TAWANG, AUG 21:
Preparations for the proposed International Tourism Mart (ITM) at Tawang gained momentum with a coordination meeting chaired by Tawang Deputy Commissioner Namgyal Angmo at the DC office here on Friday.
The event is tentatively scheduled from October 28 to 31, 2026.
The meeting was attended by Tawang Additional Deputy Commissioner Rinchin Leta, District Tourism Officer Tsering Deki, representatives of taxi and tour operators and other stakeholders.
Tsering Deki presented the tentative day-wise programme and briefed participants on proposed activities and visits during the ITM. She said tourist footfall in Tawang has increased significantly and thanked the Ministry of Tourism Government of India and the Government of Arunachal Pradesh for proposing Tawang as the venue.
She said hosting the ITM would provide an important platform to showcase Tawang’s tourism potential, cultural heritage, natural beauty and hospitality to a wider audience. She called for active participation and cooperation from all stakeholders.
Addressing the meeting, Angmo stressed the need for advance preparation and close coordination among departments and stakeholders. “The earlier ITM conducted in Tawang was very successful. This time too, we need to be even more prepared and work collectively to make the event a grand success,” she said.
The meeting deliberated on the tentative itinerary and proposed visits of delegates to tourist destinations and other important locations in and around Tawang. Discussions also covered transportation, accommodation, medical backup, traffic management, protocol arrangements, township road maintenance and coordination with the Army, paramilitary forces and other agencies.
Emphasising cleanliness and responsible tourism, the Deputy Commissioner urged taxi and tour operators to ensure proper management of plastic and other waste generated at tourist destinations and stressed collective responsibility for keeping tourist spots clean and environmentally sustainable.
Tour and taxi operators sought immediate repair and maintenance of the approach road to Pangateng Tso (PT Tso), one of Tawang’s prominent tourist attractions, ahead of the event.
Considering Tawang’s high-altitude conditions, the meeting also stressed the need for hotels and taxis to mandatorily keep portable oxygen cylinders available to strengthen preparedness and provide necessary assistance to visitors and delegates.
Stakeholders raised various issues and offered suggestions during the open discussion. The District Administration assured that the concerns would be examined and necessary coordination undertaken with the concerned departments and agencies.
The meeting concluded with a call for timely preparations and coordinated efforts to ensure the successful conduct of the ITM and showcase Tawang as a clean, safe, hospitable and world-class tourism destination. (DIPR)
