GOVERNMENT OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH
                                    DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION PUBLIC RELATIONS & PRINTING
                                                                                NAHARLAGUN

                                                                PRESS MESSAGE Sl. No. 173


PASIGHAT MARCH, 30 - 2 (two) days Indigenous Youth Festival' 2005 was inaugurated by Shri C.C.Sighpho, HM (Civil Supply & Health & F/W ) at Ruksin on March, 29 last, Shri M.Ete, DC, East Siang was the guest of honour, accompanied by Shri Bosiram Siram MLA, Ex MLA Dr. T. Tapak, amongst other. Speaking on the occasion Shri C.C. Singhpho said that the festival is a welcome occasion. The young generation has to be taught about the culture & tradition as the purity & sanctity of the culture is being eroded slowly. All the religionsus have roots in nature. So the developed countries are interested in the tribal cultures and they are also looking for their roots & identity. These types of festivals will revitalize the preservation & development of culture and tradition. Donyi Poloism has become a religion. However, religion & culture should not be mixed up. Shri Singpho, assured to provide water supply & fencing to the Ruksin, C.H.C. He also informed that equipments for the Regional Diagnostic Centre has been approved and the equipments will be provided soon. He informed that Shri G. Apang, H.C.M. has conveyed has best wishes for the festival and is very happy. He also said that the mindset of the people should be changed & work for development. Festival has been organized timely. Some of the youth has been misguided & they are taking to drug abuse anti social activities They should be guided properly & discourage them to take the wrong diversion. The  govt. is also taking up with the central govt. to check this menace. Also it is proposing for drug de addiction center wherever required. Our society is also being threatened by AIDS & HIV. We have to create awareness among the masses to prevent the disease. As there is no treatment. Also cancer cell has been opened at Naharlagun. So for early detection & treatment people should avail the facility. He assured to provide all possible help and hoped for the successes of the festival .He donated Rs.20,000/- (twenty thousand) only to the organizing committee. Shri M. Ete, said that he was impressed by the dedication & enthusiasm of the participant's.He said we are identified by our culture & tradition. All should preserve their culture irrespective of any religion followed. There has been erosion of the culture, but he was hopeful that thought such festivals, the youth will be corrected and they will adopt the good practices & modify the bad practices. He congratulated all for the successful celebration. He appealed to all to spread the message of the festival to all. He assured all co- operation & help for the district administration. Shri Bosiram Siram said this is a great and memorable occasion. The young generation will  be given a good direction though preservation of culture as culture is our identity. The traditional affairs & practices should be preserved. The Youths generation knows the importance of the culture & tradition. He donated Rs. 10,000/- to the organizing  committee. Dr. T. Tapak while appreciating the organizing committee said that now the whole world is realizing the importance of preservation of one's own culture & tradition. All should untedly celebrate such festivals. He informed the minister that the upcoming Regional Diagnostic Centre & the CHC does not have proper water supply. Some staff quarters were also required. Security fencing was also needed. So, he urged the minister to look in the matter. Shri P. Panyang & Shri T. Panyang while welcoming all & presenting keynote address respectively said that the festival is organized to uplift the culture & tradition especially to the youth. Influence of the western culture is growing & the traditions are been forgotten. The youths have to be given the right direction. The young generation will carry forward the matter of the festival. Traditional craft display/Handloom & handicraft/Ponung, Tapu, food, Raseng, Dere, Bari-Nenem, Traditional hunting & trapping instruments, flower show and etc, were the other highlight of the festivals. Earlier, Shri C.C. Singhpho & Shri Bosiram Siram along with Officers visited J.N. College/Siang Bridge site/Gen Hospital & Buddha Mandir at Pasighat. At the General Hospital he met the Doctors and staffs. He inpected the Hospital & interacted with trainees of Malaria Microscope Training for laboratory technicians of East Siang, Upper Siang & West Siang for detection of Malaria patients. The training was organized by D.M.O. in collaboration with Regional Director for FW, Shillong. The lab. Technician from Regional laboratory shillong has come to impart the 10 day training. The minister assured to provide all possible help for the development of the Institution.


( M. Ezing )
DIPRO, Pasighat
East Siang District.