ITANAGAR, Nov 23: The 10th AAPSA-Sahodaya Talent Search was inaugurated here today by Madhu Rani Teotia, Secretary Education. Sanjeev Kumar Singh, DIG, ITBP, Kime Aya, AIGP, Arunachal Pradesh and a huge gathering of students, teachers and heads of educational institutions were present on the occasion. 
In her address to the 1500 strong gathering, Teotia congratulated AAPSA ( All Arunachal Private Schools' Association) for contributing to the well-being of education in the State for the past ten years and said, “the Government is looking up to AAPSA to continue to make fresh achievements in the field of education and human development.”  While appreciating the vibrant participation of the students at the inaugural, she wished every participant success and added, “May each one win!”
She also appreciated the students of Social Work from Himalayan University and staff of Childline, Itanagar who prepared a promotional dance performed by kids from Don Bosco Literacy Centre.  “Everyone needs to be aware of 1098 facility and use it for the welfare of children in distress,” said the Secretary Education.
The guest of honour, Sanjeev Kumar Singh, DIG, Operations and Training from ITBP while exhorting the students to identify and make use of their talents said, “Talents are everywhere.  You only need to identify and exploit them”.  The DIG also spoke of the civic action programmes and border area development programmes that ITBP is initiating in Arunachal Pradesh and called upon the youth to benefit from these activities.  
Kime Aya, AIGP, also spoke on the occasion and placed on record the great role that private schools play in the lives of young people as the influence that private schools make in education is unparalleled. 

Aya exhorted the students to be “always on the road to perfection” and called upon the young people present to be in touch with the Association of Past Pupils of Don Bosco which is trying to contribute for youth welfare activities. 

Earlier, welcoming the guests, Techi James, president, AAPSA, spoke about the efforts that AAPSA is making to reach out to students, teachers and parents in the mission of education.  Levi E. Katy, AAPSA secretary who is also the Principal of Donyi Polo Vidya Bhawan, the host school, expressed happiness being a part of AAPSA and the chance DPVB got in hosting the event four times in a row.  
The two-days’ sporting, cultural and literary extravaganza will see about 1300 students rubbing shoulders with their counterparts in loyal competition while upholding the motto of Talent Search 2018, “Together to Excel”.

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