Staff Reporter
SHILLONG:
The Centre will soon set up a Tribal museum in Meghalaya, which will showcase the rich tribal culture and heritage using state-of-the-art technologies.
Informing this, Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State for Culture said, “Here this museum will highlight tribal identities, unsung heroes, culture, tradition, art and culture will be focussed there.”
He, however, said the state government is yet to allot land for the proposed museum.
“This is the Centre’s initiative. We are only asking for a specific location for setting up a tribal museum in the state,” the minister said.
Addressing the valedictory function of the “Ka Tynrai Jong Ka Longrynieng” (The Roots of Identity) held at U Soso Tham Auditorium in Shillong, he recalled the contributions made by the freedom fighters of the state and also informed that the government’s focus is to educate the youths on the many unsung heroes of Azadi.
“Tirot Singh is a very big name. All of us should know about him.” The Union Minister also mentioned the contributions of U Kiang Nangbah and Pa Togan Sangma during his speech.
Meghwal also engaged with the audience and highlighted the idea behind Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, which is making India self-sufficient.
He lauded the efforts of Shillong Law College and Positive Energy Art Foundation for organising the cultural programme to promote art and culture of the state as well as the North East. He further encouraged the youths to continue celebrating Har Ghar Tiranga in the coming years.
Meghwal also shared a lighter moment at the program when he engaged with the audience while singing his own composition of Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.
East Khasi Hills MLA, Ampareen Lyngdoh, who also attended the event alongside dignitaries, urged the government to recognize the indigenous languages of the State – Khasi, Garo and Jaintia. During her address at the programme, she expressed delight in the government’s initiative to educate the youth on unsung heroes. She expressed her belief that Meghalaya, together with the nation, will ensure that India becomes Aatmanirbhar.
The Union Minister also distributed prizes to the winners of academic competitions held during the festival. The prize distribution was followed by a cultural program where folk dances of the different North East states were presented.