Dr Vijay D’Souza SJ honoured at the golden jubilee celebrations of Nyethrii-Dow Festival

Dr Vijay D’Souza, Director of NEILAC, was honoured by Aka Shotuko-Kunu, the apex body of the Aka (Hrusso) tribe, for his unparalleled service and contribution to Aka (Hrusso) society through the development of orthography and literature, thus contributing to the historic feat of making Aka (Hrusso) a written language. Dr. Vijay was felicitated by Shri Kumsi Sidisow, Hon’ble MLA of the 6th Thrizino-Buragaon constituency of Arunachal Pradesh, on the occasion of the golden jubilee of the Nyethrii-Dow Festival. For over two decades, appreciating Dr. D’Souza’s efforts, the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Shri Pema Khandu, commended his commitment to preserving and promoting the Aka (Hrusso) language and culture. Since 2017, at the request of the Aka (Hrusso) people, he has also been leading the Hrusso Literature Team.