Itanagar: As part of India’s G-20 presidency, a C-20 Consultative Conference on the theme “Diversity, Inclusion, Mutual Respect”, organised by the Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture, Arunachal Pradesh chapter, was held at the Golden Jubilee Banquet Hall here on Saturday.
Gracing the event as the chief guest, Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein appreciated the resourceful deliberations of the subject experts and the resource persons. Addressing the gathering during the inaugural session, he stated that Arunachal Pradesh, which ranks 12th in biodiversity hotspots in the world, houses one of the largest amalgamations of a diverse spread of indigenous tribes residing in peace and harmony.
Emphasising India’s G-20 presidency centred around the goal of ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’, the Deputy Chief Minister reiterated the significance of incorporating ‘diversity, inclusion, and mutual respect’ in society to truly embody unity in diversity.
“To this effect, Arunachal Pradesh has long imbibed these vital aspects towards dwelling in peaceful co-existence and collectively advancing towards progressive heights,” he said.
Mein further talked about the focused outlook of the government of Arunachal Pradesh in tandem with the government of India’s commitment to accelerate development in Northeast India towards uplifting various sectors such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, connectivity, digital communication, and financial management of state resources.
“The government’s objective is to achieve all-inclusive and equitable development across all regions and tribes,” he said.
He further said that Arunachal Pradesh aims to be the top contributor towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of achieving zero carbon emissions by 2047 by minimising the consumption of fossil fuels. And efforts are also being made to elevate the quality of life across the border villages, through the facilitation of basic amenities, resulting in reverse migration.
Mein also suggested hosting the upcoming C-20 Summit in Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh, in a magnificent way, official sources said.
