Festivals are Essential for Cultural Heritage Preservation: Jagdeep Dhankhar
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Synopsis
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar highlighted the significance of festivals in preserving cultural heritage during the Joint Mega Nyokum Yullo festival in Arunachal Pradesh. He also discussed India's rapid growth and the state's immense hydropower potential.
Key Takeaways
- Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasizes festivals' role in cultural preservation.
- India is recognized as the fastest-growing nation.
- Arunachal Pradesh can generate 50,000 MW of hydropower.
- Investment potential in hydropower is Rs 5 lakh crore.
- Trans-Arunachal Highway will enhance connectivity.
Itanagar, Feb 26 (NationPress) The Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar, remarked on Wednesday that the rich culture and traditions of Arunachal Pradesh and the northeastern region profoundly captivate and enlighten individuals across the nation.
While addressing the inaugural 'Joint Mega Nyokum Yullo' festival at Boasimla within Arunachal Pradesh's Kamle district, he emphasized that festivals are crucial for safeguarding cultural heritage.
In light of India's swift advancements, Vice President Dhankhar asserted that India stands as the fastest-growing nation globally. He highlighted the country's significant progress in economic development, infrastructure enhancement, and social welfare initiatives, outpacing other nations in these domains.
Referring to Arunachal Pradesh's hydropower capabilities, he noted that the state has the potential to produce 50,000 MW of electricity.
He elaborated that producing one megawatt of electricity requires an investment of Rs 10 crore, leading to a substantial investment opportunity of Rs 5 lakh crore in the state's hydropower industry.
Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, who also attended the festival's opening, stated that Arunachal Pradesh has undergone a significant transformation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
He mentioned that the Trans-Arunachal Highway, nearing completion, will link every district headquarters within the state.
Additionally, Minister Rijiju noted that the Central government has sanctioned Rs 42,000 crore for the Frontier Highway initiative in the state.
This project, the Trans-Arunachal Highway, is India’s first road initiative of its kind and was approved solely due to Prime Minister Modi's leadership. Celebrating a rich cultural heritage, Nyokum Yullo is a lively festival celebrated by the Nyishi community of Arunachal Pradesh.
As an important agricultural festival, the Nyishi community celebrates it with enthusiasm, seeking divine blessings for a fruitful harvest and overall prosperity.
The Nyokum Yullo festival also aims to foster unity, solidarity, and the preservation of the community's vibrant cultural legacy, enhancing a sense of belonging and pride.
The Vice President honored Miss Kabak Yano, the first woman from the Nyishi community to reach the summit of Mt. Everest, and inaugurated a multipurpose indoor hall at Boasimla in Kamle district.
In addition to the Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, numerous dignitaries and leaders from the Nyishi community were present at the festival's opening ceremony.
