Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein inaugurated the Dorjee Sempa Khorchen (prayer wheel) and NCDS multipurpose building near the Indo-China border town of Mechukha in Shi-Yomi district on Friday.
The Dorjee Sempa Khorchen has been constructed in memory of the late former minister Pasang Wangchuk Sona and his wife Rinjin Drema Sona and consecrated by Rev Dzogchen Ganor Rinpoche, the abbot of Lhagon Jhangchu Choeling Monastery, Tezu.
Glad to have inaugurated the beautifully built NCDS Multipurpose Building in Mechukha in presence of Hon’ble Minister for Education, RED Tourism, etc, Shri @pasang_sona ji.
This three-story building housed guest rooms for monks, a meditation hall, the NCDS office, and a… pic.twitter.com/ccu1pkDR6I
— Chowna Mein (@ChownaMeinBJP) January 3, 2025
The prayer wheel (korchen), the tallest in India, houses 1.6 billion prayers and 16 Dungyur scrolls, each containing 10 crore prayers.
In his address, Mein recalled his association with the late Pasang Wangchuk Sona and praised his lasting contributions to Mechukha’s development. “His son, PD Sona, continues to uphold his father’s vision by championing progress in development and cultural preservation,” Mein said.
“Mechukha boasts an incredibly rich cultural heritage that deserves to be showcased throughout Arunachal Pradesh,” Mein stated, underscoring the importance of preserving Mechukha’s unique cultural identity.
He highlighted the potential of the Dorjee Sempa Khorchen as a major tourist and pilgrimage site for Buddhists from across the country and beyond.
The NCDS Multipurpose Building, a three-story facility, includes guest accommodations for monks, a meditation hall, a conference hall, and the office of the Neh-Nang Cultural Development Society. This structure is expected to enhance cultural and infrastructural facilities in the region.
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He also laid foundation stones for several key projects, including an Adventure Park, a convention hall, the Mechukha Cultural Haat, a motorable suspension bridge over the Yargyapchu river, and a connecting PMGSY road to Thargelling village.
These projects are anticipated to significantly boost Mechukha’s infrastructure and tourism potential.
