Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Arunachal Pradesh CM Pledges to Preserve Indigenous Faiths
The Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Pema Khandu, is making sure the state's traditional religions and cultures are protected.
He stated these faiths come from the land and are the heart of the people.
The government is working to keep these traditions alive by creating schools called gurukuls for different tribes to teach their ways.
They are also giving money to priests and building centers where people can practice their faiths and learn about their cultures.
The goal is to make sure the state's unique identity and heritage are never forgotten.
Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu reaffirmed commitment to preserving indigenous faiths.
The government is undertaking initiatives to protect ancestral wisdom and cultural identity.
Six indigenous gurukuls have been established for specific tribes to strengthen traditional learning.
Over 3,000 registered indigenous priests receive honorariums for their roles.
Tribal cultural centers and 50 prayer centers are being developed across the state.
- Who
- Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu.
- What
- Arunachal Pradesh government's commitment to preserving and promoting indigenous faiths and cultural heritage.
- When
- Announced on Thursday.
- Where
- Arunachal Pradesh.
- Why
- To protect the state’s unique identity and heritage.
- Chief Minister
- Pema Khandu
- Initiative Goal
- Preservation of indigenous faiths
- Gurukuls
- Established for Adi, Galo, Nyishi, and Tangsa tribes
- Registered Priests
- Over 3,000
- Cultural Centers
- Under development in every district
- Prayer Centers
- 50 set up across the state