Union Minister of Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat will be attending the closing ceremony of Adventure Racing World Series (ARWS) World Qualifier 2026-Adventure@Mechukha 2026 on 21st of November.
Tourism Minister of Arunachal Pradesh P.D. Sona called on the Union Minister in New Delhi on Wednesday and extended a formal invitation for the event.
The Adventure@Mechukha 2026 is scheduled to be held at Mechukha in Shi-Yomi district from 14th to 23rd November 2026. This will be the first-ever Adventure Racing World Series qualifier to be hosted in India.
Sona expressed his delight that the Union Minister has graciously accepted the invitation to attend the closing ceremony on 21st November 2026.
He said that this landmark event will bring international and national athletes to Mechukha and will place Arunachal Pradesh on the global adventure tourism map.
“The presence of Hon’ble Union Minister will be a great encouragement to our athletes, local communities and everyone working to develop Mechukha as a premier adventure tourism destination,” Sona added.
The event is expected to give a major boost to adventure tourism in the state and showcase the natural beauty and potential of Mechukha valley to the world.