Arunachal Pradesh is taking steady steps to protect its World War II legacy while opening new doors for heritage tourism. A recent visit by senior leaders highlighted how the state plans to keep this history alive for future generations. Scroll down to know more!
Arunachal Deputy CM Visits Hump World War II Museum
Visited the Hump, World War II Museum at Pasighat along with Hon’ble former Chief Minister Shri Mukut Mithi ji and Hon’ble MLAs.
I commend HMLA Mebo, Shri Oken Tayeng, for his visionary initiative in establishing this World War II Museum, which preserves valuable artefacts,… pic.twitter.com/GR9C3OVDAe
— Chowna Mein (@ChownaMeinBJP) January 3, 2026
On Friday, Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein visited the Hump World War II Museum in Pasighat. As per IndiaTV, he was joined by former Chief Minister Mukut Mithi and local MLAs. The visit reflected the state government’s focus on preserving wartime history and promoting heritage tourism in the region.
During the visit, Mein praised Mebo MLA Oken Tayeng for setting up the museum. He called it a thoughtful and visionary effort. The museum displays rare World War II artefacts, including parts of aircraft that crashed in Arunachal Pradesh during the war. Mein said the space serves as a moving memorial. It also offers a meaningful experience for families of soldiers who lost their lives during World War II.
Marking 80 Years Of World War II
The Deputy Chief Minister announced that the state will mark 80 years of World War II during this year’s International Pangsau Pass Winter Festival. According to IndiaTV, as part of the commemoration, the government will organise a special Willy Jeep Rally. The rally will start from the Hump Museum in Pasighat and travel to Pangsau Pass in Changlang district, via Namsai. Mein said this event will help people connect with the region’s wartime past in a unique way.
Mein also mentioned the important role played by the tribal communities of Arunachal Pradesh during the war. He said many locals worked as porters and supported the construction of the historic Ledo Road. Their contribution, he noted, was vital to wartime operations in the region.
To honour this legacy, the state government is building another World War II Museum at Jairampur. It is also developing important war-related locations as tourist sites. The government is also working on trekking routes to aircraft crash sites in the Changlang district.
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