Momee Pegu

With over a decade of dedicated experience in Majuli, Momee has been instrumental in creating supportive environments and safe spaces for young people, children, and women to explore their potential and contribute to their community. In 2015, she founded RIGBO with a vision to empower youth, subsequently introducing innovative projects like the RIGBO Craft Bazar in 2016, aimed at training and showcasing bamboo crafts, and the 99 Street Cafe in 2018, providing a hangout space for all age groups attached to the RIGBO Youth Resource Centre.

In 2019, Momee expanded her vision to unite people through music, leading to the inception of the Majuli Music Festival Project. Beyond fostering youth unity, this initiative seeks to promote rural tourism, bolster the local economy, encourage entrepreneurship, and provide a platform for aspiring talents in Majuli. Through her multifaceted endeavours, Momee continues to uplift her community, harnessing the power of creativity and collaboration to drive positive change.