December 06
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NIMAS conducts training prog for Tawang youths
TAWANG, Dec 05: The National Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports (NIMAS) Dirang has organized a three days training programme on tourism promotion activities from December 1 last. Altogether 38 unemployed youths from all the CD blocks of Tawang district attended the training on various tourism related subjects like tourist group management, mountain and forest guide, trekking tour operator, hospitality services, promotion of home stay.
During the practical session, the trainees led by Tawang DTO Tsering Dekey conducted
a one-
The programme ended with a social service and cleanliness drive as a part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan at Gorsam Stupa and Zemithang area.
It is worth mentioning here that Tourism Minister Pema Khandu and DC Tawang Abhishek Dev have been supporting and encouraging tourism promotion activities in the district. DIPRO
Legislative assembly session
ITANAGAR, Dec 5: The sixth legislative assembly of Arunachal Pradesh will meet for its third session on January 28, 29 and 30 next year.
BJP questions regional credential of PPA
ITANAGAR, Dec 5: The Bharatiya Janata Party, Arunachal unit has expressed dismay over the repeated allegation labeled against the party by the lone regional outfit PPA. The regional party should have a broader outlook for the interest of state instead of parochial approach and stop labeling allegation against the national party, the BJP said.
“PPA’s hidden agenda has been exposed time and again to the people of the State. It is an eye opener that the PPA was lobbying with the ruling Congress Party before the last Vidhan Sabha election and during election for the lone Rajya Sabha seat, it said. Such acts of the PPA have exposed their regional credential and integrity and they do not have moral right to castigate any stickers on BJP,” the party added.
Candle light march to protest atrocities against women
Karda Natam
Dumporijo, Dec 5: A peaceful candle light march was organized at Dumporijo town by Arunachal Pradesh Women Welfare Society Branch Dumporijo on Dec 2 to protest against the atrocities against the women after the brutal killing of a woman Late Yagam Marde, who was found dead on 22 Nov at Aya Marde.
More than 500 women took part in the candle light procession held at Dumporijo town around 5.30 PM.
Procession started from Dumporijo Petrol Pump via Hr Secondary School Dumporijo which culminated at general ground.
Later, they observed one minute silence in remembrance of Yagam Marde.
APWWS appealed to the law enforcing authority to expedite the investigation and punish the culprit under the appropriate section of the law.
Apollo empanelled
NAHARLAGUN, Dec 5: The Apollo Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Chennai has been empanelled under Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister’s Universal Health Insurance scheme (APCMUHIS).
The scheme has been launched to benefit the people of Arunachal Pradesh including the state government employees with the aim to achieve good health for all.
The concerned department field functionaries have already been engaged for enrollment and to issue smart card. The beneficiaries can avail maximum benefit from the scheme through the empanelled hospitals. DIPR
Toni Paleng at ‘NEbody Can Sing’ Grand Finale
ITANAGAR, Dec 5: Toni Paleng, son of Taking Paleng of Paksing village, Kaying circle will represent Arunachal Pradesh in the Grand Finale of Musical Reality Show to be held at Shillong on Dec 15. An upcoming singer Toni Paleng was declared state winner after undergoing different level of audition rounds.
It may be mentioned here that All India Radio, Itanagar alongwith other capital AIR
stations of north east region conducted a Musical Reality Show entitled – Nebody
Can Sing. The basic objective of the Musical Reality Show was to promote the un-
The entire audition round of this musical reality show for Arunachal Pradesh was conducted in All India Radio, Itanagar. Renowned AIR artist Jomnya Siram, Bengia Tabb and prominent lyricist Nakeng Perme were the judges.
Villagers decide not to give land for Arun Medi city
ITANAGAR, Dec 5: The land owners of Rakap Tigdo Happa under the banner of Rakap Sanglum Happa Village Welfare Association have decided not to give land for establishment of Arun Medi City at Rakap Tigdo Happa, opposite Pachin Colony Naharlagun.
In a memorandum submitted to Health and Family Welfare Minister yesterday, the land owners, while expressing its disagreement regarding establishment of the Arun Medi City, said “at any cost we will not give land for establishment of any project in near future.”
The memorandum further said that land compensation/actual cost of land was not paid
to the land owners by the concerned authority, only the compensation for jungle
clearance and crop damaged was paid to the fanner vide order No.CP/LA-
Confiscate illegal liquor:CYO
ITANAGAR, Dec 5: The Capital Youth Organization (CYO) has requested for raiding shops selling unauthorized liquor across the Capital Complex.
In its letter to the DC seeking imposition of penalty to such sellers, it claimed that many shops and restaurants located in sectors and colonies are illegally selling liquor.
No donation: AAPFEMTWA
ITANAGAR, Dec 5: The All Arunachal Pradesh Furniture Electronics & Mechanical Traders Welfare Association (AAPFEMTWA) has banned any type of donations within its jurisdiction. This was decided in a meeting held at a city hotel here on November 30 last.
Union calls for transfer of overstayed government employees
ITANAGAR, Dec 5: The All Mengio Unemployment Engineers’ Union has called for transfer of government employees of engineering departments who have been posted at Mengio and Silsango circles for more than 12 years.
In its representation submitted to the Chief Secretary while referring to the government’s transfer and posting norms which says that any government incumbent should be transferred and posted to a new location after completion of three years service in a particular place, it asked for government employees who have overstayed their tenure to be transferred out.
Training on coffee cultivation held
ITANAGAR, Dec 5: A day long skill development training on coffee cultivation was organized by the Arunachal Pradesh Coffee Development Society (APCDS) in collaboration with the Coffee Board, GoI at Deomali on December 2 last.
Farm in charge TEC, Deomali, K Rathinam discussed in detail the scientific methods of coffee cultivation. He also made field demonstrations.
Central team monitors scheme implementation
TEZU, Dec 5: The two-
The team headed by Dr. B K Pandey inspected the schemes being implemented in various
Gram Panchayats like Tafragam-
NHM workshop for district officials
ITANAGAR, Dec 5: Two days workshop for District Community Mobilizer and District Data Assistants, ASHA Resource Centre (ARC) started on Dec 5 at Administrative Training Institute, Naharlagun, organized by Arunachal Pradesh State Health Society, Naharlagun.
The objective of the meeting is to review the activities going on in the district, rectify the issues if any and implement new activities.
Mission Director, National Health Mission, P.N. Thungon insisted the districts to ensure ASHAs are trained in Module 6 & 7. ASHA Grievance/Drop box to be set up in all the health facilities to address the issues of ASHAs, he said. He insisted the districts open bank accounts of ASHAs immediately while adding that Electoral cards be used as identity proof to open accounts for those ASHAs not having any identity proof in order to open the account.
He further asked the districts to ensure transfer of incentives to ASHAs account only on the basis of their performance.
Dr. T. Taku, Programme officer (Training), Devajit Bora, State Consultant, RRC, Dagyir Esse, State Community Mobilizer and attended by Dr. A. Perme, Programme officer (M&E/RBSK/RKSK/HMIS) and O. Thamphang, Deputy Director (IEC).
HDFC conducts blood donation camp
ITANAGAR, Dec 05: The HDFC Bank Ltd in association with the R K Mission Hospital has organised a blood donation camp at the bank premises this morning.
Inaugurating the camp R K Mission Hospital Secretary, Swami Vishweshananda emphasized
on the importance of blood donation. Swamiji also appreciated the step taken by
the HDFC branch bank staffs. Blood donation camp in-
Donors from different corporate sectors, banks and staff of Accountant General Office Itanagar took active part in the camp. All total 25 units of blood were collected from the donation camp.
State Karate Championships begins at Palin
Staff Reporter
ITANAGAR, Dec 5: The 19th Sub-
An annual event of Arunachal Karate-
Lipin Ete of Kurung Kumey (KK) won the first gold medal of the championship in Kata
event in Sub-
The silver medal in this category went to Tamey Ani of Shotokan Headquarters Club, Naharlagun while Yamik Lida of Daporijo and Jugomi Bosumotary of East Siang bagged one bronze medal each.
There were a total of seven medal events held on the first day of the championship which was declared open by local MLA and PHED Minister Takam Pario.
The gold and silver medals in sub-
Achem Yun of Anjaw defeated Charu Jugo of Kurung Kumey to win gold medal in Male (Cadet) Kata event. The bronze medals in this category went to Atung Sono of Seppa, East Kameng and Nabam Radhe of SLSA. In male (junior) Kata, the gold and silver medals went to Raja Yangfo of SAI SAG and Bulang David of SLSA. Two semifinalists Ngoncheng Hodong of SLSA and Balipso Pul of Anjaw were given bronze medals.
In female Cadet Kata, Milino Mamai of SLSA and Tamchi Nancy of Kurung Kumey bagged the god and silver medals respectively while a bronze medal each was given to Nabam Nasap of SLSA and Rosemlo Tamblung of Anjaw.
In female junior Kata, Goda Asha of SAI and Juna Dada of SLSA won the gold and silver medals respectively. The bronzes went to Tadar Mama of SAI and Lily Maying of Upper Subansiri.
Mimi Ramching and Lucky Hangu, both from Upper Subansiri won the gold and silver medals in Female Senior kata event. Biri Moni and Ligang Anki of Headquarter, Naharlagun won the bronze medals.
Earlier, PHED Minister Pario while highlighting the vast scopes in sports, encouraged the budding players to make their career in this sector.
“Sports, if pursued sincerely and seriously, can bring not only personal glory but also earn livelihood for them,” he said. He called upon parents to not discourage their child from playing sports if they have talents.
Kurung Kumey Zilla Parishad Chairperson Sangha Taigh also supported the view of Pario.
He said that Arunachalee boys and girls have natural and in-
Highlighting about Karate, he cautioned the karatekas not to misuse this art of self-
According to Taigh early marriage has been a demerit of Arunachalee sportspersons.
“Many talented Arunachalee athletes give up playing sports at the age of peak after getting married at an early age,” he said and discouraged early marriages.
Pania ADC S Lowang was all praise for AKA for holding the championship at Palin township. She said the event will go a long way in encouraging the athletes towards games and sports.
Karate Association of India vice president Likha Tara, said that Karate is one of the most popular sports in the world played by majority of the nations. Highlighting achievements of the sports in the state, Tara informed that Arunachal is currently ranked number second in national ranking. He also informed that about 80 percent of the sports quota in government jobs have been grabbed by karate players.
He advised the budding players to aim high and practice hard with dedication and sincerity to achieve success.
It is worth mentioning here that the organizing committee under the aegis of AKA
has fought an uphill task to hold the event at Palin with limited facilities. The
championship is being conducted at a temporary shed constructed with bamboo, tarpaulin
and CGI sheets with active support from local administration, especially ADC Pania,
Organizing committee chairman Gimi Sinaki, Secretary Charu Tatung and overall in-
Results: Day 1 and 2
Girls Sub-
Boys Sub-
Male Cadet Kata: Achem Yun (Gold) , Anjaw, Charu Jagu (Sil), Kurung Kumey, Atum Sono (Br), East Kameng, Nabam Radhe (Br), SLSA.
Male Junior Kata: Raja Yangfo (Gold), SAI, Naharlagun, Bulang David (Sil), SLSA, Ngongchen Hodong(Br) SLSA, Balipso Pul (Br) Anjaw.
Female Cadet Kata: Mileno Mamai (Gold), SLSA, Tamchi Nancy (Sil), K/Kumey, Nabam Nasap (Br), SLSA, Rosemlo Tamblung (Br), SAI.
Female Junior Kata: Goda Asha (Gold), SAI, Juna Dada (Sil), SLSA, Tadar Mama (Br), SAI, Lily Maying (Br), U/Subansiri.
Male Senior Kata: Matyup Tamblung (Gold), Anjaw, Wangcha Lowang (Sil), Tirap, Samuel
Dolo (Br), SAI, Naharlagun, I.B Chetry (Br), Shoto-
Female Senior Kata: Mimi Ramching (Gold), Upper Subansiri, Lucky Hangu (Sil), Upper Subansiri, Biri Moni (Br), Chimpu, Ligang Anki (Shotkan HQ Naharlagun).
Male Cadet Kumite -
Below 9 years Boys Sub-
Under 11 Yrs Sub-
Cadet 14-
Cadet 14-
Cadet 14-
Cadet 14-
Under 13 years Girls Individual Kata: Nabam Nasap (Gold), SLSA,Ita, Bomi Nuk (Sil), U/Subansiri, Mepung Jamoh (Br), E/Kameng, Yamik Lida (Br), U/Subansiri.
Under 11 Yrs Sub-
Women Team Kata Senior: Gold: U/Subansiri, Lucky Hangu, Mimi Ramching, Lily Maying.
Silver, SAI, Nlg: Rei Yadi, Johny Mangkhiya,Bamang Yamu
Bronze (I),. Anjaw: Anjania Pul, Rubina Hallai, Aneksi Krong,
Bronze (II) Shoto-
Cadet under 14 yrs Female Individual Kumite-
Cadet under 15 yrs Female Individual Kumite +54Kg: Minang Tekseng (Gold), SLSA, Anjame Mipi (Sil), SLSA, Biki Yatang ( Br) K/Kumey, Meena Doka (Br), E/Kameng.
Cadet -
Correspondent
RUKSIN, Dec 5: In a tragic fire mishap that took place at Nari Basti in East Siang
district today, an old-
According to the villagers, the fire broke out in the house at around 11 o’clock this morning, when the old woman was alone in the house. The neighbours tried to douse the fire with tank water in vain. The woman has been identified as Yaluk Gamlin (55), the old mother of Tape Gamlin, owner of the house. The fire also badly damaged a nearby SPT building of one Tade Gamlin, an APP constable, and incurred heavy loss (90 percent) of household property.
Meanwhile, Nari ADC and local police have visited the spot and took stock of the damages. The administration has not yet declared any relief or compensation in favour of the victim family.
The Nari Elite Society (NES) and Nari Village Welfare Society (NVWS) have requested the administration for compensation and rehabilitation for the fire victim. The presidents Ibbom Bomjen (NES) and Gamdo Bomjen (NVWS) donated an amount of Rs 23 thousands to the victims as immediate relief.
Galo Welfare Society appealed to the DC East Siang and state government for provision of immediate relief and assistance to the fire victims.
‘Podi-
Staff Reporter
ITANAGAR, Dec 5: ‘Podi-
The day-
Lauding the Adi community for its cultural diversity, Mein said, “Adi being one of
largest tribes in the state has greater responsibilities to lead the other tribes
towards betterment.” Greeting the people on Podi-
He called upon the people to focus more on horticulture and agriculture sectors for
sustainable development and make the state self-
Parliamentary Secretary for Horticulture Mutchu Mithi exhorted the Adi community to lead the state in promoting communal harmony. He extolled the rich and diverse culture of the community, while pointing out that community has many similarities with other tribes of the state. He appealed the youth to carry forward cultural and traditional values.
Parliamentary Secretary for Water Resource Gum Tayeng stated that such festival should be encouraged and supported by the people as it brings each and every individual under one umbrella to share happiness.
Mechukha MLA Passang Dorjee Sona also spoke on the occasion. While extending his
Podi-
Meanwhile, Podi-
PBCCI-
Earlier, the invited dignitaries released the souvenir of the festival named ‘Chirmi Molo.’
Winners of the festival volleyball tournaments were also given away on the occasion.
Originally, the Podi Barbi has been celebrated by the Adi community of Mechukha sub-
Crack in PPA widens, Kamin terms his removal unconstitutional
Staff Reporter
ITANAGAR, Dec 5: The crack within People’s Party of Arunachal (PPA) appears to be widening with its three Legislators including Nikh Kamin stating his removal as party president “unconstitutional”.
They said that the move itself violates the article 28 of party constitution. Addressing the media persons at Press Club here today Nikh Kamin who is also Bordumsa MLA reacted to the allegations leveled against him as baseless and concocted which hold no ground.
“I never ever promised to give PRC to non-
“Who am I to decide Chakma and Hajong issue? It is a national issue so the government will look into their problems”, Kamin stated while clarifying that he did not promise otherwise. On allegation that under his Presidentship, the PPA legislators had voted in favor of Congress candidate during Rajya Sabha MP Election, he stated that the party legislators were only exercising the adult franchise. He denied that they sympathized with Congress party. He also made it clear that though he attended the Chief Minister function at Sagalee recently, he went there on the invitation of Health Department on the launch of Chief Minister’s universal health insurance rather than Chief Minister’s Office.
The party Disciplinary Committee Chairman Pani Taram who is also Koloriang MLA said
that before removal of any sitting president, there are procedures to follow. Pointing
out the constitutional procedures of the party he said that no procedures were followed
before removing Nikh Kamin. Show-
Passang D Sona exuded hope that PPA will soon resolve the dispute and will remain intact as a lone regional party in the state. He out rightly denied that any PPA legislator is ready to jump into the Congress camp. It is unfortunate that internal dispute and disagreement is being reflected in the local dailies, Sona said while denying that there is rift within the party. PPA will work within constitutional frameworks, he added.
PPA General Secretary Ashan Riddi also clarified that removal of any member should be according to the People’s Assembly, a screening layer in the party to address the party related issues.
Make efforts to reach the masses: Ering
ROING, Dec 5: MP Ninong Ering, after going through the Physical & Financial Progress Reports submitted by various heads of implementing agencies at the District Level Vigilance & Monitoring Committee Meeting for Rural Development Programmes at Roing today urged them to make sincere efforts to make the rural development programmes reach the masses.
Saying that PRI Leaders are equally responsible for implementation of various rural development programmes, he urged them to cooperate and monitor the works implemented in their area at their level too. He also suggested the house to send proposals and avail Central Grant.
Deputy Commissioner cum Member Secretary, DLM&MC, Shiv Kumar, Roing said that the functioning of Anganwadi Centres are being inspected regularly by the district administration and some NGOs were also asked to inspect their functioning. He also said that the members of School Management Committee should see that the toilets in schools under Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan are constructed with proper water supply connection. He also urged the Panchayat leaders to inspect the schools in their areas in regular interval.
Zilla Chairpersonm, Sipi Elapra Linggi, stressed on quality implementation of the rural development programme in proper coordination with the panchayat leaders.
Earlier, Project Director DRDA presented Tage Tado, the financial & physical progress
under MGNREGA, IAY, PMGSY, NRDWP, NBA, NSAP, IWMP and cumulative report on inspection
of Rural Development programmes in the district for the year 2014-
Heads of Executing Agencies, Napi Modi, EE (Electrical), More Linggi, EE (PHED), M Chiram, EE (RWD) also highlighted the reports of programmes implemented through their respective departments.
Anchal Chairpersons of the 6 CD Blocks Monti Linggi, Raja Linggi, Baling Perme, Rajen Mickrow, Choya Miso and Maman Ratan were present in the meeting. DIPRO
AIDS campaign ‘Zindagi Zindabaad’ reaches Kimin
ITBP jawans urged to guard themselves against HIV
ITANAGAR, Dec 5: The 10th ITBP Battalion in association with Arunachal Pradesh State
AIDS Control Society has conducted an awareness meeting cum voluntary HIV testing
at Kimin today. Hundreds of ITBP personnel attended the programme which was a part
of month-
Speaking on the occasion, APSACS Project Director Dr. Riken Rina urged the ITBP jawans to stay alert while guarding the nation. They need to guard themselves against certain diseases like HIV. Since the disease has no vaccine or definite cure, prevention is the only cure, he added.
While highlighting the “Zindagi Zindabaad” campaign to mark the month-
Dy. Director (Blood Safety) APSACS, Dr. Nabam Budh, attending the programme as one
the resource persons, stressed on the importance of voluntary blood donation. Urging
everyone to donate blood he said that the human body has 4.5 to 5.5 litres of blood
out of which 300-
Dy. Director (IEC) APSACS, through a power point presentation, highlighted the four routes of HIV transmission. He said that HIV survives only in four fluids of human body, blood, semen, vaginal secretion and breast milk. Stressed on the vulnerability of jawans to HIV, he said that there are high chance of injury, blood transfusion and blood to blood contact during accidents due to nature of job of the force. A large number of the personnel are in the sexually active age group. Duty and long periods of deployment keep the personnel away from family and since most of the jawans are in the young age group they have high risk taking behaviour, which made them vulnerable to HIV, he added.
2nd Commandant of ITBP, 10 BN Kimin, Rajesh Saini, in his address asked the participants to take advantage of the campaign. While stressing on the importance of awareness, he asked all the participants to equip themselves with knowledge about HIV as prevention is the only vaccines against HIV.
Commandant, Dr. Sashi Meyer, the main coordinator of the campaign, highlighted the importance of such awareness campaign.
As a part of the campaign, Mobile ICTC of APSACS was placed along with IEC exhibitions on HIV/AIDS in the venue. Visual display of HIV message through audio video was also carried in the campaign. HIV/AIDS counselling was carried out along with voluntary testing. Altogether 124 people voluntary got their testing done during the outdoor campaign, according to an official release.
The Untold Story Of Flt. Lt. Chow Ongpee Maunglang
Chow Mongsengwin Maunglang
Indulging a child and taking me to school in his full Air Force uniform is how I remember my brother Chow Ongpee Maunglang. I was proud of him being in the Indian Air Force and wanted to show him off in my school and so had made the demand. Although he was on a holiday and he did not have to, he had fulfilled my wish. One other occasion was when he took me to the Air Force Station at Chabua, Assam, all the salutes and respect shown to him was thing of pride for a young wide eyed boy.
Born to Chow Ketong Maunglang on 23 September 1960 in Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh,
Chow Ongpee Maunglang was a quiet child, spoke very little but was observant and
his retaining power was incredible. He had an air of maturity and independent streak
from an early age. From childhood he showed immense interest in technical know-
Chow Ongpee joined Sainik School, Goalpara in 1973. As a cadet he showed proficiency in all disciplines. He was an excellent orator and also excelled in sport. Chow Ongpee went on to become the school captain and also won the ‘all rounder’ trophy of the year to the standing ovation of his friends and admirers. He got an opportunity to represent the North East region in the Republic Day parade in New Delhi as a member of the band team. His leadership qualities were unquestioned.
From school he walked straight into National Defence Academy in 1981. He joined the Indian Air Force in 1985 and was adjudged best in acrobatics at the Air Force Academy, Hyderabad. Adventure loving Chow Ongpee once travelled from Hasimara in West Bengal to Bhuj in Gujarat all alone on a motorcycle on being transferred.
Very few people are qualified to become fighter pilots and Chow Ongpee was one ace
pilot of the fighter Squadron of the Indian Air Force. He was posted to MIG Operational
Fighter training Unit (MOFTU) 11 wing of Indian Air Force, Tezpur, Assam from a MIG-
On the fateful day of 3rd June, 1992 at 1420 hrs two fighter planes were airborne, staff pilot Chow Ongpee and his trainee were off on Air combat exercise. Flt. Lt Ongpee was monitoring the trainee aircraft from the rear. He asked the trainee to “turn right” and was never heard from again. Probably sensing something wrong, he was forced to carry out the emergency ejection process and sustained severe head injuries in the air crash near Raha.
Flt. Lt. Chow Ongpee Maunglang was posthumously awarded the Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) on 26th Jan 1993.VM (Gallantry) is awarded in recognition of an act of courage by the individual. His exceptional courage was also honoured with the dedication of Ongpee Park at his Alma mater Sainik School, Goalpara.
Flying was not only his profession but was his passion. He just loved it-
Directorate of fishery rolls out ‘Fish on Wheels’
ITANAGAR, Dec 5: The Parliamentary Secretary for fisheries Karya Bagang today inaugurated the marketing support initiative “Fish on Wheels” programme at the Directorate of Fisheries in presence of Huzar Lollen Commissioner (Fisheries) and J. Taba, Director of Fisheries. The Parliamentary Secretary was impressed with the good harvest from the fish farm of Raha Takar and suggested that this type of support should be extended to all the progressive fish farmers of the state.
This would enable the farmers in getting better prices for their farm produces and will eliminate middlemen from exploiting the fish farmers, Bagang added. She also suggested for identifying specific days and locations in the twin cities of Itanagar and Naharlagun to carry out such event and advertise the same for the consumers. This program aims at providing transport facilities for the fish farmers of Papum Pare district, especially for the fish growers of Balijan area. As part of the initiative, the farm products of Raha Takar of Lenka village under Balijan circle were harvested by the department and transported to Itanagar for marketing of the fishes. Takar sold his fishes at Rs 180 per kg and the whole consignment of 1.5 quintals were sold at the Directorate of Fisheries, Ganga Market, Bank Tinali and Zero point with the department manpower and vehicle.
The launch of such programme fulfilled the promises made to the progressive fish farmers by the department during the visit of Commissioner (Fisheries) and Director of Fisheries on October this year to the Balijan area.
J. Taba, Director of Fisheries, assured to continue such support on regular basis
on every Tuesday and Friday during this winter session. The venue and time of fish
sale are tentatively fixed as follows: Itanagar-
Naharlagun-
Plan afoot to make DEW sanctuary a tourist spot
PASIGHAT, Dec 5: PCCF, Dr. Yogesh turned into an awe-
He while informing that the government would focus more on eco-
Wildlife DFO Tashi Mize in presence of Scientist Dr. BB Bhatt, DFO (T) Tabang Jamoh and executive members of Eco Development Committee (EDC) briefed the visiting PCCF on infrastructure and amenities that are being created to protect wildlife as well as to attract more tourists to the sanctuary.
Members of local community apprised Dr. Yogesh that they find footprints very often of big mammals along the muddier stretch in the sanctuary. According to oral evidence of the senior members of the local community, in early 1950s many species like Rhino and wild gaur were found.
They informed that many bird species started migrating into the sanctuary, after six decades interval due to its favorable environment.
Dr. Yogesh, who is also Chief Wildlife Warden of the state, visited two major locations namely Jopong Mata in eastern side and Pillomukh in western side.
While holding an informal meeting with the officers, PCCF Yogesh appreciated the slew of measures being taken up to develop infrastructure in the sanctuary and lauded the efforts of the frontline forest officers, officials and EDC members for protecting the sanctuary and conservation initiatives resulting in increase of wildlife population. (DIPRO)
Meat products and development of processed meat sector
Likha Yaju
Sustained livestock production to provide livelihood and ensure food and nutrition to large population is dependent on efficient utilisation of livestock products. Processing meat to value added products contribute to sustained demand for meat and efficient marketing to earn reasonable returns for farmers. There are about 170 processed meat units, producing a number of meat products mostly as small scale units and licensed under Meat Food Products Order, 1973.
India produces about 6.27 million tonnes of meat from different animals particularly buffaloes, sheep and goat are used. The organised development of processed meat sector is important to realize full benefits from meat animal and contribute for sustained meat production.
Also, it is necessary to produce quality value added meat products to meet the requirements
in post WTO period for effectively facing global competition both to check large
scale imports to detriment of domestic sector and to promote exports. Meat is marketed
in the country in various forms and conveniences to suit the consumer’s choice. The
use of meat and eggs on development of convenience products is emphasized due to
better nutrient contents like high quality protein, vitamins, minerals, essential
amino acids, fatty acids and lower calorie content. Today’s consumers are no longer
satisfied with the traditional meat products. Rather they prefer more nutrients and
convenient ready to eat meat products. These convenient items must be economical
and cost-
Traditionally value can be added by packaging of meat product in appealing material,
these packaging material help to extend the shelf life, then by broker and retailer
by building a wide business and retailing chain. But now increasing demand of meat
products specially more convenient, ready to cook, ready to eat and more nutritious.
So the strong need arise for value addition in other sense of nutritional value and
healthiness like low-
Chicken sticks, chicken patties, burger, kabab, nuggets, roll, chicken samosa, canned
chicken and other snacks type products are popular in local market. But now a day’s
big player of market are launching their products mainly ready to eat and ready to
cook type. In fast food or snacks type meat products burger, patties, puff, sticks
and meat pizza are also available through franchisee chain of multinational companies
like MacDonald’s and Pizza-
In last decade the processing scenario has changed and there are more companies in the both segment (Indian and Overseas) than before. Some companies and their brands also disappeared during this time as they can’t match the market trends and strategies. The established meat marketing systems are still largely based on early morning slaughter and sale of meat the same day. Very little initiatives have been taken in the development of meat product industry. Meat processing sector, particularly value added poultry segments needs to be vigorously promoted for boosting production by increasing the domestic consumption of processed products and also for promoting their export. Family dynamics, rising income, increasing exposure to various mass media, changing food habits with preference for fast foods and heavily industrialization and urbanization will greatly enhance the demand for fresh or frozen and nutritionally superior value added products. Policy makers, meat producer cum processor, food processor, food technologist etc have to work together to transform this sector into a more dynamic and vibrant enterprise.
(The contributor is a 3rd year BVSc & AH, College of Veterinary Science, Guwahati)
HK Roy
Direct Benefit Transfer of LPG (DBTL) scheme launched in June 2013 has already covered nearly 300 districts in first phase in the country. Consumers who availed the scheme received cash subsidy in their respective bank accounts. However, there is utter confusion among the people after the Union Government decided to make it mandatory for all LPG consumers with certain modification from 1st January 2015 to get subsidy benefit.
While many of us are planning to take our first step on DBTL are confused about how
the Aadhaar-
Now what is DBTL and how does a consumer register? There is a need for clarity on
the issue. To avail this feature, consumers who have already enrolled their names
will have to buy cylinder at non-
Earlier, DBTL was restricted “Aadhaar-
Consumers joined within 2014 will get a “One Time Permanent Advance” on booking of
refills. Jan-
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Dark side of Assam police
The CBI, which is probing the 2012 ethnic riots in Bodoland Territorial Area District
(BTAD), has named an Assam Police constable as the main culprit for fuelling clashes
in its final report. For many this may be shocking news but for the citizens of Arunachal
this is nothing new. Assam police has acquired the notoriety for harassing people
of neighbouring states who passes through that state. Also the villagers living along
the Arunachal-
This new revelation by CBI has exposed the darker side of Assam police which use
to remain hidden from the mainstream media. It is believed that CBI has sought the
state government's sanction to prosecute Mohibur Islam alias Ratul, the accused,
who is on the run at present. Over 100 people were killed and four lakh rendered
homeless in BTAD areas and adjoining Dhubri district in July, 2012, after riots broke
out between Bengali-
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Triumph of human spirit
Dear Editor,
India has one of the largest population of differently-
Yours,
T. S. Karthik
Valasaravakkam
Chennai
Make interesting calculations to win their heart
Dear Editor
The dwindling economy of Arunachal Pradesh is not a new chapter in the eyes of Finance Ministry at Delhi. The declining credit rating of the state is compounded by very few working days due to frequent bandh culture inherited from our neighbouring state. Even after more than two decades of exhaustive economic policies, we stand nowhere. To me it’s like, cruel fate has put us to rest. The mist of poverty and being branded as low economic state is still hovering round the corner. And you really can't foretell how far we are going to stretch the magic of poverty. Despite the long lasting support from the centre, we are not able to come to concrete economic policies. No investors have come up to share their rich dividends. So far we are constantly burdened with unpleasant task of searching for good economic policies. What we need most of all is strong and stable economy and taxation policies, so that we can lure investors. Right to protest is our fundamental right. But if it's against the interest of our state, the rights should be given red signal then and there. Industrial revolution in our state is far to believe achievement, and I am sure that's it not going to happen in another decade or two. So far, interested and probable companies have bitten the dust and have moved themselves out from the state after signing MOU’s. Reason being simple, every self styled organisations starts swindling money from them. This might not be fact but I, am sure there is something fishy that is creating unfavourable environment. Now that , FM has ascertained to cut down central fund to northeast states, I think it's time to pull up socks and generate own revenues. The fast changing moves and sequences of events in parliament cannot be ignored. The new government at Delhi means real business and this time they mean it. We have to make very interesting calculations to win their heart, otherwise we are going to have very tough time. Time has come to make up for the lost time in the remaining days before we come to a complete halt.
Yours,
Dr. K.Jonnom
Ruksin
Conduct TET exam
Dear Editor,
Through the column of your esteemed daily, I would like to appeal to the govt of Arunachal Pradesh, specially the Department of Elementary Education to conduct Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) exam soon. The unemployed candidates who are having requisite qualification such as D.El.Ed or B.Ed are waiting for the conduction of the exam at the earliest.
Arunachal Pradesh is one of the few states to conduct TET Exam once a year while most states in the country conduct it twice a year.
The state should make it mandatory to have the exam once a year so that everyone can take advantage of it.
It is understood that the Education Department has adopted the APTET from CTET exam but method of conducting the exam is quite different in our state.
Lastly, I appeal to the Education minister to interfere in order to ensure conduction of TET Exam 2014 as it is almost going to be one year since the last exam was conducted.
Yours,
Hendo Taipodia
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