Arunachal govt to focus indigenous culture: CM Pema Khandu

Itanagar: The Arunachal Pradesh government is committed to preserving and promoting indigenous culture, which is the identity and pride of the state, Chief Minister Pema Khandu said on Monday.

Speaking at the inaugural function of a workshop on priesthood at the Directorate of Indigenous Affairs (DIA) office here, Khandu said that the directorate was established for preserving and promoting the culture and heritage of the indigenous communities.

“Our culture is like roots. If roots are not protected and made stronger, trees will not survive. Hence for the survival of our communities, culture has to be preserved,” the chief minister said.