Itanagar, July 16: Education Minister PD Sona today chaired the first review meeting of the Education Department.
Advisor Mutchu Mithi, Commissioner of Education Amjad Tak, Secretary Duly Kamduk, and other senior officials of ISSE and DHTE, were present.
Stating that education touches human lives directly, Sona said “We must work as a team, ensuring transparency and cooperation. There is no room for mistrust.” He also cautioned “we will not hesitate to make major reshuffles if there is a lack of trust and transparency.”
In the first presentation, the current status of Integrated Scheme for School Education (ISSE) was discussed covering key areas such as access and retention, quality and innovation, the Right to Education (RTE), gender and equity, PM SHRI, inclusive education, digital initiatives, community mobilization, early childhood care and education (ECCE), skill education, sports and physical education, and teacher education and training. Detailed discussions on infrastructure development emphasized quality and uniformity in school design. Decisions include mandatory safety and infrastructure certificates for schools, a structural safety audit with a report due within a month, and a prohibition on educational activities in unsafe buildings.
A presentation on the Directorate of Higher and Technical Education (DHTE) followed, highlighting ongoing initiatives and future plans for higher education. The state's Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) of 36.5% was noted as significantly higher than the national average of 28.4%. Discussions included the relaunch of RUSA as PM USHA and the Arunachal Pradesh Private Education Institutions (Regulatory Commission) Act to regulate private universities. Strict actions against institutions issuing fake degrees and stringent monitoring to prevent malpractices were emphasized. Discussions also covered the utilization of existing assets, National Service Scheme (NSS) activities, and the functioning of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). Implementation of National Education Policy Guidelines was also discussed. 

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