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Arunachal Dy CM Chowna Mein conferred honorary doctorate by Gauhati University

Itanagar, Apr 25 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein was conferred the Doctor of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) by Gauhati University during its 32nd Convocation held in Guwahati on Friday.
The honorary degree was awarded in recognition of Mein’s exceptional contributions to political leadership, cultural preservation, and regional development.
As Deputy Chief Minister since 2016, Mein has played a pivotal role in Arunachal Pradesh’s hydropower reforms, cultural revitalisation of the Tai Khamti heritage, and promotion of regional connectivity including the push to reopen the historic Stilwell Road, connecting Arunachal Pradesh with Myanmar and Southeast Asia.
He also championed the Geographical Indications (GI) recognition of 18 indigenous products and led documentation efforts on 220 unsung heroes of the state.
Accepting the honour, Mein expressed his gratitude to Gauhati University (GU), the premier institution of higher education in the Northeast, stating that the recognition would further inspire him to continue serving society and preserving the rich cultural legacy of Arunachal Pradesh.
The degree was presented to him by Assam Governor and University Chancellor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, in the presence of Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, Education Minister Dr Ranoj Pegu, and other dignitaries. UNI TD SSP
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