NAHARLAGUN/PITAPOOL, Jan 27: The 22nd Foundation Day of the Nyedar Namlo was observed by the indigenous faith believers of Pitapool under Yazali circle in Lower Subansiri district on Thursday.
Gracing the occasion as the chief guest, Indigenous Affairs and Education Minister Taba Tedir exhorted the believers present to “show sincerity, discipline and dedication to their indigenous faith and culture”.
He also emphasized that local language should be promoted and included in school curriculum.
To the applause of the gathering, an elated Tedir donated a Tata Winger to the Nyedar Namlo trust to help the latter carry out its routine activities.
The indigenous faith believers from Pitapool and Yazali areas whole-heartedly took part in the day-long programme.
Attending the 22nd Foundation Day of Nyedar Namlo at Naharlagun, the State Project Director, ISSE, Pige Ligu appealed to all sections of society to maintain the age-old traditional values and cultural heritage of tribal society for the posterity.
Expressing concern over ‘rising’ drug abuse cases among the youths, Ligu said, it would be better if every family guide their children and take care of their education and engage them in co-curricular activities and other productive activities.
State Legislative Assembly Joint Secretary Tadar Meena, Nyedar Namlo Committee chairman Gyamar Nima, organising chairperson Risha Tok and secretary Phasang Yarang Tadar, among others, also addressed the function.