AALO, SEP 30:

The Department of Youth Affairs, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, organised a Nukkad Natak (street play) at Old Market Street here on Wednesday, marking the commencement of the initiative under NaMo Sewa.

State Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Kento Jini, State BJP President Kaling Moyong, Advisor, Sports and Youth Affairs and Namsai MLA Chau Zingnu Namchoom, and Director, Youth Affairs Ramesh Lingi were among those present.

The street play was conducted under the guidance of Riken Ngomle, Assistant Professor (Acting), National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi. Young performers used street theatre to convey messages on public service, social awareness, youth participation and responsible citizenship.

The performance drew the attention of people at the Old Market Street and provided a platform for direct public engagement through theatre.

The Department of Youth Affairs said the initiative seeks to use performing arts and youth participation to promote social awareness and community engagement. The Aalo programme marked the beginning of the Nukkad Natak initiative under NaMo Sewa. (DIPR)