ITANAGAR, Feb 25: A 37-member youth delegation, out on their educational and cultural exposure tour to Arunachal Pradesh under the Inter State Youth Exchange Programme of MY Bharat, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, visited the State Legislative Assembly here today.
The programme aims to foster national integration, cultural exchange, and democratic awareness among youth by enabling them to experience the social, cultural, and administrative systems of different states. The initiative promotes mutual respect, understanding, and the spirit of unity in diversity among young citizens of the country.
During the visit, the delegation interacted with State Assembly Speaker Tesam Pongte. Addressing the participants, the Speaker emphasized that Arunachal Pradesh is home to rich tribal and cultural diversity and stands as a true reflection of India’s unity and oneness. He highlighted that despite geographical distances and cultural variations, the spirit of national unity binds the country together.
He encouraged the youth to visit remote villages of Arunachal Pradesh to gain firsthand experience of indigenous traditions, customs, and the vibrant lifestyle of various tribal communities. He urged them to carry forward the message of national integration and democratic responsibility in their respective states.
The contingent also visited the Assembly Library and Museum, where they were acquainted with the legislative history, parliamentary practices, and functioning of the state legislature, thereby deepening their understanding of democratic governance.
MLA and Advisor to Minister Youth Affairs & Sports, Zingnu Namchoom facilitated the visit and extended his support to the objectives of the youth exchange initiative.
On behalf of MY Bharat, Gopesh Pandey, Dy Director, said that such institutional exposure visits play a vital role in shaping informed, responsible, and socially conscious youth. He emphasized that interaction with constitutional authorities and legislative institutions strengthens democratic values and inspires young people to actively participate in nation-building.
Pawan Kumar Rao, District Youth Officer encouraged the participants to make meaningful use of the learning experience and to serve as ambassadors of unity and cultural harmony.