Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein has called for developing the Namdapha Butterfly Festival into a broader tourism and research platform to showcase the region’s biodiversity and attract visitors from across India and abroad.
Inaugurating the festival’s ninth edition at Miao in Changlang district, Mein said the event, launched on a modest scale in 2018, had the potential to raise national and international awareness of Namdapha’s natural wealth.
He highlighted opportunities at Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve for trekking, wildlife exploration and other nature-based activities. He also stressed the need for better tourism infrastructure and greater participation of local communities and young people in the sector.
Mein said sustained efforts were necessary to raise Namdapha’s profile and establish Arunachal Pradesh as a leading eco-tourism destination.
During his visit, he inspected the construction of a permanent state sports academy and inaugurated a Maternity and Child Health Centre and a Youth Activity and Development Centre.
Assembly Speaker Tesam Pongte, Chief Minister’s adviser and Miao-Vijoynagar MLA Kamlung Mosang, Nampong MLA Laisam Simai, and PCCF (Wildlife and Biodiversity) and Chief Wildlife Warden Samuel Changkija accompanied him.
