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‘Unity mall’ to come up at Hollongi airport
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The Arunachal Times
ITANAGAR, 30 Sep: In a bid to promote the indigenous handloom and handicraft products of the state, the Government of Arunachal Pradesh will establish a ‘unity mall’ at Donyi-Polo Airport, Hollongi, where all tribes’ products will be integrated, Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced on Tuesday.
Emphasizing the importance of locally made products, the CM advised the people of the state to preserve and promote local products, adding that the government would provide assistance through various schemes under the Vikshit Bharat Abhiyan.
He further advocated wearing local attires on various occasions to preserve the traditional identities and cultures of the state’s indigenous tribal people.
Speaking on the occasion, Urban Affairs Minister Balo Raia expressed gratitude to the executing agency for constructing the centre on time.
The event is an initiative of the ISCDCL, in collaboration with the Arunachal State Rural Livelihoods Mission, the Textile & Handicrafts and Industries Department, etc.