Dipa, Oct 8: A grand function to commemorate the first flag hoisting of the National tricolour at Dipa village on 15th August 1947 was held here by the Department of IPR, at the  historic Dipa Village of Lower Siang District where the national flag was hoisted by late Moje Riba, the unsung hero of our freedom movement.
Directorate of IPR in collaboration with Govt. Secondary School, Dipa organised a poster making competition, photo exhibition and showcased a short movie about Martyr Havildar Hangpan Dada to the students and public  under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav programme.
Henkar Rokom Bado, Chief Engineer Power also one of the eminent personalities of the village briefed about the history of late Moje Riba and his contributions to the freedom struggle. He urged the government to upgrade the dilapidated condition of the school which is being maintained by the contributions of the villagers. He also said that the villagers face difficulties specifically during Assam bandh calls as the only option to go to other parts of the district is through Assam and therefore if the govt connected the village via Arunachal it would not only benefit Dipa but also other villages en route.
Dasher Teshi, IPR Director,  Marto Riba, DC Lower Siang, Onyok Pertin, Deputy Director IPR,  Dugyir A. Padu, PRO IPR, were present among others.
The day was observed by remembering the great freedom fighters and other unsung heroes of the State.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
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