Khonsa, Feb 28: Women & Child Development minister Dasanglu Pul on Friday inaugurated the office of the Nocte Women Association (NWA) and the Arunachal Indigenous & Heritage Centre at Khonsa.
Speaking on the occasion, she called it a significant step towards empowering women and preserving indigenous heritage.
Pul emphasized the need to strengthen women's voices and protect traditional culture.
“Women play a crucial role in shaping society, and such initiatives will empower them while also preserving our rich indigenous heritage,” the minister said.
She commended the NWA for its dedication to women's welfare and social progress.
“This initiative will open new avenues for socio-economic upliftment, ensuring greater participation of women in development activities,” Pul added.
The Arunachal Indigenous & Heritage Centre aims to serve as a hub for promoting and safeguarding the diverse cultural traditions of the state's tribal communities.
Pul noted that the centre would facilitate research, documentation, and awareness programs to sustain indigenous practices and heritage.
She expressed optimism that the newly inaugurated centres would become platforms for cultural preservation and community-driven initiatives contributing to the region’s holistic growth.
The event was attended by MLAs Chakat Aboh, Nyabi Jini Dirchi and Wanglam Sawin, along with NWA chairperson Chasuam Wangchadong, Tirap deputy commissioner Techu Aran, superintendent of police Singjatla Singpho and other officials.