Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Tuesday inaugurated the newly established Nyubu Nyvgam Yerko, an indigenous tribal tradition and cultural school in Mwya village, Lower Subansiri district.

Speaking on the occasion, DCM Mein said, “The school is aimed at providing quality education to the tribal children in an environment that respects and promotes their culture, language and traditions.” 

The Deputy Chief Minister also lauded the efforts of the local community in setting up the school and highlighted the importance of preserving the indigenous cultures and traditions of Arunachal Pradesh.

He also urged the local community to take full advantage of the school to ensure that the rich heritage of the State is preserved for future generations.

In his speech, DCM Mein emphasised that every child should learn about their cultural heritage from a young age and that every Gurukul in the state should be a centre of learning where traditional values and ethos are taught.

In the same line, he advised the school’s faculty to also provide modern education in addition to knowledge of indigenous cultures and heritages. Such learning centers should adopt efficient mechanisms which incorporate both the NCERT syllabus and rich cultural heritages and literature so that their students not only grow up to become doctors and engineers but are also well equipped with traditional knowledge for becoming Nyubu (priests) or take up any other indigenous role in society if they choose the path.

During his speech, DCM Mein also assured to provide Rs one crore as grants-in-aid for support of Nyubu NyvgamYerko, Mywa and also gave assurance to facilitate grants-in-aid to all the indigenous teaching schools of the State and to enhance grants-in-aid to Donyi Polo Charitable Society.

DCM Mein also further said that cultural development should go in parallel with the other infrastructural development taking place in the State.

He reiterated the support of the Government of Arunachal Pradesh for the protection and promotion of the indigenous traditions and cultures of the State.

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