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Arunachal minister flags off ‘Run for Identity’ marathon; UP's Kamal Kumar, Arunachal’s Nedi Ngi win 25.5-km race

Itanagar, Oct 11 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Health Minister Biyuram Waghe on Sunday called upon the younger generation to preserve their indigenous identity and ancestral traditions while embracing a healthy and active lifestyle as he flagged off the 25.5-km ‘Run for Identity’ marathon organised by the Indigenous Faith and Cultural Society of Arunachal Pradesh (IFCSAP).
Addressing the gathering, Waghe said preserving indigenous identity, ancestral traditions and cultural values was a collective responsibility amid rapid modernisation.
He said initiatives such as the ‘Run for Identity’ marathon could connect young people with their cultural roots while promoting physical fitness, discipline and community participation.
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