ITANAGAR, June 20: Education Minister P D Sona held his first review meeting with the Department of Education on Thursday. 
During the meeting, officers briefed the Minister on various pressing issues within the department. 
Sona expressed serious concern over the current state of education, noting that it falls short of expectations. He urged department officers to enhance their efforts to address these challenges.
A significant point of discussion was the delay in the disbursement of the Post Matric Scholarship (PMS). 
Sona empathized with the students' frustrations and made a heartfelt appeal for their patience. He informed that rupees 70 crore has been released by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, and the file is now under process to get clearance from the Finance, Planning, and Investment Department.
"We understand the challenges our students are facing," the Minister stated. "We request their patience a little longer. The scholarship funds will be disbursed immediately upon clearance from the concerned department."
Sona also called for the cooperation of all officers and officials within the Education Department, emphasizing the need for significant improvements.
The meeting was also attended by Advisor to Education Mutchu Mithi and Commissioner Education Amjad Tak.

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