Itanagar, May 8: Arunachal Pradesh’s Minister of Cultural Affairs, Dasanglu Pul, stated on Thursday that women-led rural tourism has the potential to emerge as a powerful tool for cultural exchange, sustainable development, and regional cooperation in the Himalayan Buddhist region.
Addressing a regional workshop on “Development of the Buddhist Circuit in Northeast India” held in Tawang, the minister praised the initiative aimed at connecting Buddhist centers in Northeast India with neighboring countries like Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka through women-led rural tourism models.
Representatives from Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Assam, and Sikkim gathered for the workshop, focusing on strengthening regional cooperation and promoting sustainable tourism based on shared Buddhist heritage.
Highlighting Arunachal Pradesh’s immense tourism potential, Pul, who also oversees the Ministry of Women and Child Development, noted that the state, often referred to as the “Land of the Rising Sun,” is home to significant spiritual and cultural sites, including the Golden Pagoda located in Tawang, Mechukha, and Namsai.
He emphasized that women from rural and tribal communities have traditionally played a crucial role in preserving oral traditions, handicrafts, indigenous cuisines, festivals, and rituals.
Involving them more actively in tourism initiatives will not only help preserve cultural heritage but also create livelihood opportunities and strengthen local economies, he added.
The minister further stated that the state government is committed to supporting working women through initiatives such as skill development programs, micro-financing, infrastructure development, and digital promotion of local tourism experiences.
Pul also stressed the importance of strengthening tourism and cultural ties with neighboring Buddhist countries to promote international tourism and deepen connections among people across the region.
The workshop included speeches from representatives of participating countries, as well as technical sessions on the role of women-led rural tourism in promoting regional cooperation, connectivity, branding, and inclusive development.
Discussions also focused on identifying and promoting major Buddhist heritage sites in the Northeast as part of a comprehensive tourism circuit.
Officials described the workshop as a significant step toward enhancing regional cooperation and showcasing Northeast India’s vast tourism potential through inclusive, community-driven, and sustainable development models.
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