Arunachal Pradesh Governor inaugurates Chintan Shivir cum Education Conclave 2024

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) [India], August 8 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General KT Parnaik (Retd.), inaugurated the 3-day ‘Chintan Shivir cum Education Conclave 2024’, themed ‘Shikshit Arunachal – Viksit Arunachal’, at the DK Convention Centre in Itanagar on Thursday.

In his inaugural address, the Governor exhorted all stakeholders to develop a physical, mental, and moral foundation for the students to mould them into good citizens, who would be ‘Shiksit, Anushasit, Prerit aur Viksit’ (educated, disciplined, Inspired and advanced), which in turn will aid in ‘Shiksit Arunachal’ becoming ‘Viksit Arunachal’.

The Governor, underscoring the impact and importance of education, said that formal education is about gaining the knowledge and skills needed to become a better person and create a better society to live in.

He said, “Proper education sets people up to grow personally, professionally and socially. It awakens joy, curiosity and a deep desire to pursue leadership roles and positively impact those around them.”

“Education is the most potent means for social transformation and universities, colleges and schools have to play a role of change,” the Arunachal Pradesh Governor said.

He emphasised ‘Guru-Shishya Parampara’ and said that the centre of all efforts is the teachers, who must tell, explain, demonstrate and inspire their students. He suggested impactful and innovative-oriented training programmes for teachers.

The Governor called for implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and stressed the roles of various stakeholders in improving education.

“NEP 2020 advocates for a holistic, integrated, enjoyable and engaging curriculum emphasising the development of critical thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills,” the Arunachal Pradesh Governor said.

He advised creating a curriculum that reflects the principles of NEP 2020 while incorporating the rich cultural heritage and history of Arunachal Pradesh.

The Governor also spoke on the Mission ‘National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy’ (NIPUN Bharat), Prime Minister Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI Schools), and innovative digital initiatives.

He said that by adopting best practices and innovative approaches, the institutes will set new benchmarks for excellence in education.

The governor commended the state Education Minister and officials for their initiatives to conduct an education conclave and expressed his hope that the conclave would be a cornerstone in laying a strong foundation for the educational scenario of the state.

He appealed to the participants to actively engage in meaningful discussions and deliberations, focussing on the comprehensive development of education in Arunachal Pradesh.

State Education Minister PD Sona, MLA cum Advisor to Education Minister Mutchu Mithi, Commissioner Education Amjad Tak and Secretary Education Duly Kanduk also spoke at the inaugural session.

State Minister Ojing Tasing, MLAs, Deputy Commissioners, Deputy Directors of School Education, principals of higher secondary schools, headmasters, state-level functionaries, professors, scholars, and representatives from various NGOs and educational organisations attended the session.