-out households expenditure of fund of finan- departments participated in the were connected with LPG con- cial year 2017-18 and directed 16 december 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW

DMO/DRCHO not to remit the WorarTaku, DRCHO Mem- ture related enquires and to RKS fund of the current finan- ber, Er. T. Ukap, EE PHED avail all types of seeds, fertil- cial year 2018-19 till Statement Member, Shri S.T Zara, DDSE izers, Plant Protection chemi- of Expenditure is submitted to Member, Shri M. Loyi, PD cals, Organic manures etc. at the DHS Papum Pare district (DRDA) Member, LPO (ICDS) subsidized rate. Yupia. He also asked DMO to Member,DTO Member, The Farmer’s Facilita- ensure to put to task non-func- DSO, DVBDCPO Member, tion Centre will also facilitate tioning RBSK team and said DANO-cum-MS DAMS Mem- the Farmers Producers Orga- that the MO I/C RBSK should ber, DAM Member, DDM nization (FPO) in collaboration be stationed at DMO office and Member were present in the with Department of Agriculture form a quick response team meeting. to conduct training and aware- comprising of 2 doctors, 2 ANM ness program for farmers of & one Pharmacist and make Farmers Felicitation the district. themselves available during Centre opened at Yupia schools and Anganwadi cen- Yupia November 9: First ever major general tres programmes visit by DC & In a bid to improve the co-ordi- level meeting at DMO Papum Pare, Yupia. nation between department of Tawang with Chinese The Deputy Commis- Agriculture and farmers of the army sioner directed DMO and DR- district a Farmer’s Facilitation CHO to issue order to all the Bumla, November 9: Centre was officially opened A first ever Border Personnel VHSN Committee and MAS to by the Deputy Commissioner, do Swacch Bharat Abhiyan in Meeting (BPM) at the Major Papum Pare District Dr. Joram General level between Indian every month in their respec- Beda, IAS, on 6th Nov’ 2018 tive Villages and Wards. It was Army and Chinese PLA troops last at the Office of the Dep- was organised by the Indian also decided that a separate uty Director Agriculture, Pap- meeting is to be call urgently Army at Bumla today. Located um Pare District, Yupia in the at alt of 15,000 ft and situated for those MO I/C of PHC Tar presence of Agriculture Devel- asso,Beysernyallo,Mengio,C 42 km North of Tawang town, opment Officers, Horticulture Bumla is one of the five des- hiputa,Jote& CHC Doimukh Development Officers and who have not yet utilised their ignated BPM venues, between progressive farmers of Papum two of the world’s largest RKS and other funds in their Pare District. respective facility for the finan- armies. The delegations were While opening the led by Major General PGK cial year 2017-18. Farmers Facilitation Centre The DC also strictly Menon as Delegation leader Dr. Joram Beda, IAS Deputy and Brig Zubin Bhatnagar as directed that all the fund trans- Commissioner Papum Pare action should be done only Deputy Delegation leader from District lauded the Depart- Indian side and Major Gen- through PFMS in the district as ment of Agriculture for such well as in the block levels and eral Li Xi Zhong from Chinese initiative and suggested that side. various issues regarding finan- the Farmer’s Facilitation Cen- cial matter has been taken up The meeting included tre ( FFC) be made the hub for the hoisting of national flags fol- for smooth functioning of Dis- all Agriculture and allied ac- trict Health Society. lowed by interaction which took tivities and to encouraged the place in cordial atmosphere Dr. (Mrs.) Subu Tasso farmers to frequently visit the Kampu, DMO Cum wherein both sides reaffirmed farmer’s Facilitation Centre their resolve to strengthen CEO, Papum Pare, Yupia, Dr. (FFC) for any kind of Agricul- ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal december 2018 17 REVIEW friendship, maintain peace and held to distribute roofing ma- be created when proper stan- tranquility along the LAC. The terials at the SilukDere under dards are maintained in work interactions reflected mutual Mebo subdivision. execution, opined Tayeng. desire for improving relations Reiterating commit- Tayeng who is also at functional level on the bor- ment of the Government to de- local MLA of the area, had der & emphasised to improve velop rural areas, MLA Tayeng distributed CGI sheets to 97 relations at ground level along said work on the roadmap to beneficiariesearlier onSept-13 the LAC. The meeting was the upgrade rural infrastructure is last,also today distributed CGI first one to be conducted at apace and focused attention is sheetsto all left-out 38 house- Major General level between being paid to uplift socio-eco- holdshere at the Siluk village- two Asian giants since incep- nomic profile of the rural folks. under the Non-Border Devel- tion of BPMs at Bumla since While claiming that“Sarkar opment Program. Prominent 1990. ApkeDwar” was very suc- leader AkuBorang and GBs Both the Delegation cessful and being highly ap- also spoke on the occasion. Leaders expressed satisfac- preciated by the people of the Later accompanied by tion over the growing mutual state, he said it was taken up Mebo ADC HageLilang, en- trust and harmony between by the government for benefit gineers, officers and leaders the two countries and were of those who are living in far- Tayeng visited the proposed sanguine that the Indo-China flung areas and have limited upgraded Police Station site relationship would grow stron- access to the resources. at Meboand updated the fea- ger in future at all the levels. Taking privilege, the sibilities. This meeting at Bum La was Advisor to Chief Minister also yet another milestone in the highlighted various achieve- 2nd meeting of ongoing effort by both the na- ments including various health District Agriculture tions to increase interactions and insurance, income gener- Development Society at all levels of diplomatic as ation and agriculture and hor- well as military channels. ticulture promotion schemes (DADS) under chief etc undertaken by the govern- minister Sashaket Kisan Be agents of positive ment. He appreciated the role Yojana (CMKSY) change: Tayeng of party functionaries in par- Yupia November 9: PASIGHAT, November 9: ticular and also acknowledged Papum Pare Deputy Commis- Calling upon the people to be their contributions in paving sioner Dr. Joram Beda Chaired agents of positive change, Ad- way for rapid development of the 2nd Board meeting of the visor to Chief Minister,Lombo Mebo subdivision as a whole. District Agriculture Develop- Tayeng said on Friday that He advised theofficersto work ment Society (DADS) here Pema Khandu led state gov- with missionary zeal and en- at Yupia on 8th Nov 2018 to ernment was committed to sure that better infrastructure discuss and finalise sectoral improve the condition of the is created in their respective allotment of fund and project landlocked Arunachal Pradesh tenures. Routine inspections proposals under CM’s Sashakt and has fulfilled all promises should be done to keep a tab Kisan Yojana (CMSKY) and with determinationgiving prior- on pilferage and to ensure use Krishi Samuh Yojana ( CM- ity to all welfare schemes and of good quality material in de- KSY). The Deputy Commis- development of the state. This velopment works were under- sioner advised the HODs of was stated by him todaywhile taken by themadding that du- Agriculture and allied Depart- addressing a public meeting rable infrastructure could only ment to work on mission made 18 december 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW to ensure that the real farmer of Darak administrative Circle. racing not only endanger lives reap the benefits. Addressing the gathering N. of the motorists but also pe- Miss Hage Amphi Wangjen disclosed that Sarkar destrians, especially children briefed the member about Aapke Dwaar is reflective of and senior citizens. the aim and objective of the the govt. concern to bring SP PrashantGautam schemes and gave a brief fruits of developments at the appreciated efforts of the po- review about the 1st DADS door steps of the people and lice team comprising Inspec- meeting conducted on 8th Oct’ exhorted all to reap every drop tor AtanTaki (OC), ASIs T. 2018 last. of benefits from the day long Jamoh, J. Kamchi, HCs Dijen- Agriculture and allied camp and asked the partici- Bori, OpangGao, LolitRegon, Department submitted propos- pating departments to give all CtsTlongMungray, Wangcha- als for setting up model farm possible services to the people Lowang, Mijem Rome and on passion fruit and stevia during the camp. Shri T. Mugli TugoKamdak. Gautamap- plants, model farm on Inte- Circle Officer Darak dwelt at pealed the citizens to extend grated Farming System, Milk- length on the significance of cooperation and support to ing Machine cum chilling units, the long drawn programme to police in making Pasighat pol- construction of fresh Water reach out to the people every- lution and accident free. fish seed Hatchery Handloom where in the district through OC AtanTaki informed units, construction of vermi- such camps. More than twenty that keeping a check on ris- compost unit, Integrated Nu- departments joined the servic- ing noise pollution, police con- trient Management and Pest es to render their respective ducted the special drive and Management and the likes. services. took action against bikers for Several progressive modifying their vehicles. Ac- farmer from the District also Pasighat police seized cording to the Motor Vehicles participated in the meeting. 19 unregistered and Act, alteration of any vehicle Deputy Director Agricul- modified bikes beyond the original manufac- ture, Shri Joram Tako accord- turer’s specifications, is a vio- PASIGHAT, November 10: ed a warm Welcome to all the lation, he added. Coming down heavily on mod- Board Member and Agriculture ified, unregistered and defec- Development Officer tive silencers bikers, Pasighat Governor condoles police led by OC AtanTaki has the demise of Union Sarkar Aapke Dwaar seized 19motorcycles in a day Minister Ananth Kumar Reaches Darak Circle: during random/surprise check ITANAGAR, November 12: Aalo, November 9: conducted on Friday. Police The Governor of Arunachal The 7th edition of Sarkar Aap- ended up collecting fine who Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mish- ke Dwaar held today at Darak got their vehicle modified. Go- ra (Retd.) has condoled the Middle School was inaugu- ing a step further, police forced demise of Union Minister for rated by L. Wangjen today.. them to correct their motorcy- Chemicals & Fertilizers and All line departments of West cles with the help of mechan- Parliamentary Affairs Shri Siang including Banking Insti- ics, inside the police station Ananth Kumar. tution attended camp to pro- premise. The Governor in his vide useful services and give Meanwhile, DC Tami- condole message said that awareness on all flagship pro- yoTatak has stated that rash in the death of Shri Kumar, grammes initiated by central and negligent driving, and drag the Nation has lost one of and state govt. to the people ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal december 2018 19 REVIEW the grass root leaders, distin- the Governor mentioned about of education and employment guished publc figure with huge the keenness of the people of opportunities, the Governor political experience and a so- the eastern most part of India met the Chief of Army Staff, cial worker. Arunachal Pradesh to visit the General Vipin Rawat and also Conveying sincere and symbol of Unity in the western Commissioner, Kendriya Vid- heartfelt condolences to the most State of India. He said hyalaya Shri Santosh Kumar bereaved family on behalf of that along with promotion of Mall on 14th November 2018. the people of the State and on spirit of unity in the country, it The Commissioner Kendriya his own behalf, the Governor has huge tourism potential as Vidhyalaya Shri Mall is visit- prayed to Almighty to bestow large number of tourists are ing Itanagar on 19th and 20th enough strength to bear the visiting the statue. Besides the November to discuss and fina- loss and for eternal peace for statue itself, there are several lise the opening of six Kend- the departed soul. other tourist attractions around riya Vidhyalayas in Arunachal including the valley of flowers, Pradesh. Governor visits Statue natural beauty of the Satpura of Unity, takes up and Vindhyachal hill ranges Women’s Fitness Club tourism issues with besides the Sardar Sarobar Inaugurated at Roing dam on the mighty Narmada MoS Tourism Roing, November 14: River. A Women’s Fitness Club was ITANAGAR, November 12: Impressed by tourism At the invitation of Govern- inaugurated today at the Mipi aspects, the Governor met the Pene Cultural Centre, Ezengo, ment of Gujarat, the Governor Union Minister of State Tour- of Arunachal Pradesh Roing by MLA (Roing) Mutchu ism Shri KJ Alphones on 14th Mithi in the presence of Dep- Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra November 2018 and took up (Retd.) along with First Lady uty Commissioner Mitali Nam- issues related to the develop- choom (IAS), District Sport of the State Smt Neelam Misra ment of tourism in Arunachal visited the memorial to Sardar Officer ( DSO) Raju Mipi and Pradesh. He emphasized that women of the area. Vallabhbhai Patel, the Statue harnessing the tourism poten- of Unity, located near Kevadia The Women’s Fitness tial of the State will change Centre has a Badminton Court town of Narmada district on the course of development in 12th November 2018. and equipment for Table Ten- Arunachal Pradesh. By pro- nis and exercise will be added Carrying the goodwill moting the eco, adventure, of the people of Arunachal in due course. The centre will cultural, rural and religious be open from 6 am to 8 am in Pradesh, the Governor paid tourism in the State, it will en- respect to Sardar Vallabhbhai the mornings and 4 pm to 8 sure quantum jump in the rev- pm in the evenings. Patel, the Rashtra Rachaita, enue for the State and Nation who is the epitome of In- MLA Mutch Mithi ap- and also have positive impact preciated the efforts of the dia’s unity at the monumental on ‘Act East’ policy. world’s tallest statue. Deputy Commissioner and The Governor had in- DSO in catering to the needs While complimenting depth discussion of ‘Pay Back the Prime Minister of India Shri of women for a separate fit- to Society’ initiative and Ken- ness centre in the area and Narendra Modi and people of driya Vidhyalayas in selected Gujarat for the conceptualiza- said that it was a step towards border villages of Arunachal Women empowerment in the tion, planning and construction Pradesh. Continuing his en- of the world tallest monument, area. He also expressed his deavour in the core sectors satisfaction over the proper 20 december 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW utilisation of the infrastructure Bune,HGB of Tajang village in The veterinary de- that had been created. the presence ADC Shri Gom- partment distributed livestock DC Mitali Namchoom bu Tsering, HoDs and officers. medicines and Phamplets on advised the women folk to Smt. Bune along with various schemes under thy make utmost use of the fa- the ADC inspected all the stalls department. cilities provided and hoped for set up by the departments and ICDS, PHED, WRD, participation of more women interacted with the officials and Tax and Excise, SBI, Ru- of the area. the beneficiaries. Lauding the ral Bank, Textiles ,DRDA, program as a very innovative DTO(transport), Disaster Man- World Diabetes Day and pro-public one Smt. Bune agement Departments partici- observed urged the villagers to avail the pated in this edition of Sarkar Yupia, November 14: facilities. Aapke dwar pe. The District NCD Cell, Yupia During the day long observed the World Diabetes program government certifi- 8th ‘Sarkar AapkeDwar’ Day with the theme ‘The Fam- cates like ST, PRC, AADHAR held in Balek ily and Diabetes’ on the 14th of etc were issued by the Gener- PASIGHAT, November 14: November 2018 with the rest al Administration department The 8th edition of ‘Sarkar of the globe. A walkathon was on the spot . AapkeDwar’ camp was held flagged off by Dr. M. Lego, Besides holding AY- in Balek village on Wednes- DHS, Govt. of A.P in the pres- USH and Homeopathy OPDs, day. The program was for- ence of Dr. L. Jampa, State The District Health Society mally inaugurated by the 38- Nodal Officer (NCD), Dr. Mur- conducted eye screening, Pasighat MLA KalingMoyong thy, Specialists & Doctors from blood sugar, blood pressure, in presence of DC TamiyoTat- TRIHMS, Members of IMA, the RMT tests and haemoglobin ak, GBs, local officers and Dean, MS, faculty members percentage tests. leaders. and the students of the Medical Education department According to DPO cum College along with the teach- demonstrated Smart class Nodal Officer, all together 32 ing Staffs and the students of procedure to eager bunch of government departments in- Don Bosco Higher Secondary, kids and also distributed text- cluding banking institutions Jullang. Dr. R.R.Ronya, DPO books. attended the camp to provide (NCD) and all the staffs of the Agriculture and horti- useful services and to spread state NCD Cell and District culture department distributed awareness on government NCD cell, Yupia also partici- seeds, farming tools and pes- sponsored various flagship pated in the walkathon. ticides and registered progres- programmes to the people of sive farmers. Balek villagetoday under one Sarkar Aapke ke dwar Department of Textiles roof, making it truly a door- And Handicraft provided free step people friendly program. pe held at Tajang village yarns to 50 registered women Tajang, November 10: MLA Moyongalong weavers under Chief Minister with the DC Tatakand others The 5th edition of Sarkar Aap- s Indegenious Textile Promo- ke dwar pe of Lower Subansiri inspected all the stalls set up tion Scheme. by various departments and was held in Tajang Village of 28 nos. of free gas con- Ziro -I circle today. interacted with the officials nection under PMUY were dis- and the beneficiaries. Laud- The program was in- tributed to beneficiaries by the augurated by Smt. Rubu ing the program as a very in- Chief guest Smt. Rubu Bune. novative and pro-public one, ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal december 2018 21 REVIEW Moyongappreciated the of- District Level Science eration of Indian Chambers ficials for their tireless efforts Exhibition Held at Roing of Commerce and Industry to bringing fruits of develop- (FICCI). The two-day summit Roing, November 14: ment at the doorsteps of the is being attended by represen- A District Level Science Exhi- people andfurther exhorted tatives and delegations from bition for Lower Dibang Val- all to reap every drop of ben- neighboring Countries such as ley district was conducted on efits from the day-long camp. Bhutan and Bangladesh, from 13th November 2018 at the Deputy Commission- Government of India and rep- Government Higher Second- er TamiyoTatak added that resentatives from the corpo- ary School, Roing. Altogether such camp was hugely suc- rate and industry. The theme 10 schools participated in the cessful in the district as huge for this year is ‘Tourism Con- competition. number of people from every nectivity’. Nui Pertin, Class- walks of life coming to avail The summit is one of XII(Sc.) of Govt.Hr. Sec. the govt. services of various the most important forums for School, Roing bagged the 1st departments. The motive of action-oriented deliberations Prize and Akoya Yalla, Class-X the camps were to resolve on sub regional economic in- of Intaya Public School, Roing public grievances on the spot tegration and connectivity be- bagged the 2nd Prize. through delivery of services tween North East India and The programme was of the government to the citi- South East Asia. graced by Project Director zens, Tatak said. Welcoming the dele- (DRDA) Oling Lego as Chief All major government gates, Chief Minister request- Guest. He gave away the Cash services, including caste ed the gathering of industry prize to the winners and Ego and income certificates, representatives to come for- Doye (DDSE) gave away cash power saving electrical items ward and explore the diverse prizes of 8(Eight) Sub-theme by APEDA, driving license opportunities offered by the to the student winner. and registration and trans- state and the region. He said Ikar Lollen, Group In- fer of ownership of vehicles, the state government is will- structor (I.T.I.) and Taba Smith, CMAAY, enrollment of Aad- ing to extend its full support AUPO (DUDA) were the Judg- haar and ration cards, old age to investors who are interest- es who evaluated the perfor- pension scheme and opening ed in investing in Arunachal mance of student. of bank accounts, new LPG, Pradesh. T. Tayeng, V.P (Govt. water and electricity connec- Citing connectivity as Hr.Sec.School, Roing), officials tions, demonstration of EVMs the biggest challenge for the of DDSE office, teacher escort with VVPAT, awareness on state, CM said the state has from participating school were food and civil supply, agri- suffered historically primarily present on the occasion. culture, horticulture and vet- in absence of robust road con- erinary beneficial schemes, nectivity with road density of sensitization on activities of CM inaugurated the 5th 25 km per 100 square km area rural, social welfare, educa- North East Connectivity as against an all India average tion and health and family Summit of 142 km per 100 sq km area. welfare beneficial schemes TAWANG, November 14: Fortunately, the strong support and also other various Jan- Chief Minister Pema Khandu provided by the Central Gov- subidha/digital delivery ser- today inaugurated the 5th ernment in the last four years vices etc were provided to North East Connectivity Sum- is now bringing about a visible the people. mit here organised by the Fed- transformation, said Khandu 22 december 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW and informed that Arunachal ists. He said this great tourism plants of 110 MW in Pare and Government has prepared a potential of the region remains 600MW in Kameng. We invite roadmap for connectivity strat- largely untapped and here lies the power intensive industries egy by 2022 which would en- a great opportunity; to develop to come and explore the state. sure reliable connectivity to all circuits, develop Hotels and We are willing to create tailor administrative and commercial other destination infrastruc- made policies for industries centres. ture. Arunachal Pradesh and that are non-polluting and help He said Railways has the North East offer great op- the state achieve its potential. also found a footprint in our portunities for Nature Based We welcome fresh ideas and state and is going to give huge Eco Tourism, Adventure Tour- cooperation from the private fillip to the movement of pas- ism, Culture and piligrimage sector to harness the potential sengers and cargo as well as Tourism, River Tourism and in our state,” said Khandu. tourists to the State. Informing you name it. Earlier Union Minister on air connectivity, CM said Informing on huge of State for Tourism KJ Alphons under the UDAN Scheme, Pa- surge in flow of tourists to Ar- also spoke. Union Minister sighat is now an integral part unachal, CM informed that for Commerce and Industry, of the Indian aviation map more than 450000 tourist ar- Aviation Suresh Prabhu sent apart from six helicopter ser- rival was recorded last year his congratulatory message vices to Aalo, Itanagar, Tuting, in the state in comparison through a video message for Walong, Yingkiong, and Ziro. to meagre 2178 in the year hosting the 5th FICCI summit. Advanced Landing Ground 1999. And this year alone till The summit was also at Tezu and Ziro shall also September we hosted 350000 attended by Power Minister become operational soon for tourists. This figure will shoot Tamiyo Taga, Lok Sabha MP fixed wing aircrafts. much higher as the peak sea- Ninong Ering, Chief Secretary Informing on huge son started from October. Very of Meghalaya Yeshi Tsering, scope for development of In- recently on 2nd November Chief Secretary of Arunachal land Waterways Transport in 2018, the Arunachal Pradesh Satya Gopal, Chairman FICCI the State, Khandu said we are Police has also initiated Tour- North East Advisory Council exploring possibility of devel- ist Police, informed Khandu. Ranjit Borthakur and various oping floating terminals on the On industry friendly other dignitaries. major rivers like Dibang, Lohit policies adopted by the state and Siang in collaboration with government, Chief Minister Children’s Day Inland Waterways Authority of informed about launch of vari- celebrated with great India. ous land reforms which gives enthusiasm Drawing the attention lease for 33 years and which Itanagar, November 14: of the delegates to the tour- can be renewed. Land pos- On the eve of Children’s Day, ism potential the state offers, session certificates are being the birth anniversary of Pandit CM said Arunachal has niche given to the owners and the in- Jawaharlal Nehru, various ac- in eco-tourism with its unique dustries can directly buy land tivities were carried out in the flora and fauna, its large bio‐ from landowners. Capital Complex to celebrate diversity, rolling hills, green Inviting the power sec- the day with great enthusiasm. valleys, virgin forests and di- tors to invest, Khandu said the The District Administration verse culture and tradition that state is on the path to become Capital Complex organised makes Arunachal, a relatively power surplus with the com- essay competition under the unexplored Paradise for Tour- missioning of two hydro power ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal december 2018 23 REVIEW

Arunachal Rising Campaign, tes Day, 2018 with rest of the spoke on the management of an initiative of the State Gov- world on 14th Nov,2018 on the Type 2 Diabetes; Dr. R. Na- ernment through the Depart- theme “The Family & Diabe- tung, Specialist(NCD) spoke ment of Information and Public tes” . on The role of family on man- Relation for all the Higher Sec- To mark the occasion, agement of diabetes. Dr. Dr. D. ondary Schools of the Capi- A “ WALKATHON” was orga- Sachdev, Associate Professor, tal Complex at Govt. Middle nized at Naharlagun which TRIHMS spoke on Lifestyle School ESS Sector for the stu- was flagged off by Dr. M. Lego, modification and diabetes with dents of Itanagar and D Sector Director of Health Services at a session on Aerobic exercise. Middle School, Naharlagun for 7.00 am. The students of TRI- Finally, DR.B.V.S Murty, TRI- the students of Naharlagun. HMS along with faculties of HMS spoke on Management Students from more than 12 TRIHMS, doctors, officer’s and of Diabetes through AYUSH. Higher Secondary schools of staffs of DHS & TRIHMS par- Dr. Kinny Singh, IAS, Capital Complex participated ticipated, along with students Chief Guest appreciated the in the event. of DON BOSCO school, Jully. organisers on their effort and The Deputy Commis- The walkathon was exhorted the house to bring sioner Capital Complex Prince followed by a Seminar on the about awareness among peo- Dhawan gave his best wishes theme “The family and Diabe- ple and community on Diabe- to all the participating stu- tes” organised at Auditorium of tes. dents and asked them to give TRIHMS which was attended Prof. P.Jayakumar, their best. He hoped that such by the Faculties of TRIHMS, DEAN, TRIHMS, Chairman of events would help bring out Officers and staffs of DHS & the Programme summarised the best in the students. He TRIHMS along with nursing on the issues raised and wel- further hoped that more such students and MBBS students comed everyone for Lunch. events should be conducted in of TRIHMS. The programme ended with various fields, giving chance to The seminar was a Vote of thanks delivered by the students to showcase their chaired by Prof. P.Jayakumar, one MBBS student of TRI- talents. DEAN, TRIHMS where HMS. The DDSE, Mallo Yam Dr.Kinny Singh, IAS Special Gollo also visited the schools Secretary(Health & FW) cum CM signed and and gave her best wishes to Mission Director(NHM) was exchanged MoUs with the participating students. the Chief Guest. 17 private investors Various cultural events, While Ms.Kenyir Taipo- TAWANG, November 14: games and sports, awareness dia, State Prog. Coordinator Arunachal Pradesh govern- program on drug abuse etc (NCD) delivered the Welcome ment under the leadership of were also organised in respec- speech, Dr.Lobsang Jampa, Chief Minister Pema Khandu tive schools to mark the day. State Nodal Officer(NCD) de- today signed and exchanged livered on the theme and had MoUs with 17 private inves- focused on the status of the World Diabetes Day tors for projects worth Rs 1200 diabetes in the state. A pre- held crores during the 5th edition sentation on “Eat Right In- YUPIA, November 14: of North East Connectivity dia” was presented by Sri. The State NCD Cell, Naharla- Scheme. U.K.Mitra , Dy. Food Safety gun in association with District The MoUs with private Commissioner, Dr. Obang NCD Cell, Yupia and TRIHMS investors across sectors like has observed World Diabe- Perme , Asst Prof. TRIHMS 24 december 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW tourism and hospitality, oil and lation of OPWG network on under Namsing Circle com- gas, retail, power, equipment entire transmission system. ing forward enthusiastically to manufacturing and sports has The project shall garner in- avail the various citizen centric potential to create over 8000 vestment of Rs 325 crore. services. gainful employment opportuni- Alinz Portable Petrol DC East Siang Tamiyo ties in the state. Pump Pvt Ltd exchanged MoU Tatak ,who inaugurated the The Polo Towers to setup portable petrol pumps daylong 9th Sarkar Aapke Group, a pioneering hospital- in Arunachal and in Northeast, Dwar organized in the district , ity group has identified 11 in- which will be executed in PPP on the occasion interacted with vestable projects in Arunachal with investment of Rs 500 the GBs and beneficiaries and worth Rs 419 crore and will crore providing employment to during his visit to the stalls of generate 1850 employment 5000 people. Government departments and opportunities. The projects Archit Electricals Pvt other service providers, while identified are – Itanagar City Ltd intends to setup a unit of lauding their efforts, also in- centre-5star hotel cum mixed Manufacturing and repairing structed that the last beneficia- use complex, development/ of electrical items like oil cool ry must be attended , so as to conversion of existing star and air cool transformers of achieve the vision of the Gov- category hotels, world class various type with investment ernment to provide doorstep budget hotel and mixed use at of Rs 10 crore and employing services to all citizens at the Itanagar, State Institute of Ho- about 100 people. grassroot. ADC (Mebo), Hage tel Management on PPP, 4/5 Mobisoft Technology Lailiang, Joint Director, Health star resort at Tawang, Dirang exchanged MoU intending to Services( Trg& Research), Dr. and paradise lake, develop- setup IT Hub with investment D.Raina, DMO, Dr. Kaling Dai, ment/conversion of existing of Rs 10 crore. Headkicks DPO & Nodal Officer( SAKD) hotels into star category hotels exchanged MoU intending to ,East Siang, S.Sharma, CO in Tawang, world class muse- organize football themed fes- Namsing, Khoda Lasa were ums, world class budget hotel tivals with investment of Rs among others present on the and mixed use at Naharlagun 0.25 crore. occasion. and world class budget hotel Hindustan Aeronatics Altogether 33 depart- and mixed use at Tawang. Ltd exchanged MoU intend- ments including financial In- Jungle Travels India ing to deploy HAL-Dornier-228 stitutions provided various Pvt Ltd exchanged MoU to in- Commuter Aircraft and ALH services and awareness, vest in 20 rooms Jungle Lodge Dhruv helicopter for inter and benefiting farmers, senior citi- in or near Pakke Tiger Reserve intra state air connectivity in zens, students, children, wom- and Wildlife Sanctuary with in- Arunachal. en, patients, youth , patients, vestment of Rs 10 crore and traders, among others. Also, generate employment for 60 Sarkar Aapke Dwar in the District legal Services Au- people. Deomali circle thority (DLSA) ,Pasighat also Sterlite Power ex- PASIGHAT, November 16: organized legal services camp changed MoU to invest in de- Despite inclement weather , ,where in paralegal volunteers tailed study of power system the Sarkar Aapke Dwar orga- and Panel Lawyers(DLSA) for Arunachal and take up- nized at Namsing Village under provided free counselling,legal grade and update project on Mebo-Subdivision today had awareness including aware- Annuity basis. They are also huge number of rural people ness on A.P. Victim Compen- interested in supply and instal- from Namsing and all villages sation Scheme 2011. GBs from ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal december 2018 25 REVIEW all the villages under Namsing CM Flagship programmes. Mitali Namchoom inaugurated Circle also set up a facilitation Earlier the DC distributed to the Bachelor Barrack at CHC, centre in facilitating obtaining free LPG connection under Hunli on the day. of ST and PRC and the GBs PMUY scheme, LED bulbs un- A public meeting was were also briefed on various der APEDA, Agriculture Kits also held where the MP, MLA provisions of Local Administra- and Forest seedlings to the and DC along with the SDO tion. Financial literacy Centre beneficiaries on the occasion. and heads of departments was set up by SBI,Lead Bank heard the grievances of the Office,Pasighat ,supported by MP Inaugurates public and answered to their FIF,NABARD under the guid- Infrastructure queries. ance of Chief Manager ,SBI, Developed under BADP The public informed Pasighat, Rajesh Todi during about the difficulties faced due the daylong SAKD. at Hunli to lack of regular power sup- A beneficiary, Milaity Roing, November 16: ply in the area, lack of proper Patir Mili, hailing from the area, MP (Rajya Sabha) Mukut water supply, security wall and said that she had come to the Mithi, who is on a 2 days tour playground in the government SAKD with her children add- to Hunli subdivision, inaugu- school at New Elope village, ing that she is happy to avail rated a slew of infrastructure distribution of solar power services so near. developed at Hunli on 15th panels under DDUGJY in the November 2018. area, requirement of a hostel Dc graces 11th Sarkar He inaugurated the building at Jamupani school newly constructed auditorium, etc. Aapke Dwar at Makkat girl’s dormitory, computer lab Makkat, November 16: MP Mukut Mithi as- and CC steps and CC drain sured to look into providing a The 11th phase of “SARKAR at KGBV, Hunli developed un- AAPKE DWAR” was con- playground and hostel building der BADP 2017- 18 at Hunli for the needy schools under ducted at Makkat village un- Model Village and executed by der Deomali Administrative BADP 2019-20. DHPD, Roing. MLA Mutchu Mithi, ad- circle 65 kms from Khonsa The MP also inaugu- H/Q wherein Tirap DC P.N. dressing the gathering, appre- rated the Indoor Stadium con- ciated the quality infrastructure Thungon graced the occasion structed by the department amidst huge participants from developed under BADP by the of sports and youth affairs hydropower department and adjoining villages. and funded under NEC, in While gracing the occa- thanked the government and the presence of MLA Mutchu the DA in bringing governance sion –Tirap DC P.N. Thungon Mithi, DC Mitali Namchoom ( said that Sarkar Aap ke Dwar to the doorstep of the people IAS), heads of departments , through provision of services program has been initiated GBs and public of the area. by centre and state govern- and information dissemina- MLA Mutchu Mithi tion during the Sarkar Aap Ke ment to facilitates the villagers inaugurated the the Inspec- in doorsteps living in far flung Dwar camps conducted in the tion Bungalow constructed by district. remote areas, he appealed all PWD, community Recreation the departmental heads and He also expressed his Centre near SDO office and concern over the poor inter vil- subordinates staffs to deliver Bachelor Barrack at Govt. sec. their best services in the inter- lage / township road of Hunli School, Hunli executed by and poor power connectivity in est of Public - so as to avail DHPD Roing, on the day. DC all facilities under various PM/ the area. Replying to the griev- 26 december 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW ances of the public, he stated ticipation despite inclement- programme. Attending the pro- that problems were being weather. All major govt. deptt gramme as the representative faced due to existing power like District Administration, Ag- of Bureau of Indian Standards, lines laid in difficult terrain and riculture, Horticulture, H&FW, Regional office, Guwahati, highway construction works DSO(Stat), Civil Supply, Trans- Amit Roy, Director highlighted taking place and assured that port, AH & Veterinary, Environ- on importance of product stan- a comprehensive new plan will ment & Forest, BDO(Geku), dardization with reference to be made to tackle the prob- CDPO, District Legal Service Indian standards like ISI, ISO lem. Authority, APCBWWB, APE- and Hallmark through pow- The DC appraised the DA, APRB Geku/Katan, Trea- er point presentation. Many public that solar panels will be sury, Tax & excise, Election, Doubts put forward by the par- distributed and all households Power, Textiles & Handicraft, ticipants relating to enforce- at Desali and Jamupani, will DDMO, SBI/Apex Bank, Post ment of the provisions of BIS be electrified (off grid) under Office, Judicial Branch and Act was clarified by him. Saubhagya Scheme by 31st Education of the district whole Hoktum Ori, Controller December 2018. heartedly took part in event. Legal Metrology & CA, Daro Awareness on EVM, VVPAT Marbom DCLM, Rheli Kato, Sarkar Aapke Dwar & SVEEP was also imparted EE RWD and Tojir Kadu, Dy held at Katan to people by Nodal Officer Sri Director, F& CS also spoke in YINGKIONG, November 16: Obang Mibang ARCS on behalf the programme. Sarkar Aapke Dwar camp was of DEO, upper siang district. Later after completion held at Katan circle one of the Hundreds of people benefited of the programme, a separate most remote administrative in the camp i/c, Yingkiong. awareness programme was HQ under upper siang district also arranged for the Jewelers on 15th November last. The Awareness programme of Capital Complex Itanagar event was inaugurated by Sri on product and Naharlagun. The Direc- Mingkeng Taku, HGB of Ka- standardization held tor, BIS insisted them for early registration under Hallmark tan in presence of CO Katan Itanagar, November 16: scheme as it likely to be man- Sri Olom Panggeng and host The Deptt. of Legal Metrology datory under the provisions of of officer & staffs and general & Consumer Affairs in collabo- BIS Act, 2016. public of Katan. ration with Bureau of Indian

While speaking on the Standards, GoI, Regional of- occasion circle officer Katan, fice Guwahati organized a one- Governor attends reiterated that the main objec- day awareness programme on National Seminar on tive of SAKD is to provide vari- Standardization of Products Act East Policy ous services & resolve public related to BIS here at the con- Indian diplomacy today is grievances on the spot with ference hall of the Department at its best since indepen- the doorstep of general pub- at Naharlagun on Friday last. dence: Governor lic specially people residing in Representatives from Itanagar, November 16: far flung remote outpost and various stakeholders of Govt The Governor of Arunachal urged the public to avail vari- and private agencies includ- Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mish- ous service. Circle Officer also ing Legal Metrology officers ra (Retd.) attended the Nation- extends thank and appreciate from District and HQ office al Seminar ‘Act East through to representative of various participated in the awareness Northeast: India’s way to a deptt. For whole hearted par- ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal december 2018 27 REVIEW new era of Diplomacy’ in Dera The Governor said that DNGC, Itanagar for the bril- Natung Government College the 8 North Eastern States liant dance-drama presenta- (DNGC), Itanagar on 16th No- have almost similar geogra- tion, emulating the valour and vember 2018. phy, demography, assets and heroism of Martyr Havaldar Speaking on the oc- challenges. They need to be Hangpan Dada, Ashok Chakra casion, the Governor said In- considered as one entity, he (Posthumous) awardee. dian diplomacy today is at its said. The Governor calls the The Governor released best since independence. Un- eight North Eastern States, a book ‘Us Raat ki Subah’, a der the political leadership of ‘ASTAM-NMM’. The five letters novel on social issues re- Prime Minister Shri Narendra of the acronym are composed lated to women of Arunachal Modi, our approach today is of the first English letter of the Pradesh, authored by Mrs. ‘we matter’, which is important State’s of Arunachal, Sikkim, Tumbom Riba Jomoh, As- for the dignity of the nation and Tripura, Assam and Meghala- sistant Professor, DNGC, for the prestige and honour of ya on Northern cardinal point Itanagar on the occasion. He every Indian. and Nagaland, Manipur and complimented Mrs. Jomoh for The Governor sug- Mizoram on the Eastern car- novel and said that it is re- gested that to realize the goal dinal point, which phonetically minder to all men to stand for of development of the Nation, be pronounced as ‘astam na- human dignity and importance every plan, action and policy mam’, meaning ‘Salute to the of enabling the women and girl must national interest oriented. great eight’. child to progress and develop It must be with a mantra of ‘in- The Governor empha- to their full potential in the so- tegrity, honesty, accountability, sised that the development ciety. audit and midcourse correc- of the region must not be DR. N.T. Rikam, Princi- tion’. Along with it there must piecemeal but with an inte- pal, DNGC, Itanagar, Dr. R.K. be good diplomacy, strong grated approach, focused on Mandal, Head, Department of preparedness, beneficial mu- ‘PHIRAN’, which stands for Economics, DNGC, Itanagar tual business policies and con- Power, Highways, Inland Wa- and convener of Seminar, Dr. tribution of technocrats and terways, Railways, Airway and Imankalyan Lahiri, General scientists. electronic and communication Secretary, Jadavpur Associa- The Governor said that Network. He also stressed on tion of International Relations North East Region has great peace, stability and good law (JAIR), Kolkata also spoke on potential. It has hydropower, and order environment, with- the occasion. minerals, fertile land, pristine in the Region and also in the Dera Natung Gov- environment and abundant neighbouring countries, like ernment College, Itanagar in forest cover. It is important for Myanmar and Bangladesh in collaboration with Jadavpur National Security, Nation Re- addition to maritime security Association of International sources and best human re- along the sea route. Relations (JAIR), Kolkata or- source. The Governor com- ganised the two-day National The Governor said de- plimented the Dera Natung Seminar in DNG College cam- velopment of North East Re- Government College, Itanagar pus, Itanagar on 15th and 16th gion is very important for the and Jadavpur Association of November 2018. Participants overall development, national International Relations (JAIR), from Jadavpur University, defence, security and integrity Kolkata for organizing the two- Kolkata, Jawaharlal Nehru of the Nation. It has big area day National Seminar. He also University, Delhi, Symbiosis and sizable population. congratulated the students of School of International Stud- 28 december 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW ies, Pune, North Eastern Hill Sarkar Apke Dwar held Speaking on the oc- University, Shillong, Rabindra Sunpura, November 16: casion, Shri Mohesh Chai Bharati University, Kolkata, In- The sixth phase of “ Sarkaar Hon’ble Minister expressed dian Council of World Affairs, Aapke Dwar” for the Lohit Dis- his happiness in organizing New Delhi, Nataji Institute for trict was held at the Bhekuliang of the said program at the Asian Studies, Kolkata and village under the Sunpura Cir- Bhekuliang village, one of the Rama Krishna Mission Vidya- cle on 16th November 2018. remote villages of the District. laya, Belur Math participated Shri Mohesh Chai Hon’ble He further added that keeping in the National Seminar. Minister for Agri and Allied in the true spirit of the “Service Dept and Youth and Sports Af- Deliverance at the Doorstep of Sarkar Aapke Dwaar fairs was the Chief Guest at the the People” the program had reaches Jini Village event, which was attended by benefited more than ten thou- Aalo, November 16: DC Tezu Shri Karma Leki, SP sand people of the district till All line departments of West Tezu Dr D.W.Thongon, all the date. He gave all the credit of Siang led West Siang Dep- Administrative Officers, HODs, launching Sarkar Aapke Dwar uty Commissioner Shri N. Officers and officials, GBs, EX , to the visionary insight of our Wangjen attended Sarkar PRI Members and public of the Hon’ble Chief Minister Pema Aapke Dwaar at Govt. Upper neighboring villages. Khandu and also lauded the Primary School Logum Jini The program started efforts of District Administra- to render essential services with the ribbon cutting cer- tion and all the concerned to people of Logum Jini, Biru emony by the chief guest of Dept. for successful conduct of and Eyi at their doorsteps the event and followed by the program in the district ev- today. The day long camp the planting of saplings at the ery month. He also informed provided spot facilitations of venue. Thereafter token distri- the gathering about the Dulari services like for the ST, PRC, bution of incentives was dis- Kanya Yojana ,CMAAY, Saub- Birth Certificate, Aadhar Card tributed to the selected ben- hagya Yojana, Vidya scheme. generation, LPG, driving li- eficiaries on the spot by the He further informed that Saub- censes forms, farmers’ chief guest. That included the hagya Yojana ( Rural Electri- online registration and dis- distribution of free LPG con- fication) of Tezu and Sunpura tribution of implements at nection under PMUY, distribu- circle will be completed by the subsidized rate, free distri- tion of STC and PRC, ILPs, month of December. Hayu bution of plant seeds, medi- Ration Cards, blankets to the Bridge will be completed by cal checkups, distribution of workers under the Dept. of La- March and then Bhekuliang/ plants seedlings by Forest bor and employment, soil card Bedagam will be connected Department, subsidized led and spray machine under the to the rest of the district all bulbs, tube and fans by APE- Dept. of Agri, issue of fixed de- throughout the year. He asked DA etc. posits amounting to Rs 1000 the people of the area to gen- The camp was inau- to the girl student of class vi . erously donate land for all gurated by Head Gaon Bura After that the stalls of various the developmental activities. of Logum Jini amid cheer and Govt Dept. was formally open Many schemes like construc- applause. Smti Binti Mibang, for service deliverance to the tion of Multi Purpose building Circle Officer highlighted the general public of the area. In , opening of Veterinary clinic, importance of such camps all total 32 numbers of Govt. construction of bridge over organised in the nook and Dept. participated in the said Paya river has been proposed. corner of the district. program. Shri Karma Leki DC Tezu in- ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal december 2018 29 REVIEW formed the gathering that the Election Commission of India ya Bal Swasthya Kosh (RBSK) program was also fixed earlier has kept the theme of Acces- school visit. DC Dr.Beda point- in the month of October for the sible Voting this years, which ed out poor financial progress Bhekuliang village, but due to means inclusive and acces- of many schemes and directed monsoon season and uncross- sible voting rights for all indi- CMS TRIHMS and all MO i/c able river the plan could not viduals and the special focus to achieve 100% fund utiliza- materialized. He expressed had been given to the PWDs tion by the end of 2nd quarter. his satisfaction on the conduct voter. All facilities to be provid- He opined that poor perfor- of the said program in the vil- ed to the PWDs voted includ- mance of JSK is because of lage and urged the villagers to ing facilitating them during the tendency by expecting moth- take the maximum advantage enrollment process, ramps to ers from villages to deliver in of the program. be constructed at all the poll- hospitals in Capital Complex. The villagers of Bhek- ing stations for easy access, We need to sync our efforts uliang were very happy that holding of special camps for in JSY ( Janani Suraksha Yo- SARKAR AAPKE DWAR has awareness generation and jana) with Mother-Child track- been held in the village as it maximum enrollment of such ing system. ASHA incentives was difficult for them to fre- voters. should be released in a timely quently travel to Tezu for of- He sought the cooper- manner. All ANMs will ensure ficial purposes. The program ation of all the stakeholders in convergence of VHSNC and was great success with people the successful implementation Swachch Bharat Abhiyan and from all wake of life participat- of the said program in the dis- conduct cleanliness drives in ing and availing the opportu- trict. He requested EE PWD for villages from time to time. DC nity of the program. construction of ramps in all the directed all MO i/c to utilize polling station, he asked DD RKS funds to make respective Meeting for pwd ICDS to compile a correct data Hospitals more patient friendly voters held on the PWDS in the district, he and also to ensure better work TEZU, November 16:’ also asked all the Civil Society environment for doctors. A meeting on the theme of Ac- Organization to spread Aware- DC reiterated DA’s po- cessible Voting for the PWDs ness on the subject. sition to solve the land issue of voters was convened in the of- CHC Doimukh so that project fice chamber of DEO/DC Tezu. District health society can be completed at the ear- The meeting was chaired by meeting held liest. Further, DC expressed Shri Karma Leki DC/DEO Tezu Yupia, November 16: disappointment on poor per- and attended by the ERO Tezu District Health Society Papum formance of RBSK because Smti Pricilla Tayeng, AERO Pare District met today under of poor funding. RBSK doctors Tezu Smti Pime Keche, AERO the chairmanship of Depu- pointed out that they have not Sunpura Shri S. Bellai, EE ty Commissioner Dr.Joram been provided with any funds PWD, DD ICDS, Members Beda,IAS at DC conference for vehicle to conduct field vis- from CALSOM and MWS ( hall, Yupia to discuss and re- its. Performance of the district Mishmi Women Welfare) and view the financial expenditure under Mission Indradhanush representative from the PWD of Rogi Kalyan Samiti (RKS), (MI) is 76% and we shall community. gap analysis for Health and achieve 100% target, may be Speaking on the occa- Wellness Centre, Mission In- more quipped DMO Dr. Subu sion Shri Karma Leki DC Tezu dradhanush and Mission Prati Tasso Kampu. Among other informed the gathering that the Raksha of first round and Rastri- attended the meeting were 30 december 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW

CMS TRIHMS Dr. Hage Amb- Francis. The Guest of Honour, eration of PPDB for entrusting ing, MS Dr.T.Taki, DRCHO Bosconian, Francis Sangma, such an important responsibil- Dr.Worar Taku, line Depart- former Minister, Meghalaya ity on past pupils of Don Bos- ment all Programme Offi- also spoke of the influence that co, Arunachal. cer, MO In-Charges of PHC, Salesian education has on his CHCs, MO In-Charge RBSK life. “Media has the and staffs. The National President power to change the of PPDB, Ketan Gala in his world.”: Felix presidential address said that 7th National Naharlagun, November 17: the past pupils of Don Bosco Convention of past While speaking as the chief has a great role in nation build- pupils of Don Bosco guest at the National Press ing keeping in mind the values Day celebrations at state inaugurated of Don Bosco. “We as past pu- banquet hall, Itanagar on Itanagar, November 16: pils can share and execute the 16th November, IPR Minis- The unfurling of the Past Pu- mission of Don Bosco towards ter Bamang Felix while ex- pils of Don Bosco flag by the nation building by contributing horting the media persons to national president Ketan Gala effectively to the enrichment of strive to travel the proverbial marked the start of the three- its traditional values of integ- extra mile in their pursuit of days 7th National Convention rity, faith, selfless service and excellence, said that the me- of Past Pupils of Don Bosco strong work ethics,” said Ket- dia had the power to change (PPDB) here at Tadar Tani- an. The National President of the world and asked them to ang Hall, DBYC this morning. PPDB also greatly appreciated work hard to create a truly Centered on the theme, “Past the Arunachal unit of PPDB for enlightened society. He told Pupils of Don Bosco Towards shouldering the responsibility them that the Chief Minister Nation Building”, the three-day of hosting the National Con- Pema Khandu was according interaction and sessions will vention at very short notice top priority to addressing the adopt resolutions which the due to the change of venue problems and predicaments nation-wide PPDB will carry from Kochi due to the devas- of the media fraternity in the out in the days to come to cre- tating Kerala floods. state adding that the state ate a progressive and united Eminent personalities government had addressed India. present at the inaugural includ- most of the genuine griev- Speaking as Chief ed the the Regional Counsel- ances of the media. Guest on the occasion Bosco- lor for South-Asia Maria Arog- The minister said that nian, Francis Ngajokpa, former yam, Rapahael Jayapalan, the he was deeply impressed Minister, and presently Advi- World Delegate of the Interna- by the thought-provoking sor to Chief Minsiter, Manipur tional Confederation of PPDB, speeches delivered by the lauded the yeomen services National Delegate of PPDB, distinguished guests adding that Don Bosco institutions Albert Johnson and Noel Mad- that he got enlightened and has rendered to the whole of dhichetti, Executive Director of enriched by listening to them. North East India and called Bosco Net, New Delhi. Felix asked the media to uti- upon the young people pres- Earlier, Kago Tabiyo, lize their enormous onus re- ent to imbibe the spirit of Don president of PPDB, Itanagar sponsibly for the uplift of the Bosco. “I myself am a benefi- welcomed the 300 strong del- society. While lamenting that ciary of Don Bosco institutions egates from across the nation all individuals in the society and am proud of that”, said and thanked the National Fed- ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal december 2018 31 REVIEW talked only about their rights media persons to be honest 2- Day National and not about their respon- and free and fair while report- Conference at Namsai sibilities, the chief guest said ing news while adding that that the media had the huge their profession was noble on doubling farmers responsibility of changing and maintained that print me- income by icar rc for such selfish and self-centred dia still played a pivotal role neh held mindset. towards dissemination of in- NAMSAI, November 17: Earlier, he conveyed formation. Administrative building and the message of the Chief In his keynote ad- staff quarters of ICAR-KVK, Minister who had signed a dress Karma Paljor, Editor-in- Namsai was inauguratedto- number of MoUs at Tawang Chief of East Mojio said that day by the Chief Guest, Chow and later in the evening an- the media was living in inter- Tewa Mein, Hon’ble MLA, nounced that the fund for esting times with the growth of Chongkham and Guest of Hon- celebration of National Press social media and other forms our, Chow ZignuNamchoom, Day including Arunachal of communications and asked Hon’ble MLA Namsai in pres- CM’s running trophy debate the media persons to work ence of Dr. B. C. Deka, Direc- competition had been en- hard to adapt themselves to tor, ICAR-ATARI, Umiam, Dr. hanced from Rs 5 lakhs to Rs the fast changing media sce- H. Kalita, Joint Director, ICAR 15 lakhs by the state govern- nario in the world. He said RC NEH Region, AP Centre, ment. that the media was in a huge Basar, Dr. TapasyaRaghav, The guest of honour mess and in its frenzy thanks IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Prof. Saket Kushwaha, VC, to the growth of smart phones Namsai, Dr. Manish Kanwat, RGU in his speech while con- that had virtually made all in- Senior Scientist & Head, KVK gratulating the media fraterni- dividuals reporters and photo Namsai and other dignitaries. ty on the occasion, said that journalists. Paljor said that the In continuation of the event, such celebrations should be spurt of fake news in social the Chief Guest and Guest of gainfully used for the welfare media was a matter of great Honour inaugurated the exhi- of the society and in guiding concern and cautioned the bition stalls and National Con- the society and the nation at young journalist to be vigilant. ference cum Krishi UnnatiMela large. MLA and government He further said that a strong 2018with the focal theme “Ap- Spokesperson PD Sona while civil society was sine qua non proaches for doubling the farm- speaking as a special invitee to make media more effec- ers income- the road ahead for asked the media to be re- tive. farmers prosperity”. All the dig- sponsible tool and be correct The chief guests and nitaries visited the exhibition while filing news reports. He other dignitaries later gave stalls put up by ICAR, CAU, opined that paid and bought away the prizes to the winners AAU, NEIST, SLRD, Line De- news must be avoided as it of the debate competition and partments, NGOs, FPCs and had the potential to tarnish also the V. Ravindran journal- SHGs. The inaugural pro- the image of the fourth pillar ist awards. The day was orga- gramme started with the wel- of democracy. The Special nized by Arunachal Press Club, come address by Dr. H. Kalita, Secretary, IPR Himanshu Arunachal Pradesh Union of the organizing secretary of the Gupta, IAS while describing Working Journalists and Ar- event. He briefed about the ne- the day as an expression of unachal Electronic Media As- cessity and importance of the growth of democracy in its sociation in collaboration with event. The Chief Guest in his true sense, urged upon the the department of IPR. inaugural address expressed 32 december 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW his concern about the pres- was full of scientific and tech- The 6th University ent situation of agriculture in nical session comprised of Badminton League- the state and congratulated various 11 themes focused ICAR for organizing such a on “Approaches for doubling 2018 underway: mega event for the overall the farmers income- the Finalists for Intra-Club benefit of the farmers in this road ahead for farmers pros- doubles finalized region. The Guest of Honour perity”. A total of 220 scien- RONO HILL, November 18: The 6th University Badmin- emphasized on strengthen- tists of ICAR, CSIR, CAUs, ton League-2018 in RGU or- ing the marketing facilities KVKs, AUS, Ph.D. scholars ganised by the Officers’ Club, in the region for enhancing and students participated in RGU was inaugurated by Er. the farmers’ income. Both the scientific deliberations Tadar Tarang, Executive En- of them appreciated the ef- in the form of lead lectures, gineer of Itanagar Municipal forts made by ICAR, AP oral & poster presentations. Corporation cum Joint Chief Centre, Basar& KVK Nam- The conference was con- Executive Officer (CEO) of sai for initiating different ap- cluded with the major recom- Smart City Itanagar as Chief proaches for doubling the in- mendations of the national Guest amidst a huge gather- come by 2022. A MOU was conference includes Urgent ing of sports enthusiasts and also signed between SLRD, need to adopt the mod- badminton diehard fans on Shillong and KVK, Namsai ern agricultural techniques, the colourful Sunday evening for value addition, brand- popularization of Secondary of 18th November. The chief ing and marketing of differ- horticulture, Documentation guest while lauding the club ent spices produced in the and validation of traditional and its effort in promoting the region. The formal vote of knowledge, Organic farm- sport opined that badminton as thanks was proposed by Dr. ing need to be promoted in a sport is the ultimate game, a Manish Kanwat. tribal areas by establishing game of no retirement, a game The conference ses- market linkages through in- which could keep a person of sions of the second day led volvement of different stake- any age to remain fit and of under the chairmanship of Dr. holders for providing bet- sound health. It has been a N. Prakash Director, ICAR ter returns to the farmers. A source of recreation. While RC for NEH Region, Umiam souvenir cum proceedings wishing the organisers for the Meghalaya in presence of book on’ was also released successful conduct of the tour- Guest of Honour Prof. V.K. by the dignitaries during the nament he came forward with Kawatra, Vice Chancel- National conference Cum the contribution for sponsoring lor, Arunachal University of Krishi UnnatiMela. The pro- the cash awards for the win- studies, Dr I. Shakuntla Joint gramme was ended with the ners. Director ICAR Mizoram, Dr. vote of thanks by Organizing The Officers Club of K.K. Baruah , Head Animal Secretary to the Chair. RGU which is a member affili- Production, Dr. A.K. Jha, More than 1200 num- ate of Arunachal State Badmin- Head Horticulture, Dr G.T. bers of farmers from different ton Association (ASBA) is or- Behere, Head Plant Protec- villages of Namsai and neigh- ganising men’s doubles event tion, Dr T Samajdar, Princi- boring districts and more than for both intra-club category pal Scientist & ICAR Nodal 220scientists, students, offi- and open category. Speaking Officer, Dr V.S. Devdas, cials from various line depart- on the occasion the founding Dean Agriculture, AUS, Dr ments, KVK, FPCs, SHGs chairman of the club and Pa- H. Kalita&Dr Manish Kanwat participated in the event. ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal december 2018 33 REVIEW tron of the UBL-2018 Dr. Da- scholars, students and staffs In a brief meeting held, vid Pertin exhorted and urged witnessed the programme. Chief Minister discussed on the players to play the game upcoming recruitment rally be- with true sportsmanship spirit. Mothers’ Vision ing organized for the Arunach- Earlier, Chairman of the Offi- continues untiring ali youths in the Indian Army. cers’ Club Dr. Gibji Nimasow Campaigns on drug He urged the Army to carry out while giving the welcome ad- awareness drive for youths on dress presented a brief note Addiction in Schools building career in the Armed on the championship, while Aalo, November 18: Forces. organising committee mem- In its continued and tireless CM also discussed on ber Dr. Tadam Ruti led the fe- effort for a drug addiction free celebration of the upcoming licitations. A total of 36 players society, the mothers’ vision 10th Annual Maitree Diwas, a are participating in the men’s reached out to New Market civil-military festival to be held doubles event comprising of Secondary school with first on 1st and 2Nd December in faculty members, administra- hand input on drugs and sub- Tawang. tors, research scholars and stance abuse. This initiative is The meeting further post graduate students from specially design for the youth discussed on job opportunities the age ranging between 21 with objective to break their available with the Indian Army to 54 years. The finals of the limited understanding and and on the scope of recruit- match will be played on 21st ideas about drug and alcohol. ment for Arunachali girls as of- November, 2018. The winners, Resource Person Shri ficers. runners-up and 2nd runners- Kennedy Bagra highlighted on up will receive cash prizes, how our early civilized societ- Rina Inaugurates 11th ies are suffering from wrong trophies and citations, besides SAD Camp at Pam Village bagging sponsorships by the concept of modernization be- fore civilization, a prime factor Aalo November 18: club to participate in ASBA or- The 11th Edition of the Sarkar ganised tournaments. Later, leading teenagers and youth into addiction. Smti Jumde Yo- Aaapke Dwaar held at Pam the convenor of UBL-2018 Pi- village under Lower Subansiri tam Jomoh proposed the vote mgam Gamlin shared on how a mother dream a world from was inaugurated by Shri Ken- of thanks. In the intra-club to Rina, 36 Nari Koyu MLA on doubles competition the pairs their which go shattered due to use and substance abuse. 17th November last. Altogeth- of Dr. David Pertin-Pura Deily- er 15 departments of Lower ang and Terge Sora-Dr. Tadam Chief Minister Pema Siang took part in the day long Ruti have made it to the finals camp to give essential servic- getting the better of the pairs Khandu today met with es 2995 beneficiaries. Special of Dr. Gibji Nimasow-Hage Major General RK Jha camp was organised to give Kojee and Pitam Jomoh-Dr. RUPA, November 18: awareness to KGBV, Dronach- Tabang Mibang respectively Chief Minister Pema Khandu arya Gurukul Yojna, CMSSY, in the semi-finals. The league today met with Major General PMVVY, IGNOAPS etc. matches of the open category RK Jha, GOC 5 Mountain Divi- The MLA appreciated amongst the teams divided into sion Tenga here to discuss on the district administration and 4 pools will be completed by carrying forward the mission all participating departments the 19th November evening. to build and maintain harmoni- for carrying out the govt. policy Among others RGU’s faculty ous relation between the pub- of reaching out to the doors of members, officers, research lic and the Army. needy people to give all pos- 34 december 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW sible services and exhorted themselves in self-employable learned to be on time, how to the people to give all possible activities after completion of make use of scarce water and cooperation and reap the ben- their education and enable to value even one piece of food. efits. The Nari Koyu ADC Shri them to get jobs in private He narrated that in those days Bani Lego and Nodal Officer companies or in Govt. He also Mother Teresa used to collect SAD, Shri Ejum Angu high- said that distractions among left out food of the hostels and lighted the importance of the the students and prevalent gave it to those homeless and programme. drug addictions among the needy in the streets. youths is a huge challenge be- About 400 delegates 7th National fore us. “We must also find out from all over India and foreign Convention of Don ways how to bring back those delegates also participated in Bosco past students youths to the mainstream of the four days National Con- life for a peaceful and healthy vention that concluded today. held society”, he said. Mein, who himself is an World Toilet Day Itanagar, November 18: alumnus of Don Bosco School, “To build our country, we must celebrated with great Guwahati and Chief Patron of enthusiasm and groom the young minds in right the Organizing Committee fur- directions”, said the Deputy ther said, “we are groomed, participation Chief Minister, Chowna Mein. shaped and nourished by the Itanagar, November 19: He was attending the conclud- fathers of the school in our The world toilet day was cele- ing session of the 7th National childhood days”. Crediting his brated in a benefitting manner Convention of the Past Pupils achievement to Don Bosco, he at Chimpu and at IMC Naha- of Don Bosco at Don Bosco said, “we have become what rlagun with great enthusiasm Youth Centre here today. The we are today because of their amidst huge participation of 7th National Convention was teaching and disciplining in students, teachers, public etc. organized by the Itanagar Unit our early age”. He expressed The Deputy Commis- of Indian National Federation his thankfulness to the Fathers sioner Capital Complex Prince of Past Pupils of Don Bosco of Don Bosco for the sacri- Dhawan flagged of the rally for with the theme, ‘Past Pupils fices they have made for the the World Toilet Day from Govt. of Don Bosco towards Nation cause of spreading education Secondary School Chimpu to Building”. and health services across Govt. Middle School Chimpu. Mein said, “our country the country since the time of The DC took part in the rally is the country of innovations & pre-independence era when along with the Officers and Of- technology and we must groom our people were still ignorant ficials from the Department of the young minds to develop in- about the importance of edu- PHE, students and the public. novative ideas by making best cation. The DC stressed that it use of the technology.” Though Former Lok Sabha MP, is the time of life when children Arunachal Pradesh is a late Takam Sanjoy who is also an imbibe the basic habits, which starter in the field of education, alumnus of Don Bosco School, they follow throughout their we have come a long way. Shillong and one of the Patron lives and urged the students to He emphasized to im- of the Organizing Committee learn good habits. He stressed part education on skill devel- shared his experienced and that as Capital Complex has opment to the youths to make memories of the school on the been declared Open Defeca- them capable of engaging occasion. He said that we have tion Free both at Urban and ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal december 2018 35 REVIEW rural level, therefore, it is our using toilets. Explaining about which everybody benefits from moral responsibility to main- the technology of Twin Pit La- adequate service delivery out- tain this status. He sought co- trines which has won a gold comes, where human waste is operation of every individual to medal at the national level safely managed along with the keep Capital clean and green. and replicated globally, the EE whole sanitation service chain. He briefed about the hazards stressed that the model is an He urged the students to pass of open defecation and also environment friendly model on the message of Swachhta highlighted the advantages of which requires minimal main- to every individual that they sanitation and personal hy- tenance. come across. He also adminis- giene. The DC also informed The DC also distributed tered the “Cleanliness Pledge” that the District Administration dustbins under SLWM (Solid to the school children along with the Department of Liquid Waste Management), The EAC, IMC Hengo PHE had also carried out re- to separate solid and liquid Basar stressed that living with- pair and maintenance of wa- wastes and briefed about the out access to basic sanitation ter supply and toilets in every mechanism to use it. negatively affects people’s school of Capital Complex. Tamchi Kumar, Presi- health, safety, and education. The DC also adminis- dent Chimpu Women Welfare Further stressing about the tered Swachhta pledge to the Society submitted a three- importance of cleanliness, he students to maintain hygiene point memorandum to the DC. said that unless the sense of and to stop open defecation. The DC, SE(PHED) responsibility is instilled in ev- The SE PHED Er. and the EE(PHED) also dis- ery citizen, all the efforts by the Tayum Tok informed in detail tributed certificates to the win- government or authority would about the importance of the ners of Essay competition and be failed. day. He explained about the Drawing competition along with An essay and wall health hazards and other envi- the Best Swacchagiri award painting competition was also ronmental hazards that could to Tadar Cheke, Best consul- organized for the students. result due to open defecation. tant award toTadar Tang and A short film “Toilet He also urged people to use Best performing JE in SBG(G) Ek Prem Katha” was also toilets to ensure a healthy and award to Er Ngurang Karuh. screened. wealthy life. He said that a toi- The Itanagar Municipal Amongst others, the let is the indicator of the wealth Council also organized a rally DDSE ICC, President, Naha- of a country. He also urged with participation of hundreds rlagun Bazar welfare commit- people to avoid use of plastic of school student and public tee, officer and officials of IMC and urged people to promote here on Monday. In the rally were also present at the func- zero waste instead of leaving shramdaan was also done tion. footprints of waste. which is to put into dustbins, Er. Tadar Mangku, EE waste items thrown on streets Ce, highway clarifies on PHED stressed that as Itana- by the student volunteers. Kamla bailey bridge Dr Devansh Yadav gar has been declared Open ITANAGAR, November 19: Defecation Free which signi- ADC, IMC in his address urged In response to Memorandum fies that every household has a the students’ community and submitted by All Kamle District toilet, it is necessary that toilets teachers to develop sense of Student’s Union to Hon’ble should be maintained properly cleanliness. He stressed that Chief Minister and the Press for use. He also briefed in de- we need to shift mindsets in Release on Dated 18/11/2018 tails about the importance of order to hold approaches in that appears in some local dai- 36 december 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW lies regarding the Kamla Bai- Beti Bachao Beti of Beti Bachao Beti Pradhao ley Suspension Bridge over Padhao held at Tuting scheme. The POCSO Act and Kamla river. The Chief Engi- Child Marriage Act were also YINGKIONG, November 19: neer, Highway informed that covered in details by Akoying The District administration Up- the Ministry of Road Trans- Tekseng, Legal cum Probation per Siang District organized port and Highway has already Officer District Child Protec- programme on Beti Bachao sanctioned for Repair & Main- tion Unit Upper Siang District. Beti Padhao held at Tuting tenance of 4(Four) Bridges on In the programme more than Block on 14th to 16th Novem- Potin-Pangin Road i.e. includ- 105 participants attended. ber last. ing the said bridge, Kamla Bai- The programme ended On 14/11/20108 in the ley Suspension Bridge over with vote of thanks given by morning session/shift there Kamla River in Tamen in Kam- Pakkar Nomuk, Nodal Officer was cultural presentation from le District. He informed that BBBP Upper Siang District. Anganwadi Workers and Girls the works have been already from Tuting Block to promote awarded and the Contractor Beti Bachao Beti Padhao. Sim- Dcm meets officers of has already started the work ilarly, there was celebration of research department from Potin End. Minor main- Beti Mohatsav at Tuting Block ITANAGAR, November 19: tenance & repair works viz, in which 21 parents were given In a significant initiative to- replacement of Suspender, gifts with birth certificate of the wards documentation of cul- fixing of Bolt & Pins, etc. has girl child. tural heritage of Arunachal been already started in Kamla While on 15/11/2018, Pradesh, Deputy Chief Min- Bailey Suspension Bridge and Alo Libang, Hon’ble Minister ister, Chowna Mein held a Subansiri Bailey Bridge. He of Health & family welfare cum meeting with the Secretary further informed that the ma- panchayati Raj , Govt. of Ar- Research, Dani Salu, Director jor repair & maintenance will unachal Pradesh graced the Research, Batem Pertin and be started within this month event by giving away gifts and German Psychiatrist (MD), on Kamla Bailey Suspension certificate to the parents of Anthropologist & Research Bridge. However, considering newly born baby girls as a part Scholar, Dr Gerhard Heller the dilapidated condition and of Beti Mahotsav. Whereas the here today. longevity of Bridges, especial- main training programme was Mein gives directive ly of Kamla Bailey Suspension with effect from 15/11/2018 to to the Secretary Research to Bridge and Subansiri Bailey 16/11/2018. The training cum expedite the research work in Bridge, the Ministry is being sensitization programme on connection with the project, requested for funding for total Beti Bachao Beti Padhao was ‘Audio – Visual Documentation replacement or re-launching of for the Officers, Anganwadi of Cultural Heritage of Mishmi entire bridge components. Workers, NGOs, ASHAs, etc. Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh’ He also informed that the it is to be mentioned that the especially on the indigenous Concern Deputy Commissioner training programme was con- healing practice of Idu Mishmi was already appraised regard- ducted jointly for Tuting Block Tribe. ing the condition of the bridge and Singa-Gelling Block as the Mein said that the proj- and directed to restrict and reg- population of both the blocks ect was announced in his Bud- ulate load and traffic movement is less. The prgramme was at- get Speech and also reflected till total repair/maintenance and tended by A.K. Bhattacharya, in the departmental SADA relaunching/replacement of en- master trainer who dealt in 2018-19. He asked the depart- tire bridge component is done. length the various provisions ment to complete the formali- ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal december 2018 37 REVIEW ties of signing an agreement hao awareness camp held Governor chairs with Dr Heller immediately and at Gelling, the last border meeting on Kendriya let the work starts soon. He village of India which was also asked the department to graced by Sri K. Bath, Cir- Vidhyalaya expedite the project on Digital cle Officer Gelling and Dr. Itanagar, November 19: The Governor of Arunachal Museum in the State Capital Mize Medical Officer, Gell- Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mish- which would showcase the ing. While speaking on the ra (Retd.) chaired a high-level rich cultural heritage of all the occasion Sri K. Bath, CO meeting to finalize the proposal tribes of the State. appeal the public giving im- for new Kendriya Vidhyalayas It is pertinent to men- portance to the girls’ educa- (KVs) in the State at Raj Bha- tion here that Dr Gerhard Hel- tion. Similarly Dr. Mize high- van, Itanagar on 19th Novem- ler, who hails from Heidleberg, lighted the various schemes ber 2018. In depth deliberation Germany has been doing re- implemented by the govt. for to meet inertia for opening of search works in the State of the girls besides the provi- KVs in seven identified KVs at Arunachal Pradesh for the sions of PC&PNDT Act. The Kurung Kumey, Dibang Val- past 15 years. He had already programme was attended ley, Namsai, Upper Subansiri, made documentations on the by Sri A.K. Bhattacharya Anjaw, West Siang and Upper traditional healing system of Master Trainer BBBP who Sziang Districts were finalized Idu Mishmi, Miju Mishmi, Di- gave details speech on in the meeting in presence of garo Mishmi, Monpa and Galo Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Deputy Chief Minister Shri tribes of Arunachal Pradesh scheme implemented by Chowna Mein, Commissioner and had travelled in the nook the govt. of India. Sri Pak- Kendriya Vidhyala Sangathan & corner of the State. kar Nomuk, Nodal Officer Shri Santosh K Mall, IAS, Sec- Secretary Research, BBBP emphasized on edu- retary Education Dr. Madhu Dani Salu informed that the cation of the girls as their Rani Teotia, IAS and Joint sec- project will be implemented in performance is not up to retary Education Shri Rahul a transparent manner and will the mark. And it is through Singh, IAS. be completed within the stipu- education only we can ex- Stating that education lated time of two years. He pect better and empowered is the paramount requirement also informed that the concept society for girls. The aware- of any society for the develop- paper for the project on Digi- ness camp was attended by ment of the people, the Gover- tal Museum had already been the staffs of Women & Child nor emphasised the necessity submitted and it is under final- Dev. Deptt. and the Angan- of having good central schools ization. wadi Workers and Helpers in different parts of the State as well as the staff of edu- particularly in those districts cation Deptt and the public. Beti Bachao Beti where there is no schools such The programme was orga- Padhao awareness as JNVs, KVs and RK Mission nized under the supervision programme held at schools. of Smti. Tiluttama Taki, The Governor called Gelling CDPO Singa-Gelling. In the for concerted effort from the YINGKIONG, November 19: programme more than 60 State Government and Ken- On 17th November 2018 participants attended. The driya Vidhyala Sangathan to the District Administration programme ended with vote strengthen education in Ar- Upper Siang District orga- of thanks by Smti. T. Bagra, unachal Pradesh. He also ad- nized Beti Bachao Beti Pad- CDPO Tuting. 38 december 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW vised the State Government to the Governor said that for his vince the then governor of As- facilitate in providing land and farsightedness, Late Nabam sam, Late Shri B K Nehru to other requirement for estab- Runghi will always be remem- choose Itanagar as the state lishment of the educational insti- bered for convincing the then capital. Places such as Pa- tutes. governor of Assam, Late Shri sighat, Basar and Yachuli The Governor asked the B K Nehru to choose Itanagar were other potential sites iden- Deputy Commissioner, Kendriya as the State Capital. tified for state capital but lost Vidhyalaya, Tinsukia to extend Praying for the eternal the race to Itanagar due to his his stay by two days in Itanagar peace for the departed soul, persuasion. He was conferred and directed the Secretary Edu- the Governor said that Shri Gold Medal in the year 2017 cation Smt Tiotia to finalize the Nabam Runghi’s demise is a by Government of Arunachal proposals, after obtaining them great loss to the State. Pradesh for his outstanding from the concerned Deputy contribution to the state and Commissioners and submit it in Cm condoles Nabam the society. approved official format, on be- Runghi’s demise He will be remembered half of the education department, ITANAGAR, November 19: as a first generation leader, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, to Chief Minister Pema Khandu a pioneer and an architect of Deputy Commissioner, KV, Tin- has condoled the sad demise State Capital Itanagar and a sukia by hand before the latter of Late Shri Nabam Runghi great social worker. His demise departs from Itanagar. who breathed his last on Sun- is a great loss to the State. Deputy Commissioner day evening. Though it would be of Namsai Smt Tapasya Raghav Late Nabam Runghi difficult to share your grief at and Deputy Commissioner of was the first Agency Council this moment, I join my family, Kurung Kumey Shri Binod Ku- member from Nyishi commu- colleagues in the government mar Behera and representative nity and is credited to be the and the people in extending of DC Upper Subansiri, Smt person behind making Itana- our solidarity with you and Dani Riliang and officials from gar as the State Capital. your family and pay rich tribute Kendriya Vidhyalaya Sangathan In his condolence mes- to the great soul. attended the meeting. sage to Late Runghi’s wife May Almighty God Smt. Nabam Yania, Khandu bless the departed soul with Governor condoles wrote, “it pains my heart to eternal peace in heavenly the demise of Nabam write to you at this moment of abode and give strength to extreme grief. I humbly endure you and your family to bear the Runghi irreparable loss”, the message ITANAGAR, November 19: to share with you the saddest added further. The Governor of Arunachal times of your life though I know

Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mish- that it would be hard to do so ra (Retd.) condoled the de- and ease the pain you and Governor presides over mise of Shri Nabam Runghi, your family are going through. 7th Convocation of who was the member of first The news of sad de- NERIST Agency Council of NEFA ad- mise of Late Shri Nabam Nirjuli, November 19: ministration and is credited to Runghi, the first Agency Coun- The Governor of Arunachal be the person behind making cil Member of NEFA adminis- Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra Itanagar as the State Capital. tration has come as shock to (Retd.) presided over the 7th In his condolence message, me. As the story unfolds, Late Convocation of North Eastern Shri Runghi was able to con- ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal december 2018 39 REVIEW

Region Institute of Science that to be successful student, Graduate degrees in Degree and Technology, Nirjuli at its they have to use every sec- Module and Post Graduate campus on 19th November ond for acquiring knowledge. Module. 2018. He suggested them to change The Governor said that the trend of ‘study for job’ and Chief Minister calls on society has enabled the pass- be entrepreneurs. They must the Governor ing out students to be qualified think out of box and provide Itanagar, November 20: competent academic degree jobs to others. The Chief Minister of Arunach- holder individuals, now it is The Governor, who is al Pradesh Shri Pema Khandu time that they pay back to the the President of NERIST Soci- called on the Governor Brig. society. ety emphasised on the vibran- (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) at Raj Reminding the pass- cy of the NERIST campus. He Bhavan, Itanagar on 20th No- ing out students of their funda- stressed on timely cent per- vember 2018. They discussed mental duties as enshrined in cent admission, good academ- developmental issues of the our Constitution, the Governor ic atmosphere, cent percent State. advised them to make sacri- teacher-student attendance, The Governor apprised fices for higher good, that is fearless campus environment, the Chief Minister about the for the society and the nation. disciplined study atmosphere discussion he had with the He asked them to ensure hon- in the hostel, on time examina- Commissioner, Kendriya Vid- esty, integrity, transparency, tion and result declaration on hyalaya, Shri Santosh Kumar accountability, audit and mid- schedule. Mall, IAS, and the finalization course correction in every ac- Chairman, All India of opening of seven Kendriya tion, if needed in their action. Council for Technical Educa- Vidhyalayas in the State, for The Governor called tion, New Delhi Prof. Anil D. which the necessary proce- upon members of the faculty Sahasrabudhe, delivered the dural activities are now under- to be involved in the teaching- convocation address. NERIST way. learning process and not be Board of Management Chair- The Governor also dis- confined to classroom sched- man, Prof. Umesh Chandra cussed about the Arunachali ules only. He asked them to Ray, and NERIST Director, Armed Foces Officers’ Groups be coach, friend, philosopher Prof H.S. Yadav also spoke on of ‘Pay back to Society’ pro- and guide for their students. the occasion. gramme, where in officers of He underscored that teach- 18 toppers in Base Arunachal Pradesh in Indian ers must take pride in impart- Module, Degree Module and Army, Navy and Air Force will ing prepared lessons to stu- Post Graduate Module re- visit schools and colleges in dents. Self motivated students ceived Gold medals on the oc- different parts of the State from and guiding motivation of the casion. 12(Twelve) of 19 candi- 25th November to 2nd Decem- teachers are the basic compo- dates received Ph.D. degrees, ber 2018 and deliver motiva- nents of any vibrant academic while 54 (Fifty-Four), out of tional talks to the students. It institute. 122 candidates received Post aims to motivate the youth of Addressing the con- Graduate degrees in Master the State to join armed forces. tinuing students, the Governor of Technology, Master of Sci- In the meeting, the advised them to set their goals, ence and Master of Business Governor shared his interac- work hard and take active part Management in person. 358 tions with Union Ministers for in games, sports and extra (Three hundred Fifty Eight) Culture and Tourism in the Na- curriculum actives. He said candidates received Under tional Capital New Delhi and 40 december 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW his observation during the visit school toppers of Mangnam Service Commission is a Con- to Statue of Unity at Kevadia, and Thrillam Middle school. stitutional Autonomous Com- Gujarat. Till so far all kinds of mission which independently necessary documents and cer- functions. The state govern- Sarkar Apke Dwar tificates were issued on the spot ment has no authority to inter- inaugurated to the applicants, but first time, fere in the commission’s mat- LUMLA, November 20: in this 13th round of Sarkar ter. Shri Jambey Tashi Honble aapkedwar,atMangnam, Dep- “You all are our broth- MLA 1-Lungla ST Assembly uty commissioner, Tawang, ers and sisters and we cant see constituency inaugurated the shri Sang Phuntso issued a you hurting yourselves”, said 13th round of Sarkar aapked- succession certificate to an ap- the ministers. They appealed wari.eGovt at your doorstep plicant from Mangnam village the protesting candidates to at Middle School Mangnam on getting witness from the call off the hunger strike for the under Lungla sub-division on two Gaonburahs of Mangnam interest of all including the ag- 20th of November 2018. Ad- and the applicant’s relatives grieved candidates and take dressing the people in the and villagers,DC Tawang fur- up their grievances in the ap- camp he appreciated the ini- ther distributed crop and veg- propriate forum for redressal. tiative of present govt. under etable seeds to the villagers the leadership of Chief Minis- of Mangnam,Bu-khyung, and CMPCS- a livewire ter Shri Pema Khandu,and in- Thrillam, Eight marriage reg- in preserving and formed the mass that, this type istration certificates were also issued by Shri Sang Khandu, promoting Indigenous of govt at your doorstep camp Culture is being carried out in every Marriage Registration officer Tawang. Aalo November 20: district to bring the benefits of Central Mopin Preserva- government scheme and ma- Ministers meet tion and Cultural Society, chineries till the last man on a livewire Apex Body has the row, and appealed the vil- protesting appsc been striving hard for more lagers to avail maximum bene- examination aspirants than a decade in preserving fit out of such camps, till so far ITANAGAR, November 20: and promoting indigenous five times Sarkar aapkedwar On the direction of Chief Min- festival and culture at its of- camps has been conducted ister Pema Khandu, Cabinet fice at Gumin Kiin. The said in various villages and circle Ministers Bamang Felix and Dr. society is manned by mixed headquarters under Lungla Mohesh Chai met the protest- blend of people, folklorists, sub division, and every time ing candidates of APPSCCE well versed in traditional more than forty departments who are on hunger strike for culture and faith and dedi- alongwith its Head of the deptt past many days. cated workers to gear up and its officials participated in After a patient hearing the task for documentations it. The MLA also conveyed his to the grievances putforth by and preservation of age old gratitude to the officers and of- the agitating candidates, both indigenous festivals and cul- ficials for their sincere service the ministers appealed the ture to its graceful tradition and participation.He further candidates to withdraw their through laid down regula- distributed three numbers of agitation owing to the fact that tions on mode of celebration Gas connection to the female the matter is subjudice. They of festivals like Mopin and head of the family under ujjwa- also clarified that the Public Nyirmen. la scheme, and felicitated the ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal december 2018 41 REVIEW The mantle of tak- the mortal remains of the for- 80 MTM Cyclists on ing up the task which was mer agency council member. Goodwill Mission and handled by Degam Ete as Chief Minister in his president, Shri Tumto Ete speech said late Runghi was Promotion of Tourism as Secretary and team of a visionary leader who had Reaches Kamba: workers has been handed convinced the then Governor Aalo, November 20: over to incoming President of Assam BK Nehru to make Around 80 Mountain Terrain Shri Mijum Lona and Sec- Itanagar as the headquarters Bicycling Team comprising of retary Advocate Gekar Angu of the newly formed Union Ter- foreigners including 10 riders as the Secretary to continue ritory of Arunachal Pradesh in from the state reached Kamba with the societal works in a 1975-76. on 19th evening after it was function held at Gumin Kiin “We are thankful to late flagged off by Shri Kiren Rijiju, with standing ovation and Shri Runghi ji for his vision- MOS at Itanagar on 21st Nov applause on 19th Nov last. ary step and in recognition of last. The team will leave for The outgoing and incoming his such contributions, he was Yapik this morning and reach Presidents of CMPCS and awarded with a Gold Medal Mechuka on 21st Nov to be a other members called upon last year,” said Khandu. part of Adventure@ Mechuka. each and every member of Chief Minister said The main objective behind the the society to abide by the when late Runghi had pro- race is to foster unity, goodwill, rule and bylaws that govern posed Itanagar as the capital oneness and promote tourism the entire Galo community of Arunachal four decades in this hilly terrain of India. for greater interest of main- back, he might had lots of The team was given a taining and preserving the dreams for the city on how it warm reception by Liromoba age old culture and tradi- should grow in future. MLA Shri Nyamar Karbak dur- tion. “Today I am asking ing their night stay at Kamba. The Presidents and have we fulfilled his vision for The MLA expressed his grati- Secretaries of Sector Mopin Itanagar or not? My view is tude to all for undertaking such Celebration Committees of that we haven’t,” said Khandu. a strainous cycling to promote Aalo townships also attend- He said late Runghi’s adventure tourism in this part ed the function to give useful soul will be in peace only when of the country. A.Honda Men- deliberations. we are able to stand to his ex- jio from Roing is performing pectations by making Itanagar second in the overall perfor- Cm pays homage to as a beautiful city. He then mance. late Nabam Runghi appealed all to work together ITANAGAR, November 20: in fulfilling the vision of late RK Mission Distributes Chief Minister Pema Khandu Runghi. Relief to Yoji Yora Fire today attended the funeral of Following the speech, Victims former agency council mem- body of late Runghi was cre- Aalo, November 21: ber late Nabam Runghi. mated with full state honour. As a humanitarian gesture, Khandu paid his re- The funeral was also Ramakrishna Mission, Aalo spect to the departed soul at attended by Deputy Chief Min- distributed 2 sets of utensils the residence of late Runghi ister Chowna Mein, former each set containing a Kha- at Yupia. He, along with cabi- CM Nabam Tuki, Urban Min- sahi, Pot, Kettle, Bucket, 4 net ministers and MLAs laid ister Nabam Rebia, MLA Techi Plates, 4 Bowls, Hata, Jug, wreaths and paid obeisance to Kaso and others. Glass and Mug, Teapan), and 42 december 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW garments like Shirts, Jackets, Noctes on attaining 50 Glo- Observation of Pants, Sweaters, Shirts, Belts, rious Years of Chalo Loku Vasectomy Fourth Money Bags to 15 persons celebrations. He praised the through Swami IshanandaMj, organizing committee led by Night Launched at RavishankarMj, ManoharMj, President GJNCLC Wanglin TRIHMs Sivatejashwi Maharaj, RohitMj Lowangdong, Secretary NAHARLAGUN,November 21: and our staff members on 18th GJNCLC Tirong Aboh and Non scalpel Vasectomy is Nov Last. entire committee members being observed by the De- Two houses were com- and HoDs for accorded him partment of Health & Fam- pletely destroyed at Yoji Yora a warm reception. The Chief ily Welfare, Govt.of Arunachal colony when a major fire broke Guest appealed younger Pradesh w.e.f 21st November out in 21st October last. generation of Noctes to pre- to 4th December 2018 under serve, protect and promote the theme of the programme Minister Wangki aged old traditional culture “PURUSHO NE APNAYA NAI which were held dear by PEHCHAN PARIVAR NIYO- Lowang inaugurates JON MEIN BAAGHIDAR SE indegenous food fest of ancestors and handed over to us for posterity. BADHAYA SAMMAN,”Shri Alo Noctes Earlier Chief Guest Libang Minister (Health& Fam- Khonsa, November 21: was presented with a Nocte ily Welfare)released sky bal- Hon’ble Minister for Traditonal Nocte Coat and loon and flagged off a rally of PHE&WS & DoTCL Wangki Headgear as a token of love Bullet Rides at TRIHMS (Tomo Lowang inaugurated In- from GJNCLC organizing Riba Institute of health &Medi- digenous Food Festival of committee. The President cal science) Naharlagun small Noctes on the beginning of GJNCLC Wanglin Low- and colourful impressive func- day of 50 Glorious Years angdong informed that the tion. Golden Jubilee Celebration celebration shall continue The Minister Shri Li- of Nocte Chalo Loku at Neh- till 25th November, 2018 in band while conveying his mas- ru Stadium, Khonsa here which he invited all to attend sage particularly appealed today in presence of Ad- the 5 day long grand cel- male citizen of the state to im- viser to CM cum President ebration, he added that on prove their participation in the GJNCLC Wanglin Lowang- 23rd November in the eve- reproduction health system.Dr. dong, Secretary GJNCLC ning there will be a ROCK Kinni Signh IAS special secre- cum MLA Tirong Aboh, DC CONCERT at Nehru Sta- tary Health& Family welfare Tirap P.N. Thungon, Tirap dium , Khonsa being per- said small family is ahappy SP J.K. Meena, IPS, HoDs, formed by Dinero Ash Proj- family and therefore she ap- Golden Jubilee Chalo Loku ect group from Mumbai. pealed the male members of Committee members, Nocte In his vote thanks – the society to share the burden Women society members Secretary GJNCLC cum of family planning along with and Public from various vil- MLA Tirong Aboh appreci- their wives and adopt Non- lages. ated Minister Wangki Low- Scalpel Vasectomy. Earlier the While inaugurating ang for his kind consented Director of TRIHMS, Dr. Moji altogether 18 Indigenous to the graced the Food Fest Jini informed about the latest Food Stalls – Chief Guest as Chief Guest and for sterilization, namely non-scal- cum Minister Wangki Low- contributions toward Loku pel vasectomy in which the ang greets the people of fund. beneficiaries do not suffer any ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal december 2018 43 REVIEW pain and problem. Later the inaugurated by the Principal administration centres of the Minister accompanied by Dr. of Govt Hr Secy. School, Kay- State. Kinny and Dr. Jinni Director ing under the aegis of DLSA, Reposing his confi- visited the ongoing construc- Upper Siang. Legal Brochures dence on the organization, the tion new building for O.P.D were distributed to all the par- Governor extended his good and other branches and latter ticipants. wishes to the officers and men informed the building would be of the BRO and exhorted them completed by the end of March BRO DG calls on the to rise to the expectation of the 2019. Governor people. The programme is be- Itanagar, November 21: The Director General ing observed in every district The Director General of Border of Border Roads Organization throughout the state of Ar- Roads Organization (BRO) Lt. assured the Governor of the unachal Pradesh. General Harpal Singh, AVSM, best contribution of his orga- VSM called on the Governor nization for the construction Legal literacy Club of Arunachal Pradesh Brig. and upkeep of the roads in Ar- inaugurated at Govt. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) at unachal Pradesh. Hr. Secy. School and Raj Bhavan, Itanagar on 21st Legal awareness November 2018. They dis- Bollywood superstar camp held at Kaying cussed on steps to be taken to Salman Khan declared strengthen the road communi- open the 6th edition of Community Hall. cation in the State. Kaying, November 21: Adventure at Mechuka The Governor said that festival District Legal Services Author- the road communication in Ar- MECHUKA, November 22: ity (DLSA), Upper Siang con- unachal Pradesh is vital for the Bollywood superstar Salman ducted legal awareness pro- development of the State and Khan today declared open gramme at Kaying on 21st of security of the Nation. Every the 6th edition of Adventure at November. Legal topics were step must be taken to make it Mechuka festival in presence delivered by Secy, DLSA Mary all weather, he emphasised. of Chief Minister Pema Khan- Kamsi, Advocates Tapang Sharing his experience du and MoS Home Kiren Rijiju Tabing and Kabang Taron to of district tours by road, partic- amidst great fanfare. general public, PRI members, ularly in border areas, the Gov- Admiring the beauty of Women Society and Students ernor said that every aspect Arunachal, the Bollywood ac- on the topics Legal Services of development, education, tor in his speech promised to Act, AP victim Compensation health and basic requirement shoot for his upcoming film in Act, AFR 1945, MV Act. JJB of common citizen in the State the state giving a big boost to Act., POCSO Act and Child depends on road communica- film tourism in the state. Rights to create awareness tion. Therefore, BRO has the Welcoming Salman regarding new laws which was onerous responsibility to en- to Arunachal, Khandu in his followed by interaction and sure good roads in Arunachal speech thanked the actor for question hour. EAC, Kaying Pradesh. his contribution in promoting Jumte Jini along with Princi- The Governor advised tourism in the state in a big pal, Govt. Higher Secondary the DG, BRO to study the road way. He also thanked the ac- School was also present on construction issues from Miao tor for his presence during the the occasion. In addition to to Vijoynagar, Changlang Dis- curtain-raiser event for the sec- that Legal literacy Club was trict, one of the remotest circle 44 december 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW ond `MTB Arunachal Mountain During the inaugural Group Captain,Mohonto Bicycle Race’ at Mumbai held event, the winners of the MTB Panging,VSM(Retd), the visit- in September last. bicycle race were felicitated ing team members, Surgeon Chief Minister said the with certificates and cash priz- Commander, Marak Pertin, strength of Arunachal lay in its es by the guests. Chief Minis- Major Ponung Doming and diversity offering great many ter released the 2019 calendar Captain Ligang Sera were unexplored natural paradise of Adventure at Mechuka. accorded a rousing welcome and cultures. He said each The inaugural event by the huge gathering of stu- place in Arunachal has its own was also attended by Mechu- dents and Teachers in pres- unique beauty. He informed ka MLA Pasang Dorjee Sona ence of DC,TamiyoTatak, SP, that state government has and Liromoba MLA Nyamar PrashantGautam,Principal IG- recently signed MoU with 17 Karbak. JHSS, T. Taloh, CO (Protocol) private investors and majority KhodaLasa among others. of them are related to tourism Arunachalee Armed Group Captain,Mohonto sector. He expressed hope Forces Officers interact Panging, who is one of pio- that with private sectors begin- with students under neers from the State to join ning to invest heavily in tour- the Armed forces as fighter ism sector, Arunachal in future “Pay Back to Society” Pilot addressing on the occa- will see exponential growth in PASIGHAT, November .26: sion said that joining the Army this sector. An initiative of the Governor of is an opportunity to serve the Earlier, Salman flagged Arunachal Pradesh, Dr. B.D. nation,besides experiencing in the second edition of the Mishra, the group “payback to the various opportunities to- Dalmia MTB (Mountain Ter- society”,Arunachalee Armed explore the world adding that rain Biking) Arunachal Moun- Forces Commissioned Officers life in the Armed Forces is an tain Bicycle race, which was from the Navy, Army and Air- enriching and fulfilling experi- flagged off by Rijiju on Novem- force reached Pasighat and in- ence offering you adventure ber 14 last in Itanagar. About teracted with school and Col- and to see the world expanding hundred bikers from ten coun- lege students and shared their your horizon.Speaking on the tries including USA, Portugal, experiences and encouraged various scopes in the Armed Canada, Germany, UK, Nepal them to join the Armed Forces forces in the Army, Navy and and Bhutan took part in the as a career choice for their per- Air-force he said “We are avail- event covering a distance of sonal and professional growth able for guidance “and urged 650 km. Salman’s magnanim- in life and motivated them on them to “work hard on your ity and pro-bono contribution valuesof dedication,hardwork studies”. He also stressed on for promotion of Arunachal as and discipline to succeed in healthy lifestyle, discipline and a tourism and film destination life. the need to build and allround was lauded by all present. In the morning session personality. The Bollywood su- here organized at the Pasighat Surgeon Commander perstar took part in the 10km Outdoor Stadium,interacting Dr. MarakPertin, from the Indi- bicycle ride from Dorjeeling with more than 3000 (three an Navy,who shared his jour- to Mechuka along with Chief thousand) students from ney from life in rural Parpuk to Minister and MoS Home cul- IGJ HSS,SFS,DE Middle life in the mighty Ocean said minating at the festival ground, School and various Govt. “If I hailing from Parpuk Vil- where they were accorded Secondary Schools includ- lage can join Indian Navy,you warm welcome. ing private schools,led by surely can,whether girl or boy. ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal december 2018 45 REVIEW

You can join any field, it is upto that with good academic quali- HoDs, Officers and staff from you.” Life in Forces earns you fications, graduation being the various departments, village honour and respect in society minimum,one can have vari- authorities, public leaders, Lady Army Officer, ous career avenues including school students, teachers and Major Ponung Doming,who in the Armed Forces. general public. did her schooling from Arunachalee armed Altogether 17 depart- DEMS,Pasighat, also shared forces officers also delivered ments participated in the pro- her 12 (twelve) years in the motivational speeches at the gramme which also included Army with opportunity to serve lower campus auditorium of demonstration of modern sci- in the UN Congo Mission.” I am JN College, Pasighat 26 which entific agricultural equipments very happy with the response was attended by more than and tools, distribution of seeds, and happy to be with you all 200 students. The students saplings to farmers etc. at homeground.”Major Po- were educated about all the nung also called upon on the three Indian Armed Forces Tawang runs for value of hardwork adding that wings, -Indian Army, Indian Air stronger civil military “you can also reach out to me Force and Indian Navy. The friendship through soial media-twitter,fb Officers urged the students TAWANG, November 26: and Instagram for any guid- to join armed forces by giv- As a run up to the 10th Tawang ance“ ing concrete examples and in- Maitree Diwas scheduled Young Army Officer, Cap- forming them about the salient from 28 Nov 18, the Tawang tain Ligang Sera, who joined features of the army including Brigade,District Administration Rashtriya Military Academy af- about the challenging life, pro- and YUVA Arunachal (NGO) ter Class 8 also informed the fessionalism, unit ethos, secu- jointly organised the annual various entry levels to serve in larism and other aspects of the mini marathon from majestic the Army in various capacities Indian Army adding that Gov- Tawang Monastery to the im- adding that” I take huge pride ernment of India have taken posing War Memorial covering in doing my duty,that I am pro- more initiatives to enlist stu- a distance of 5 Kms. The run tecting my Nation.”Stating that dents from North East in the was flagged off jointly by Shri we need more homegrown Indian Army. Tsering Tashi, MLA Tawang. officers and personnel in the Brigadier Zubin Bhatnagar, Armed Forces, he called upon 11th Sarkar Apke Dwar Commander of Tawang Garri- the students to focus on their camp held at Parong, son in presence of large num- studies, to be disciplined. Riga Circle ber of civil and Army dignitar- DC Pasighat Tamiyo Tatak, SIANG, November 26: ies. In total 400 runners of all in his address said that District The 11th Sarkar Aapke Dwar age, gender, caste and creed Administration is privileged to camp was conducted on participated under three cate- facilitate such programmes to 26/11/2018 at Parong village gories of junior, senior and vet- promote interaction and mo- under Riga Circle, Siang dis- erans for both male & female tivate the young generation trict. participants. adding that the Armed Forces The event was inaugu- The main two day is synonymous with dedication rated by Deputy Commissioner grand celebrations of Civil Mili- and discipline. Shri Rajeev Takuk in presence tary Friendship will be inaugu- SP Pasighat, Prashant of incharge EAC Riga Miss rated by Brigadier (Retd) Dr. Gautam also called for working Sarah Enung Borang, other B.D Mishra, Hon’ble Governor hard to gain knowledge adding 46 december 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW of Arunachal Pradesh and Shri Act, 2009. Of them, 14 cases tated the school toppers as per Pema Khandu, Honble Chief were related to Packaged the tradition of the camp. Minister who is also the Chief Commodities who were found The villagers availed on Patron of the event. Lt Gen- selling products without man- the spot issuance of ST,PRC, eral GS Sangha GOC Gajraj datory information or erased birth, Marriage registration, Corps and Major General RK MRP whereas rest of the 8 Driving license AADHAR en- Jha, GOC Ball of Fire Division cases were for using unveri- rollment, and application for will also grace the occasion fied weights and measures as various government welfare as the guests of honour along well as for non-production of schemes, health checkup and with large number of military verification certificates. payment of electricity bill, ap- and civil dignitaries. ‘Know Following booking of plication for new electricity and Your Army’ is the theme of the the cases, the violators have water connection etc. event that will enlighten the been instructed to follow the youth about the Armed Forces rules strictly so that the com- CS held a meeting with and motivate them to adorn the mon consumers do not sustain AAI relating to CSR uniform and serve their mother loss. schemes land. The event is likely to wit- ITANAGAr, November 26: ness heavy footfalls as it has Sarkar aapke dwar and Chief Secretary Shri. Satya already drawn wide spread at- Jan Sunwai Sammelan Gopal undertook a meeting tention and interest of locals. was held at Khet village with D.K. Kamra Regional Ex- TAWANG, November 26: ecutive Director (RED), Airport LMD book 22 cases The 14th round of Sarkar aap- Authority of India on the mat- ITANAGAR,November 26:- ke dwar and Jan Sunwai Sam- ters relating to CSR schemes, The mobile Inspection Team melan was held at Khet village and review the project status (MIT) of Department of Legal under Jang sub division on of Airports in Tezu and Hollongi Metrology consisting Daro 26th of November 2018. Shri at the Conference Hall, Block Marbom, Dy Controller Legal Dochora Lama EAC, incharge 2, Floor-5 at Civil Secretariat, Metrology (HQ), T. N Tara, DC Tawang inaugurated the here on 26th November last. Dy. Controller, West Zone, G. camp alongwith ADC Jang Chief Secretary Shri. Go- Singpho, Inspector LM (HQ) Shri Lobsang Wangchu Bapu. pal took stock of the status of and Debia Tana, Inspector LM, Speaking on the occasion shri proposed Four Lane Road to Papumpare District along with Dochora Lama told the villag- Tezu Airport, shifting of utilities team of officials, conducted ers about the facilities avail- etc and requisite Forest and surprise inspection of trading able in the camp, ADC Shri Environment Clearance in the units located in and around Lobsang wangchu also spoke meeting. D-Sector and G-Extension at on the occasion and asked While reviewing CSR con- Naharlagun here on 26yh No- the villagers to avail maximum tributions made by AAI to the vember last. benefits of this camp. State, the CS directed that all During the course of After the formal inau- such CSR activities should be inspection, various natures of guration of the camp Shri Do- undertaken in full knowledge irregularities have been de- chora Lama handed over the of the Government, to ensure tected at 22 trading premises. utensils for school kitchen to transparency and account- Accordingly they have been the teacher incharge of Khet ability, to stop or tap misuse of booked for violation of the Middle school and also felici- CSR schemes if there may be provisions of Legal Metrology ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal december 2018 47 REVIEW any. Lohit District Deputy Com- Mamang Dai, YD Thongchi, hati, Zubaan Books, etc. missioner Karma Leki present- Dr Rita Chowdhury, Damo- The Department of Re- ed a power point presentation dar Mauzo, Former Gover- search GoAP is also putting briefing the house on the sta- nor Gen (Retd) JJ Singh etc up a book exhibition. Book tus of Tezu Airport. Video clips will be participating in the Exhibition will also be set up of safe landing of DONIER and three day event, informed with Authors and Readers ATR at Tezu Airport was also the Director IPR Obang Tay- session, Book signing by shown in the PPT. eng in a press conference Authors etc. On the recent issue of held at the Press Club . conversion of Tezu Airport The Director said that ‘Pay Back to Society from VFR to IFR, the Deputy although we are rich in oral Group’ touring Commissioner informed that literature, the written litera- different parts of the matter has been referred ture is still in nascent stage to District Forest Officer, Tezu because of various reasons. Arunachal Pradesh for NOC/Approval to clear the Therefore the sessions have ITANAGAR,November 26: vegetative obstacles for con- been planned in keeping On the initiative of the Gov- version as requested by the with this backdrop empha- ernor of Arunachal Pradesh AAI. sizing more on discussion Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra on script issues, values in (Retd.), the officers of Indian The First ever our oral traditions, poetry Armed Forces ‘Pay Back to reading, language and vari- Society Group’ are now tour- Arunachal Literature ing the different parts of Ar- Festival is being ous issues concerning liter- ature of North East Region. unachal Pradesh to conduct organised by the The Deputy Direc- motivational interaction with Department of tor Denhang Bosai stressed the students of schools and Information and Public that Literature festival of this colleges to inspire them to Relation magnitude is happening for inculcate nationalism, posi- tivity and fix up of their goals ITANAGAR, November 26: the first time and sought the in life. The First ever Arunachal Lit- cooperation of the media The officers, who erature Festival is being or- houses to make it a grand are natives of Arunachal ganised by the Department success. Pradesh, will be conduct- of Information and Public The Arunachal Liter- ing the motivational pro- Relation with the theme ature Festival is an initiative grammes at Aalo and Kamba ‘building bridges through lit- of the Department of IPR to in West Siang District, Likab- erature’ with effect from 28th create awareness on impor- ali in Lower Siang District, November 2018 to 30th No- tance of literature and throw Pasight in East Siang Dis- vember 2018 at D.K. Con- light on eminent writers and trict, Roing in Lower Dibang vention Centre, Itanagar in poets including emerging Valley District, Yingkiong in which renowned writers and writers. Upper Siang District, Tezu poets will be participating The event will facilitate in Lohit District, Namsai in from all over the country. interface between local au- Namsai District, Changlang Many eminent au- thors and prominent authors. in Changlang District, Khon- thors/ poets/ novelists like Renowned publishers are sa in Tirap District, Longding Mark Tully, Dhruba Hazarika, also coming like Penguin, in Longding District, Bomdi- Mridula Garg, Ravi Singh, Lawyers Book Stall Guwa- 48 december 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW la in West Kameng District, 2nd December 2018 to brief informed the Vendors how to Tawang in Tawang District, the Hon’ble Chief Minister of segregate organic and Inor- Ziro in Lower Subansiri Dis- Arunachal Pradesh about re- ganic products produced by trict, Raga in Kamle District, ceptivity and efficiency of the them and argued to be hy- Daporijo in Upper Subansiri programme. genic in the vending place. District, Hawai in Anjaw He also highlighted vendors District, Itanagar in Capital Skill Training for in detail about the segrega- Complex and Yupia in Pap- Street Vendors and tion of waste products which um Pare District. Distribution of SHGs is in cumulated by vending Led by Major Gen- activities. Also, Tam Talam, eral Jarken Gamlin, AVSM, Revolving Fund through SP Palin spoke detail about SM, VSM, 20 officers from PFMS traffic management and its Army, 4 from Navy and 3 PALIN,November 27: consequences while vending. from Air Force are moving District Urban Development He also informed the vendors in eight groups to eight dif- Agency (DUDA), Palincon- to do vending activities in the ferent locations. In all each ducted a day long workshop allocated vending zone.Shri group will conduct a number under Support to Urban Street Jimi Senaiki, Chairman Market of programmes to cover all Vendors (SUSV) and Social Welfare Association Palin, Er. educational institution in the Mobilization & InstitutionDe- Chakpu Raju and Er. KipaKaro State. The group has set its velopment (SM&ID) compo- also spoke on the Occasion. goal to help enrol 50 officers nent of Deendayal Antyodaya On the occasion 7 and 30 Jawans / Sailors / Air Yojana – National Urban Live- SHGs members received re- warriors in the armed forces lihoods Mission (DAY-NULM) volving fund of Rs. 10,000 in next two years and double in UD Conference Hall, Palin each and 82 registered street the number in next five years. for Surveyed Street Vendors vendors were given one-day The programme, which is and Self Help Group regis- wage amounting to Rs.300 the flagship of the Governor tered under DUDA, Palin.The each through Public Finance of Arunachal Pradesh Brig. Meeting was chaired by Mem- Management System (PFMS) (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.), is ber Secretary, DUDA Palin, portal. being conducted in coordina- in his speech he spoke in de- tion with the State education tail about health conscious of 15 days Production department and the district street vendors and urged them Oriented Theatre to be healthy not only in home administration. The mission Workshop Begins was launched on 25th No- but the place where they do Roing, November 27: vember by the Governor in vending too. Speaking on the A 15 days Production Oriented the presence of Union Minis- occasion Resource persons Theatre Workshop based on ter of State (Home) Shri Kiren from various departments the ‘Ideologies of Gandhiji’ in Rijiju, Chief Secretary Shri spoke on the aspects such as commemoration of the 150th Satya Gopal, IAS, Secretary right, food safety, maintenance Anniversary of Mahatma Gan- Education, Smt Dr. Madhu of hygiene, waste disposals, dhi, was inaugurated on 26th Rani Teotia, IAS and Group use of biodegradable waste of Novenber 2018 at the Multi- Captain Mohonto Panging street vendors. purpose Hall, Roing.The work- (Retd.) at Raj Bhavan, Itana- Also speaking on the shop is being organized by gar. The programme teams occasion Resource Person the North East Zonal Culture will return back to Itanagar on Dr. Gimi Tang, MO Palin CHC ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal december 2018 49 REVIEW Centre (NEZCC), Dimapur in Arunachali Armed Deputy Commissioner in collaboration with Department forces Commissioned her speech said the programme of Art and Culture, Govt. of Ar- is specially designed for the unachal Pradesh. Officers attended youth and students of the area The programme was “Pay back to Society” and guidance of the senior armed inaugurated by the District Art Programme at Namsai forced officers will be immensely and Culture Officer M. Tayeng, NAMSAI, November 27: benefited. Colonel Koj Tari from Resource persons cum the- Pay Back to Society ” group Jat Regiment appealed to the atre directors Bendang Wall- comprising with Colonel Koj Tari student community to prepare a ing and Kilang Temsu. More from Jat Regiment , Lieuten- mind set to serve the nation as than 20 artists are participat- ant Commander Chow Ronie an Army personnel and he said ing in the 15 days long Work- Chowpoo from Indian Navy and Indian Army is always ready to shop. Lieutenant Zoukhamgam Sing- motivate and provide proper DACO M. Tayeng ad- pho from Jat regiment of Indian guidance to maximize participa- vised the participants to take Army attended a programme tion of Arunachalee youth in De- full advantage of the knowl- here at Namsai town club on27th fence service. Lieutenant Com- edge shared by the resour- Novemberlast. Local MLA Chau mander Chow Ronie Chowpoo cepersons during the course. Zingnu Namchoom , Deputy and Lieutenant Zoukhamgam Bendang Walling commissioner Dr. Tapasya Singpho explained scope and shared the aims and objec- Raghav, IAS, ADC Bijoy Ta- recruitment process in various tives of the programme by lukdar, SDO Oring Lego , Maj wings of Indian army, Indian Air stating that is not just for Sourav from 20 Madras Regi- Force and Indian Navy through doing acting, dancing and ment were amongst other pres- PPT. drama but in 15 days long in- ent in the programme. Around teractive session, there will 400 students from various col- SAD camp organized at be sharing of creative ideas, leges and schools participated Ledum in interactive session. the knowledge of ones own PASIGHAT,November 27: MLA Namchoom in his society and it’s cultures and Thirty government depart- address expressed deep sense traditions amongst the partici- ments offered their services of gratitude to his Excellency the pants. Through this program during the Sarkar AapkeDwar Governor of Arunachal Pradesh the participants can improve camp, organized at Ledum vil- for his guidance to motivate the their personality, communica- lage by the East Siang admin- youth of the state through the tion skills, acting skills, meet- istration on 27th November Arunachali Commissioned of- ing with new people, get and last. The camp was inaugu- ficer and to set an example for learn new ideas and thoughts, rated 37-Pasighat MLA Tatung the new generation to choose he added. Walling also in- Jamoh in presence of Deputy Defence Service as a career formed that this programme Commissioner TamiyoTatak, and to serve our mother land. was started on 2016 and now host officers, leaders and oth- He applauded the efforts of the it is held all over the northeast- ers. MLA Jamoh highlighted District Administration also for ern States. He also said that various achievements and on- conducting such innovative pro- during this 15 days program, going schemes and projects gram in the district. He appealed artists can write any story re- undertaken by the government the students to be inspired from lated to their home town which on the occasion. He appealed the senior Officers and prepare should be imbued with the the villagers to avail optimum to join in Indian Army. Ideology of Gandhiji. benefits during the camp. 50 december 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW news in pictures Chief Minister Pema Khandu inaugurated the 5th North East Connectivity Summit here organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) on November 14, 2018 Deputy Chief Minister, Chowna Mein attended the concluding session of the 7th National Convention of the Past Pupils of Don Bosco at Don Bosco Youth Centre on November 18, 2018.

Hon’ble Minister IPR, RWD and Parliamentary Affairs Bamang Felix inaugurated the First Ever Literature Festival of Arunachal Pradesh at Dorjee Khandu Convention Centre, IG Park Itanagar on November 28, 2018. ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal december 2018 51 REVIEW

General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command of Indian Army Lt General Manoj Mukund Naravane, AVSM, SM, VSM called on the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar on November 6, 2018.

Chief Minister Pema Khandu attended the inauguration ceremony of Rajiv Gandhi University’s ‘XIX Uni-Fest 2018’ at Rono Hill, Doimukh on November 7, 2018.

The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) presided over the 7th Convocation of North Eastern Region Institute of Science and Technology, Nirjuli on November 19, 2018. 52 december 2018 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW

Arunachal Review is planning to introduce a section, called ‘Youth Section ’ in this monthly magazine shortly. ‘Youth Section ’ aims at promoting creative potentials of students and young generation of Arunachal Pradesh by highlighting their achievements and also giving a platform for creative development thereby aiming to promote a constructive and progressive spirit among them. Articles concerning people and culture, welfare issues of students, short stories, poems, drawing and paintings and reports on achievement on various issues concerning the arena of youth will be received by the undersigned for inclusion in the section.

Honorarium of Rs 1000/- (Rupees One Thousand) will also be given for selected matter.

Participants are requested to send their matter in both hard copy and CD or email at [email protected] or [email protected] along with proper address and a brief bio-data.

Readers of the section can also write letter to the Editor on issues related to the magazine and views of common interests of the youth.

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