Itanagar, June 9 -- union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, on Tuesday described Arunachal Pradesh as a "vital heartbeat of India's cultural identity and heritage," underscoring the frontier state's rich tribal traditions and immense contribution to the nation's cultural diversity.
Addressing local weavers, handicraft artisans and district officials during his visit to Ziro in Lower Subansiri district, Margherita said Arunachal Pradesh occupies a special place in India's cultural landscape and praised its people for preserving their unique customs, traditions and indigenous knowledge systems.
The union minister lauded Chief Minister Pema Khandu for his leadership, citing the state's infrastructure gr...