Namsai, Mar 23: The Deputy Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Chowna Mein, attended the NEITC Convention held in Namsai today, organized by the North East India Tour Operators Confederation (NEITC).
Addressing the gathering, Mein emphasized that tourism in Arunachal Pradesh must be community driven, with active participation of local stakeholders including tour operators, homestay owners, self help groups, and entrepreneurs. He noted that sustainable growth can only be achieved when communities take ownership and actively contribute.
Highlighting the theme of the panel discussion on “Sustainable Tourism and Community Participation,” he stressed the importance of promoting tourism that is clean, green, inclusive, and well regulated. He called for strict adherence to homestay guidelines to maintain quality and authenticity while avoiding unregulated expansion.
He further underlined the significant improvements in connectivity and infrastructure in recent years, which have enhanced accessibility and opened new avenues for tourism growth, bringing the state closer to national and international tourism circuits.
The Deputy Chief Minister also emphasized the need to preserve and promote the state’s rich cultural heritage and natural resources, while encouraging community and entrepreneur-led tourism models for long term sustainability.
Reiterating the government’s commitment, he stated that Arunachal Pradesh has immense potential to emerge as a premier tourism destination, driven by responsible, inclusive, and sustainable development.
The inaugural session was also attended by Rajendra Kumar Suman, Regional Director North East, Ministry of Tourism, NEITC President E B Blah, Convention Chairman Tsering Wange, and Deputy Commissioner, Namsai, C R Khampa among other tour operators from North East Indian States.

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