As part of the year-long commemoration of Samvidhan Hatya Diwas, the Ministry of Culture organised a series of community empowerment and capacity-building programmes in Arunachal Pradesh in collaboration with JAGAR.
The outreach programmes were conducted during January and February 2026 across 25 Gram Panchayats in the districts of Upper Subansiri, Lower Subansiri, West Siang, East Siang and Keyi Panyor, with programme hubs located in Ziro, Yachuli, Daporijo, Pasighat and Aalo. The initiative focused on strengthening awareness of constitutional values, democratic rights and citizen participation at the grassroots level. Workshops, training sessions and interactive dialogues sensitised communities to the ideals of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity enshrined in the Constitution while enhancing their understanding of governance systems and public welfare initiatives.
A key component of the programme centred on legal literacy and constitutional awareness. Legal experts engaged with participants on the functioning of democratic institutions and mechanisms through which citizens can access justice and government services. Sessions highlighted laws aimed at protecting and empowering women, including the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013 and the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. Interactive activities such as mock FIR filing exercises and role-play sessions familiarised participants with grievance redressal processes and institutional support systems.
The initiative also emphasised women’s empowerment and social awareness. Women from Self-Help Groups, homemakers and aspiring entrepreneurs participated in sessions on health awareness, nutrition, reproductive health, menstrual hygiene and mental well-being. These discussions also highlighted legal rights, financial independence and institutional support mechanisms, encouraging greater participation of women in community decision-making and local governance processes.
Youth engagement and civic participation formed another key component of the programme. Students, youth groups and young community members participated in leadership sessions focusing on constitutional values, responsible citizenship and democratic participation. Workshops encouraged youth involvement in community development through volunteerism, awareness campaigns and participation in Gram Sabha meetings, while sessions on cyber safety and digital literacy addressed contemporary challenges.
The programme also incorporated entrepreneurship and livelihood development training aimed at strengthening economic self-reliance among rural communities. Participants were introduced to locally viable enterprise opportunities such as bamboo craft, handloom weaving, agro-processing and eco-tourism. Experts provided guidance on business planning, financial literacy and linkages with government initiatives such as the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme and Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana.
The multi-district outreach directly engaged nearly 3900 participants, including rural women, youth, PRI members, SHG leaders, frontline health workers and college students, while indirectly reaching over 15,000 community members through local awareness activities. The initiative demonstrated how commemorative programmes associated with Samvidhan Hatya Diwas can serve as platforms for citizen empowerment by strengthening constitutional awareness, encouraging civic participation, promoting skill development and supporting local entrepreneurship.
