Arunachal Govt to promote Pali, Tai Khamti education: Chowna Mein

Guwahati: Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Thursday reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to promoting the teaching of Pali and Tai Khamti languages in schools, while also pushing for the digitisation and restoration of ancient scripts and manuscripts.

Mein was speaking after inaugurating the newly constructed hostel building of the Arunachal Pali Vidyapith Residential School at Chongkham.

Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Chief Minister said the preservation of language, culture and heritage must go hand in hand with education. He assured continued government support for the teaching of Pali and Tai Khamti, describing them as integral to Arunachal Pradesh’s cultural identity.

He also said the government would extend support for the digitisation and restoration of rare manuscripts preserved in museums, calling them invaluable cultural assets of the state.

“Education must go hand in hand with cultural and linguistic preservation. I assured continued government support for teaching Pali and Tai Khamti language, and for the digitisation and restoration of rare manuscripts preserved in the museum, which are invaluable assets of our heritage,” Mein wrote on X.

Highlighting Chongkham’s growth as an ADC headquarters, Mein said the government’s focus remains on planned and sustainable development so that the area emerges as a vibrant educational and cultural hub.

“Continued support will be extended for the growth of this institution and the overall development of the region. Together, we are investing in our children, our culture, and the future of Arunachal Pradesh,” he added.

The Deputy Chief Minister also congratulated the Arunachal Pali Vidyapith Society and the RWD team for completing the new infrastructure. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to further expansion of the institution, including the addition of more hostel facilities in the coming days.

The newly inaugurated 60-bed hostel is expected to significantly benefit students, especially at a time when boarding facilities are limited and parents are keen to provide quality education for their children.