Chief Minister Nabam Tuki today conferred Karmveer title on behalf of Arunachal Pradesh Literary Society (APLS) upon Former Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu.
Tuki said in his address to a distinguished gathering to mark the Society's 9th foundation day at Jawaharlal Nehru State Museum here, that the state government's financial support for the proposed award after late Lummer Dai will be an annual feature.
"Dr Bhupen Hazarika, who was part of Arunachalee society being born at Bolung village in NEFA, was closely associated in state's socio-cultural development," he said about the region's literay heritage and recalled Hazarika's songs like 'Hamara Arunachal', Kato jawanar mrityu hal (1962), and film Mera Dharam Meri Maa.
Recalling his announcement to install Bhupenda's statue and make a documentary on his life, the CM announced government's sponsorship with a committee headed by APLS President Y D Thongchi to achieve the goal.
He also suggested more coffee table books on Arunachal Pradesh for growth of tourism.
A national seminar in 1998 had noted with concern lack of proper research and development in the state, Tuki said, adding a voluminous book - Wonders of the World - carried a chapter on his address to the seminar highlighting state's uniqueness.
APLS would like to institute an annual literary award to honour distinguished writers of the state or other states.
