• The Monpa Handmade Paper (1000-year old heritage art) of Arunachal Pradesh has been revived by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC).
• The fine-textured handmade paper, which is called Mon Shugu in the local dialect, is integral to the vibrant culture of the local tribes in Tawang.

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• The paper has great historic and religious significance as it is the paper used for writing Buddhist scriptures and hymns in monasteries.
• The Monpa handmade paper is made from the bark of a local tree called Shugu Sheng, which has medicinal values too.
• The art of making Monpa handmade paper originated over 1000 years ago.
• Gradually the art became an integral part of local custom and culture in Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh.
• Once produced in every household in Tawang, this handmade paper was a major source of livelihood for the locals.
• The handmade paper industry almost disappeared in the last 100 years.
• KVIC commissioned a Monpa handmade paper making unit in Tawang which not only aimed at reviving the art but also engaging the local youths with this art                   professionally and earn.
• The revival is aligned with the Prime Ministers Mantra of Vocal for Local.