Upper SiangUpper Siang: Marching Towards ICT Excellence

Utpal Kumar Ghosh

Upper Siang: Marching Towards ICT Excellence

Upper Siang -a newly created district with its headquarter at Yingkiong in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, encompassing an area of 6188 Sq. km, is a mountainous region endowed with rich natural resources and biodiversity. The mighty Siang River flows though the heart of the district and is referred to as the "Missing Link" - the unexplored channel that formed a link between the Tsangpo of Tibet and the Brahmaputra of Assam.It is inhabited by Adi, Memba, Khamba and Idu Mishmi tribes who have been harmoniously living in the cradle of nature since time immemorial with colourful festivals / rituals like Solung, Aran, Reh, Lossar, Dihang, etc.

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