Koloriang, Oct 18: The Kumey River Angling and Conservation Festival 2025 concluded with great enthusiasm at Parsiparlo, a Neolithic site of Arunachal Pradesh. Held on October 17 and 18, the event was themed “Conservation and Preservation of the Kumey River Aquatic Species – Mahseer.”
The festival was formally flagged off by Chief Guest, MLA Pani Taram, along with Superintendent of Police, Kurung Kumey District, Bomken Basar. In his address, Pani Taram emphasized the importance of conserving the Kumey River’s aquatic life and urged the youth to embrace eco-friendly practices to protect local biodiversity.
Organised by the Kumey Valley River Fishing Club (KVRFC), led by Chairman Dare Logung and Organising Secretary Ha Takia, the two-day festival aimed to promote sustainable angling and awareness about river conservation, particularly of the iconic Mahseer fish.
The event was held in collaboration with the District Administration, Kurung Kumey, under Deputy Commissioner C. Chuku, and the District Police, led by SP Bomken Basar. The Arunachal Anglers Forum, headed by Adv. B. Tayu, served as the Technical Partner, while The Spark News was the Media Partner.
The festival was sponsored by MLA Pani Taram, with fishing accessories support by Derek D’Souza.
The first day featured an invitation-only lure fishing competition, won by Dr. Paney Thoungon, who received a cash prize of ₹1.5 lakh, along with a trophy, certificate, and fishing accessories.
The open competition on the second day was won by Seji, who bagged ₹1 lakh in cash, a trophy, certificate, and fishing accessories.
Other highlights included river rafting, traditional fishing demonstrations such as Subuk and Pattar, sightseeing at Karugh Selley, a display of Neolithic artefacts, and a cave expedition.
A total of 154 anglers from across the region participated, making the event a vibrant celebration of adventure, heritage, and conservation along the pristine Kumey River.
Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Commissioner C. Chuku remarked, “The festival reflects our collective commitment to preserving nature while celebrating the rich cultural and ecological heritage of the Kumey River.” DIPRO

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Kenter Joya Riba

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