Oken Tayeng

Oken Tayeng is an Indian politician from Arunachal Pradesh belonging to the People's Party of Arunachal. He is a member of the 11th Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly from the Mebo constituency.

Education He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature from the University of Delhi in 1996.

Professional career

Currently, Oken Tayeng is the legislative leader of the People's Party of Arunachal (PPA), the second-largest party in the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly.

Before entering politics, Oken was deeply involved in the tourism sector. In 2002, he founded Aborcountry Travels & Expeditions (ACTE), a leading tour operator 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 Condé Nast 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.

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.

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.

At 51, Oken balances his political and entrepreneurial endeavors with personal interests. He is married and has two children. His interests include travelling and music, and he is known to be an enthusiastic Elvis Presley impersonator and singer. He is multilingual and speaks several languages, including French, Spanish, Japanese, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, and Nepali.