Arunachal: Army establishes heritage museum in West Kameng
Guwahati: The Indian Army has established the Kameng Culture and Heritage Museum at Nyukmadung village under Dirang sub-division in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh, and is ready to open its doors for the public.
Guwahati-based Defence PRO Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said the heritage museum will serve as the cultural beacon of peace, security and commitment to nation-building through community integration.
Arunachal Pradesh - the land of dawn-lit mountains - has a deep-rooted connection to Indian civilisation tracing mentions in Kalika Purana and the great epic Mahabharata, he added.
It is replete with innumerable historical monuments and archaeological sites that establish its rich cultural and ancient heritage which along with resplendent natural beauty comes together harmoniously at the Kameng Museum, he said.
The museum - conceptualised by the Indian Army as part of Operation Sadbhavana and synergised with the Vibrant Village Programme and local community - stands as a testament to the rich and diverse cultural legacy of Arunachal Pradesh, he added.
The Kameng Museum - a collaborative effort of the Indian Army and the local community - brings together cultural and religious linkages of all communities covering all tangible historical, religious, archaeological and ethnographic aspects woven into the fabric of Arunachal Pradesh, Lt Col Rawat said.
The grandeur of Kameng Cultural and Heritage Museum has been professionally and aesthetically curated by the National Museum Institute of History of Art, Conservation and Museology along with the voluntary donation of ancestral land and 343 traditional artifacts by the local community, he added.
It has a state-of-the-art movie hall showcasing rich cultural and heritage linkages of Arunachal Pradesh with India. A cafeteria and children’s park has also been constructed for the tourists, he said.
It will immerse all in a tapestry of tradition and historical depth narrating a true story of resilience, unity and an enduring connection to the nation. It will inspire visitors from across the globe fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of the frontier state’s culture and heritage, he added.
It will bring a transformative beginning to the region and will stand as a beacon of identity, heritage and pride of Arunachal Pradesh and India, he said.
Lt Col Rawat said the museum will be inaugurated by Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu in the presence of Union Minister of State for Rural Development Kamlesh Paswan and General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Gajraj Corps Lt Gen Gambhir Singh on October 23, 2024.