Itanagar, May 2: Union Minister Mansukh L Mandaviya, on Friday reaffirmed his commitment to empowering the youth of Arunachal Pradesh and improving the socio-economic landscape through targeted initiatives in sports and labour development.
The minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports said this during a meeting with state Governor K T Parnaik, at Raj Bhavan here.
During the meeting, the two leaders engaged in a constructive dialogue focused on youth empowerment, sports infrastructure, and labour-related challenges in the state, an official statement said.
The governor highlighted Arunachal’s emergence as a rising hub of sporting excellence and dynamic youth energy.
“Our youth are full of energy, talent, and determination. Their natural agility, stamina, and discipline, especially among our tribal communities, have led to remarkable achievements in boxing, martial arts (taekwondo, wushu), and athletics at both national and international levels,” Parnaik stated.
He stressed the need for improved facilities to help young athletes reach their full potential and called for the establishment of multi-disciplinary stadiums in urban centres, as well as football and volleyball grounds and archery facilities in remote villages where raw talent often goes unrecognized due to lack of access.
The governor also spotlighted the accomplishments of the state’s women in adventure sports, noting that five female mountaineers -Tine Mena, Anshu Jamsenpa, Muri Linngi, Tashi Yangjom, and Kabak Yano, have scaled Mount Everest.
“These women are icons for the youth of Arunachal and the nation. They deserve sustained support to continue inspiring others,” he added.
On the labour front, Parnaik acknowledged the state's evolving workforce landscape.
“Traditional occupations still sustain rural livelihoods, but there is an increasing need for formalization, skill development, and job creation,” he said, urging the implementation of inclusive policies, investment in human capital, and infrastructure to fully unlock the workforce's potential.
State Labour & Employment Minister Nyato Dukam also attended the meeting.
