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07 NOV 2026 2:12PM by PIB Itanagar
The Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Shri Chowna Mein, launched the documentary “Namdapha: A Story of Life”, produced by DD News Arunachal, on October 31 during the 9th Namdapha Butterfly Festival 2026 at Miao in Changlang district.
The documentary seeks to highlight the remarkable biodiversity and ecological significance of Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve. Through visual documentation, it captures the region's rich natural heritage, diverse habitats, flora and fauna, and underscores the importance of conserving this unique biodiversity landscape.
The launch ceremony was attended by several distinguished dignitaries, including Shri Tesam Pongte, Hon’ble Speaker of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, as Guest of Honour; Shri Wanglin Lowangdong, Hon’ble MLA-cum-Advisor to the Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, as Special Guest; Shri Kamlung Mosang, Hon’ble MLA from 50-Miao and Advisor to the Hon’ble Chief Minister, as Chief Patron; Shri Laisam Simai, Hon’ble MLA; and Shri Izmir Tikhak, Vice Chairman, DoTCL.
The programme was also attended by the Deputy Commissioner, Changlang district; Additional Deputy Commissioner, Miao; Commandant, 8 Assam Rifles; senior officials of the Forest Department and other government departments, community representatives and other distinguished guests.
Shri Utsav Parmar, Joint Director, DD News Arunachal, also joined the programme virtually and addressed the gathering. He appreciated the cooperation and support extended by the Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, and the authorities of Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve in the production of the documentary. He highlighted the significance of the documentary in creating public awareness about the region's rich biodiversity and emphasised the importance of documenting traditional folklore, indigenous knowledge and the deep-rooted relationship between forests and local communities. He noted that such documentation could play an important role in recognising and promoting the contribution of local communities to nature conservation.
Addressing the gathering, the dignitaries underscored the importance of active community participation in biodiversity and wildlife conservation. They emphasised that the long-term protection of Namdapha's rich biodiversity and natural heritage would require sustained cooperation among local communities, the Forest Department and other stakeholders.
The speakers also highlighted the need to sensitise the younger generation towards environmental conservation, strengthen community-led initiatives and promote sustainable livelihood opportunities alongside responsible nature-based tourism. They stressed that conservation efforts must be inclusive and aligned with the aspirations of communities living in and around the protected area.
The launch of “Namdapha: A Story of Life” marks an important initiative towards taking the ecological significance of Namdapha to a wider audience. Through visual documentation of its natural wealth, the documentary aims to foster greater appreciation of the region's biodiversity and encourage collective efforts towards its conservation.
The launch during the Namdapha Butterfly Festival further reinforced the festival's objective of bringing together conservationists, researchers, government agencies, local communities and nature enthusiasts on a common platform to celebrate biodiversity and promote environmental awareness and conservation.