Indian Army Brings Indigenous Games to Life in Arunachal Pradesh
As part of its ongoing efforts to promote community development and goodwill, the Indian Army conducted a First Indigenous games at Pasighat, in conjunction with the Unying Aaran Festival, from 17 to 20 Mar 25. This initiative was undertaken as part of Operation Sadbhavana, the Indian Army’s outreach program aimed at promoting peace, prosperity, and harmony in the region.
Unying aaran is celebrated in the month of March marking the beggining of Adi New Year. The festival is believed to bring good m
fortune, prosperity, and happiness to the community. Indigenous Games were conducted at Festival site of Gidi Notko, Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh. Indigenous games promoted the tradition, heritage and culture of local Adi tribes of Arunachal Pradesh and generated goodwill and projected a positive image of Indian Army.
The event was inaugurated by Shri Chowna Mein, Hon Dy Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh in presence of civil dignitaries on 18 Mar 25.
As part of youth enpowerment, team from Sigar Military Station also established Know Your Army stall wherein latest military equipment were showcased to locals of Pasighat and tribes participating in Unying Aaran Spring Festival. Indian Army showcased its military might by displaying 105 mm Light Field Artillery Gun, Rocket Launcher, INSAS Rifle & Light Machine Gun, Pistol and surveillance equipment.
To promote Indian Army’s Gallant actions, Param Vir Chackra Heritage Hall highlighting the valour of PVC awardees was also established at the festival site. More than 5000 visitors including Hon’ble Dy CM of Arunachal, students from local school and colleges, cadets of Sainik School Niglok and local youths were filled with spirit of Patriotism and acknowledged the efforts of Indian Army to encourage and motivate the youth of Arunachal Pradesh in joining Armed Forces.
As part of Indigenous Games five games i.e. Archery, Tug of War, Bamboo Climbing and Bamboo walk competitions were conducted over three days. A total 1000 locals enthusiastically participated in the games. The events were designed to promote teamwork, physical fitness, and cultural heritage, while also fostering a sense of community and camaraderie among the participants. Prize Distribution was condcuted alongside Closing Ceremony of Unying Aaran Spring Festival and attended by senior officials from Sigar Military Tsation and DC East Siang.
Active participation by local youth in the event highlights the acknowledgement of efforts of Indian Army in rekindling traditions and fostering the aim Yelod ém kensudola,Yedong ém répmosula i.e Remembering Culture Revising Tradition.
The dignitaries and locals recognized the efforts of the Indian Army in ensuring security of the borders and efforts for youth empowerment and preserving culture and heritage.
