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PASIGHAT, Aug 20: The Adi Bane Kebang (ABK) today gave away its ‘Annual Excellence Award-2024’ to academic toppers and other achievers, in a function held at the College of Horticulture & Forestry, Pasighat.
The award function was attended by Education Minister P.D. Sona, as Chief Guest and Matheim Linggi, Chairman, Mishmi Welfare Society as guest of honour. Pasighat East MLA, Tapi Darang, DC Tayi Taggu, SP Dr. Sachin Kumar Singhal, BN Hazarika, Dean, CHF, Pasighat and hosts of dignitaries from ABK, HoDs and public leaders were present.
Speaking on the occasion, Education Minister, Sona said that the undying efforts of ABK Academic Board to motivate the students and other achievers is praiseworthy, as ABK has been extensively working in the field of education and should continue to make the people aware of the importance of education in nation-building.
“Such noble work of recognizing the achievers should be continued in order to boost the morale of students to do better in future,” he said and advised the toppers to aim big and concentrate in achieving it. Hard work is the key to success and therefore, students should study attentively and sincerely to become worthy citizens of the nation and pay back to society, he added.
Meanwhile, Matheim Linggi, Chairman, Mishmi Welfare Society, said that community based organisations play a vital role in advocating for rights and interests of their community members.
Among some of the noted awardees were Padma Shri, Yanung Jamoh Lego who was awarded in the field of herbal medicine and agriculture and Olen Megu Damin, Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardee in the field of folk and traditional music & dance including for her immense contribution in creating a marriage symbol for both men and women.
ABK President, Tadum Libang including other executive members also addressed the event.