<p><strong>Why in News?</strong><br />
A type of paper called ‘Mon Shugu’, which has been made in the hilly regions of Arunachal Pradesh for centuries, got a special mention in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’.</p>
<p><strong>About Mon Shugu:</strong><br />
• Locals make this paper from the bark of a plant named 'Shugu Sheng', hence trees do not have to be cut to make this paper. <br />
• No chemical is used in making this paper, thus, this paper is safe for the environment and for health too.<br />
• There was a time when this paper was exported but with modern techniques, large amount of paper started getting made and this local art was pushed to the brink of closure.<br />
• Now a local social worker Gombu has made an effort to rejuvenate this art, this is also giving employment to tribal brothers and sisters there<br />
• Tawang is a town of Arunachal Pradesh's capital Itanagar where locals make 'Mon Shugu' paper.</p>
<p><strong>Source: The Tribune.</strong></p>