Itanagar, Oct 15: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein attended the 49th Foundation Day and Golden Jubilee kickoff of the All Nyishi Youth Association (ANYA) held at Nyokum Lapang, Itanagar.
Addressing the gathering, Mein congratulated ANYA on completing 49 years of dedicated service and acknowledged the organization’s vital role of preserving cultural identity, and fostering social development within the Nyishi community.
He urged the youth leaders of ANYA and other youth organizations in the state to take an active role in promoting education and skill development, empowering women and youth, preserving cultural identity, and fostering community service and social responsibility.
He emphasized the critical role of youth as the drivers of Arunachal Pradesh’s future, noting that nearly 60% of the country’s population are young people. He urged the youth to approach every task with professionalism, dedication, and a sense of purpose, focusing on skill development, entrepreneurship, and self-reliance to strengthen local employment and the state economy.
Mein emphasized that the youth of Arunachal Pradesh are the pillars of a Viksit Arunachal and the future leaders of the state. He informed that the Government has formulated Arunachal Pradesh State Youth Policy 2025 which empowers the state's youth to drive progress and sustainable development. This comprehensive policy aims to create an enabling environment that fosters the potential of young people, ensuring they become active contributors to society and the driving force behind the state's future.
The State youth policy focuses on key areas, including: Holistic quality education, sound mental and physical health, sustainable employment avenues, youth leadership development, cultural heritage and biodiversity preservation.
He encouraged young people to harness their energy for innovation, entrepreneurship, skill development, and responsible use of technology.
The Deputy Chief Minister also underscored the need to preserve the environment, heritage sites, and cultural identity, citing 300 years old Monasteries, Parshuram Kund, Bhishmak Nagar, and World War II sites as landmarks of historical and tourism significance.
Mein also reiterated the government’s commitment to supporting youth through platforms, initiatives, and opportunities that nurture talent, promote innovation, and drive the growth and prosperity of the state.
He called upon everyone to work together to protect the environment, preserve heritage, and create a sustainable, inclusive, and culturally vibrant Arunachal Pradesh for generations to come.
The event was also attended by Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Water Resources, Biyuram Wahge, President Nyishi Elite Society, Prof Tana Showren, MLA Raga, Rotom Tebin, among others.

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