Oken Tayeng | |
|---|---|
| Member of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 1 June 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Lombo Tayeng |
| Constituency | Mebo |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | People's Party of Arunachal |
Oken Tayeng is an Indian politician from Arunachal Pradesh belonging to the People's Party of Arunachal. He is a member of the Legislative Assembly in the 11th Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly. [1] [2]
He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English literature from the University of Delhi in 1996. [3]
Before entering politics,Oken was deeply involved in the tourism sector. In 2002,he founded Aborcountry Travels &Expeditions (ACTE),a leading tour operator company in Northeast India. His motivation stemmed from a desire for a life filled with adventure and travel,allowing him to explore diverse cultures and places. Under his leadership,ACTE has been featured in prominent publications such as CondéNast Traveller,India Today,and The Washington Post. The company emphasizes sustainable and eco-tourism,operating two eco-lodges in the Siang valley:The Abor Country River Camp and Yamne Eco Lodge. [4]
Oken has also held significant positions in various tourism and advisory bodies. He is a member of the National Tourism Advisory Council,Chairman of the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) Northeast Chapter,and a member of the North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST) Governing Body. [5] [6] [7]
In addition to his political and entrepreneurial endeavors,Oken Tayeng is an active supporter of environmental conservation efforts in Arunachal Pradesh. In November 2024,he met with members of Ngok Siang,an organization dedicated to the protection of river dolphins in the Siang and Brahmaputra rivers. During this meeting,Tayeng commended the team's dedication and assured them of his support for their conservation initiatives. [8]
At 51,Oken balances his political and entrepreneurial endeavors with personal interests. He is married to a businesswoman,and together they have amassed assets totaling over ₹12 crore,with liabilities amounting to approximately ₹42 lakh. [9]