ITANAGAR, May 26:

Education Minister Honchun Ngandam called on Governor BD Mishra at Raj Bhavan today during which the duo discussed on issues related to improvement in education particularly in elementary and secondary level.

The duo opined, ‘if we have any expectation from the future generation, we must provide the students opportunities to excel in their studies by providing them on-time good educational wherewithal.’

Emphasizing on availability of textbooks, the Governor directed that textbooks must reach the students with the commencement of the academic session itself. He said that utmost care must be taken for timely transportation, storage in the districts and delivery of the books without any damage. He stressed that there must be proper monitoring from the Directorate and the Deputy Director of School Education in the Districts must take personal interest in the process. ‘The Principals and Headmasters must be sensitized for prompt collection and distribution of the books,’ he underscored.

Sharing his observation following his tour of all 22 districts of the State and interaction with students and education officials, the Governor emphasized on teachers attendance and rationalization of teachers posting throughout the State. He also highlighted on opening of National Cadet Corps units in  schools, construction of a world class Sainik School and special effort for the education of the children from Puroik community.

Earlier, the Education Minister briefed the Governor on status of textbook procurement and distribution plans. The Minister also informed him of the ensuing recruitment of 127 post graduate teachers and 544 trained graduate teachers. The Minister requested the Governor to put in a word with the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission for expediting the process for early posting of teachers.

As a follow up of the meeting, the Governor later had a meeting with Chairman, Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission, Tajom Taloh  and requested him to expedite the process of teachers’ recruitment and posting.

Ngandam was accompanied by Director, Secondary Education, Gania Leij, Joint Director, Secondary Education, Marken Kadu, Deputy Director, Secondary Education, Bango Palon and officials dealing with textbooks.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
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