On January 14, 2024, a significant milestone was achieved with the release of the inaugural Aka (Koro) Language Textbook. The textbook was released by Er. Tage Taki, esteemed Minister of Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Diary Development, and Fishery for the Government of Arunachal Pradesh. Dr Vijay D’Souza, accompanied by community leaders including Jeevan Yame, Sangkoli Chijang, Mama Natung, Babung Chijang, Tadak Degio, and Sita Chijang, proudly unveiled the textbook to the public. The event also showcased the debut of the first-ever children’s songbook in Aka (Koro) Language by Sita Chijang, Language consultant for Aka (Koro) at NEILAC. Rooted in local ecological knowledge and culture, both publications symbolize a significant stride towards establishing a child-friendly educational environment grounded in traditional values.
