DAPORIJO, SEP 30:

Home, PHE & Indigenous Affairs Minister Mama Natung on Wednesday announced that the honorarium of traditional priests would be enhanced in recognition of their role in preserving Arunachal Pradesh’s indigenous spiritual heritage.

Natung made the announcement while addressing the 21st Foundation Day celebration of the All Arunachal Pradesh Priest Welfare Association (AAPPWA) at Daporijo in Upper Subansiri district.

Emphasising the importance of indigenous faith and traditional priesthood in preserving the State’s cultural and spiritual heritage, Natung called for greater participation of the younger generation in carrying forward traditional knowledge and practices.

The Minister attended the programme along with Daporijo MLA Taniya Soki, Secretary DIA Pige Ligu, Director DIA Likha Suraj, Tagin Culture Society president Larji Rigia Dukam, AAPPWA president Tatung Tagar and other dignitaries.

Natung also inaugurated the Doring Riokdum Lingny at the IFCSAP Ground and later joined the main celebration at Si-Donyi Hilo Jaaring, where traditional prayers were offered.