ITANAGAR, Jan 22: The Chairman of the Autonomous Puroik Welfare Board-Kashok Solung along with its members called on the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Lt. General KT Parnaik, PVSM, UYSM, YSM (Retd.) at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar on Wednesday. They briefed the Governor about the welfare board and the challenges of the Puroik community.
The Governor, after giving a patient hearing, advised the welfare board members to focus on ensuring that every member of Puroik community is registered and avail benefits from the Central and State governments’ welfare programmes and schemes. He also stressed on education and said that the elders and youth of the community must make sure that every child goes to school and completes their education.
The Governor emphasized that the Puroik community must start working with a changed mindset and attitude. He said that they must work hard and with determination. ‘If you run away from challenges, no one will come to your aid. You must rely on yourself, he said.
The Governor, while assuring to initiate welfare measures in the best interest of the community, advised the Puroik members to preserve their Indigenous identity while progressing with time. He underscored that they must join the mainstream, settle down, stand united and stand for themselves.
