Govt. approves establishment of institute for Himalayan culture studies in Arunachal Pradesh
By ANIWednesday, May 26, 2010
NEW DELHI - The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the establishment of Central Institute of Himalayan Culture Studies (CIHCS) at Dahung in West Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh as an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Culture.
The cost of the project will be rupees nine crore with a recurring annual cost of Rs.124.86 lakh per annum.
The West Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh, where CIHCS has been proposed to be established, is traditionally Buddhist place.
It is hoped that this will not only fill the vacuum that exists in the field of education especially Buddism, but will also provide cultural moorings to the youth of this region and foster national integration.
Moreover, it will also inculcate awareness of the ecological balance and preservation of natural resources. It will teach community arts and crafts for self-sufficiency and sustainable development and preservation of ethnic identity within the framework of national integration, a Government release stated here on Wednesday. (ANI)
