Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said that the Centre has sanctioned Rs 37.87 crore for the facelift of the Parshuram Kund pilgrimage site dist. He informed this while attending the Tamla Du festival of the Mishmi tribe in Lohit district on Monday.

“Parshuram Kund, which is one of the most sacred places, is visited by a large number of pilgrims throughout the year and its facelift will boost the sources of livelihood of the locals and lead to the socio-economic development of the area,” he added.

Advocating for preserving the age-old traditional system, practices and rituals, Mein called upon the youth to remain conscious of their rich culture and ethos to carry it forward. “Against the backdrop of the attenuating influence of our tribal culture, it is important that our age-old traditional heritage is protected and preserved,” he emphasised.

He informed that the state government will facilitate the preservation of cultural identity and to keep alive the age-old culture and traditions of tribal communities. Advocating for ‘vocal for local’, Mein called upon the district administration to promote the Parshuram mela to showcase the rich legacy of indigenous products and other produce of the various tribal communities to boost the economic activities of the area.