Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has praised Raag-Vista, a new cultural and skill-development initiative launched at the renovated Bomdila District Museum, calling it a model for youth empowerment and heritage preservation.

What is Raag-Vista?

A cultural and skill-development programme launched inside the Bomdila District Museum (West Kameng).
Conceptualised by Deputy Commissioner Akriti Sagar.
Aims to transform a traditional museum into a dynamic cultural learning and skill hub.

Key Features of the Initiative

1. Culture + Skills Model

• Trains children in guitar, piano, drums, vocals and multiple musical disciplines.
• Conducted by trained musician Tsering Soisow.

2. Youth Empowerment

• Provides livelihood-oriented skill training for unemployed youth.
• Boosts confidence, creativity and emotional well-being among students.

3. Heritage Preservation

• Integrates museum-based learning with cultural and historical awareness.
• Encourages youth to connect with tribal heritage and traditional arts.

4. Community Involvement

• Encourages parents and local residents to enroll children.
• Creates community-driven sustainability for museum upkeep.

Governance & Policy Context

Aligns with the State’s goals of:

• Cultural revitalisation
• Grassroots skill development
• Community-led heritage conservation

Also complements national frameworks like:

• Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat
• National Skill Development Mission
• Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav cultural objectives

Significance

• Revives youth interest in local art forms.
• Innovative use of museum spaces for education + livelihood generation.
• Creates a scalable district-level model of cultural sustainability.
• Strengthens heritage-sensitive development in Arunachal Pradesh.

Exam Hook: Prelims Questions

Q1. With reference to the Raag-Vista initiative recently launched in Arunachal Pradesh, consider the following statements:

No.	Statement
1	It is a cultural-skill programme launched inside the renovated Bomdila District Museum.
2	It focuses on music education and youth empowerment.
3	It has been implemented under a central government scheme.

Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) Only 1
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: (a)

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Q2. Consider the following statements about Bomdila Museum:

No.	Statement
1	It has been recently renovated and converted into a cultural learning hub.
2	It houses Raag-Vista, a programme combining heritage preservation with skill development.
3	It is located in Lower Subansiri district.

Correct Answer:
(a) 1 and 2 only

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Q3. With reference to youth development initiatives in Arunachal Pradesh, consider:

No.	Statement
1	Raag-Vista focuses on music training, museum education, and livelihood creation.
2	The initiative is led by the West Kameng Deputy Commissioner.
3	The programme replaces traditional museum exhibits with digital-only content.

Correct Answer:
(a) 1 and 2 only

Source: Sentinel Assam