ITANAGAR, Oct17 : Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein called for renewed efforts to preserve Arunachal Pradesh’s indigenous games and pass the state’s rich sporting traditions on to younger generations while addressing the concluding programme of Seva Sankalp Utsavat DNGC Ground, Itanagar where the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Lt. General K. T. Parnaik (Retd.) attended the programme as the Chief Guest.
The event featured RANGOLI – State-Level Traditional Sports Competition and Nukkad Natak – 2026, marking the culmination of the month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan observed from September 17 to October 17 to mark 25 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s continuous public service.
Emphasising the cultural significance of traditional sports, Mein observed that indigenous games have long been an integral part of community life but are gradually losing participation. He stressed the need to promote these games and create opportunities for young people to learn, practiseand take pride in their heritage.
RANGOLI features six traditional sporting disciplines: Tug of War, Bamboo Archery, Gulli Danda (Tang Guti), Bamboo Climbing, Dali Haka Hinam and Bamboo Poles Running. The initiative seeks to encourage physical fitness, teamwork, discipline and grassroots participation while preserving indigenous sporting traditions.
Mein also highlighted the role of Nukkad Natak in communicating important social messages and engaging young people through creative expression. The Namo Seva – Ankahi Kahaniyan initiative uses street theatre to share stories from the Prime Minister’s public journey and encourage greater awareness of social issues.
Reflecting on the spirit of ‘Jan Seva Hi Desh Seva,’ Mein emphasised that public service and nation-building are shared responsibilities. He noted that as the country moves towards Viksit Bharat 2047, youth empowerment and cultural preservation must remain integral to development.
He congratulated the participants and appreciated the Department of Sports & Youth Affairs, organisers, officials, volunteers, theatre groups and community members for their contributions to the successful conduct of Seva Sankalp Utsav. 
He called for sustained efforts to preserve indigenous traditions, encourage youth participation and strengthen the spirit of service across Arunachal Pradesh.
On the occasion, he also presented Certificates of Appreciation to the Padmashree Awardee Techi Gubin, Social Worker, Deepak Nabam, Retired IGP, Take Ringu and Inspector CMCU Itanagar, Bhupen Buragohain.

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