ITANAGAR, July 10: The State Assembly Speaker Tesam Pongte inaugurated a workshop titled “Let’s Talk Arunachal” at Boum Kakir Mission School, Doimukh, today. Themed “Empowering Youth Voices & Building Future Pathways–Cultivating Civic Culture, Raising Public Speakers, Increasing Youth Participation: Because Arunachal Needs a Generation That Leads–A Vision Towards a Developed Arunachal,” the event focused on encouraging youth engagement in civic life. MLA Chau Zingnu Namchoom also attended as guest of honour on the occasion.
The Speaker extended his best wishes to the school management for organizing this meaningful workshop and appreciated the initiative being launched on the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima, calling it a perfect day to begin such endeavours.
He also appreciated Porsum Ori, Founder and Chairperson of Let’s Talk Arunachal, for her vision and initiative in organizing the workshop to nurture public speaking and civic awareness among the youth of the state.
Expressing his gratitude for being invited as the Chief Guest, the Speaker stated that Arunachal Pradesh is full of talented youth across all fields, and what they primarily require is a proper platform to showcase their abilities. He cited the inspiring participation of Arunachali youth during the Youth Parliament, both at the state level and the national level in Delhi, as a shining example.
Highlighting the importance of such workshops, he said they serve as vital platforms to develop and empower the youth through skill-building in diverse domains. The Speaker especially appreciated the sincerity and dedication shown by the girl students, encouraging their male counterparts to exhibit the same level of commitment.
He also lauded the school management for the warm reception and the excellent upkeep of the institution, adding that good students are a reflection of good teachers.
He urged the students to make the most of the workshop to enhance their knowledge and skills, and advised the teachers to support and guide the students according to their strengths and interests.
“Our children are excelling in every field—be it sports, cinema, singing, or dancing—at the national level,” he remarked, while emphasizing that the state government, under the dynamic leadership of the Chief Minister Pema Khandu, is making every possible effort to support and uplift the youth.
He concluded by highlighting the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047, calling for collective efforts from all sections of society to achieve this national goal.

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Kenter Joya Riba

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