Maksam Tayeng

NEW DELHI/PASIGHAT, Feb 10: In a virtual award ceremony organized by National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) New Delhi, Jongge Yirang, DDSE (attached with Directorate of Secondary Education, Itanagar) along with 19 others were conferred the coveted National award for innovation and good practices in Educational Administration by NIEPA today. 
Yirang has been conferred with the award in recognition of his unique and innovative practices in bringing quality change in school education in East Siang during his tenure as DDSE East Siang during 2016 to 2021. 
Through his work, he has transformed many schools by undertaking renovation of school buildings through community participation. His initiative has brought about infrastructure improvements, community ownership of schools thereby increasing the enrollment of children in government schools.
Addressing the award ceremony, Union Minister of State for Education, Dr Subhas Sarkar categorically mentioned and appreciated Yirang for his outstanding innovative work and his contribution for improving the education scenario in East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh. He also emphasized upon the award winners to disseminate their work experiences by documenting and publishing in journals or newspapers. Jongge Yirang is the first and lone recipient of this prestigious award from Arunachal Pradesh. 
 Yirang, also received the state award (silver) in 2019.

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