All India Radio, Pasighat completed its 50 years on 6th March 2016. Various programmes were conducted and broadcast for more than a month to commemorate the occasion. The Golden Jubilee Celebration concluded with a Valedictory Function on 22nd April 2016. The day long Valedictory Function included Tree Plantation, Seminar and Cultural Programme. The Tree Plantation Programme was graced by Shri Jatin Morang, the first Announcer of All India Radio (Now retired) as the Chief Guest. It was also participated by Shri D.N.Basumatary, ADG(P&A)NER, Shri Atul Gupta, DDG(E), NEZ, Mr. L.H.Shanliana, IGP, Pasighat, Shri Lohit Deka, Head of Office, AIR, Pasighat and all its staff members.
The Seminar was conducted in the Conference Hall of J N College, Pasighat on theme“Challenges of Akashvani to Reach the Unreached”. The Seminar was chaired by Shri Oshong Ering, IAS(Rtd.) a well known writer and cultural exponent of Arunachal Pradesh. Three resource persons delivered their presentations on sub-topics given to them.
The sub topics were:-
a) “Challenges in Catering Information to the Optimum Level with Special Reference to News and Spoken Word Programmes” by Dr. S.N.Jha, Professor, Deptt. Of Geography, J N College , Pasighat.
b) “Challenging in Addressing Issues Relating to the Children, Women and Senior Ciltizens” by Shri Kaling Borang, former PEX , writer and social activist.
c)“Challenges in Paving Way for the Youth with Special Reference to the North East” by Dr. Leki Sitang, Deptt. of History, J N College, Pasighat.
c)“Challenges in Paving Way for the Youth with Special Reference to the North East” by Dr. Leki Sitang, Deptt. of History, J N College, Pasighat.
The ADG(P&A)NER, Shri D.N.Basumatary and DDG(E)NEZ Shri Atul Gupta also shared their thought in the seminar. It was attended by a number of special invitees and all the faculty members of J N College, Pasighat.
The day long programme culminated in a colourful cultural programme in the office premises of AIR, Pasighat in the evening. It was graced by Shri Kaling Moyong,Hon’ble MLA, Pasighat and Shri Bodong Yirang, Secretary General, Adi Bane Kebang as the Chief Guest and the Guest of honour respectively. Four former staff of AIR, Pasighat namely Shri Jatin Morang (Rtd.Announcer), Kaling Borang (Former PEX), Shri Tagum Nonang(Rtd.Security Guard) and Sukumar Mengu (Rtd.Security Guard) were felicitated with citation and memento. Songs and dances presented by invited artists from Assam and local radio artists enthralled the gathering with their beautiful performances. A Souvenir was also released during the programme.The entire cultural programme of about three hours went live on air throughout North Eastern region with the help of NES, All India Radio, Shillong.
Contributed by :- Shri. J.B.Nabam, Programme Executive AIR