ROING, Feb 5: ‘Roing-The Valley of Love and Brotherhood’, a feature film which aims to spread the message of communal harmony between the two major communities of Lower Dibang Valley district, the Adis and Idu Mishmis was released today here by Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein.
The film is produced by senior public leader Dature Miuli and directed by local filmmaker Darbom Tayeng. Lauding the efforts of the film makers, Mein said that Arunachal being a home to 28 major tribes derives its strength from the concept of ‘unity in diversity’. The movie which is based on the theme of communal harmony is a very relevant one and will also help in promoting the state’s tourism to the world outside, he observed, stating that Arunachal Pradesh is opening up for the film makers. “Bollywood movies like Koyla and Rangoon were shot in Tawang and East Siang and now another movie is going to be shot at Sagalee. Likewise, one day the film makers will come to Dibang, Lohit and Namsai districts too,” the DCM hoped. He exhorted the youths to develop competitiveness to excel in their chosen field of interests.  
Stating that Mayudia Pass is the only hill station in the state to experience snowfall, Mein asserted it can become a tourist hotspot if properly promoted. He informed that Rs 8.5 crore was sanctioned two years back for its development, the work of which is underway and opined for creation of a tourist circuit in the Namsai-Lohit-Anjaw-Lower Dibang Valley-Dibang Valley belt. He further urged the District Administrations to devise mechanisms for clean tourism and make the sector a source of earning for locals. MLAs of Dambuk and Roing, Gum Tayeng and Mutchu Mithi respectively and the film’s producer also spoke on the occasion.
Later, the DCM visited the Research Institute of World’s Ancient Traditions Cultures and Heritage located 10 km from Roing and lauded the activities undertaken for nurturing, preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of the local communities through research and education. He also informed that the second phase of documentation of the traditional healing system of the Igu/Priest of Idu-Mishmi tribe will begin soon. 

As part of the tour, the DCM also visited the oldest archaeological site in the state, Bhismaknagar in Lower Dibang Valley district which dates back to 10-12th century A.D. He asked the DC to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) to transform the site into a major tourist destination, while informing that the Central government has sanctioned Rs 37 crore for infrastructure development of Parshuram Kund, the work of which will commence soon.
Among others, DC K N Damo, SP James K Lego and Director RIWATCH Vijay Swami accompanied the DCM. DCM Media Cell

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