Shillong: A group of 67 enthusiastic young participants from Meghalaya has arrived in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, to take part in the National Exposure Youth Programme 2025—an initiative designed to foster cultural exchange, leadership, and national integration among the youth.
Organised by the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs, Meghalaya, in collaboration with the Department of Youth Affairs, Arunachal Pradesh, the programme has drawn 240 participants from across the region.
The youth exposure tour will span key cultural and historical locations including Tawang, Mirik, Sikkim, and Darjeeling, and is scheduled to continue until April 30. An additional group of 42 participants is set to travel to Namchi in South Sikkim from May 4 to 9.
The programme’s opening ceremony took place at Zomkhang Hall in Tawang, where officials from both states encouraged the youth to embrace the diversity of India and to carry the spirit of responsible citizenship forward. Tawang Deputy Commissioner Kanki Darang welcomed the participants and underscored the importance of unity in diversity, urging them to channel their experiences into meaningful contributions to their communities.
Superintendent of Police D.W. Thungon emphasized Tawang’s historical and strategic relevance, calling on participants to act as ambassadors of peace and cultural respect.
Youth Programme Coordinator Bobby Wahlang shared that since its inception in 2014, the exposure initiative has provided life-changing experiences to over 10,000 youth from Meghalaya. With each edition, it continues to bridge cultural gaps and build a more integrated and aware generation of future leaders.