ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal november 2019 1 REVIEW Importance of Papaya Chandra Kumar Singh, S.M.S (Agronomy) K.V.K, Tawang apayas as the fruit of the paya is rich in Vitamin A which ing menstrual pain should help Pangels. The fruit which is helps protect your vision from themselves to several servings extremely rich in Vitamin C has degenerating. Nobody wants to of papaya, as an enzyme called a wide range of health benefits lose their ability to see due to papain helps in regulating and making it a great fruit option to diseases like age-related macu- easing flow during menstrual pe- include in your diet. Here are lar degeneration, and eating riods. some of the top health benefits papayas will ensure that you do 9. Prevents signs of age- of papaya. not see a day where you cannot in: All of us would love to stay 1. Lowers cholesterol: Pa- see. young forever, but no one in this paya is rich in fibre, Vitamin C 6. Protects against arthri- world has managed to do it. Still, and antioxidants which prevent tis: Arthritis can be a really debili- healthy habits like eating a papa- cholesterol build up in your arter- tating disease and people who ya daily will prolong the process ies. Too much cholesterol build- have it may find their quality of and may make you look 5 years up can lead to several heart dis- life reduced significantly. Eating younger than you are. Papaya is eases including heart attack and papayas are good for your bones rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin E and hypertension. as they have anti-inflammatory antioxidants like beta-carotene 2. Helps in weight loss: properties along with Vitamin C which helps prevent your skin Those looking to lose weight which helps in keeping various from free radical damage keep- must include papaya in their diet forms of arthritis at bay. A study ing wrinkles and other signs of as it is very low in calories. The fi- published in Annals of the Rheu- ageing at bay. bre content in papaya leaves you matic Diseases showed that 10. Prevents cancer: Papa- feeling full and also clears your people who consumed foods low ya is a rich source of antioxidants, bowel movement making your in Vitamin C were three times phytonutrients and flavonoids that weight loss regime easier. more likely to have arthritis than prevent your cells from undergo- 3. Boosts your immunity: those who didn’t. ing free radical damage. Some Your immunity system acts as a 7. Improves digestion: In studies have also linked the con- shield against various infections today’s times, it is near impossi- sumption papaya to reduced risk that can make you really sick. ble to avoid eating foods that are of colon and prostate cancer. A single papaya contains more bad for your digestive system. Of- 11. Helps reduce stress: than 200% of your daily require- ten we find ourselves eating junk After working hard for the whole ment of Vitamin C, making it food or restaurant food prepared day, it is a good idea to come great for your immunity. in excessive quantities of oil. Eat- home to a plate a papaya. The 4. Good for diabetics: Pa- ing a papaya daily can make up wonder fruit is rich in several nu- paya is an excellent food option for such occasional mistakes, as trients like Vitamin C which can for diabetics as it has a low-sugar it has a digestive enzyme known keep you free from stress. Ac- content even though it is sweet as papain along with fibre which cording to a study conducted in to taste. Also, people who don’t helps improve your digestive University of Alabama, found that have diabetes can eat papaya to health. 200 mg of Vitamin C can help prevent it from happening. 8. Helps ease menstrual regulate the flow of stress hor- 5. Great for your eyes: Pa- pain: Women who are experienc- mones in rats. 2 november 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW Reh: Significance of Socio-Cultural and Religious Aspects of Idu Mishmi Jonomo Rondo, District Research Officer, Tezu. ythology of Reh: Asi Anjowru, the pred- man and women of the host M As per the myth of the icator (wussayiya) who was during the day of Reh) started Idu Mishmi, a slave named consulted to predict his suffer- performing the Reh, practically Apiju (Appo) was the person ings. Ultimately Asii Anjowru in a systematic manner by in- who has performed the Reh had predicted the cause of his viting all the relatives whom for the first time. The story sufferings. The cause was the he offered Emeta, Yuh etc. goes that one day Apiju, the hiding of the Pidi (Diamond). by sacrificing sufficient num- slave of Inyime-Menga-ah, The Asii Anjowru suggested bers of Mithun and Pig. In that was in the cultivation field to for sacrifice of some animals. way the Reh has been origin look after the crops; a group He also suggested for purify- through different stages in Idu of people belonging to Inyi- ing the animals before killing. Mishmi mythology. This sys- Ambribriru clan were return- Aji Jiwru another priest volun- tem of Reh celebration has ing after a hunting expedition teered to act as priest to pu- been continuing till today by from the north direction, a rify all the animals to be sacri- the Kera-aas. place is called “Zahili-Awro”. ficed in the Reh. After coming Adda: When Apiju’s enquiry he was to know that “Aji Jiwru” has In Idu Mishmi society any told about a place where a bird been invited as a priest in- male member after his mar- called Etosi-Briyee, fly all the stead of him, then “Sinewru” riage is expected to start the time. a powerful (priest) took away process of Adda. The mean- When Apiju went to the soul of Apiju and hide it in ing of Adda is offering loan or the place where he found the a strange land of snakes called advanced either in case or in leftover meat of a snake called “Aju Diwe, Apru Diwe”. After kinds to a person who is per- Beka. Soon he started chop- that “Elokhruwru” attempted forming Reh. These kinds may ping the head of the snake and a trick by making snake from be of the following items: suddenly he found a glittering the trees of Ilumbo, Amum- a) Mithun b) Pig c) Yu d) Dry object called Pidi (diamond). bo, through which the soul of fish, Dry rat(wild), e) Rice f) Thereafter Apiju brought back Apiju was recollected from the Millet g) Salt and chilly the Pidi secretly and hide it land of snakes. Apiju Menga The Adda word is appli- in his home. Later, his house the slave of Inyime Menga, cable to only when a person is caught fire for several times. who performed Reh had no giving loan that is planning to Thereafter Apiju hide relatives of his own so offered” celebrate Reh in near future. the Pidi in different trees Emata (special gift) and “Yuh” Normally, an eligible person called, Etombo, Asombo, (rice beer) to the trees called after his marriage is encour- Irumbo etc; but all these trees Achumbo, Engambo etc; aged by friends and elders to also got burnt down. Finally humour. After observing this start the process of Adda. All he buried the Pidi beneath a mock Reh performed by Api- Addas either in kind or cash boulder. After that most of the ju, Inyime Menga,( Individual is recorded immediately by time, he was ill. Reh host called Apalli-Milli, Agiro-Thrayiga on behalf of ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal november 2019 3 REVIEW

Menga, presents received 12. Mangayu 3-4 years in advance. All the required from female relatives are also 13. Ahroyu 4-5 years items should be given to the recorded by some person. 14. Ewinyu 5-6 years others as Adda advance within Adda–gi i.e. loans received in 15. Elunyu 6-7 and above the period of these years, after kinds is recorded separately 16. Huwu-sowe 7 years and offering sufficient number of for separate items. In case of above pigs and other required items measurement of dry fish, dried If the loan is in the form to others then only one starts rat (wild) and Yu, the size of of Mithun and Pig, the Menga the process of Reh. basket is counted. For rice and (the host) is called to see him Eliprochhu/Sa-prochu/Etow- millet, number and size of the the size and stage and after ru-Etopo: container is taken into account. that it is recorded in the credit When a person starts the So far as mithuns and pigs are paper by Agiteya and Adaya process of Adda he will atleast concerned, its size and age is thrayiga. Everything had to be keep one Mithun as Sa-prochu considered as below: recorded properly, as all the and Eliprochu (Pig) and two Sl. No. Size of Mithun or Ap- Adda or loan has to be repaid numbers of Eto-la (cock) as proximate age in same kind. The number of Etowru and Etopo. In addition 1. Allo Manga 5 month Adaya and Agiteya are also re- to this he can keep as many 2. Allo Hro 5-7 month corded in a traditional manner as mithuns, pigs and cocks as 3. Allo-wi 7-8 month in Tayi (rope), separately by per his capacity. 4. Allo-Lu 8-9 month tightening knots serially. Hathru: 5 Allo-Huwi 11-13 month In case of death of a If one decides to perform 6. Allo-holoke 13-14 month person who received Addagi, a Reh within a year, he makes 7. Allo-hulunyi 14-24 month the surviving widow and chil- a celebration by performing a 8. Allo-holoso 24-27 month dren are responsible to return Hathru where atleast one Mit- 9. Allo-hulupri 27-44 month the entire loan. If the widow is hun and one Pig are sacrificed. 10. Allo-holome 44-56 engaged or remarried with the However, it is not compulsory month brother of the late husband, for all to perform Hathru. 11. Allo-holohro 56 and then he is responsible for re- Mranno-Che: above. payment. It is to be noted that When a person de- the Adda given in Reh cannot clares that he will perform Reh The size and stage counting be repaid in normal times ex- within a year, he starts clean- for Pigs is as follows: cept when he performs Reh or ing jungles for cultivation, Sl. No. Size of Pig Approxi- when he starts the process of which is called Mranno-che. mate age Addasse by asking to pay back The production of this cultiva- 1. Layre 2 months the dues when he is unable to tion is exclusively utilized dur- 2. Etope-ye 3 months perform Reh. ing the Reh. All the villagers 3. Anthanga –ye 4 months Duration of Adda: are obliged to help the per- 4. Ambo-Ginyibru 5 months The time period for former in all these activities. 5. Eka-ginyibru 6 months Adda is not fixed but it is ex- Regusi: 6. Edo-nyibru 7 months pected that one should not de- It is a very impor- 7. Ke-ginyibru 8 months lay the process of Adda for a tant part as because the Igu 8. Edo-sobro 9 months long period. Normally it takes (priest) narrates the whole 9. Kegisobro 10 months 3-4 years, because sufficient story behind the Reh celebra- 10. Asoyu 14 months number of Pigs, food items and tion. As such, Igu is the pivotal 11. Kapriyu 2-3 years cash has to be given to others and exponent of the Idu-Mish- 4 november 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW mi culture. The choice of the Hawe-Anji: regarding his preparedness for Igu for Reh is exclusively de- After harvesting, pad- Reh. Normally, it is observed cided by the Menga himself. dy, millet, maize are placed in for 1-2 months ahead of the But the demands will come the open place for sub-burn for final Reh. from many. However there is 2-3 days. On completion of all Taboo-Angee: a system of regusi from the this, the women folk of the vil- After preparation of non Igu also. If the Menga of- lage are informed or invited on Yu-phi, the Menga has to ob- fers the contracts of Regusi to a particular date for husking serve certain taboos like not to a non Igu, then the choice of paddy, grinding rice, etc. which take food or drink in the house Igu is done by that person af- is called Hawe-anji. It is called where wild animal is killed. ter consultation with Menga. Hawe-anji because all the food Igu-Naya: Generally, when the contract items prepared is exclusively Igu also starts dance of Regusi is offered to either consumption for Reh. programme for Reh (Naya) in to a non Igu or Igu, they will Yu-Aphi: his house after hearing about have to offer a mithun or a pig This is a part of process the Yu-phi. In a short, after and a huge amount as Adda or for Reh where the real and fi- Yu-phi, Igu and also men and loan to Menga which is called nal preparation for Reh starts. material are mobilized for the Regusi-ne. the fees for Igu or One of the most important Reh. priest is generally offered with items for Reh is prepared on Sah Yoh or Maji-Yoh: a pig. If there are two persons this day i.e. Yu. Different items In addition to Mithuns including the non Igu who has of Yu like Yu-nyi, Yuyu, and Yu- those are already in his pos- taken the contract of Regusi? nu, Yu-away are all prepared session, Menga deputes a The menga will have to of- on this day. As such it is called trusted person expert in trad- fer two numbers of Pigs, one Yu-phi or Yu-nyi-phi, the mean- ing, to purchase Mithun within each to them. The non Igu ing in English would be burn- his budget from nearby village person, who has taken the ing of rice beer. One Mithun area. After returning of this contract of Regusi, must also and a Pig are sacrificed on this particular person with Mithuns, observe certain taboos along day to entertain the villagers. the Menga fix up the date for with Igu. In addition to this dry fish, dry Reh. Ada-Seeh: rat (wild) mixed with boiled rice Tayi-Yah/Invitation: The meaning of Ada- called Akuki-ri would be served The invitation for Reh is se is asking for returning the to all women. It can be called sent to all his relatives and also cash or kinds given to others a mini Reh. The peculiarity of to those persons whom Menga as Adda. Before performing this ritual is that most of all has given Adda through a Tayi, Reh if a person dies, then the women are prepared by men i e. a rope of anjombo tree widow or their children will folk otherwise in normal times bark, having number of knots ask for returning the entire Yu is prepared by women. All depending on the number of loan given by their late hus- the participants of Yu prepa- days fixed for the purpose. band or father, Ada-seeh is ration has to observed certain Normally, Tayi is distributed also asked by someone who taboos as some items of Yu is 10-20 days before the start realizes after giving some ad- considered as sacred, out of of the Reh so as to reach the vance that he is not capable which some quantity of Yu will distant places in time. As the enough to perform Reh. In be offered to deities. After this countdown starts, one knot is such cases he is looked down ritual all the people outside the cut off on each. Last two knots in the society. village will also come to know represent the starting of Reh. ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal november 2019 5 REVIEW

As the Reh is celebrated once Menga to look after the food Eyanyeei: in a life time sending invitation items meant for women folk The second day of the with a knotted rope, carries a and distribution. She is in turn Reh is called Eyanyeei. All Mit- very significant meaning. rewarded with dried fish, rice huns are sacrificed on this day Adah-Soh: and self for her service after in the early morning, except This is an occasion the festival. one which is kept separately for when the bamboo chang is Andropu (First day): Aru-ha i.e., feasting with villag- constructed in front of the The first day of the Reh ers only. Before sacrificing the house joining the veranda or celebration is called Andropu Mithun there is a ritual for puri- porch. All invitees and guests as because Igu starts the puja fying the animals by Igu which are received at the chang in with ritual items like laroti, is called Sha-Aji. After this their initial arrival, where gifts meye-aji, andropu, andro-nya ritual the animal will be prop- are received and recorded... etc. on this day Igu arrives first erly tied in the neck as well as Besides the chang, a Sah-Aka and starts the rituals for the well the horn with a rope especially is constructed in the corner of being of all guest, traditionally made for this purpose called the chang to store meat. This called as Meye-aji. After this, Sha-Aru and Sha-Apranyeete. construction is generally done all invitees and guest arrived in After tightening properly the in 5-6 days before the start of batches from different distant animal will be brought to the the Reh. A feast is arranged to places. On the arrival they are sacrificial place called Sha- entertain the whole village on greeted by the host and villag- Arupo one by one and sacri- this occasion. In the late night ers by shouting ‘Meye-bo’ in ficed with dao by experts. After of this day a special rice beer chorus for 2-3 times. Guests killing all the Mithuns, it will be called Yu-angi is prepared ei- initially climbed to the chang cut into pieces. The pieces of ther by Appa or the mother before entering the house and the meat shall be divided for of the Menga. The Yu-angi is they are offered with Yu-chun- the day’s food and also for the separately prepared and taken ga. During this time, presents consumption of the remaining only by the members of Igu either in cash or in kinds as days, which will be kept in the and the Menga. The day after Agite from female relatives are Sha-Aka (Stored in a Chang). the construction all villagers received. Some returns their All the chopped off heads of come forward daily and help dues and yet some other offers the animals will be distribut- in collection of fire wood, leafs loans that the Menga. All gifts, ed among the cousins by the and bamboos, chungas, green Adayi-ga and loans returned Menga himself. An item of Mit- vegetables and other items re- are recorded immediately by hun meat called Sha-isi will be quired be storing / keeping in Agiio-thrayiga. Besides, it is offered to Igu. A special item of readiness for use during the also recorded by tying knots to Mithun intestine and stomach Reh. Separate site called Sah- the rope which is later put on called Sha-khipuhi will be pre- Arupo and Eli-Muko are also the jaw of pig sacrificed ritually pared on this day. The intes- constructed for the sacrificed in the form of Illi-Ayu. In the tine and stomach of Mithun will of Mithun and Pigs respec- evening all guest are enter- be cut into small pieces and it tively. Though one individual tained with Yu/food/meat etc. will mixed with millet, salt and performs the Reh, all invitees in the late night there will be a chilly which will be packed in and guests attending the cel- dance competition where ev- leaves called Ikhu-na and dis- ebration are treated as guest eryone including non Igu also tributed among the elders by of the entire village. And an takes part and enjoyed with Menga himself as a token of elderly woman is entrusted by humour. love and respect. After pre- 6 november 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW paring these items a group of be dance competition among su 3) Amra-seh 4) Alimbru young boys and girls will go to the guests. In this occasion 5) Amra-nya 6) Adeko etc every house carrying the meat everyone including the non- for Adeko ritual another in basket for distribution which Igus takes part. Igu is hired or engaged. is called Meye-aroro, Andaro Einyeei: Aruw-Goh: i.e. collection of live Pigs from The entire village will This is the fourth day other houses by young boys. arrive in the early morning of the festival. On this day After gathering all the live in the Reh-ko to prepared one Mithun kept separately Pigs, the Manga will separate food and meat as most of the will be sacrificed to entertain two live Pigs, one as Ili-ayu Meye or Karu (Guests) will the villagers only besides one and another as Ili-amra. Now depart on this day. This is the Mithunm, a Pig kept sepa- Menga will start giving pres- third day of the Reh celebra- rately for some ritual purpos- ents to his maternal uncle and tion. Maximum number of es is called Eli-ayu will also father-in-law or brother-in-law Pigs including Ili-prochu will sacrificed on this day. Igu will with live Pigs which is called be sacrificed on this day. All continue with the following Ili-androto-wroha. The giving the heads of the sacrificed rituals; of presents of the live Pigs will pigs will be kept separately 1) Ipu-Nya 2) Hala-Nya 3) begin serially from Igu. After and will be distributed among Apo-Nya 4) Iwau-Nya 5) this the Menga will continue the cousins (Aduh allombo) Asanji 6) Ade etc for giving presents to all the rela- by the Menga. A special Aponya ritual, a local bam- tives of his wife including her meat item called Ili-iyu-mene boo called Abrato is being parents with cash. A few num- with intestine and blood of collected by Menga. The bers of Pigs will be killed with pork will be mixed with boiled branch and leaves of the bamboo sharps. The skeletal rice and served as breakfast. lower part of the bamboo parts of the killed Pigs will be There is a practice of giving will be cleaned and it will be distributed to each relative of and receiving presents in carried by Igu and his party the wife and maternal uncle Reh celebration. The female while dancing. After this ritu- who is called Ili-itrungu-ha, in relative of Menga who offers al a cock especially kept for the evening some quantity of gifts to Menga either in cash this purpose is called Atopoh the rice and rice beer is also of- or kinds is called Agite. As a will be cut off from the head fered in addition to it. Also the mark of respect, Menga will and the head will be kept and meat of the pig will be cooked in return offers gifts to them pierced in the pointed bam- with rice and distributed among in the form of bundles of dry boo (Apothro) dance around them. It is considered as one fish and dry rat (wild) called it. While Igu continue danc- of the most important items of Agiro. Early breakfast and ing, the Menga will immedi- the Reh.it is like a sacred or Agiro is given before the ately make bamboo ropes holy item. After consuming this guests depart. The bundles which will be tied in the wrist if one is bound to maintain the of Agiro are distributed by the all the members of the house relationship with Menga forev- young boys headed by Agit- as a mark to keep away the er. Igu will be busy in narrating eya-thrayiga. In the evening khinu (evil spirit). A small about the story of the origin of after the departure of the quantity of pork meat and the Mithun starting from Sa- entire guest, there will be an Yuh will be served among assithru, Sa-aji, Sa-iyu-athu, early dinner. Igu will continue male members and dried fish Sa-acha, Sa-mra-athu, Sa-ru- the following rituals; and rat called Akukiyi will be la etc in the late night there will 1.) Laro-mitu-ajo 2) Yu-yu- served among the female ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal november 2019 7 REVIEW members of the house. Af- cates that in near future the Commissioner of our state, ter completing dance ritual Menga or any male member and it has been adopted by some quantity of Yuh will be of the house will be able to our leaders like Shri Ita Pulu, poured into the ear of the Pig kill wild animals. In case of Tade Tacho and few elders (Eli-Amra-Nuya) by Igu. Hav- the fowl dies near the husk- of Idu Mishmi society. This ing all this rituals completed ing place it is considered that may be considered as a turn- the Pig is carried away for there will be a bumper crops ing point in the history of Reh sacrifice. The major portion in the next harvesting time. celebration in Mishmi society. of the meat is offered to the The main reason behind the The Reh is the main source priest who performed when ritual of Etonu-che is to ap- of unity, integrity and frater- two males are dressed like pease the god Appessa to nity of the Idu Mishmi soci- a couple and demonstrate bestow a bumper crop. The ety. It helps to bind together- the sexual act and Igu dance chicken will be cut into small ness and close relationships mockingly causing a lot of pieces and fried with boiled to their clans and socio-cul- entertainment and laughter. rice which is called Etonu- tural, the people along with A black paste made of the kewa-awahi. spiritual and traditional ties. charcoal mixed with the fat of It will pack in leaves It is also observed that the the pork is applied to all the and distributed in the entire Reh celebration is not always members present except the village. Igu also departed on possible by an every indi- members of the house and this day. With this, the Reh vidual considering that the the Igu and his party. This celebration comes to an end. enormous expenditure is in- ceremony is performed to Another 5-10 days taboo is volved both in cash and kind. appease the god known as observed by Menga and his Even then one can celebrate Apessa to grant prosperity entire family members Reh without much sacrifice and bumper crops. Conclusion: and wastages. The best part Etonu-Che: Since immemorial of Reh is an occasion where Etonu-che is the con- time, the Reh has been ob- all relatives including in-laws cluding day of the festival. served at an individual level meet and interact with one Fowls are sacrificed in the in order to achieve prosperity another. As such, the indi- morning. If the fowls are suf- of his kith and kins with earn- vidual Reh where all ritu- ficiently available then all ing name and fame in the als are done in a traditional the members of the house society. Earlier the system manner and it should not be should sacrificed otherwise of celebrating on commu- abolished in Toto. Actually, all the women in charge of each nity basis was unknown. The these ritual performances are granary and the Menga will first ever celebration of Reh not possible to be undertak- sacrificed one each. The on a common platform was en where community festival procedure for sacrificing fowl started in the year of 1968 at is celebrated. While celebrat- is that the neck of the fowl Roing and Anini, which was ing the community Reh, age is cut off in one stroke and initiated by the Government old system of individual Reh then the fowl will be let loose of Arunachal Pradesh to pre- should also be continued, as to crawl around before it served a common traditional it is been seen and practiced dies. If the fowl dies near the festivals of all the tribes, the all over the country by vari- main pillar post of the house first brain child was given ous communities. To reach where the blood of the killed by late K.A.A Raja, formal at the author, jonomoron- animal is pasted then it indi- Lt.Governor and first chief [email protected] 8 november 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW

opportunities towards job cre- venience to farmers and other ation. stakeholders in the agriculture “These announce- sector, agents operating un- ments will ultimately lead to der APMC (Agriculture Pro- the fast growth in industrial de- duce Market Committees), the velopment and benefit a large Govt have exempted 2% TDS number of small traders and on cash payments over Rs 1 public”, Mein said. Crore”, he said. He informed that the The Union Govern- current size of the Indian ment has expanded the scope economy is estimated at USD of Corporate Social Responsi- 2.7 trillion and the Govt. has bility (CSR) and allowed com- announced to make India a panies to place 2% CSR funds USD 5 trillion economy by for research in incubation cen- 2024 which will require major tres of colleges/universities run structural reforms over a vast by central or state government Mein highlights range of sectors in the coming or public sector undertaking measures taken to years. companies to accelerate the boost economy He further informed field of research and develop- ITANAGAR, Oct 1: that to augment India’s manu- ment in India and encourage Addressing the BJP State facturing sector and to encour- new researchers. Companies Executive Meeting at Jullang age foreign and domestic com- will also get new possibilities today, Deputy Chief Minister, panies to invest in our country, to upgrade their products and Chowna Mein highlighed the the Union Finance Minister services under this, he added. measures taken by the Govt has reduced the corporate tax In addition to the above, of India to boost the Indian from 30% to 22%. In addition the Union Govt took many oth- economy. for new domestic manufactur- er important decisions to im- He informed that India ing companies, making fresh prove the economy in the last is the world’s seventh largest investment incorporated on one month and as a part of economy by nominal GDP and or after 1st October 2019 also the reform in the Banking sec- the third largest by purchasing have an option to pay a tax at tor, the Govt merged 10 public power parity (PPP) which is ex- the rate of 15%. sector banks to form 4 banks. pected to grow by 7% in 2019 The Union Govt also By doing this, the number of and 7.2% in the year 2020. relaxed the guidelines of ECB banks in the country which He said that the Govt (External Commercial Bor- was 27 in the year 2017 will of India is giving topmost pri- rowing) to facilitate financing now be12. He stated that the ority to the economic devel- for home buyers who are eli- merger of banks will increase opment of the country and to gible under the Pradhan Man- CASA (Current Account Sav- boost the Indian economy, the tri Awas Yojana (PMAY), in ings Account) as well as pub- Union Finance Minister, Smt. consultation with RBI which lic relations and will make the Nirmala Sitharaman has made will help in completion of af- banks profitable. In this regard, many historic announcements fordable and middle income the Govt. has advanced a sum on 20th Sept 2019 to boost up housing projects that were of Rs 70,000 crore to the pub- the economy, to encourage lying incomplete since long lic sector banks which will ben- investment and to create new time. “In order to avoid incon- efit corporate, retail borrowers, ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal november 2019 9 REVIEW

MSMEs, small traders etc. 18% to 12% and hotel rooms under refund of GST till now of The Govt. has also reduced above Rs. 7500/- will attract MSME (Micro, Small & Medium the EMI of housing loans, auto GST of 18% instead of 28%, Enterprise) will be made within and other retail loans which GST rate on outdoor cater- 30 days and future payment will make the working capital ing up to Rs. 7501/- has been cases will be resolved within loans cheaper for the indus- reduced to 5% with ITC from 60 days.He also informed that tries.The Govt. Also withdrew the current 18% with ITC, GST the integrated refund system the surcharge by the long & rate on outdoor catering above with disbursal by single au- short term capital gains re- Rs. 7501/- will remain at 18%, thority was introduced from ceived from the transfer of the GST on diamond job work 26th September, 2019. equity shares/units in order has been reduced from 5% Mein also highlighted to promote investment in the to 1.5% and GST on machine the benefits of implementing capital market. job supply has been reduced Goods & Services Tax (GST) The Govt. has also from18% to 12%. in the State saying thatthe in- decided to make the IT Dept. He further informed troduction of Goods & Services online and to issue all notices, about the decision of Central Tax in the State of Arunachal summons, orders etc. through Govt to exempt food items that Pradesh has been a positive a centralised computer system can be stored like pulses, rice, revenue event for the State. by the Income Tax authorities tea, coffee, nuts, spices etc. “There is a growth in to end harassment of taxpay- To encourage eco-friendly ve- revenue collection in the State ers. hicle, GST rate on electric ve- since implementation of GST The central Govt has hicles has been reduced from and the State has registered also taken some punitive mea- 12% to 5% and vehicle char- an exponential growth in the sures to increase the exports ger and charging point has number of registered dealers”, and decided to release addi- also been reduced from 18% Mein said. tional fund for export credit un- to 5%. He informed that the der priority sector and as such He also said that the collection for Financial Year the scope of export credit in- filling of new return system 2018-19 from GST was 569.41 surance scheme will increase. will be introduced from April, Cr which has witnessed almost The bank’s lending for exports 2020 (earlier proposed from 111% growth in comparison will be given more insurance October, 2019) in order to give with 9 months of previous Fi- cover. In addition to that it has ample opportunity to taxpayers nancial Year. been decided to provide duty as well as the system to adapt He said, ‘”Arunachal exemption on goods exported accordingly.Annual return form Pradesh is one of the few States in order to boost exports, Men GSTR 9A for composition tax- to record positive growth since informed. payers for the tax period 2017- implementation of GST and Mein also informed 18 and 2018-19 has been the State topped the list in the about changes and modifica- waived off andAnnual return North Eastern States with col- tions under GST which will form GSTR 9 for the taxpayers lection of Rs. 304.74 Cr. in the benefit common man. Some having aggregate turnover up current Financial Year 2019-20 of which are: No GST on ho- to Rs. 2 Crores made optional (April-August). tel rooms below Rs 1000 and for the tax period 2017-18 and He further said that the the rate of GST on hotel rooms 2018-19. State Govt under the dynamic ranging from Rs. 1000/- to Rs. He further informed leadership of Chief Minister, 7500/- has been reduced from that the all pending payments Shri Pema Khandu stand com- 10 november 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW mitted by the noble decisions on the law and order situation. derstood the nitty gritty of the of our Central Leadership to- He also reviewed the security system here, he is transferred wards making of a Modern In- infrastructure in the border ar- elsewhere taking with him dia where Modern Technique, eas. wealth of knowledge caus- Transparent Governance and The Governor empha- ing huge institutional memory Equitable Society are the sised that sense of security loss. benchmark for fulfilling the ob- must be instilled amongst the Such continuous drain jective of ‘SabkaSaath - Sabka people particularly those living of knowledge keeps the pace Vikas and SabkaViswas’”. in the remote border areas. of work slow and hindered, He urged upon the The presence of the forces said the Chief Minister. He also State Executives of BJP to must be seen and felt in as se- added that such hindrances in strengthen the hands of Prime curity multipliers those areas, higher bureaucracy makes the Minister in realizing his vision he stressed. officers at the directorate level of New India. The Governor also to work according to their own emphasized on initiating up whims and fancies without any Governor chairs high- of more Samaritan projects sense of ownership and re- level security meeting to create confidence building sponsibilities. Itanagar, Oct 1: and organizational support be- Calling for such ineffec- Governor Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mish- tween the security personnel tive working culture to be de- ra (Retd.) along with Chief and civilian population. stroyed forever, Chief Minister Minister Shri Pema Khandu, said if Arunachal gets its own chaired a high-level security CM bats for separate separate civil service cadre, meeting at Raj Bhavan, Itana- IAS, IPS and IFS cadre then sense of ownership and gar on 1st October 2019. Air for Arunachal Pradesh responsibility will prevail and also the institutional knowl- Marshal R.D. Mathur, AVSM, Itanagar, Oct 1: edge. VSM, AOC-in-C Eastern Air Chief Minister Pema Khandu A resolution for sepa- Command, Lt. General Anil today strongly reiterated for rate civil service cadre for Ar- Chauhan, UYSM, AVSM, SM, separate IAS, IPS and IFS unachal was moved by Chief VSM, GOC-in-C, Eastern cadre for Arunachal Pradesh Minister, which was unani- Command along with Chief stating that this will set the mously supported by all mem- Secretary Shri Naresh Ku- pace of development in the bers present during the meet- mar, IAS, Director General state to pick up. ing. of Police and Commissioner Speaking during the Further sending a to Governor R.P. Upadyaya, BJP State Executive Meeting strong message to non-per- IPS, attended the meeting. Lt here at Jollang, Chief Minister forming officers at the senior General Rajeev Sirohi, AVSM, said due to absence of sepa- bureaucracy level, Chief Min- VSM, GOC, 3 Corps, Lt. Gen- rate civil service cadre for Ar- ister declared that he would eral Manoj Pandey, AVSM, unachal, the efficiency of state not hesitate to invoke the pro- VSM, GOC 4 Corps and Major bureaucracy has been crip- visions of 56J of the central General Balwider Singh, VSM, pled. service rules. Officers failing ADG, Assam Rifles were also He said civil service of- to perform will be made to present in the meeting. ficers posted from Delhi come compulsory retire or even ter- The Governor reviewed to Arunachal for short duration. minated. This is to send good the security status of Arunach- By the time the officer has un- al Pradesh with special focus message across and whip up ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal november 2019 11 REVIEW efficiency level in the bureau- uted cloth bags to new moth- Abhiyan (HAA)’ to a massive cracy, said the Chief Minister. ers. Reiterating the appeal gathering of people represent- Khandu also declared of Hon’ble Prime Minister of ing different NGOs, student that there is no commission India Narendra Modi, the Gov- community, government bod- system in works department, ernor appealed to the officials ies, CBOs and various civil wherein huge percentage as of Raj Bhavan and people of society organisations from commission is deducted by Arunachal Pradesh to discon- across the state. the department for release of tinue the use of one-time-use The pledge taken on payments to the contractors. plastic bottles and bags. He the occasion of 150th Birth Calling to spread the message said that these non-biodegrad- Anniversary of Gandhi Jayanti that such deducting of money able pollutants not only dam- resolved on becoming a re- from contractor is illegal, Chief age the environment but also sponsible citizen, to work for Minister asked the citizens to harm the stray animals, who social harmony and to protect report any such malpractice eat it as also choke the drains the environment. It also aimed directly to the Chief Minister’s and rivulets. to restore Arunachal its crown- Office for strict action to be The Governor im- ing glory and to make the state initiated against the officers in- pressed upon the people as ‘island of peace’. People volved. to segregate the domestic gathered resolved to work as wastes, such as wet waste, dry citizen police to maintain law Governor, First Lady of waste and e-waste and con- and order and pledged to re- the State discards one- tain it in different bins. While frain from any illegal act. time-use plastic bottles emphasizing the concept of Earlier in his speech, reduce, reuse and recycle, he Chief Minister addressing the and bags, distribute advised them to make a be- gathering at Indira Gandhi cloth bags amongst the ginning to bring the desired Park said HAA has come into staff of Raj Bhavan change in this regard. being to give thrust to Team Itanagar, Oct 2: The Governor said that Arunachal campaign. He said To set the pace and lead the discontinuing the use of one- Arunachal is a challenging movement on 2nd October time-use plastic items, shun- state in terms of cultural diver- 2019, Governor Brig. (Dr.) ning the use ofGutka will be a sity. So to bring the feeling of B.D. Mishra (Retd.) and the befitting tribute to the Father of oneness among Arunachali, First Lady of the State Neelam the Nation on the occasion of not only government but also Misra discarded one-time-use his 150th birth anniversary. people must take proactive plastic bottles and bags, in a part in it, said the CM. organized well-attended pro- Hamara Arunachal Chief Minister called gramme along with the staff Abhiyaan launched; on the people that Arunachali and officials of Raj Bhavan, pledge taken to make as an identity must come first Itanagar. The Governor and before one's respective tribe. the First Lady of the State dis- Arunachal ‘an island of He urged that such feelings tributed cloth bags, steel tum- peace’ must be infused in the minds blers and plates to the staff Itanagar, Oct 2: and hearts of people for better and appealed to them to shun To make Arunachal a better future of Arunachal. the use of non-biodegradable place, Chief Minister Pema Chief Minister further bottles and bags.The First Khandu today administered a said to bring together all tribal Lady of the State also distrib- pledge on ‘Hamara Arunachal communities, government ex- 12 november 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW ercises such as budget prepa- of Arunachal namely Adi, Apa- Bomdila and in all the adminis- ration involves consultation tani, Mishmi, Nyishi, Nocte and trative centers of the district as with all community bodies. also Bodo language of Assam. ‘Swachhta Hi Seva’ day. This is to give out the mes- The book is originally written in Hundreds from differ- sage that Team Arunachal is English by award winning au- ent walks of life thronged to the a government represented by thor Sandhya Rao. The CM fe- venue at Bomdila Auditorium every section of people. licitated the 6 translators from irrespective of their age, job However, there are 6 different tribes of Arunachal and professional affiliations. certain bad elements that we and Assam. Gracing the occasion, must fight who are trying to With the effort to sen- His Eminence Guru Tulku derail the unity and peace in sitize young minds about en- Rinpoche, Abbot of Lower the state, said the CM. To fight ergy sustainability and envi- Gompa Bomdila reiterated such elements, along with ronmental care, Chief Minister and emphasized on the need police modernization, people launched the solar mission for coordination of mind, word must also start to take owner- and administered pledge to and action for a result oriented ship and act as citizen police students from various schools objective and in attaining the to build society free of crime, to play the role of Student So- goal of Swachhta Hi Seva. he said. lar Ambassador. Chief Minister Opining that changes CM further said any also administered pledge on come from one’s inner self, breakdown in law and order swachhta hi sewa. the Rinpoche called upon the discourages investment, which Earlier during the day, people to have a positive mind is vital for economic develop- to mark the 150th Birth Anni- set and endeavor in fulfilling ment of the state. To maintain versary of Mahatma Gandhi, the dreams of Gandhi, Modi law and order in the state, the Itanagar Municipal Coun- and Pema Khandu in attain- people need to be made equal cil in collaboration with District ing a plastic free environment participant, he asserted. Chief Administration Capital Com- and paving the way for a bet- Minister said the HAA abhiyan plex organised Shramdaan at ter world to live in for the com- will be continued upto 2024 IG park Itanagar. Chief Minis- ing generations. He assured without use of single penny ter along with the Council of his fullest cooperation for the from government exchequer. Ministers, MLAs, Chief Secre- holistic mission in his various He said funding for the cam- tary, DGP, Senior Officers and capacities. paign will be sourced from cor- Officials from the District Ad- ADC (HQ) cum Nodal porate sector. Chief Minister ministration and the IMC ac- Officer for Swachhta Hi Seva suggested that HAA campaign tively participated in the mass in the district, Gombu Tsering should reach out to people social service to get rid of plas- administering the pledge for on issues such as language tic wastes. a Plastic Free Environment preservation and promotion, called upon the people to re- drug awareness, prevention of Swachhta Hi Seva dedicate oneself for the noble money culture in election etc. celebrated in the form venture and set an example Earlier the CM released of Gandhi Jayanti. for others to emulate by going a "Picture Gandhi", a best sell- beyond the call of duty. BOMDILA, Oct 2: ing book on Mahatma Gandhi Earlier, the Rinpoche The 150th Birth Anniversary published by TULIKA PUB- and ADC Gombu launched of Mahatma Gandhi was cele- LISHERS for children trans- ‘Angikaar’- a common plat- brated at district headquarters lated to five tribal languages form or all in a single umbrella ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal november 2019 13 REVIEW of all the central government remember Gandhi ji and con- his cabinet colleagues partici- schemes dedicated for the nect themselves with Gandhi pated in a sapling plantation welfare of the people. ji’s ideals. He said that the programme to commemorate To commemorate the statue of the Father of the Na- the 150th birth anniversary of 150th Birth Anniversary of Gan- tion symbolises sacrifice, con- Mahatma Gandhi. dhi, activities such as painting, veys message and portrays drawing and essay writings values of Gandhi ji. Gandhi ji Gandhi Jayanti etc on various aspects of Swa- sacrificed his comfort and well celebrates at Doimukh chhta Hi Seva were conducted settled professional life for DOIMUKH, Oct 2: amongst the students of the the people of India and their Local MLA-14 Doimukh Shri various schools of the district freedom from British rule. His Tana Hali Tara alongwith DC and winners felicitated on the messages of cleanliness, edu- Papum Pare Pige Ligu, of- day. cation for all and healthy life- ficers, staffs, Bazar welfare Patriotic songs and style stand relevant today and Committees, NDRF, Police Skits, dances and extempore will continue to be relevant in personnel, youths, school chil- speech competition amongst the days to come. Gandhi ji’s dren and public took partici- the students of various schools values of unity, discipline and pated in the mass Swachchta of the district on Single Use transparency are the guid- Hi Seva –Plastic Mukt Bharat Plastic were other highlights ing principles for good gover- Campaign to make Plastic of the daylong celebration be- nance. All these values are en- Mukt Doimukh Town on the sides the power point presen- compassed in his principle of occasion of 150th birth anni- tation on SBM and Ramdhun. ‘Satya and Ahimsa’, he said. versary of Mahatma Gandhi at Early in the morning, a The Governor ap- Doimukh town today organised signature campaign was also pealed to the people to emu- by the Urban Development held pledging to uphold the late the ideals and core values and Planning in collaboration principles and ethos of Swa- of Gandhi ji and ensure that it with district administration. At chhta Hi Seva in letter and reaches every nook and cor- the very outset, floral tributes spirit. ner of Arunachal Pradesh. were paid to the portrait of Earlier, the Governor Mahatma Gandhi. Governor participates launched two books, ‘Swa- While addressing on in Gandhi Jayanti chh Campus’- a manual for the occasion MLA Tana Hali celebration Swachhta Ranking of Higher called upon people to give Education Institutions and ‘Jal Itanagar, Oct 2: their full support to make Shakti Campus and Jal Shakti Governor Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mish- Plastic Mukt Bharat campaign Gram’- a water conservation ra (Retd.) along with Chief Min- successful in the district and action and implementation plan ister Pema Khandu unveiled a say no to single use plastics. for higher education institu- life-size Statue of Mahatma He also spoke about hazard- tions.The manuals have been Gandhi, in a public function ous effects of plastics pollution complied by Mahatma Gandhi at Gandhi Udhyan, NitiVihar, and its impact on environment. National Council of Rural Edu- Itanagar to commemorate the DC Papum Pare Pige Ligu cation, Department of Higher occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. administered pledge of plastic Education, Ministry of Hu- Speaking on the occa- free Papum Pare to all partici- man Resource Development, sion, the Governor urged upon pants. To mark the day social Govt. of India. The Governor, the people to see the statue, services were also conducted along with Chief Minister and at district headquarter Yupia 14 november 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW by officers and staffs in their distribution of commendable district. At Seppa, garland- respective offices and across prizes to UD Sanitary Staffs ing of the statue of Mahatma all administrative centres in and prize to Swachh Colony Gandhi, distribution of prizes Papum Pare district. by the Chief Guest. and certificates to the winners While extending a of various activities on cleanli- 150th Gandhi Jayanti heartfelt thanks to all partici- ness being conducted by UD celebration and mass pants for joining and making it & Housing Department, chant- awareness rally at grand successful, Taper Pada ing of patriotic songs by Donyi briefly explained the primary Polo Namlo group and prayer Yingkiong objective of Swachh Bharat by school children, and pledge YINGKIONG, Oct 2: Mission as 1) Elimination of on cleanliness were the main The 150th Gandhi Jayanti open defection, 2) conversion highlights of the celebration. Celebration and Mass Aware- of insanitary toilet to sanitary During the event, ness Rally on Plastic Free In- toilet, 3) Generate awareness “Angikaar” – a three month dia campaign was organized about mission and its linkage campaign for social behavior today by Department of UD & with public health and hygiene. change focusing on creating Housing Division, Yingkiong 4) Ban on single use plastic in awareness on best practices under “Swachhta Hi Seva” of the town, 5) Awareness on Ay- in water and energy conser- Swachh Bharat Mission in col- ushman Bharat , Poshan Abhi- vation, waste management, laboration with the District Ad- yan and Jal Shakti Abhiyan on health, sanitation and hygiene ministration Upper Siang Dis- the Event. for beneficiaries of Pradhan trict and PHED Department, He then further sought Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) – Yingkiong. co-operation from all urban was also launched formally by The programme began dwellers of town to be involved Hon’ble Minister of WRD and with candle lightening, floral themselves in conducting the Sports & Youth Affairs Shri offering of portrait of Mahatma Mass Social service activities Mama Natung by flagging off Gandhi by Chief Guest Taper in better and effective manner a sanitation truck in the pres- Pada, Deputy Commissioner, to make Yingkiong town clean, ence of DC Gaurav Singh Ra- Upper Siang District, Yingki- hygienic, and pollution or dis- jawat, SP P Fulzule and host ong and then accompanied by ease free environment and of HoDs, public leaders and Head of offices, Public Lead- PLASTIC FREE ENVIRON- govt. officials, and public. ers. A large numbers of stu- MENT for better health of the DC-XI beat the East dents & teachers, public lead- people living in the town. Kameng Sporting Club in a ers, staffs of various offices, cricket match being organized NGO's, Market committees, Gandhi Jayanti here at General Ground Seppa Self Help Groups of various to commemorate the birth an- colonies participated in the celebrated across East Kameng niversary of Mahatma Gandhi. programme. Later in the day, Minister Mama Seppa, Oct 2: The programme was Natung along with DC, SP and Along with the rest of the world, followed by Prayer on Ram host of HoDs, public leaders 150th Birth Anniversary of Ma- Dhun by VKV students, Pledge and govt. officials, BJP Karya- hatma Gandhi was celebrated ceremony on “Plastic Free kartas, and school fraternity with pomp and gaiety by or- Environment”, Distribution of also paid homage to the Father ganizing various programmes prizes of Essay and Drawing of the Nation at Govt. Higher today across the East Kameng Competition to the students, Secondary School, Bana. ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal november 2019 15 REVIEW

Recalling the great State govt. under the dynam- partment in collaboration with deed of Mahatma Gandhi, ic leadership of HCM Pema the District Administration Minister Natung exhorted the Khandu, Natung briefed the were also distributed during people and the student, in par- people about the launching the event. ticular, to follow the path and of “Humara Arunachal Cam- Dustbins by PHE&WS philosophy of the Mahatma paign” with the motto to instill Department and plastic-free Gandhi to become successful a sense of ownership amongst bags by Forest Department in life. the people to make the State were also distributed during Quoting “nothing last a beautiful and secured place the event. for eternally save good deeds to live. He further urged every- and thoughts,” Natung urged one to join hand in grand suc- Ipr staff passes away the public to follow the prin- cess of the campaign. BOMDILA, Oct 3: ciples of Gandhi and exhorted Appreciating the good Dorjee Phunchu Megeji, 55, the people to come forward works of govt. officials and Projector Operator of DIPRO’s and work for green and clean civil societies, he also com- office Bomdila expired on Oc- East Kameng, in particular, mended the DC and the Team tober 3, 2019 at 1600 hours and Arunachal, in general. East Kameng for bringing lau- after a prolonged illness at his Enlightening about the rel by transforming the district private residence in Bomdila. vision on cleanliness of the as one of the best performing He had joined the de- central government under the districts in the field of child de- partment in the year 1991 as great leadership of Hon’ble velopment under Beti Bachao an Operator and was serving PM Narendra Modi, he fur- Beti Padhao Abhiyan. in the same capacity till his de- ther sought cooperation of the Stressing to make the mise. public to make the sanitation district an education hub, he A 2-minutes silence campaign envisioning a clean, donated white boards to GHSS was observed in DC’s office green and litter free India a Bana. today as a mark of respect to grand success. He also distributed job the departed soul. He appealed to the cards to various beneficiaries The DIPRO Office GBs, party karyakartas, public under MGNREGA. Bomdila in particular and De- and the student community to The District Adminis- partment of IPR in general has become messengers of clean- tration in collaboration with lost a very sincere, dedicated liness by generating mass PHE&WSD and DUDA orga- and pro active staff in his de- awareness on best practices nized various activities which mise. of waste management, health, included cleanliness and sanitation and hygiene in or- awareness drives, essay and Tobacco Free der to achieve the true goal of painting competition during Campus held Swachh Bharat. Swachhta Hi Seva (SHS) fort- JANG, Oct 3: He also announced to night. The governing body members reward in cash to the best per- Planting of saplings of Govt Upper primary school forming village under his as- and pledge on swachhata were Yuthembu village, under Jang sembly constituency on clean- also taken during the event. sub division today in a meeting liness. Prizes and certificates at their school decided to make Highlighting about vari- to the winners of various ac- Govt Upper primary School ous developmental and novel tivities on cleanliness being Yuthembu and its premises as activities being initiated by the conducted by PHE&WS De- 16 november 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW

TOBACCO FREE CAMPUS, in academic, National Service in general to encourage her and strictly prohibit sale of any Scheme and other co-curricu- in such a big way. The West tobacco products within the lar activities in her graduation Siang Unit of GWS also sent radius of 100 yards from the at JNC Pasighat and pursuing her the congratulatory mes- school. It was also decided her B.Ed in Arunachal Univer- sage on his arrival. that any one found violating the sity. She is gold medalist in rules will be penalized under Zoology and her active par- Border trade route COTPA act 2003. An advisory ticipation in NSS all over In- with Myanmar will committee in this regard under dia, leading the Republic Day help to boost the local the chairmanship of BEO Jang Troupe in New Delhi and cul- Thingbu, and Headmaster and tural presentation on theme of economy and promote other teachers as members unity and oneness, national cultural exchanges was also formed. building and key deliberations between India and Similarly Govt on various important forums Myanmar: Governor Hr.Secondary school Jang has ultimately helped her to bag Itanagar Oct 3: also been declared as TO- the prestigious NSS Award for Shri Laisam Simai, MLA, Nam- BACCO FREE CAMPUS. The 2017-18 from the President of pong called on the Governor meeting of both the schools India in a glittering ceremony of Arunachal Pradesh Brig. ended with oath taking by at Rashtrapati Bhawan on 24th (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) at Raj the members and students. September. Bhavan, Itanagar on 3rd Octo- DPO(Dist.Tobacco control cell) The Bogo Ao Welfare ber. They discussed on bor- DTCC District Hospital Tawang Society gave a rousing wel- der trade from Pangsau Pass, Dr.Sang Thinlay further in- come to Miss Bogo on her near Nampong in Changlang formed that other schools are arrival at Minta Hotel Aalo on District with Myanmar. also on the line to follow the 1stOctber last. She was driven The Governor said that same, and meanwhile his from the hotel in a flower laden cross-border trade is an effec- NCD, DTCC team members vehicle up her home village tive mechanism for boosting are active giving awareness at Kunuyami where a felicita- the local economy as well as on ill effects of tobacco in vari- tion programme was held. Shri social development, especially ous schools and institutions. Sokngam Bogo, father of of along international boundaries. Miss Gami Bogo, lone Officer Border trade route with Myan- A Journey of a Girl from of Bogo clan, Er. Balom Bogo mar will help to boost the local Hamlet of Kunuyami to and host of clan members economy and promote cultural Rashtrapati Bhawan and guests appreciated her exchanges between India and achievementand exhorted her Aalo, Oct 3: Myanmar. He advised the MLA to look out for bigger carrer in It was altogether an ardu- Nampong to take initiative to life. ous journey for a little known start it at the earliest. Elated Gami with tears girl, Gami Bogo hailing from The Governor, who vis- in her eyes said that the she a hamlet of Kunuyami village ited the Border trade point at considers the achievement under Kamba Circle of West Nampong, advised the MLA to as a stepping stone for better Siang district in her school- visit Moreh in Manipur with a successes in her future and ing days. It was in her college study group to make the Pang- gave her heartfelt gratitude to days that she strived hard to sau Pass border huts more ef- the Bogo Ao Society ain partic- carve a niche for herto excel fective and secured. On his ular and Galo Welfare Society part, the Governor spoke to ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal november 2019 17 REVIEW his counterpart in Manipur Mukherjee, IAS, and Direc- Governor participates Hon’ble Governor Ms Najma tor TRIHMS, Dr. Moji Jini, in the meeting of Heptulla to facilitate the visit of were present in the meeting the Team of Deputy Speaker amongst others. the Sub-Group of Shri Tesam Pongte and MLA The Governor shared Governors Nampong Shri Laisam Simai his observations with the Com- ITANAGAR, Oct 3: from Arunachal Pradesh to missioner Health and advised The Governor of Arunachal Moreh, a town located on the him to initiate necessary ac- Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mish- India-Myanmar border in the tion to utilize the equipments ra (Retd.) participated in the Tengnoupal district of the In- and facility in TRIHMS. He meeting of the Sub-Group of dian State of Manipur for co- said that TRIHMS being a new Governors, with the Governor ordinating their study of Moreh institution all-out effort has to of Uttar Pradesh Smt Anandi- Border Trade. The Governor be made to make it functional ben Patel, in the run up to the said that arrangements for and patient-friendly. By com- ensuing Conference of Gov- Border Trade and tourist vis- mitment to do with whatever ernors, at New Delhi on 4th its at Pangsau Pass should be is available in the Hospital, the October 2019. They discussed made the best in the country. doctors and nurses can bring various building blocks of the The Governor also confidence, hope and solace ‘Sarve Shrestha Bharat’. advised the MLA to convene to their patients. Make best The Governors shared meetings to promote ‘Home use of provisions already in their experiences and initia- stays’ provisions during Pang- hand, he stressed. tives under different heads sau Pass Festival in the Nam- The Governor empha- including Swachh Bharat, pong Town. sised on starting of the blood Shrestha Bharat, Sushashit bank and Intensive Care Units Bharat, Surakshit Bharat, Governor convenes (ICU) of the hospital at the Vikasit Bharat, Swasth Bharat earliest. He also advised on and Shikshit Bharat. They also a meeting to discuss discussed the needs for good about TRIHMS expediting the process to ad- dress the shortage of man- education practices in their re- Itanagar, Oct 3 : power, particularly the nursing spective States. As a follow up of his visit to staff. The Governor of Ar- Tomo Riba Institute of Health The Governor advised unachal Pradesh briefed the and Medical Sciences (TRI- the concerned officers to Sub-Group of Governors re- HMS), Naharlagun, the Gov- progress the working of TRI- garding the initiatives taken by ernor of Arunachal Pradesh HMS on a fast track basis. He him in the field of education. Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) said that letters and files must He recalled the cleanliness chaired a high-level meeting move faster and personal con- drives in wards, conservation at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar on tact and visits must be made of water and electricity, en- 3rd October 2019 and dis- to expedite the matters so that ergy, tree plantations, cultural cussed on infrastructure and welfare works, particularly for exchange programmes, patro- manpower issues of TRIHMS. the sick and needy do not suf- nising the local handicrafts and Dr. Ashish Chandra Verma, fer. loin looms, promotion of Digital IAS, Commissioner, Secre- The Governor also Payment and Digital Literacy tary Land Management Shri suggested display of placards of the Staff, maintaining peace SK Jain, IAS, Secretary Ad- inside TRIHMS to keep TRI- and tranquillity in the Tirap ministrative Reforms Ms Juhi HMS clean, neat and tidy. Longding and Changlang Dis- 18 november 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW tricts, boosting of the economy and section 6 (a) (b) prohibits and privileges. Hailing the role of the State, improvement of sale of cigarettes or any other of APWWS and SCW for their the Primary and Secondary tobacco products to any per- effort towards emancipation Health Centres, improvement son who is under 18 yrs and of women, prevention of child of ranking of Higher Education within the radius of 100 yards marriages and drug addiction Institutions and Placement of from any Educational Institu- cases Shri Tuki asserted they their students and the distri- tions. The violators will be fined should continue their good bution of Text Books up from or even jailed as per COTPA, work for better future of wom- Class I to Class-XII, free of informed the DMO. The DMO en and children which in turn charge for all students. further informed that the chal- will empower more womenfolk Arunachal Pradesh’s lan book has also been hand- to participate in social, political developmental programmes ed over to EAC for strict imple- and economic activities. were appreciated by all the mentation of the law. He also lauded the Governors of the Sub-Group APWWS for involving GBs of Governors. Legal Awareness and SHGs groups for creating Programme Held at awareness on legal issues re- Mini Secretariat Sagalee lated to women and child and urged upon all GBs to create declared No Tobacco SAGALEE, Oct 4: awareness in respective vil- Zone Arunachal Pradesh Women lages to eliminate and ban ITANAGAR, Oct 4: Welfare Society, Sagalee force marriages, child marriag- The Director Audit & Pension branch, Papum Pare District es, polygamy and drug addic- Abdul Basit today declared in collaboration with Arunachal tions to create better future for the Mini Secretariat Naharla- Pradesh State Commission for children. gun as No Tobacco Zone in a Women and District adminis- Chairperson APSCW mammoth gathering attended tration Papum Pare conducted Radhilu Chai Techi in her key- by the Director Health servic- one day legal awareness pro- note address advocated for es Dr Moromor Lego, Direc- gram at Sagalee on 4th Octo- giving better education to girl tor Transport Tage Tado,EAC ber to give legal awareness on child and support to become Naharlagun Ashok Tajo, DMO women and children issues. independent women in her life ICC Dr Mandip Perme, FAO, Former Chief Minister so that she can strongly stand TO and NGOs along with all and local MLA-15 Sagalee AC against all odds. She also staff of various departments Shri Nabam Tuki graced the stressed on preventing early under Mini Secretariat Naha- occasion as chief guest. While marriages and discrimination rlagun. The programme was addressing the gathering Shri being a girl child at home be- organized by District Tobacco Nabam Tuki lauded APWWS sides advising the girls to fo- Control Cell ( DTCC)ICC un- and SCW for conducting such cus on career building and to der DMO ICC establishment. awareness programme in Sa- learn basic steps of self de- The DMO informed galee and emphasised that fence instead of falling prey to that No Tobacco Zone is being such awareness camps need early marriages. implemented under the law to be conducted in all places She also thanked Gaon Cigarettes and Other Tobacco especially in rural areas where Buras (GBs) for their support Products Act 2003 ( COTPA) most of the people apart from and requested them to not to where section 4 prohibits on the women and girl child are encourage the customary laws smoking in any public place still ignorant about their rights which are harmful for women’s ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal november 2019 19 REVIEW fundamental rights and privi- highlighted power and func- help groups. He advocated leges, adding to it, she said tions of APSCW. Earlier, for conducting of awareness that there are many flaws in Smti Gollo Putung Nabam, programme for capacity build- customary practices in differ- President,APWWS, Sagalee ing of the locals and training ent tribes of AP which needs Branch welcomed the partici- then on hospitality , home stay early reformation in the best pants and highlighted the ob- and food. He also emphasized interest of the women folks of jectives of the camp. She also for developing picnic spots the state. expressed her gratitude to and leasing it out to NGOs." Speaking on increas- team of APSCW and APWWS There is a need for develop- ing crime against women and (CEC) for their support and ment of sustainable tourism child in the state Ms. Radhilu guidance. whose benefits are of not only Chai expressed that a Women Resource persons on environmental and social . but Grievances Cell as a branch the occasion Smti S.Lowang, also economic"' said Mr Shar- of State Women Commission ADC sagalee spoke on child na. He further urged for active required to be opened in every marriages, Dr. Welly on drug participation and involvement district to address the issues additions and maternal health, of all tourism stakeholders. of women and child at district Adv. Anand Techi Tara on The meeting was convened to level itself and an independent POSCO Act.2012 and Ms. discuss about the works to be Protection Officers to tackle Adab Gollo from SRLM on done by the ATS for promotion the problems. She also ex- women economic empower- of all round development of horted the women to stand for ment. Among others attended Tourism activities in the district. their rights and take the ben- the awareness camp were en- The members present also de- efits of legal services provided tourage members of APWWS, liberated on the agenda. to them during any problem. APSCW, members of APWWS She also highlighted Sagalee, DySP Papum Pare, DGP Visits 5th IRBn Hq; about the recommendations GBs, HoDs of Sagalee Divi- Interacts with Officers of SCW to Govt of Arunachal sion, women SHGs, school & Jawans Pradesh on issues pertain- children and general public. PASIGHAT, Oct 5: ing to women reservation, Director General of Police, R.P. codification of customary laws DC calls for Upadhyay visited the Com- flaws, polygamy, child marriag- development of village mandant Office of 5th IRBN es, compulsory registration of tourism Hqr (BHQ) and inspected the marriages, strong disciplinary CHANGLANG, Oct 4: newly completed headquar- action against govt employ- Deputy Commissioner, Chang- ters of the 5th IRBN here at ees with criminal cases etc. lang Shri R K Sharma chaired a 2-Mile here Saturday and ex- APWWS (CEC) Smti meeting of the Arunachal Tour- pressed satisfaction with the Dipti Bengia illustrated on AP- ism Society (ATS), Changlang quality of works undertaken WWS evolution and its func- , here on Friday last. after inspecting the Comman- tioning since its inception in The DC emphasized dant Office, quarters, 100 bed- 1979. Smti Gumri Ringu, for- on the development of vil- ded bachelors barrack, school mer Chairperson APSCW cum lage tourism, consisting of building, drill shed and also wa- Life Member APWWS spoke self-contained huts to be op- ter supply and electrical power on domestic violence and law erational throughout the year, supplies including essential relating to women, Smti Techi with the participation of self amenities in the premises. Hunmai, Member,APSCW 20 november 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW

He was accompanied by the of New PHq, TCL Action Plan DGP assured all possible help DC,Dr. Kinny Singh, SP and have been approved, includ- to grievances put forth by po- Incharge Commandant, Rajiv ing the recent approval by the lice personnel and cautioned Ranjan Singh, EE RWD, Kipa Cabinet Committee amount- that indiscipline in force will be Rinya, AE RWD Kamin Rukbo. ing to Rs. 80 Crore, further in- dealt with a strong hand. Upadhyay suggested for in- formed the DGP. Stressing on corporation of Children’s park proper coordination and com- Govt College Doimukh in the premises and lauded munication to take up griev- observes Swachata Hi the executing agency RWD for ances and feedback from Of- Seva & Plastic Mukt the timely completion of proj- ficers and Jawans, he asked ect. Reportedly, Chief Minister to conduct monthly Sampark Bharat Pema Khandu will inaugurate meeting. Welfare measure and DOIMUKH, Oct 5: the 5th BHQ at Pasighat in other pending services mat- Govt college Doimukh, on the November. The DGP directed ters could be taken and ad- occasion of Gandhi Jayanti the SP and In-charge Com- dressed on time through such observed Swachhata Hi Seva mandant to submit estimate meetings. He also stressed on and Plastic Mukt Bharat. Grac- for extension of garage and maintaining the chain of com- ing the occasion Shri Tana procurement of additional gym mand by all the personnel to Hali Hon’ble MLA 14 Doimukh items for Gymnasium hall. maintain proper procedure. Constituency in his address to Later interacting with Further expansion based on college community highlighted the Officers and IRBN Jawans requirements could be taken the contribution of Mahatma during Sampark Sabha, the up in a phased manner, he Gandhi and importance of DGP lauded their dedication suggested. Gandhi Jayanti. and hard work towards their Earlier, on his arrival, He gave a call for mak- duty and called upon them to the DGP was accorded Guard ing swachhata essence of life uphold the dignity and pres- of Honour. DGP also held a and to avoid negative thoughts tige of the uniform as a disci- sampark sabha with officers by imbibing strong positivity plined and professional force. and jawans of district police and discipline. Students need “Give your best” the DGP said East Siang at Reserve Police to focus on study to succeed adding that we must rise upto Line Pasighat and dedicated and to avoid all kinds of nega- the expectations that the peo- recreational room to police tivity and distraction as there ple of the state and the state personnel at RPL. He retreat- is a throat cutting competition Government has reposed on ed that the force must imbibe today. He joined the tree plan- us, he stressed. We are duty sincerity and discipline in their tation and social service ef- bound to perform our duties works and be prepared to serve fectively besides inspecting all of maintaining law and order in any situation and in remote the ongoing civil works and re- under the purview of rules districts of the state if called quirements of the college. He and regulations, added Upad- upon to do so. He also visited also advised the faculty to de- hayay. He asserted that State Women Police Station which is vote themselves for the cause Government has accorded top under construction and Police of quality education in order to priority to modernization and Station Pasighat. He insisted equip the students of the col- strengthening of the police on cleanliness in the PS prem- lege to come up with flying department. Various proposal ises and beyond and to up- colours in competitive exami- ranging from infrastructural held the swachta abhiyaan in nations such as APPSCCE. augmentation, construction spirit among all personnel. The Earlier Dr M. Q. Khan, in his ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal november 2019 21 REVIEW welcome address appreciated Para Military Forces/ IRBn election on duties, Election the college community includ- and state police under the su- observer/ Expenditure observ- ing students, staff and faculty pervision of 2(two) Superin- er for working hard to ensure members for working with a tendent of Police to assist SP peaceful conduct of By-Elec- team spirit to ensure clean, Tirap and 10(ten) Dy.SPs and tion in 56-Khonsa West (ST) green and conducive environ- 16(sixteen) Inspectors and 26 Assembly Constituency. The ment and advised students (twenty six) Sub-Inspectors Deputy Commissioner fur- to maintain utmost discipline besides Tirap District Police ther urged Power (Electric) which is key to success in life. have been deployed in differ- and PHE&WS department to He also lauded the whole- ent locations to ensure free ensure electricity connection hearted support and guidance and fair conduct of by-election and water supply are available being rendered by the local in 56-Khonsa West (ST) As- in all 23(twenty three) Polling MLA for the development of the sembly Constituency. The SP booths. institution. He shared that the suggested both the candidates Election Observer and college has already banned to respects each other and be Expenditure observer also use of all sorts of plastic since a part of free and fair election. spoke on the occasion. 22nd April, 2018. ERO cum EAC Hakre- The preparedness The NSS volunteers of sha Kri informed that prepa- coordination meeting was at- the college took out a rally from ration for by-election in 56- tended by Shri Azet Homtok, college campus to Doimukh Khonsa West (ST) Assembly Independent Candidate, Smti town to create awareness Constituency are being car- Chakat Aboh, Independent about ills of plastic and to ried out smoothly and rounds candidate, Supporters from make the town, the campus of training have also been im- both the parties, HoDs, Elec- and houses plastic mukt. And parted to the officers/officials tion Observer/ Expenditure a mass social service was assigned for the election du- Observers. conducted by all the students ties. He further informed that of the college including NSS till now flying squad team have 3RD edition of Pasighat volunteers, staff and faculty seized 14(fourteen) cages of Butterfly and Bio- members under the supervi- foreign liquor and an amount diversity meet begins; sion of the Principal. of Rs. 2,05,000/- (Rupees two Ering lauds village commu- lakh five thousand) and sharp nity of Ledum knives etc, from different loca- Preparedness co- LEDUM, Oct 8: tion. ordination meeting The 3rd edition of the Pasighat RO cum Tirap DC P.N. held Butterfly and Bio-Diversity Thungon appealed both the KHONSA, Oct 5: Meet began here at Mural vil- candidates and their support- A preparedness coordination lage Ledum with the theme to ers to cooperate with the Dis- meeting with candidates, elec- conserve Mother Nature. The trict Administration, Police and tion observers, HoDs, flying event also aims to promote Polling teams assigned for the squads, police held at Kamlesh Mural Village Ledum as a eco- election duties for peaceful Joshi Conference Hall DC’s of- tourist destination. conduct of the election pro- fice, Khonsa on October 5. Local MLA, Ninong cedure. He also appreciated SP Tirap Kardak Riba Ering addressing as the Chief Tirap Police led by SP Kardak informed that adequate se- Guest, has lauded the vil- Riba, Para Military forces, curity forces including 12 coy lage community of Ledum for APP, IRBn deploys for the by- 22 november 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW showing the way for others Creation of Nature and one licitated on the occasion. Moth to protect their rich fauna and of the vital species in Nature, Watching was also one of the flora and to put Ledum on the symbolizes the need to pro- highlights. The three day eco- eco-tourism map of the world tect our fragile eco-system. tourism event beginning today through their conservation ef- We must all come together to will feature biodiversity Discov- forts. The participation of the conserve and protect our rich ery, Birdwatching, Conserva- local community who are the wildlife and bio-diversity, she tion activities, nature trail hike most important stakeholders is stressed. , Nature photography . Nature most vital towards conserva- The East Siang Dis- lovers and conversations are tion of our ecosystem for sus- trict Admission has also taken also converging during the tainable development and for steps and issued directives three-days. our future generation, Ering through the Village GBs to added. protect wildlife and take strict Buragaon-Thrizino MLA Ering welcoming the action. calls on the Governor tourists, nature lovers, en- Earlier, a dance presen- ITANAGAR, Oct 8 : vironmentalists, Research tation on the theme of butter fly Shri Kumsi Sidisow, MLA, Scholars, ecologists, Wild- conservation choregraphed by Buragaon-Thrizino called on life Officers(DFOs)who have Noted folk artiste Denong Pa- the Governor of Arunach- come together here during dung also presented. al Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. the three-day meet , he hoped Dr. Joram Khopey also Mishra (Retd.) at Raj Bhavan, that meet will help educate the presented a brief on history of Itanagar on 8th October 2019. people and create awareness Butterfly & Bio-Diversity Meet They discussed about opening on importance of Butterfly and and objective of Butterfully of new private universities in Bio-Diversity in general and meet . Arunachal Pradesh. importance of conservation at DFO , Mouling Wild- The Governor said that the community level .He ex- life Sanctuary, Boken Pao and the private universities com- pressed concern that many DFO Tashi Mize also spoke on ing to the State should have wildlife species that used to the need to conserve wildlife students’ and public interest abound earlier, has dwindled and bio-diversity. supreme in their mind. Private and face extinction and we Welcome speech was universities must display and must work together to con- given by Organising Secre- ensure full and proper infra- serve the rich biodiversity for tary John Pada , while vote of structure in place before all the future generation. The Of- thanks was extended by On- other formal actions for the fice of the Destination Ledum ong Taloh, Ledum Village Sec- commencement of the univer- was also inaugurated by the retary. Talut Siram,organizing sity. The construction work is Chief Guest today . Chairman also extended his the basic ingredient of starting Earlier, DC, East Siang, thanks to all stakeholders. any institution. Proper play- Dr. Kinny Singh who was the Dr. Sarala Khaling, Re- ground, library, laboratories, Guest of Honour, also said gional Head, Ashoka Trust for student amenities like hostels, that such occasions provide Research on Ecology and Envi- etc. and the conveniences and a common platform to ponder ronment ,Sikkim and Nawang amenities for the girl students and create awareness among Bhutia , President Bomos Na- should be 100% in place and the community members . Stat- ture Conservation Society and on the ground before the ad- ing that the delicate and fragile also known as Butterfly Man of missions are opened. The pri- Butterfly which is a beautiful Sikkim were among others fe- vate universities must ensure ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal november 2019 23 REVIEW this in public interest, he said. are appointed and present be- districts from 6th to 9th Octo- The Hon’ble Governor also fore starting a private univer- ber. mentioned that most of the pri- sity. The Chief Secretary vate universities in the State The Governor said that visited the Bumla pass and in- do not have proper infrastruc- many complaints are being re- teracted with the Indian army ture, playfields, students’ extra ceived from the general public troops. He also interacted with curriculum facilities, befitting regarding the bad performance the tourists, who thronged the libraries and laboratories as of many private universities Bumla pass in large numbers also the necessary amenities in our State and this must be and reviewed amenities that for girl students. rectified by the concerned pri- were available for the tour- Expressing his disap- vate universities. He said that ists at Bumla. He visited the pointment on unbecoming the private universities already Tsachu hot spring , the holy academic plans of a private functioning or planning to open Chumey Gyatsar falls, and university, he said that a pri- in in Arunachal Pradesh should Mago village during the trip. vate university has offered a have all requisite wherewith- At Mago village he interacted distant learning course for our al of staff, faculty, materials, with the villagers. The villagers MLAs in BA Political Science structures, and ground of op- at Mago requested the chief and MA Political Science, timum standard before starting secretary for sanctioning a without charging any fee, and the admission of the students. fair price shop, and additional with promise for arrangement Unless these prerequisites are turbine to be commissioned in of writing the examination for ensured by the private univer- the power house. He also re- them. Such offers woefully sities, they will be hurting the viewed the progress of BADP fall beyond the accepted aca- academic faith of the people schemes at Mago village un- demic norms and practices, he and the students of Arunachal der Chief secretary’s discre- said. Pradesh. tionary fund. The chief secre- Many private universi- The Governor advised tary directed Executive RWD ties in their proposal promise Shri Sidisow advised the MLA Tawang to put extra efforts to scores and scores of courses to visit the private universities complete the Mago Thingbu which are on the face of it im- in the State and suggest mea- PMGSY road at the earliest. practical. The appointment of sures for improving the infra- During the last leg permanent faculty and their structural facilities and quality of his visit, he visited Dorjee proper remuneration for en- education imparted in the pri- Khandu Memorial museum suring the qualitative stan- vate universities of Arunachal at Phamla Tawang, Jhamtse dard of the faculty fall far too Pradesh. Gatsal Childrens community short of norms. The Governor, at Lungla and interacted with therefore, suggested that the Chief Secretary faculty members and children private universities, running in undertakes tour of of the institute. He expressed our State Arunachal Pradesh, Tawang and West satisfaction and happiness at in such cases, must ensure the yeoman’s service being that full, proper and dignified Kameng districts rendered by the Director of infrastructure is in place be- ITANAGAR, Oct 9: Jamtse Gatsal Children’s com- fore the commencement of the Arunachal Pradesh Chief munity Shri Lobsang Phuntsok students’ admission. He also Secretary Shri Naresh Kumar and assured him to provide his emphasized that proper, well undertook a whirlwind tour of full support in both his official qualified, permanent faculty West Kameng and Tawang and personal capacity. 24 november 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW Earlier he was ac- (APB&OCWWB) Bomdila, RubuTadii attends corded a warm reception at conducted awareness camps International Gandhi Tawang by all the officers at Tenzingang, Morshing, Ka- and staff. DC Tawang made laktang and Sangti in West Ka- Peace Ambassadors a power point presentation on meng. Summit Tawang and district overview It was attended by hun- KATHMANDU, Oct 9: of the developmental activi- dreds of registered and non- Shri RubuTadii, International ties being undertaken by vari- registered construction work- Gandhi Peace Ambassador ous departments. He visited ers from both the organized from Arunachal Pradesh at- the proposed site for airport, and unorganized sectors be- tended the “1st International railway survey office, etc at sides participation by public Gandhi Peace Ambassador Tawang. He asked the DC leaders, ex-PRI members, Summit 2019” at Hotel Am- Tawang to explore feasibility Gaon Buras, Trade Union ac- bassador, Kathmandu, Nepal of harnessing wind and solar tivists and executive members . The event was organised energy at Bumla pass, and put of the All Arunachal Pradesh by Gandhi Peace Founda- up public conveniences at all Workers Union. tion, Nepal from 7th to 9th Oct the majors tourist spots. He Registering Officer 2019 was attended by Peace implored DC Tawang to make APB&OCWWB Bomdila Niku Ambassadors from across the Tawang district as most tourist Killo dwelling on the benefits world. friendly and cleanest district in envisaged for the registered The International the country. Apart from district labors informed that under the Peace summit started with administration Army, ITBP and statutory benefits, the Board rich tributes paid to Mahatma GREF also accorded warm re- provides Death & Accidental Gandhi on the occasion of the ception and hospitality during benefits, Medical assistance 150thBirth anniversary. his visit to Tawang. and Education benefits besides Various issues of Inter- Shri Parthiban, Secre- free insurance under Pradhan national concern viz Humanity tary Health, Government of Ar- Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana , Peace and Harmony , climate unachal Pradesh, DC Tawang, and Pradhan Mantri Jivan Jyo- change and global warming SP Tawang, ADC Tawang, PD ti Bima Yojana. Other benefits were discussed in detail. DRDA, EE RWD and EAC and facilities such as LED TV, Shri RubuTadii high- Thingbu accompanied Chief Blankets, Solar Lamps, Gum- lighted the green revolution Secretary during tour. boots, Rain coats etc are pro- policy of Arunachal Pradesh vided to the registered labors, and various measures initiated APB&OCWWB he said and added that as of by the current government to now more than forty thousand increase the green cover of conducts labour the state. awareness camps labors have already been reg- istered under the Board in the Shri Rubu Radio who BOMDILA, Oct 9: state. DL&EO Bomdila attend- is from Ziro, Lower Subansiri, In an effort to educate the ed the camps as Resource is also the President , Anti Cor- labour class of the benefits person and encouraged the la- ruption Foundation of India. both statutory and non-stat- bors to get registered so as to During the sum- utory and other welfare mea- avail the benefits given by the mit, Peace Ambassadors Dr sures, the Arunachal Pradesh board. Welfare kits and regis- Shyam Pitroda from USA, Dr Building & Other Construc- tration forms were distributed Kakasheb Tumne, South East, tion Worker’s Welfare Board at the end of every camp. Asia , Dr S.Monty , London ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal november 2019 25 REVIEW

(UK), Adv Dindaya Rijul, Ne- by the Deputy Commissioner nity to accord top-most priority pal, Ln R .K Barua, Bangla- Pige Ligu observed one minute to study. He further urged them desh, Dr Rohidas Waghmare, silence in DC’s Chamber today to stay away from all kinds of India ,Adv A.M Yao ,Miss as a respect to the departed bad habits and anti social ac- India winner, 2018-19,Helen soul and prayed almighty to tivities. Edwards, Australia and In- give enough strength to the Appreciating the yeo- dian Embassy, Nepal shared bereaved family to overcome man services being provided their views. irreparable loss. by the teachers in bringing changes in the society, DC Ete Brothers Donates Students made urged the faculty members Library Building exposure visits of DC n to encourage and motivate to Darka School in SP Offices and impart quality education to students. Pronouncing that SEPPA, Sep 11: Memory of their Father education is the only mantra to As a part of an exposure pro- AALO, Oct 10: resolve any problem, DC fur- gramme, an initiative concep- In an exemplary way of pay- ther exhorted all stakeholders tualized by the district adminis- ing tribute to their father, the to shoulder responsibilities for tration of East Kameng district Ete Brothers- Shri Gemar the betterment of education to instill confidence and pro- Ete, Geke Ete and Gemo Ete sector and requested them to mote education amongst the handed over a beautifully con- go the extra mile collectively student community, a batch of structed Library Building to for the socio-cultural and edu- class 10th students of Govt. Darka Secondary school. The cational development of the Higher Secondary School Ba- building was formally inaugu- district. zarline, Seppa today visited rated by West Siang Deputy Interacting with the stu- the offices of Deputy Commis- Director of School, Shri Eto dents, East Kameng District SP sioner and Superintendent of Ete and dedicated to school Piyush Fulzele exhorted them Police here at Seppa. on the first death anniversary to imbibe good moral charac- Expressing immense of the their father, Lige Ete in ter and discipline in life.Stress- joy in witnessing the event, a function held in the school ing that the education is the East Kameng DC Gaurav premise of Darka Secondary most important social sector Singh Rajawat explained the School on 8th Oct. last. on which development of any visiting students about the society is depended upon, SP importance of education and Condolence message further reiterated and briefed reiterated that the education Yupia, Oct11: the gathering that the educa- makes a person to become The Arunachal Pradesh Civil tion is the basic building block champion of cause of justice Service Officers Associa- of foundation for any society to and contributor in the overall tion, Papum Pare Unit deeply become a developed society development of the society. mourned the untimely demise and until and unless this sec- Enlightening the gath- of Late Benjamin Panggam, tor is developed, the mentality ering about the impact of phi- APCS, presently working as of the people will not be devel- losophy of Vivekananda on Under Secretary at Arunachal oped and hence, the society education, DC affirmed that Pradesh Civil Secretariat on will not be developed. the education plays a vital role 11th October’2019. Quoting “every person in making a nation strong and All Administrative Offi- in this world has one or some exhorted the student commu- cers of Yupia headquarter led sort of duty and responsibility 26 november 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW and he should try to perform the cultural troupes including Consul General from these duties,” SP requested Lisu tribe cultural troupe. Royal Bhutanese is on the teaching fraternity to im- Simai called upon the part good and quality educa- village community to continue a two-day visit to the tion which is relevant to the to maintain the status of clean- state changing environment. He est village and while lauding ITANAGAR, Oct.11: further urged everyone to give the innovative step of Mural Consul General Phub Tshering importance to better education Village Ledum, he said that it from the Royal Bhutanese Con- of their children. will be an inspiration for other sulate General, Guwahati,on During the visits, status rural areas to replicate and in- 11 Oct, made a courtesy call of syllabus being covered as of novate. on Chief Minister Pema Khan- date, strategy for preparations Local MLA Ninong Er- du at the latter’s office here . for pre-Board and final exami- ing, Secretary Tourism, GoAP, He was accompanied by Con- nations, and factors causing Sadhana Deori, East Siang sul Sherub Phuntsho. absenteeism amongst stu- DC, Dr. Kinny Singh, Director The Consul General is dents were discussed. Feed- Tourism, Abu Tayeng,and Dis- on a two-day visit to the state backs and problems were also trict Tourism Officer, Tate Tatak that shares one of its interna- enquired during the visits from , also attended among others. tional boundaries with Bhutan the visiting faculty members. Other highlights includ- and has close cultural and Students were accom- ed performances by cultural religious affinity particularly panied by DDSE Kata Rang- troupes from Adi, Lisu, Galo, with the eastern districts of the mo and Principal T Jomoh. Mishmi, Singpho, etc. Tapu state. War Dance of the Adi Tribe During the informal dis- Simai inaugurates EEL was also presented. cussion, Khandu emphasized Festival Folk Fusion by noted on the need for connecting Folk Artiste Delong Padung, Bhutan by road from Tawang, PASIGHAT,Oct.11: which he claimed would boost MLA Laisam Simai today in- Performances by Artistes WCMC, Sonam Topden, the tourism sectors of both augurated the three- day Bhutan and India benefiting Easterly Essence Ledum Trance effect,Inime and the Band ,Rito Riba, Lenzing Arunachal Pradesh. He said Festival (EEL Festival) cel- the road on the Indian side in ebrating Culture,Adventure Doming, Minam Ering, Brick city boyz , Lit fest by Mureng, Tawang district is almost ready, ,Sports,Literature, Arts, Folk however construction is yet to and popular Music . Trekking, Adventure Sports guided by Everester Taka begin on the Bhutan side. In his brief address, Khandu informed the Simai, called upon the youth to Tamut includes Zip lining, Rapelling,Hot Air Ballonning Consul General, who has tap the opportunities for sus- consular jurisdiction over Ar- tainable self-employment in the , Para Motor ,Angling etc will feature in the three-day EEL. unachal Pradesh, Assam, Me- Tourism sector. The MLA inau- ghalaya and Nagaland, that gurated the festival food stalls The EEL is orga- nized by the department of with the support of Govt. of of various tribes, open painting India surface and air connec- and photography gallery with Tourism,Government of Ar- unachal Pradesh , in col- tivity in the state has received artists participating from all a major fillip in recent years. over Arunachal Pradesh, Hot laboration with @Destination Ledum.The three-day festival He said while rail connectivity Air Ballooning etc in the Festi- to Tawang from Bhalukpong val Ground and interacted with will conclude on Oct.13 next. ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal november 2019 27 REVIEW is expected to be complete is a big state and it has huge without claiming single penny by 2020, proposal has been potential,” TShering said and under the land compensation. made for establishing an air- offered the assistance and co- Appreciating the pro- port at Tawang.“When these operation of his office based active attitude of the villagers, projects are complete, tourists at Guwahati for any fruitful en- Chief Minister said such coop- will throng for West Kameng deavor. erative gesture shown by the and Tawang districts in huge villagers is an example for the numbers. If we open the road Villagers not to claim rest of the state to follow. He from Tawang to Bhutan, both land compensation for said such positive attitude is our state and Bhutan will im- the road construction need of the hour particularly mensely benefit,it’s a win-win when many development proj- YINGKIONG, Oct.12: situation for both of us,” Khndu ects of public importance in Exhibiting ‘pro-development’ stressed. the state are stuck due to land attitude, 10 villages falling Khandu said that the compensation matter. under the proposed 150km. government is ready to sit and Encouraged by the Yinkgiong to Bishing 2-lane sort out any concerns of the cooperation shown by the vil- highway declared not to claim Bhutan government. He even lagers, CM assured that the any land compensation for the proposed that till the road ma- proposed road construction road construction. terializes a ropeway could be matter will be taken up with the The delegates from constructed to attract tourists. union ministry on priority for 10 villages of Gette, Pugging, Congratulating Bhu- its early sanction. He also in- Likor, Palling, Singging, Ang- tan for being a favorite of formed the delegates that the ging, Zido, Ngaming, Mayung Prime Minister Narendra Modi, survey work for the proposed and Bishing led by Bani Dan- Khandu said Bhutan is close road has been completed. ggen and Takkin Tekseng met to India and particularly close Chief Minister Pema Khandu to Arunachal Pradesh.He also here today and informed about Sarkar Aapke Dwar appreciated Bhutan for its the decision. organized at Wessang progress and sound economy Coming under the ban- Wessang, Oct 12: despite being a small Himala- ner of ‘Yingkiong to Bishing The Sarkar Aapke Dwar yan kingdom. 2-lane Highway Road Com- (Jan Sunvai Sammelan) pro- “We have a lot to learn mittee’, the delegates informed gramme for East Kameng dis- from Bhutan especially in op- the CM that a public meeting trict was conducted success- timally utilizing our rich hydro- was held recently regarding fully at Wessang on Saturday power and tourism potentials, the proposed road construc- last with hundreds of people which are more or less same tion for its early start and sub- from various villages in the vi- as that in Bhutan,” CM said. mitted a resolution copy of cinity of the area taking advan- Consul General Phub the meeting. In the resolution tage of the facilities provided Tshering acknowledged the adopted, people from the said by the District Administration huge tourism potential of Ar- 10 villages expressing deep and various departments of unachal Pradesh. He said the regret over non-connectivity, the district. state government could col- unanimously resolved to fully The programme was laborate with Bhutan in the cooperate with the govern- inaugurated by Local MLA Ta- tourism sector and advised ment for fast completion of the puk Taku in presence of Gaon for focusing on high-end tour- proposed road construction Burahs and a huge gathering ism to generate revenue.“This of public of the area. East Ka- 28 november 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW meng Deputy Commissioner Kanya scheme. Aadhaar En- and contributor in the overall Gaurav Singh Rajawat, SP rolment & corrections were development of the society. Piyush Fulzele, EAC Atin Pa- done during the event. Duo advised them to give im- dung and other administrative Households were con- portance to study and urged officers and almost all heads nected with LPG connection the teaching fraternity to en- of departments participated under PM Ujjwala Yojana. courage and motivate the stu- in the programme to ensure dents to imbibe good habits. smooth delivery of the servic- MLA Taku and DC DC and SP further expressed es. Rajawat interacted hope that the faculty and stu- The MLA and DC along with students of GHSS dent community will perform with other administrative offi- hard to achieve excellent and cers inspected all the stalls and Pampoli bring laurel to the district and interacted with the officials and SEPPA, Oct 12: the school in particular. urged them to make sure that In order to instill confidence and During the visit, status every single household is ben- promote education amongst of syllabus being covered as of efited from the programme. the student community, local date, strategy for preparations Urging the people to MLA Tapuk Taku along with for pre-Board and final exami- take advantage of such pro- DC Gaurav Singh Rajawat, SP nations, factors causing ab- gramme at the fullest, the MLA Piyush Fulzele, DDSE Kata senteeism amongst students informed that the main motive Rangmo and host of HoDs and requirement of remedial behind conducting the pro- and govt. officers today visited classes were discussed. Feed- gramme is to provide services the Govt. Higher Secondary backs and problems were also to the public at their door- School, Pampoli. enquired during the visits from steps. Interacting with the the faculty members. During the day-long students of class 10 and 12 of programme, various services the school, MLA Taku exhort- Free health camp for were provided, which includ- ed the students to accord top priority to study and adopt the eye treatment held at ed, among others, issuance of DH Seppa PRC, ST and birth certificates, path of hard work to become SEPPA, Oct 12: income, disability and old-age a successful person. Elaborat- A two-day free health camp for certificates, issuance of Job ing about the hard work, he eye treatment was organised Cards and Aadhaar seeding, explained that a man can be- on 10th and 11th October by enrolment under CMAAY and come a great person with his the District Health Society, free treatment at health camp, own efforts and labours,“Only Seppa in collaboration with a forms were filled & received hard work can make one’s fu- team of National Programme for opening of bank accounts, ture great,”. He requested the for Control of Blindness and Vi- distribution of medicines for teaching fraternity to impart sual Impairment (Naharlagun animals, awareness on law good and quality education to Unit) led by SPO (NPCB) Dr. and traffic rules and educa- students. Taba Khanna (Ophthalmolo- tional schemes, distribution of DC and SP enlight- gist) under Mukhya Mantri Rogi seeds, PP chemical and soil ened the students about the Kalyan Kosh (MMRKK) here at health cards, registration of importance of education and District Hospital, Seppa. More farmers and labour. reiterated that the education than 300 people were treated Fully filled forms were makes a person to become during the health camp. received under CM Dulari champion of cause of justice ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal november 2019 29 REVIEW

As an extension to the on various social responsibili- ment’s proposal for enactment health camp, a dedicated Eye ties and values, tree plantation of citizenship (amendment) Operation Theatre for District and cleanliness drive rallies bill. Joining the BJP’s Sankalp Hospital, Seppa was also in- were also organized. Yatra to celebrate the 150th augurated today by Local MLA Colonel Pratim Kumar birth anniversary of Mahatma Shri Tapuk Taku in presence Hembrom, Officer Command- Gandhi, Chief Minister said the of DC Gaurav Singh Rajawat, ing NCC Pasighat stated that committee will bring together SP Piyush Fulzele, DMO Dr. the training will make the ca- all the community based or- Lalchand Darung, MS Dr Kopi dets disciplined, responsible ganisations (CBO), civil soci- Gyadi and host of medicos and and good citizens of the na- eties and the students union other health staffs. tion. of the state for consultation on During the inaugura- Earlier, Brigadier Milan CAB. tion event, 32 patients were Mathur, Sena Medal, Group Addressing a huge operated free of cost in the Commander of NCC Group gathering, Chief Minister said newly inaugurated eye opera- Headquarters, Dibrugarh,had the committee will take inputs tion theatre. Out of which, 22 inspected the training camp , from the civil society organisa- were diagnosed with cataract and appreciated all the cadets tions on adding ‘safeguards’ disorder. who are attending the camp to the proposed CAB bill so and exhorted to put in their that the protections given to Annual NCC Training best efforts to imbibe all the the tribal people of Arunachal Camp underway training imparted and use the under Bengal Eastern Fron- at KV; 482 cadets opportunity to the fullest. tier Regulation Act of 1873 He also encouraged and Chin Hill Regulations Act, participating the cadets to contribute posi- 1896 is not diluted. He said the PASIGHAT,Oct 12: tively towards improvement of committee will also be respon- The Combined Annual Train- society, while also highlighting sible for interpreting the vari- ing Camp for NCC Cadets the various opportunities the ous provisions of the CAB and of Arunachal Pradesh ,con- NCC has to offer to the cadets. to add clauses for protection of ducted by 22 Arunachal The ten-day training will con- Arunachali people. Pradesh(Independent) Com- clude on October 15 next. Chief Minister further pany NCC, Pasighat is under- said Union Home Minister way here at Kendriya Vidya- CM announced Amit Shah during the recent laya. Altogether 482 cadets NEDA meeting at Guwahati are actively participating and to constitute a consultative committee had assured that CAB will not receiving training in drill, map override any provisions that reading, field craft, physical to safeguard the rights have for long protected the fitness and firing. The cadets of the indigenous rights of the tribal people of are also receiving training on people of Arunachal the North East. Chief Minister various fields viz. disaster YINGKIONG, Oct.12: also informed that state gov- management, yoga by certified Chief Minister Pema Khandu ernment had earlier opposed instructor, and health and hy- today announced to constitute the CAB expressing its objec- giene by the Public Health En- a consultative committee to tion that the bill should not be gineering Departmen(PHED) safeguard the rights of the in- tabled in the parliament with- of Pasighat. Besides creating digenous people of Arunachal out adequately addressing the awareness and sensitization following the central govern- concerns of the indigenous 30 november 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW people of the state. Speak- husbandry and rice cultivation. Mein also recalled the ing on boosting investment in He also met local BJP workers legendary footballer of Ar- the state, Chief Minister an- during the yatra and interacted unachal Pradesh late Chow nounced to hold an investment with them to strengthen the Indrajit Namchoom and an- summit focused at Arunachali party. nounced the naming of the entrepreneurs. He said the ob- stadium coming up at Namsai jective of the summit will be to DCM urged the people in his memory. He also an- encourage Arunachali entre- of State to dedicate nounced for naming the Gov- preneurs to start investing in time to fitness and lead ernment Polytechnic College, their own state in newer areas Namsai in memory of former other than constructions. The a healthy life minister and legislator of Nam- next step, the Chief Minister NAMSAI, Oct.13: sai C. P. Namchoom. said will be directed at outside Deputy Chief Minister Chowna MLA Namsai Chow entrepreneurs. He said the Mein reiterated the words of Zingnu Namchoom also spoke state government also wishes Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion. to attempt at different model of and urged the people of State MLA Pasighat (West) investment that aims at joint to dedicate time to fitness and Ninong Ering, MLA Lekang investment by local and out- lead a healthy life. Mein graced Jummum Ete Deori, D C Nam- side entrepreneurs. the inaugural function of the sai Bijoy Talukdar, Former Speaking on the tour- second edition of Namsai Commissioner Tape Bagra also ism prospect of Upper Siang, Champions Trophy organised attended the event amongst Chief Minister said Pemakod by Namsai District Football As- others. region in the district is set to sociation here today . The inaugural match attract huge number of tourists Change your lifestyle was played between Tafragam from abroad and the country as and make fitness a daily rou- FC and Lathao Youths. Tafrag- it is an important Buddhist pil- tine urged Mein and said that am FC won the match by 5-1. grimage site and was blessed Minister of Youth Affairs and by Guru Padmasambhava in Sports Kiren Rijiju have also Tesam Pongte Deputy the 7th century. He also said been inspiring people through his disciplined, fit lifestyle and Speaker and Team of Buddhist circuit all over the Officers visits moreh world attracts huge inflow of leading from the front to make ITANAGAR, Oct.13: tourists besides huge impor- fitness a national movement. As per direction of Hon’ble tance being given to it by the Along with sportspersons, Governor of Arunachal Govt of India on its develop- commoners should also par- Pradesh, Brigadier Dr. B. D. ment. ticipate actively to stay fit & Mishra (Retd), a team led by Earlier Health Minister healthy and make the fit India Shri. Tesam Pongte, Hon’ble Alo Libang and BJP MP Tapir movement a way of life. Deputy Speaker,and compris- Gao also spoke. He also advocated for ing of MLA Shri. Laisam Simai, Chief Minister ear- promotion of sports on a se- Shri. Zingnu Namchoom, Shri. lier taking part in the Gandhi rious note while expressing Anirudh S. Singh, IRS, Sec- Sankalp Yatra visited a fish his concern over the youths retary to Govt. of Arunachal farm area of a local progres- leaning towards drugs abuse. Pradesh, Shri. Tokong Pertin sive farmer and appreciated He said the drug abuse was Director and Shri. Sonyung the farmer for optimally using gaining an alarming proportion Modi Deputy Director Trade & the land for pisciculture, animal which must be contained. ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal november 2019 31 REVIEW

Commerce is on a visit to the as permissible under Notifi- Govt. of Manipur, Commandant Border Trade Point at Moreh, cation No.4/5/49-49.1 dated of 43 Assam Rifles, officers Manipur on 13th October, to 20.04.1950 and even No. dat- from Integrated Check Post study the infrastructure, set- ed 20/09/1950 by which the (ICP) and Customs and trade up, organisation and function- indigenous hill tribes of both body represented by Shri. Su- ing of the Border Trade Point India and Burma (Myanmar) rinder Singh Patheja, Secre- at Moreh, Manipur. living within 40 km were ex- tary, Border Trade Chamber Tesam Pongte, Deputy empted from the requirement of Commerce, Moreh on 15th Speaker, was declared as a of the Indian Passport Rules, October. State Guest of Manipur and 1950. As per latest amended The visiting team was the team was given a warm Rule under Free Movement call on Chief Minister of Ma- welcome by the Govt. of Ma- Regime, 40 kms of exempted nipur, Shri. N. Biren Singh on nipur. area is now reduced to 16 16th , where they shall share Arunachal Pradesh is kms. It is presently organized their on the spot experience strategically placed to act as a on every 10th, 20th & 30th and get more input and advise land bridge between mainland of every month on Myanmar from Chief Minister of Manipur India and the ASEAN coun- side in the form of melas/ba- related to the functioning of tries because of its geographi- zaars under the supervision Land Customs Station. cal position, and there lies a of District Administration and Tesam pongte on be- great potential for increasing Paramilitary forces. Every Fri- half of the team and Govt. of India’s trade with ASEAN and day of the week is declared as Arunachal Pradesh expressed other border countries through “Myanmar Day”, wherein the their gratitude to the Govt. of Pangsau Pass under Indo- Myanmarese nationals, both Manipur for the hospitality and Myanmar Sector, which can be the villagers and the govt. of- clock precision tour itinerary fruitfully exploited by creating ficials come down to Nampong arranged for successful visit world-class infrastructure for to buy their day-to-day require- to ICP/ LCS Moreh to get first logistics as well as transport. ment and other essentials. hand information so as enable Therefore, the visit to border The team led by Dep- to replicate the same in LCS, trade point to study the set-up uty Speaker had called on the Nampong (Pangsau Pass), if and functioning of border trade Governor of Manipur, Dr. Na- found feasible. point at Moreh, Manipur will be jma Heptulla on 14th Oct.who of impetus for shaping the Bor- extended a warm welcome to DCM extended his best der Trade Point at Pangsau the team. During the interac- wishes to the people Pass through Land Customs tion with the Governor of Ma- on Satang Potwa Station, Nampong. nipur, the team shared similar The Land Customs issues related to border trade (Pavarana) Station (LCS), Nampong of Arunachal Pradesh (LCS, NAMSAI, Oct 13: (Pangsau Pass) was approved Pangsau Pass) and Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Chowna and notified by the Govt. of In- (ICP/ LCS, Moreh) Mein has extended his best dia way back in 1951 which The team in Moreh had wishes to Buddhist communi- is now lying non-functional. visited the Land Customs Sta- ty on the auspicious occasion At present, traditional infor- tion (LCS) Office and had a of Satang Potwa (Pavarana) mal low profile trade (trice in fruitful discussion in the meet- which marked the end of three a month) is being carried out ing with the Officers of Depart- months rain retreat. While de- at Nampong (Pangsau Pass) ment of Commerce & Industry, livering his sermon, Venerable 32 november 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW

Vimalatissa underlying the im- The day was also ob- who is managing the affairs of portance of celebration said served with Buddhist tradi- the centre and expressed their that Satang Potwa is a day of tional enthusiasm and zest by concern over alarming rise in both historic significance and Theravada Buddhists through- the substance abusers among an opportunity to make merit, out the State by performing the youths of the state and ap- benefiting not only the mem- various meritorious acts. Dev- preciated role played by the bers of the monastic sangha otees throngedtheir temple to Mothers’ Vision to rehabilitate but also lay Buddhists, who undertake the Five or Eight the addicts. are afforded the opportunity Precepts which also included The GYO was all praise to welcome one another with long period of chanting, pay- for the recovered drug addicts metta—loving-kindness and ing homage to the Buddha, who are tirelessly working for compassion—thereby en- the Dhamma, and the sangha, the cause of addicts shift wise hancing harmony within the accompanied by offerings of and spoke of establishment community. food, flowers, incense, lamps, of Task Force consisting of Participating in the and other items. The ceremo- youths to work in tandem with auspicious occasion at Kong- ny is then concluded by shar- with district administration and mukham (Golden Pagodo), ing the accumulated merit with police to control flow of abusive Meintook part inenshrinement relatives and all sentient be- substances into our society to ofNimitta(boundary marks) ings. contain this growing menace. stone at Sima Hall or Sam- The Kathina robe-offer- mukKathing (Ordination Hall) ing ceremony will be followed Our youth should in presence of Abbot of Kong- soon after the conclusion of become job creators mukham, Venerable Vimalatis- Satang Potwa for the monks or instead of job seekers: sa. nuns who have observed three The Abbot of Kong- months rain retreat where lay Governor mukham described that Sima Buddhist devotees would of- ITANAGAR, Oct.14: is an important edifice being fer donations to the temples, The Governor of Arunachal situated within the consecrat- and in particular new monastic Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra ed area marked by boundary robes, one of the four requi- (Retd.), who is on a three-day stones, used for activities relat- sites of monastic life. tour to West Kameng District, ing to disciplinary affairs of the interacted with district officials, Sangha. It is a technical term, GYO on Drug Gaon Burahs and public at denoting the official boundary Balemu, West Kameng District Awareness Prog, Visits on 14th October last. of the Ordination hall, a place Drug Rehabilitation where the Sangha performs The Governor advised recitation of patimokha or ordi- Centre at Aalo the people to avail maxi- nations. Aalo, Oct 14: mum benefit from the self- Mein hoped that with A Team Galo Youth Organiza- sustainable and job-creating coming up of this important tion, who is on whirlwind tour schemes and programmes of and special structure, it would with Resource Persons on the State and Central Govern- add up to beauty and archi- Drug Awareness Campaign, ments. Citing programmes like tectural splendours of Kong- visited the Drug Rehabilitation ‘Stand Up’, ‘Startup’, Make in mukham where large people Centre at Hiker Gumin Aalo on India’ etc., he urged upon the at a time can participate in the 13th Oct. last. The team inter- senior citizens, particularly the ordination ceremony. acted with Shri Kennedy Bagra Gaon Burahs to motivate and ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal november 2019 33 REVIEW guide the youth towards entre- to reinforce the age-old good months ahead from the target preneurship and self-employ- relationship with people of date of completion. He said in ment. Take up poultry, piggery, Bhutan. He called for strong the coming days to ease traf- sericulture or vegetable farm- mechanism to maintain peace fic congestion, alternate route ing, the Governor advised, and tranquillity in the area and through ESS sector will also while stating that they should to instill a sense of security be opened by March 2020. become job creators instead amongst the local population. The traffic along that route had of job seekers. Earlier, traditional re- been shut due to the landslide The Governor empha- ception, led the Deputy Com- on which work has already sised that the Gaon Burahs missioner in-charge Shri been started, informed the should take lead in ensuring Gombu Tsering and Super- CM. that every child above the age intendent of Police Shri Raja He further informed of 6 years must go to school. Banthia, IPS, was accorded that Rs 100 Cr has been Education for the children is to the Governor and the First placed for improvement of all the only way to secure a bright Lady of the State on their ar- sectorial roads in the state future for the people.He said rival at Balemu, the tri-junction capital region. Also within five that the State and Central of Arunachal Pradesh-Assam years, CM said all the inter- Governments are doing their and Kingdom of Bhutan. nal roads in the administrative duty, now it is the duty of every headquarters across the state citizen to see that programmes Chief Minister will also be improved. and projects are implemented inaugurated the Chief Minister further on the ground in letter and 16m RCC Bridge over said road communication spirit. He called upon the gov- is always a priority for state ernment officials to be punctu- Yagamso stream government and work is go- al in the duty, come to office in ITANAGAR, Oct.14: ing on full swing despite only time and meet the public and Chief Minister Pema Khandu few months of working season address their problems and today inaugurated the 16m available due to monsoon. challenges. RCC Bridge over Yagamso Replying to request stream here at F sector in Governor addresses from the public for mobile con- presence of local MLA Techi Kaso. Army personnel nectivity, the Governor said Be physically fit, profes- that the Government is pursu- Chief Minister said the opening of the bridge comes sionally competent and ing it with the concerned de- enhance your battle worthi- partments. He informed that as a huge relief in easing traffic congestion in the state capital. ness: Governor to troops he has already taken up with ITANAGAR, Oct.15: Union Minister for Telecom- He said the bridge will ease traffic congestion on NH-415 The Governor of Arunachal munication but on ground, Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mish- more coordination is required between RK Mission Hospi- tal to bank tinali with alternate ra (Retd) addressed the offi- amongst the road construction cers and troops, station in the agencies so that the optic fibre route opening of the southern ring road traffic from RKM hos- 5 Mountain Division at Rupa cables are not cut in the area. on 14th October last. Major The Governor, who pital to Zero point. Chief Minister appre- General S.C Mohanty and offi- met Consul General of Bhutan cers and troops of ‘Ball of Fire’ at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar re- ciated the state PWD depart- ment for completing the work 2 Division were present on the cently, urged upon the people occasion. 34 november 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW

Speaking on the occa- with ladies of the Army Wives’ the real world awaits you with sion, the Governor said that In- Association at Tenga House, its challenges, which you have dia is now on March as a strong Tenga. She exhorted them to to face with self-confidence. nation,Indian Armed Forces learn about the unique tradi- ”Congratulating the students, Jawans are the foundation of it. tions and cultural heritage of the gao said “Spread out your wings He exhorted them to be physi- Arunachal Pradesh indigenous as the Sky is the limit.”He also cally fit, professionally compe- communities. exhorted them explore oppor- tent and enhance their battle Sharing her experience, tunities in various sectors, to worthiness. the First Lady of the State in- be enterprising and create self- The Governor said that formed that after coming to employment opportunities. He secured national frontiers are Arunachal Pradesh, she has said that we should not only the prerequisites for a progres- learned traditional loin loom seek Government employment, sive nation and strength behind weaving. She advised the ladies as it almost saturated. Expand the secured border is the Indian to know about the exotic handi- your horizon and be a job pro- Armed Forces soldiers. There- crafts, textile and handlooms of vider adding that with self-belief fore, he said, each and every Arunachal Pradesh and connect and hardwork are the mantra to soldier has huge responsibility themselves with the local com- be successful in life. He added towards the security of the na- munities. that as responsible member of tion. While reposing his confi- society, it is also their social re- dence in the soldiers, he said Gao attends 3rd sponsibility that their works also that patriotism is imbibed in all Convocation of APU; benefits the poorest of the poor. the officers and troops of ‘Ball of Calls for pursuit of Earlier, Minister Health Fire’ Division. & Family Welfare, GoAP, Alo Li- Sharing his experience excellence & self-belief bang, delivering as the Guest of of 1962 war, 1965 war, 1971 war, PASIGHAT, Oct.15: Honour, said that discipline and Indian Peace Keeping Force Lok Sabha MP Tapir Gao has dedication will take you ahead in Operations in Sri Lanka Opera- called upon students for pursu- life and asked them to remem- tion and Kargil war, the Gover- ing excellence with a futuristic ber the contribution and sacri- nor said that today the troops mindset in one’s chosen fields fice made by their teachers and have better weapons, amenities to achieve success in life. He parents and urged to make them and better scope for promotion. also stressed on efforts of all proud through your achievement He advised them to avail of it stakeholders including private in your chosen field and as a re- and prepare themselves even universities to make Pasighat in sponsible citizen through your for the ultimate sacrifice for the particular and Arunachal in gen- conduct. He asked APU to make territorial security of the country. eral an educational hub for qual- all efforts to provide the best of As a goodwill gesture, ity higher education. quality education in the state. the Governor felicitated the Gao was addressing as Director, Higher & Technical Ed- youngest officer of the Division, the Chief Guest on the occasion ucation, GoAP, Dr. T.Talom was Lt. Nishit Jalan of 30 Rajput, of 3rd Convocation ceremony also felicitated on the occasion. youngest Naik Subedar Ra- of Apex Professional University Earlier, Chancellor, jendra Singh of 14 Raj Rif and (APU) here at CHF Auditorium APU, Dr. Acharya Dhanwant youngest soldier Sipahi Ravi on 15th oct.. He said that after Singh,also called upon them to Chauhan of 30 Rajput. Mean- getting equipped with the aca- be lifelong students and march while, the First Lady of the State demic knowledge and skills im- ahead in life with spirit of team- Smt Neelam Misra interacted parted by your learned faculty, work, llifeskills, innovative think- ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal november 2019 35 REVIEW ing Dean, College of Horticulture pressed his hope that the festi- actively gets involve in the & Forestry, Dr. B.N. Hazarika val will usher-in development, process by ensuring transpar- also spoke on the need to make peace and prosperity. He com- ency, accountability, honesty, Pasighat an education hub. mended the festival committee review and audit and wher- Earlier, the academic for organising the 28th Central ever required mid-course cor- procession was led by the Reg- Chindang Festival in a grand rection, the State of Arunachal istrar, APU, V.S. Moray. Other manner.The Governor called Pradesh will be most progres- highlights were award of Uni- upon the people to protect, sive State in the entire coun- versity Gold Medals,tree plan- preserve and promote their try. tation at APU campus. Earlier, cultural heritage. He advised A colourful cultural Vice-Chancellor, Prof.Ashok the youth to actively partici- programme showcasing the Kumar, presented the annual pate in the celebration. rich cultural heritage and tra- report of the APU which be- Addressing the mam- ditions of Sajolang Tribe was gan functioning from May 10, moth gathering, the Governor presented on the occasion. 2013 in Pasighat. He also in- said that the development de- Amidst chanting of prayers, formed of the various courses pends on two aspects, which Geji Guro (Chindang offering) offered,activities undertaken are very much in the hand of was distributed amongst the adding that many of the alumni the people. First, education participants. are now gainfully employed in and second proper imple- Union Minister of State various capacities. He also in- mentation of developmental for Youth Affairs and Sports formed that Medical College for programmes and projects, he (Independent Charge), Shri Naturopathy is proposed to be said. Kiren Rijiju, Shri Phurpa Tser- set up by APU,which he hoped The Governor called ing, MLA, Dirang, Shri Dorjee would contribute towards Medi- upon the elders of the soci- Wangdi Kharma, MLA, Ka- cal Tourism The 3rd convocation ety, parents and guardians laktang, Shri Dongru Siongju, of APU was held for the batch to ensure that every child of MLA, Bomdila-Nafra, Shri of B.A. and BSc. 2016-19 , MA the age of 6 years and above Gombu Tsering, DC in-charge, & MSc of 2017-19 and B.Lib & goes to school. Emphasizing SP Shri Raja Banthia and Shri M.Lib of 2018-19 and also LLB on the education of girl child, Kesang Ngurup Damo, ADC, 2016-19. the Governor said that society Nafra were present on the oc- progresses when women are casion amongst others. Governor participates educated, empowered and re- in the Chindang Festival spected. He stressed on mak- District Level Patrol ing every girl child capable of celebration leaders Training Camp standing on her own feet.He Held ITANAGAR, Oct.15: said that there are a lot of de- ROING, Oct 16: The Governor of Arunachal velopmental programmes and A District Level Patrol leaders Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mish- projects for the people, partic- Training Camp 2019 for Scout ra (Retd.) along with the First ularly for rural areas. He urged and Guide was organized at Lady of the State Smt Neelam upon the populace to avail of Govt. Upper Primary School, Misra participated in the Chin- maximum benefit from these Kangkong on 11th and 12th dang Festival celebration at schemes of the State and Oct 2019. Songji Ground, Nafra, on 14th Central Governments. The purpose of the pa- October.Extending his festival The Governor said that trol leaders training is to equip greetings, the Governor ex- if every person in the society 36 november 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW the participants with skills and crop grown at the farm. More in the society, parents and to provide them with oppor- than 40 varieties of apple are guardians must ensure that tunities for good leadership. grown. Besides apple, mi- every child above the age of 6 33 participants of Scout and nor fruit crops such as Plum, years goes to school. He said Guide attended from 5 govern- Pears, Chestnut, Cherry, Wal- that literate society is prerequi- ment schools of Bolung, Jia, nut, Persimmon are also grown site for a developed society. Koronu, Abali and Kangkong. in the Farm. At Shergaon, the During her maiden visit DTO Somit Mena, Governor also visited the Trout to Shergaon, the First Lady of Chairman (SMC) Simyon Hatching Farm, which was es- the State interacted with the Ngupok and Headmaster Olik tablished in 1979. It produces loin loom weavers who have Lego along with 8 unit lead- Trout Ova, which is regarded been practicing the age-old ers, 5 Scout/Guide volunteers as the best table fish of the tradition of loin loom weaving. and 4 cooks who offered their coldwater in the country. The First lady of the services during the camp, at- Interacting with the State advised the women to tended the programme. farmers, horticulturists and of- teach their children the tradi- During the camp Scout/ ficials, the Governor compli- tion practice of Loin Loom lo- Guide were imparted training mented the management of cally. She also asked them on history of the movement, the farm for their good work. to get their ‘Weaver’s Card’ fundamentals, purpose, prin- He emphasized that the lat- made, which will help them get ciples, patrol leaders role and est scientific methods and yarns and other facilities from responsibility, patrol corner, techniques must be imparted State and Central Government patrol system, patrol flag, pa- to the villages, particularly schemes. trol game, patrol call, uniform, the youth to encourage them Sharing her experi- patrol council, BP Six exercise, towards entrepreneurship in ences in Loin Loom weaving, flag procedure, hiking, camp- the field of horticulture and which she learned after com- ing, troup game, knotting skill, fruit production.He said that ing to Arunachal Pradesh, the first aid, action song,clapping every citizen, be he a farmer First Lady of the State said etc. in remote village, or youth in that she is experimenting with the rural area or an official in different natural dyes to give Governor visits State town, has a role to play in the natural colours to yarns for loin Horticulture Farm, progress and development of loom use. Trout Hatching Farm, the State. Each one of them To promote loin loom must ensure that every de- weaving and motivate the Shergaon velopmental programme and women, she distributed yarns ITANAGAR, Oct.16: project are implemented with to the lady weavers on the oc- The Governor of Arunachal transparency, accountability, casion. Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mish- honesty, audit and review and ra (Retd.) visited the State wherever required mid course ‘HINDI KO SALAAM” Horticulture Farm and Trout correction. He called for con- Hatching Farm, Shergaon programme held at certed effort from all in making Tawang on 16th October 2019. Sher- Arunachal Pradesh the most TAWANG, Oct 16: gaon Horticulture farm is an progressive State amongst the The Arunachal Hindi Sanst- elite institution for cultivation 28 States of India. han Itanagar, organized pro- of temperate fruit crops of the The Governor reiter- gramme ‘HINDI KO SALAAM” State. Apple is the main fruit ated that Goan Burahs, elders ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal november 2019 37 REVIEW today at Kalawangpo conven- di is the language of National Chimpu were adjudged the tion hall Tawang. Shri Jambey integration and national iden- winner and Tarh Mala and Tashi MLA Lungla attended tity. He said use of hindi lan- Royan Gumsar of VKV Nirjuli the programme as Chief guest guage evokes a sense of pride were adjudged as 1st Runner while Shri Tai Tagak, Princi- among its speakers, he asked Up. There was a tie for 2nd pal Advisor to Chief Minister the young students present in Runners Up between Tojom Arunachal Pradesh and also the programme to use hindi Ete and Darang Sangbia from the Chief Advisor of Arunach- in their day to day lives with DPS and Nyayir Riba and al Hindi Sansthan attended pride. Jumyir Bogo from DBS. A to- the programme as Guest of Chief Guest of the tal of nine teams representing Honour besides many distin- programme MLA Lungla Shri various schools participated guished guests from Itanagar Jambey Tashi in his speech in the event. students from various schools said most developed countries A District Level Essay of Tawang, Dorjee Khandu use their national language in Writing Competition on the Govt College Tawang and the conduct of international topic Awareness on Drug Ad- general public. The Arunachal engagements. Similarly India diction was also conducted Hindi sansthan started work- can also progress and achieve simultaneously. ing in 1994 under the initia- its goal with the use of Hindi. The BEO Nabam tives of the then Governor of He said Arunachalees have Shelly informed that the es- Arunachal Pradesh Shri Mata accepted Hindi with pride and say competition has been Prasad. made it link between people conducted with an aim to Shri Tatam Sonia, to people contact. He further bring awareness on the ill ef- Chairman Arunachal Hindi congratulated the Arunachal fects of drug addiction on the Sansthan in his address said Hindi Sansthan for organizing youths especially the school Arunachal Pradesh is a di- such programme in Tawang. students. The participants verse state with all its 26 ma- Todays programme were briefed in detail about jor tribes and hundreds of sub included Poem recitations, the destructions that drug tribe speaking their own dia- singing of patriotic songs, pre- addicts might bring to family lect or language but lacked a sentation on conservation of members. common language of its own. environment and water etc. Among others the He emphatically said that in function was attended by Geli the given context of Arunachal District Level National Kamki, vice principal GHSS Pradesh not having a common Children Science Itanagar, Kipa Kechek APO language, Hindi has come in to Congress-2019 held and all the staffs of the office fill that vaccum. He further said of DDSE ICC and GHSS Itan- ITANAGAR, Oct. 18: that while promotion of hindi is agar. District Level National Chil- very important for people to Amum Tamuk Asstt dren Science Congress-2019 people contact in the larger Prof, Nabaratna Bhagawati was conducted today on the context, preservation and use Asstt Prof both from DNGC theme Science and Inno- of native languages/dialects of and RD Singh, PGT GHSS vation A clean, Green and Arunachal is also equally im- Doimukh were among the Healthy Nation at the Audito- portant. panel of judges. rium of Govt. Higher Second- Chief Advisor Arunach- The event was or- ary School Itanagar. Saumik al Hindi Sansthan Shri Tai ganised by the Office of the Bera and Bakin Nash of VKV Tagak in his address said Hin- DDSE ICC. 38 november 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW DA, Tourism Conducts der related issues in hotel and ing and promoting the peace Interactive Session with home stays. The members and progress of our Mother- representing hotels and Home land, India. Hoteliers and Home Stays of Aalo also gave useful Chief Guest, Vice- Stay Owners suggestions. Principal,J.N. College, Dr. AALO, Oct.18: S.D. Choudhary, also dwelt In its effort to provide better Seminar on National on various facets challenging hotel and home stay facilities the national security like face to foreign and domestic tour- Security to create awareness among currency by forces inimical to ists in the district, an interac- the interest of the nation and tive session with Hoteliers and youth other expressed his opinion Home Stay Owners was con- PASIGHAT,Oct.18: on various issues. The unity ducted by the Department of A Seminar on the theme of and security of the nation is of Tourism under the Chairman- National Security and its chal- utmost importance, he empha- ship of West Siang Deputy lenges was held today here at sized during his speech. Commissioner Smti Swetika Conference hall ,Upper Cam- Earlier, National Gen- Sachan at Conference Hall of pus JNC, with the objective to eral Secretary(organisation), DC Office today. create awareness among the FANS, GolokBihariRai also The Dc stressed on youth in particular and citizens spoke of India’s growing stat- hospitality, proper parking of the country on National Se- ure in the global scenario. place, amenities in all hotels curity. The meeting was at- He also spoke on Indias’ and home stays, installation tended by students and faculty role in regional stability and of CCTV in all locations to pro- members among others. India’s efforts in promoting mote tourism in the district. The The outreach pro- economic,diplomatic and trade hotels and Home Stay owners gramme was organized by the ties with countries including in should furnish report of arrival NGO, Forum for Awareness strengthening age-old cultural and departure of foreign and of National Security(FANS), ties. domestic tourists in the district which its stated objective as Earlier, Dr. NarangTari, to DTO and police for onward a forum for awareness on Na- Associate Professor, Dept. of submission to the govt. While tional Security. Political Science, JNC extend- highlighting the objective be- Delivering his keynote ed the welcome address to the hind the meeting, the District address, President FANS,Lt. participants. Tourism Officer Shri T.K. Ko- Gen(Retd), Dr. Raj Nandan pak said that Aalo is among Singh, PVSM, AVSM,also Deputy Chief Minister, the important Transit Tourist dwelt on the role of local popu- Circuits of the state and effort lace in safeguarding the coun- Chowna Mein should be made by the Hote- try while also referring to rais- inspected the flood liers and Home Stay Owners ing of Arunachal Scouts ,as affected to give best possible services one of the steps in the direc- CHONGKHAM, Oct.19: to tourists to enhance tion. . He highlighted on se- As the whole Chongkham area The Resource Per- curity scenario of the country is located in flood prone area, sons, Dr. Jombom Kato and adding that awareness of citi- the Deputy Chief Minister, OC PS Aalo Shri Riram dwelt zens will also contribute to the Chowna Mein today inspect- at length on Food safety mea- protection of both internal and ed the flood affected areas at sures in hotels and law and or- external security for maintain- Chongkham – 4, Gunanagar, ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal november 2019 39 REVIEW Kherem, Alubari and Kam- have over grown and left with- Top ULFA (I) cadre lang river downstream of Lohit out distributing to the needy nabbed in Changlang. bridge here . During his visit, farmers. He lamented the ag- CHANGLANG, Oct.19: he assured to take up flood riculture department for its fail- The Changlang Battalion of As- protection measures in phase ure to distribute the saplings sam Rifles apprehended a top wise manner and for a rope to the needy growers across ULFA (I) cadre on 19/10/19 in a suspension bridge over Teang the State in time.He further as- joint operation with Changlang river to connect Chongkham 4 sured to provide fund for a wa- police which was lasted for with Chongkham 2 and other ter lifting system for the FTC one week and recovered huge villages across the river. He Kherem for irrigation purpose cache of arm and ammunition also made a surprise inspec- and asked the Deputy Direc- and other war like materials tion to the Community Health tor Agriculture (Training), Shri from his possession.Based Centre and Govt. Higher Sec- Vikash Biswas to develop a on intelligence input of own ondary School, Chongkham. demonstration plot cum nurs- sources, Changlang based As- He was impressed with the ery for dwarf varieties of Are- sam Rifles launched a special tidy maintenance of the CHC canut in FTC Kherem. operation in coordination with and lauded the medical staffs Later, Mein attended district police in the suspected for the same. He assured for a the Sarkar Aapke Dwar orga- areas in Khimiyang, Yanman, new 2 plus G Hospital building nized by the district adminis- Ngoitang and several adjoin- and for renovation of the old tration at Alubari and visited ing areas and finally nabbed hospital buildings. He also said various stalls put up be the the cadre from general area to provide fund from his Local departments and called upon of Jongphohate after intense Area Development Fund for the people to take benefits of operation for a week long en- solar water pumping system, such program and urged them gagement. for a sweeper and a contin- to discard single use plastics During a preliminary gency driver for the hospital. and keep the surroundings free interrogation, the apprehend- Sensing that some of from plastics. He also attended ed cadre revealed his identity the class room’s buildings are the Maha Kathina Civara Dana as self styled Lance Corporal in dilapidated conditions as it with Maha-Sangha at Chakma Rupanto Moran (30), resident were built in NEFA days and Basti in Chongkham and ad- of Tinsukia district, Assam. the school is also want of a dress the gathering. Earlier in The cadre also disclosed that multipurpose hall, he assured the morning, Mein participated he joined the ULFA (I) outfit to provide the same to the in the Gandhi Salkalp Yatra organization in 2016 and un- school. He also said to con- organized by the BJP Party derwent rigorous physical and vert the present open hall into workers from Tri-junction to weapon training at notorious an administrative block for the Buddha Vihara at Chongkham Taga Camp in Myanmar under principal office and teaching to promote the ideals and prin- guidence and instruction of top staffs common rooms. ciples of Mahatma Gandhi to- rank ULFA (I) outfit organiza- Mein also visited the wards a Swaccht Bharat. tion including SS Command- Farmer Training Centre at DCM was accompa- er-in-Chief of ULFA (I). The Kherem and he was dismayed nied by DC Namsai, Bijay Ta- apprehended cadre is very pro- to find that large numbers of lukdar, SP Ankit Kr Singh, ADC ficient in Burmese, Assamese, Rubber saplings that have Orin Lego, EAC Chongkham, Bengali, Tamil, Malayali, Hindi been developed in the FTC Rani Perme, HoDs and Public and English language. Before Kherem over the last two years Leaders among others. joining in the outfit organisa- 40 november 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW tion, the cadre had served as tal was formally inaugurated trict level. He said this will en- private security guard in Chen- and declared open by Swami able the respective districts to nai for three years. Vireshwaranandaji Maharaj, place their procurement as per Security force recov- the 10th President of the RK their needs and enable people ered 1 MQ assualt rifle with Mission. He said the hospital to have free medicines. Magazine, 49 rounds live am- has grown from being a sim- Chief Minister further munition, combat dress and ple dispensary to a multidisci- announced that state govern- other war like materials from plinary hospital.To strengthen ment will soon open another his possession. The appre- the hospital, Chief Minister medical college in Pasighat. hended insurgent was planning said the state government is He also announced that state to carry out a major subversive willing to work with the RKM government will be expand- activities against the security hospital on public-private part- ing the 50-bedded TRIHMS forces. It is a major blow to out- nership (PPP) mode to ex- institute to 100-bed. Besides fit organization which thwarted pand the hospital’s capacity to expanding health services, it their evil design. 300-bedded hospital. He said will also increase the intake of the state government is ready medical students in the insti- Pema Khandu attended to assist the hospital in terms tute, said the CM. the foundation day of infrastructure and funds for Health Minister Libang celebration of Rama manpower. also spoke on the occasion. Chief Minister said the Krishna Mission state government also wishes Extortion case busted Hospital to connect the hospital with with arrest of two ITANAGAR, Oct.19: Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya faked UG Chief Minister Pema Khandu Yojana and Chief Minister Aro- JAIRAMPUR, Oct 20: today attended the founda- gya Arunachal Yojana, health Based on intelligence input tion day celebration of Rama benefit schemes of the centre about extortion activities in the Krishna Mission Hospital here and the state government re- name of UG groups in Jairam- in presence of Health Minis- spectively. He said the cover- pur area under Changlang ter Alo Libang, PHE Minister age under both the scheme district, a police team lead by Wangki Lowang and Daporijo has reached around 1 lakh SI Umeshan.C OC was con- MLA Tanya Soki. Also com- household in the state and stituted under the close super- memorating the hospital’s 40 the RKM Hospital being cov- vision of SP Changlang Mihin years of service to Arunachal ered under the scheme will im- Gambo. Pradesh, Chief Minister inau- mensely benefit the people. Based on the descrip- gurated the Obstetrics Ward To strengthen the health tion given by the sources the and the first ever blood com- services in the state, Chief Min- identity of one suspected per- ponent separation unit in the ister said the state government son was established and nar- state. under Mukhya Mantri Rogi Ka- rowed down his location at Speaking on the occa- lyan kosh provides grant in aid outskirt of Jairampur town. sion, Chief Minister said RK for medicine procurement and After meticulous planning, Mission Hospital is rendering infrastructure. He informed the police team conducted a valuable service to the state that the health department has raid in the residence of sus- by meeting the healthcare banned all central procure- pected person at wee hours needs of the people. He said ment of medicines and now on 18/10/19 and apprehended it was on this day that hospi- will be procured from the dis- ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal november 2019 41 REVIEW the accused identified as Mr George, Resource Person Dr. tingushers, sand buckets etc Abu Shankey alias Wabong Sailajananda Saikia Associ- and prepare a School Disaster Shankey, (21) yrs resident of ate professor Department of Management Plan.The DDMO Jairampur circle. Geography, Rajiv Gandhi Uni- further appealed to the stu- In course of sustained versity spoke on value of such dents to use minimum number interrogation, the accused ad- seminar. A good number of pa- of crakers in this coming Di- mitted his involvement in the pers were presented from both pawali festival to avoid any fire extortions and he also revealed within and outside Arunachal accident and air pollution. the identity of his associates. Pradesh. The week long pro- Based on the fact revealed by The Technical ses- gramme started on 14th Octo- the accused, his associates sion was chaired by Dr. Biman ber 2019 at Govt. Sec. School, Mr Mandang Hacheng (23) yrs Lahkar, Assistant Professor Dambuk saw the participation resident of Jairampur circle Department of Geography, Di- of 2500 students, GBs, SMCs, has been nabbed in another brugarh University. The cer- villagers and officials from ed- raid conducted by police team tificates and mementoes were ucation department. at outskirt of Jairampur town. presented to paper presenters In further interrogation, and participants during the CCI approves both the arrested accused ad- Valedictory Function. infrastructure mitted to have committed il- development worth legal activities of extortions in Week Long Awareness the name of NSCN outfit and 25000 crores Programme on School ITANAGAR, Oct. 21: created terror in the mind of Safety Concludes peace loving public and busi- The Cabinet Committee for In- ROING, Oct. 21: ness community of Jairampur frastructure (CCI) met for the A 7 day’s long community area. second time here today un- awareness/school safety pro- With the arrest of both der the Chairmanship of Chief gramme with special focus the accused who faked them- Minister Pema Khandu and on earthquake, flood and fire selves as members of outfit or- approved proposals worth Rs safety measures concluded ganisation, the Jairampur PS 25000 crore for infrastructure today at Vivekananda Kendra C/No. 9/19 U/S 384/506 IPC development in the state. The Vidyalaya, Roing. has been worked out. approved proposal is for tak- Safety tips on fire, flood, ing up capital works pertaining landslide and earthquake was SFS College Organize to various departments across demonstrated and pamphlets the state. First Ever National were distributed to all mem- Rs 1100 crores has Seminar bers during the programme. been earmarked for upgrada- AALO, Oct 21: The DDMO high- tion of road infrastructure of The department of Geography lighted the importance of the the state capital complex and SFS College organized its first programme and appealed to all district headquarters be- ever National Seminar in collab- the participants to take full sides road connectivity to all oration with FAsCE India Gu- benefit of the demonstrations ADC/SDO headquarters over wahati on theme”Environment and learn the safety tips. He the next 3 years. It has also Sustainability”: Issues and also appealed to the school been decided that the existing Challenges” on 19th Octo- authorities to install school Itanagar-Jote road would up- ber last. Principal Fr. Vipin safety equipments like fire ex- graded as State Highway.CCI 42 november 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW has doubled the allocation for infrastructure, water supply at four key townships namely Horticulture projects pertain- projects in all newly created Chimpu, Dirang, Bomdila and ing to Kiwi, Orange, Large district headquarters, upgrada- Palin, accelerating ongoing Cardamom, etc from the exist- tion of Police Training Center works of stadiums at Chimpu, ing 30 crores to 60 crores. It at Banderdewa and compre- Aalo and Tezu, upgradation has been decided that a ma- hensive scheme for providing and improvement of exist- jor component of such grant public amenties in all major ing football grounds at Nari would be given to the farmer townships such as litter bins, in Lower Siang district, con- directly by way of Direct Ben- loaders and street furniture. struction of new police head- efit Transfer (DBT). The Com- Reconstruction of damaged quarters, commissioning of 3 mittee has directed for revival bailey bridges over Subansiri newly notified police stations of all defunct cold processing River at Daporijo, Kamle River at Gohpur, Chimpu and Niti units at Namsai, Pasighat and at Raga and Kume River at Vihar, upgradation of existing Bhalukpong. Tali has also been approved PHC at Nyapin to Community Proposal for introduc- besides the revival of mega Health Center, a state of the ing 10 electric buses between food parks at Banderdewa art State Load Dispatch Cen- Itanagar and Naharlagun on and Tippi and creation of mul- ter to bring greater efficiency pilot basis in partnership with tipurpose convention halls on in management of power in- NTPC has been approved to pre-engineered/pre-fabricated frastructure and reduce trans- bring relief to commuters and models. mission and distribution losses promote eco-friendly mode of Meanwhile, the CCI and construction of toilets at transportation. The number of took a very strong view of the 2700 Anganwadi centers at a buses would be increased in projects which are progressing cost of Rs 20,000 per toilet. subsequent years. CCI also slowly, where there has been approved creation of a new unapproved change in scope Global Iodine DSP Traffic Cell for the capital of work, where there is sub- Deficiency Disorder complex to oversee and regu- stantial deviation between es- Prevention Day late traffic. Construction of dis- timated costs and price discov- trict secretariat complexes has ered through tendering. It was observed been approved in all newly decided that accountability will NAHARLAGUN, Oct 21: created district headquarters. be fixed for such kind of devia- Global Iodine Deficiency Dis- Also, approval has been ac- tions on the officers concerned order Prevention Day was ob- corded in principle for con- with such projects. served throughout the state struction of a united directorate Other proposals ap- on 21/10/2019 with a host of complex and integrated office proved today includes aug- activities at different districts complex of all Commissioners mentation of water supply of the state, to bring about of the state government in the at Rajiv Gandhi University, awareness among the masses state capital. All urban town- Doimukh and notified urban on the Importance of Iodised ships would soon have LED centers, creation of tourist Salt for prevention of Iodine street lights with its commis- wayside amenities at important Deficiency Disorders. sioning approved today. lakes, setting up of 400 KV HT At the state head- The CCI approved Line and external infrastructire quarter, a seminar on “A Day project proposals worth Rs development at Hollongi air- with Salt Traders” was held 75 crore of the department of port site, additional funds for for Salt traders, chaired by TCL, upgradation of power completing the EWS houses Dr.M.Lego, Director of Health ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal november 2019 43 REVIEW

Services, Naharlagun at DHS we tribal people are inherently senting a talk on Re-looking Conference Hall, Naharla- good weavers. Our patterns Handloom in today s perspec- gun. Mr Tom Koyu, Technical have been showcased on na- tive said that the weaves of Asst (IDD) delivered the wel- tional and international plat- Arunachal Pradesh are done come address. A different as- forms and received good re- with absolute precision and pect of National IDD Control views.We must now work upon wonderful colour patterns. Programme was addressed to use these intricate patterns What is necessary is to create by Dr.L.Jampa, State Epide- to create clothing lines that are sustainable fashion in terms of miologist cum SNO (NCD, wearable and economically longetivity of the design and Mr.C.W.Chaklap, Dy.Director viable. He added ,the Depart- Marketing Viability.”Shri Ma- of Civil Supplies, Mr.U.K.Mitra, ments of Textiles, Handlooms hendra Singh Payaal, Head Dy. Commissioner (FoodSafe- Skill Development and En- Project (NE), National Skill De- ty), Ms.L.Singpho, Food Safety trepreneurship will leave no velopment Cooperation, Govt. Officer and Mr.P.N.Mazumdar, stones unturned to provide of India also highlighted the SPO (IDD). our youths with opportunity activities under the Ministry of The salt traders were to skill themselves with vari- Skill Development and Entre- asked to stock iodised salt ous trades, while appealing to preneurship. packets in dry covered plac- the unemployed youths of the The three day event is es away from moisture and state to be entrepreneurs and being organised by Arunachal sell only Iodised Salt. It was not just wait for government Pradesh State Weavers Co- also emphasised that lack of jobs. operative Federation,Ltd. Iodine in Salt may lead to a Also vouching for tak- (AWFED) in collaboration host of irreversible manifesta- ing up production of fabrics like with Department of Coopera- tion of Iodine deficiency and silk, which is highly priced and tion, Government of Arunachal therefore everyone should in demand, he added the topo- Pradesh.AWFED is a federal consume only “Iodised Salt”. graphic conditions of Arunach- organisation where all the dis- Mr.NgurangTakar, SA (IDD) al Pradesh is very conducive tinct unique and varied pat- presented the vote of thanks for the growth of sericulture terns and designs of Handloom to the gathering. development.I encourage all culture have been clustered. weaver communities to ex- This body also provides a plat- Er.Tumke Bagra plore this fabric. Er.TageTaki, form to all the budding design- inaugurated the Minister Agriculture and Hor- ers to showcase their talents. maiden Arunachal ticulture, e.t.c.stressed on the AWFED started in 2012 with need to preserve the originali- a mere one lakh share capital Handloom Fest ty of each weave pattern of dif- today has an annual turnover ZIRO, Oct 21: ferent tribes along with incor- of Rs.12.11 crore. Minister Industries,Textile and porating modern designs.“Our International Hand- Handicraft , Skill Develop- weave patterns are our iden- loom Fashion shows By De- ment and Entrepreneurship tity, each tribe has its unique signers Smt.Sandhya Raman Er.Tumke Bagra inaugurated pattern and it should be main- and Miss Rikyi Romin, perfor- the maiden Arunachal Hand- tained in its purity,”he added. mances by TokoTeji and David loom Fest today at Nago Putu Smt.Sandhya Raman, Anguand veteran singer Hage , Ziro. Founder Director Desmania, Ade and cultural programs by Speaking on the oc- Chief Designer and Marketing various tribes marked the in- casion Er.Tumke Bagra said, Consultant, AWFED while pre- augural program. 44 november 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW

Also 36 stalls by weav- been received by the commis- pro-active role being played by ers Multipurpose Cooperative sion related to marriages but the Commission members and Society and 20 ethnic food due to lack of registration, hus- asked them to cooperate with Stalls were set up at pictur- band-wife disputes remain un- the administration with their esque Nago Putu adding fes- resolved or partially resolved. constructive suggestions and tivity to the celebrations. The chairperson further interventions. Among others Deputy informed that APSCW mem- Session judge J. Chai Commissioner shri Chukhu bers raising their voice has de- threw lights on customary Takar, SP Dr. Hemant Tiwari, manded the state government practices in Arunachal Pradesh Mr.R.D Thungon, General for compulsory reservation in with special emphasis on land Manager, ICDP -II , Govern- jobs and panchayat, munici- and marriage laws with PPT. ment of Arunachal Pradesh, pal and assembly elections for SP Rajiv Ranjan representatives from TSD, women. “We are economically Singh informed that Pasighat HoDs, Goan buras and Goan- dependent on our male coun- is all set get independent buris and public attended the terparts subjected to various Women Police Station soon. program. injustices but most issues of Police would be ever ready women would be resolved if we to extend help to NGOs and APSCW organizes legal are made stronger and finan- CBOs in making East Siang awareness program cially independent’, asserted crime free including narcot- PASIGHAT, Oct 21: the chairperson. She urged the ics and gambling. Police One day Legal Awareness Protection Officer and women team were working hard and Programme was organized by activists to spread the mes- solved many cases in recent the Arunachal Pradesh State sage of women rights and its days. Commission for Women (AP- value in the society so that ev- Among others, DR- SCW), Itanagar here on 21st ery one could lodge complaint CHO Dr. T. Gao gave presen- Oct. at the Pasighat CHF audi- fearlessly against injustice and tation on mental health and torium in collaboration with the extend all possible support to menstrual hygiene. APSCW East Siang District Administra- the victims instead of protect- members Techi Hunmai and tion in association with the Na- ing culprits. “If rapes cases are Hoksum Ori who accompa- tional Commission for Women reported, NGOs have to work nied the chairperson during (NCW). harder to guide the victim for the meeting elaborated the In her keynote address, police complaint followed by power and functions of AP- APSCW Chairperson Radhilu immediate medical test etc SCW and function of Women Chai Techi said the main aim helping the police in investiga- NGOs respectively. Advocate of the program was to em- tion” she added and expressed Karmu Chotton briefed on power women and girls with hope that the state govern- compulsory regis tration of the knowledge of their legal ment would setup forensic marriage and free legal aid, rights and duties, ultimately to laboratory in state so that jus- maternity benefit Act 1961. be able to lead stress-free pro- tice is delivered to the victims East Siang DC Dr. gressive and healthy life. She promptly. She also advised Kinny Singh, Session judge J. reiterated APSCW’s demand the Gaon Buras to act rightly Chai, SP Rajiv Ranjan Singh, to make registration of mar- without any favour and avoid DD (ICDS) PE Angu, women riages compulsory under the to interven court matters. Ear- activists, NGOs, SHGs, of- law in the State pointing out lier, Deputy Commissioner Dr. ficers and students actively that hundreds of cases have Kinny Singh appreciated the attended the programme. ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal november 2019 45 REVIEW East Siang District Meeting on Greenfield ect Reports in such a manner Administration Airport at Holongi held that there is scope for expan- sion in future.He further direct- ITANAGAR, Oct. 23: launches intensified ed concerned departments to A meeting was held to discuss ILP checking drive at not delay further and carry out the peripheral works to be Ruksin and 2-Mile the assigned works at the ear- done by State Government for liest so that the works of the check gate Greenfield Airport at Hollongi Greenfield Airport in Hollongi PASIGHAT, Oct 22: under the Chairmanship of is completed within the com- Taking serious note of the in- Chief Secretary Shri. Naresh mitted timeframe of the Airport flux of outsiders to Pasighat Kumar in presence of Commis- Authority of India that is March township without valid In- sioner Power G.S.Meena, Sec- 2022. ner Line Permit (ILP), Dep- retary Civil Aviation S.K.Jain, uty Commissioner Dr. Kinny Secretary PWD Y.W.Ringu, Singh has directed the mag- concerned Chief Engineers Deputy Speaker istrates and police to conduct and other stake holders at CS inaugurates intensive drive for checking Conference Hall, Civil Secre- 53rd College Day of ILP. Singh also directed tariat, Itanagar today. the Executive Magistrates to Celebrations of JNC While emphasizing on PASIGHAT,Oct. 23: conduct hearing of detected quality works and also to avoid violators on the spot and pass Deputy Speaker, Tesam unnecessary pressure on State Pongte , today inaugurated necessary orders as deemed ex-chequer, Chief Secretary fit under the provisions of the 53rd College Day Celebra- Naresh Kumar has directed tions –Hill Top Radiance-here BEFR 1873. They should all the executing departments ensure that anybody who is at College Ground,Lower to submit genuine estimates Campus,JNC. not a bonafide resident of Ar- in their DPRs. During the dis- unachal Pradesh must have Addressing the stu- cussion on construction of 2.5 dents and faculty members a valid ILP to enter the state, Kilometre Approach Road to the order read. and the college community as Hollongi Airport from National a whole, the Deputy Speaker, Meanwhile, magis- Highway, CS asked the PWD trates and police on duty called upon the students to (executing agency) to plan work hard and devote their time deported about two hundred and execute a road with global persons while 143 violators productively and shoulder their standard. Good landscaping future responsibility to contrib- were penalized and issued with a scope for green plan- temporary ILP realizing about ute to the development and tation/vegetation with proper progress of the state and the forty thousand till filing of this lighting could be included in report. Extending help to the nation in general. Pongte also the DPR, he suggested. took the opportunity to high- visitors, District Administration Various other points has setup a temporary ILP is- light the pro -farmer and pro- were also taken up during the people initiatives of the State suing counter at the 2-Mile course of meeting like bulk check gate. The process of Government. He also referred power supply, bulk water sup- to the initiatives to promote checking ILP will continue and ply; construction of boundary offenders fail to produce valid transparency and corruption wall, shifting of High Tension free Governance under the documents will be extern out Line etc. from the East Siang jurisdic- present Government adding CS suggested the engi- that introduction of Arunachal tion, official source added. neers to prepare Detailed Proj- 46 november 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW

Pradesh Staff Selection Board state government including The Houses are has provided a level playing augmentation of water and re- named after luminaries of the field for all aspirants,which can liable power supply and good state viz. Lummer Dai, Daying be achieved through means of road connectivity, he said Ering,Tomo Riba and Bakin hardwork and merit only. Re- State Government is taking Pertin,while the Olympic torch cruitment of all Group A & B all steps to provide facilities in was carried by College Mara- posts is being done through the campus to provide best of thon winner, Kaling Tatin. Track APPSC. conducive academic environ- & field events were also held to- Government has also ment. day.The customary garlanding sanctioned fund for construc- He also urged the stu- of statue of first PM, Jawahar- tion of additional Boys and dents to explore scopes in the lal Nehru was also done by the Girls Hostels for JNC, he add- tourism sector and take inspi- Guests. Assistant Professor, ed. Speaking on the impor- ration from success stories in Dept. of Hindi, Ms Ing Perme, tance of the annual event of tourism sector by enterprising extended the Vote of Thanks. the College, he said that vari- youth and people of the state. The three-day event that will ous cultural,sports and literary MLA also urged students for conclude on 25 October, with competitive activities also help promoting and maintaining various cultural,literary and you to face challenges ahead the cleanliness and sanitation sports events. Mega dance, in their life with positive attitude of their hostel premises in the March past by all contingents . Such events also inculcate spirit of Swachh Bharat Abhi- comprising of NCC, NSS, discipline and promote sports- yan. Rovers & Rangers, and House manship spirit and unity.“You Earlier, Principal, JNC contingents were the other all are privileged to be study- ,Dr. Milorai Modi, in his wel- highlights during the inaugural ing in the pioneer college of come address,also highlighted ceremony. the state” he said. that the oldest college of the Local MLA, Kal- state, JNC was established in Around 1000 saplings ing Moyong,in his address, 1964 with the stated objective planted to provide quality education also laid importance on merit TEZU, Oct.23: based performance adding with focus on academic excel- Lohit Forest Division in collab- that merit is the only criteria lence and practical skills has oration with the Lohit District to achieve success adding now students strength of 3700 Administration, NGOs etc. or- that State Government under –both UG & PG- and 74 faculty ganized Green Avenue Plan- leadership of Pema Khandu members. JNC has introduced tation drive alongside the Na- has taken concrete steps for BA in Sociology this academic tional Highway from TCP point transparent and merit based year while MA English will be (Near Tezu Airport) to Tezu recruitment through Staff Se- begin from next academic ses- market on 23rd October and lection Board.”Make you par- sion adding that courses like planted around 1000 saplings ents proud of you by your sales management are also of Bhakul, Bohera, Hilika, Ar- hardwork and live upto their incorporated. jun etc. Lohit DC, Shri Prince expectations,”he exhorted the Earlier,T.Mize, General Dhawan, Assistant Commis- students.Mentioning the in- Secretary, JNC also submitted sioner ,Shri Sunny Kumar frastructural upgradation and a memorandum for fund provi- Singh, HoDs, Goan Buras, revamping of the college in- sion for construction of Main NGOs , Bullet clubs etc. par- frastructure, particularly hos- Entrance Gate for Upper Cam- ticipated in the programme tel facilities of the JNC by the pus. with great enthusiasm. ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal november 2019 47 REVIEW

The plantation drive of excellence. Participation tion) launched a surprise raid was organized as a part of certificates along with cash in- and even before the suspects Green Avenue Plantation Pro- centives were also awarded to could retaliate they were over- gramme initiated by the Hon’ble all the participants. powered under close supervi- MP, Shri Tapir Gao, which was Smti. Hage Yasung, sion of SP. started from Tezu Nallah on Chairperson, AWFED, Smti According to SP, RR 23rd Agust’last in presence of Radha Naji, Vice President, Singh 2(two) pistols likely to MLAs, DCs, HoDs, Gaon Bu- AWFED Gyati Kobing DRCS be .32 calibres with magazine ras, NGOs & Public in sideline cum Managing Director and having no weapon numbers, of the District Infrastructure Shri Toko Katch, Chairman A.P. identification and make was Scheme Advisory Committee State Consumers Cooperative seized from the possession of (DISHA) meeting at Tezu. All Federation Ltd. Naharlaun, one Hiteswar Kumbang S/O together 2000 Nos. of saplings Gyati Kacho, Jt. Director In- Yaka Kumbang of Bahir Jonai were successfully planted dustries In charge, Ziro, Hage Village, PO - PS Jonai, Dist. alongside the highway under Tatang, Jt. Director Textile n Dhemaji Assam. this programme from Tezu Handicrafts, Ziro, and HoDs A case vide Ruksin Nallah to TCP point (Near Air- were present in the valedictory PS Case No. 16/2019 U/S port). function 25(1A)/29(A)(B) has been reg- istered and under investiga- 3 days Arunachal Illegal arms supply tion. The source of weapon Handloom Fest busted and involvement of under- concluded at Nago PASIGHAT, Oct 24: ground outfits are being thor- oughly investigated. Putu Ziro After receiving information from reliable source on Tues- ZIRO, Oct 23: Deputy Com- CM met the fire missioner shri Chukhu Takar day (Oct- 22) that some people awarded certificates to the possessing arms and ammu- accident victims of participants on the occasion of nitions were trying to sneak in- Dirang Arunachal Handloom Fest. side the territory of Arunachal TAWANG, Oct 25: Excellence Ethnic from the neighboring State As- Chief Minister Pema Khandu Food Stall Award were given sam, SP Rajiv Ranjan Singh today while enroute to Tawang to Oak Leaves Ethnics Foods instantly formed a police team met the fire accident victims of Stall, Ziro, Danyi Reela Ethnic led by Inspr. Abraham Taying Dirang and handed out cash Food Stall, Ziro and High Vi- and the movement of the sus- relief. sion Thrift & Credit Coop Soci- pects were constantly being Atleast 6 shops and ety Ltd. Ziro. monitored by the team. Yes- several houses were reduced In the Handloom & terday when the suspects with to ashes on October 17 last at Handicrafts Exhibition Stall cat- the arms & ammunitions were Dirang market. egory J. J Handicrafts Exhibi- trying to enter into Arunachal Chief Minister also vis- tion Stall, Pasighat East Siang, by Ruksin check gate ited the campus of National Kemli Multipurpose Coop So- Tapang Tatak, Dy.SP, Institute of Mountaineering ciety Ltd. Dollungmukh Kamle Inspr. Abraham Taying, Inspr. and Allied Sports (NIMAS) at District and Ethnics Bead Mul- Tungon Tali, H/Ct.N.Bori, H/Ct. Dirang. Union MoS (Indepen- tipurpose Coop Society Ltd. A.R Doley, Ct. Ojing Tayeng dent) for Youth Affairs and Ziro were awarded certificates and Ct. Karken Gamlin near Sports, Kiren Rijiju accompa- Ruksin-Rayang tiniali (tri-junc- 48 november 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW nied the Chief Minister. The by the imcident. In order to en- where four houses were gut- trainees of NIMAS displayed sure communal harmony Sh. ted down on Friday evening. rock-climbing on the artificial Getom Borrang , President He appealed to the people wall. Colonel Sarfaraz, Direc- ABK and Sh. C K Namchoom of both the community to re- tor of NIMAS made a brief pre- , Retd PCCF, Khampti chief strained and maintains peace sentation later about the insti- were also requested to inter- and tranquility in such trying tute’s achievement. vene in the matter . The peace times. Saying that the people Following the visit, delegation will conduct a meet- of Adi and Khamti Singpho has Chief Minister inaugurated the ing with them along with the a long history of peaceful co- Nuranang mini hydroelectric district units of ABK and TKSC existence since time immemo- project phase II (2×500KW) in order to ensure peace and rial and appeal to the people of executed by state Department tranquillity. both the community to not let of Hydro Power near Jang in The District administra- this bond of brotherhood dis- Tawang district. tion and Police were directed torted by such incidents cre- This was followed by to take strict action as per law ated by some miscreants with inauguration of Eco Log Hut at and apprehend the perpetra- vested interest. Jang constructed by Tourism tors of the incident in mabira He said that he had Department under Northeast Village on priority. been constantly monitoring theme of Swadesh Darshan. The Govt. Of Arunachal the incident from the very be- Chief Minister also in- Pradesh has urged all stake- ginning since the incident oc- augurated the viewing gallery holders including CBOs, po- curred at New Mabira Village at Jang for majestic and full litical Parties, student unions, under Tengapani Reserve For- view of the Jang waterfalls youths etc. to ensure com- est area on October 12 and he also known as Nuranang wa- munal harmony and maintain is in constant touch with the terfalls. peace and tranquillity in the student and community lead- area and assured strict action , ers of both the community. DCM,HM called an as per law, against the culprits He informed that a emergency meeting . peace delegation team headed ITANAGAR ,Oct 26: DCM held a joint press by Minister of Health & Family In light of the prevailing com- conference with the Welfare, Shri Alo Libang and munal tensions in Namsai Minister Alo Libang MLAs Shri Ninong Ering and district , Dy. Chief Minister Chau Zignu Namchoom had and Namsai MLA, Chau rushed to the Namsai district Chowna Mein and Home Min- Zignu Namchoom ister Bamang Felix called an early this morning from Itana- NAMSAI, Oct 26: emergency meeting with all gar and had visited the inci- Deputy Chief Minister, Chow- concerned in the late evening dent sites and met the fami- na Mein held a joint press of 25th October 2019. It was lies affected by the incident. conference with the Minister decided to convene a peace They also had a meeting with of Health & Family Welfare, delegation team comprising of the community leaders of Adi Alo Libang and Namsai MLA, Health Minister Sh. Alo Libang Baane Kebang and Tai Khamti Chau Zignu Namchoom re- , HMLAs Sh. Ninong Ering Singpho Council and the Nam- garding the recent incident in and Jignu Namchoom to visit sai district administration. Namsai district this evening. Namsai and urge the people He appealed to the He strongly condemned the to mantain peace in the area Community Based Organiza- incident at Mabira Village and meet the families affected tions of the State especially ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal november 2019 49 REVIEW to the members of ABK and DDK Itanagar. It would be im- ily members, relatives and the TKSC to intervene and ensure possible to fill the void he has media fraternity of the state. peace and tranquility. He fur- left behind as the omnipresent ther asked the district adminis- journalist,” Khandu said in a Drug Dealers Nabbed tration to arrest all the culprits message. PASIGHAT, Oct 27: involve in the incident and to The Chief Minister re- Continuing its drive against take action as per the law. membered his long acquain- crime, East Siang Police today He also appealed to tance with Late Chatung cracked down on organised the members of Adi Student and hailed him as a man of drug trafficking by nabbing two Union and All Tai Khamti Sing- immense historical and po- drug dealers and recovered pho Student Union to sit to- litical knowledge of the state, 100 gms brown sugar. gether and come to a peaceful grounded, sincere, straightfor- East Siang police is solution. ward, honest and witty. maintaining a high vigil on dis- He said Arunachal “What made Late Cha- trict borders and movement of Pradesh is in its growing stage tung sir stand out as human unscrupulous elements owing and we need a peaceful envi- being was his extreme love to increased threat perception ronment for its growth and de- and dedication for his chosen in view of festival of Diwali. velopment. profession. He could go to any This morning, secret It was informed that extent to extract the truth and information was received that two persons have been ar- present it before the public,” two persons are going to de- rested today in related to the Khandu said. liver substances suspected to incident by the district police. He said Arunachal be prohibited narcotic drugs. Pradesh will always be grate- Accordingly, a team consisting CM expressed grief ful to Late Taro Chatung, who of OC Ruksin Inspr T Tali, ASI and extended his despite landing up with a Biren Pegu, ASI T Ngupok, condolences on the prestigious government job, HC Motilal Tayeng and HC chose media as his profession sad demise of veteran Subhash Prasad under the su- and become its pioneer in the pervision of DySP Token Sar- journalist Taro Chatung state. ing was formed to act on the ITANAGAR, Oct 26: “Without thinking of tip off. Nine packets of sus- Chief Minister Pema Khandu monitory gains, Late Chatung pected brown sugar weighing has expressed grief and ex- sir followed his passion and approximately 100 gms was tended his condolences on became one of the firsts to di- recovered from the suspects. the sad demise of veteran rect and produce a full-length The market value of the prod- journalist Taro Chatung, who feature film in Hindi. With his ucts is approximately Rs 1.2 breathed his last at the To- ‘News & Views’ breaking all lakhs. The accused are being moRiba Institute of Health & records in terms of viewership, interrogated regarding source Medical Science (TRIHMS) he can be well called as the fa- of drugs. East Siang Police is here this morning. ther of electronic media in Ar- dedicated to eradicating drug “It breaks my heart to unachal Pradesh. We owe him menace. East Siang police fur- know Chatung sir is no more a lot,” Khandu said. ther requests all good citizens with us. We grew up hearing The Chief Minister of- of East Siang to come forward about him and watched him fered prayers for eternal peace and provide police with reliable on ‘News & Views’ every eve- of the departed soul while ex- information regarding drug ning through the week days on tending solidarity with fam- peddling. 50 november 2019 A monthly english journal ARUNACHAL REVIEW news in pictures

The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) along with Chief Minister Pema Khandu unveiled a life-size Statue of Mahatma Gandhi, in a public function at Gandhi Udhyan, NitiVihar, Itanagar on October 2, 2019

The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd) addressed the officers and troops stationed in the 5 Mountain Division at Rupa on October 14, 2019.

Deputy Chief Minister, Chowna Mein visited the fire-affected villages at Mabirah village under Chongkham Sub-Division on October 27, 2019 ARUNACHAL A monthly english journal november 2019 51 REVIEW

The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) along with the First Lady of the State Smt Neelam Misra and Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports (Independent Charge), Shri Kiren Rijiju participated in the Chindang Festival celebration at Songji Ground, Nafra, on October 14, 2019. Chief Minister Pema Khandu accompanied by Union MoS (Independent) for Youth Affairs and Sports, Kiren Rijiju inaugurated the Nuranang mini hydro electric project phase II (2×500KW) executed by state Department of Hydro Power near Jang at Tawang district on October 25, 2019.

Chief Minister Pema Khandu inaugurated the 16m RCC Bridge over Yagamso stream at F sector, Itanagar in presence of local MLA Techi Kaso at Itanagar on October 14, 2019. 52 november 2019 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.

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