Pasighat: The Directorate of Indigenous Affairs, Arunachal Pradesh, held discussions with the executive members of the Adi Agom Kebang (AAK) at the Siang Guest House on Tuesday to address challenges in preserving and promoting the Adi language and cultural heritage.
The directorate delegation was led by Indigenous Affairs Director Likha Suraj and Assistant Director Tapun Taki. Representatives of Billion Readers (BIRD) and the Planet Readers–Ani Books team from Roing also attended the meeting.
The AAK delegation, led by president Bodong Yirang and general secretary Tajing Taki, briefed the officials on the organisation’s history, objectives and activities.
Yirang outlined the initiatives undertaken by the organisation to safeguard the Adi language and cultural traditions. He also highlighted difficulties faced by the AAK and sought departmental support to strengthen its ongoing preservation efforts.
AAK general secretary Tajing Taki and other executive members raised their concerns and requirements during the discussion and requested necessary assistance from the Directorate of Indigenous Affairs.
Taki expressed gratitude to the directorate for initiating direct engagement with the community organisation and showing interest in supporting efforts to protect the Adi language.
Director Likha Suraj said he had sought direct interaction with the AAK to gain a better understanding of the challenges confronting indigenous languages. He assured the organisation of possible support from the directorate.
The meeting is expected to strengthen coordination between the Directorate of Indigenous Affairs and the AAK and contribute to long-term efforts to preserve, protect and promote the Adi language and cultural heritage.