Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (retired) K.T Parnaik emphasised that the education department must ensure every child and young person has access to quality learning, relevant skill development, and supportive institutions that build confidence and prepare them to thrive in a rapidly changing world
The Governor underscored the importance of well-trained and motivated teachers, residential schooling facilities where required, and digital-enabled classrooms to overcome geographical challenges
He reviewed the progress and challenges of the state’s education sector in a meeting with the State Education Minister P.D. Sona and Commissioner (Education) Amjad Tak at Lok Bhavan, Itanagar.
The review focused on strengthening the education system to meet the aspirations of Arunachal’s youth and the evolving needs of the State.
Reiterating the vision outlined in his Assembly address, the Governor said that the youth of Arunachal Pradesh are the State’s greatest asset and emphasised that the education department must ensure every child and young person has access to quality learning, relevant skill development, and supportive institutions that build confidence and prepare them to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Referring to Mission Shikshit Arunachal 2029, aligned with the National Education Policy 2020, the Governor stressed the need for robust monitoring mechanisms on the ground to drive systemic reforms in school education, with special focus on foundational literacy and numeracy.
He underscored the importance of well-trained and motivated teachers, residential schooling facilities where required, and digital-enabled classrooms to overcome geographical challenges.
The Governor also shared his views on expanding higher education institutions, strengthening scholarship support, and introducing more skill-based professional courses within Arunachal Pradesh to reduce migration and unlock the full potential of the State’s youth.
He said that these reforms would transform education into a powerful engine of inclusive growth, cultural confidence, and a ‘Viksit Arunachal Pradesh’.
