Guwahati, Oct 24: Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Thursday highlighted the state government’s commitment to enhancing the education sector by significantly increasing budgetary allocations. Mein emphasized that 2024 has been declared the “Year of Youth,” reflecting the government’s focus on youth empowerment and development. This declaration underscores the importance placed on education and skill-building initiatives aimed at fostering opportunities for the younger generation and ensuring their active participation in the state’s growth and progress.
The Arunachal Pradesh government has earmarked Rs 2139 crore for education in the 2024-25 budget, targeting significant investments in key infrastructure initiatives, fee waivers, and more.
Inaugurating the 35th Annual College Day 2024 of Indira Gandhi Government College (IGGC), Tezu and also inaugurating the newly-constructed building of Commerce Block of the College on Thursday in the presence of MLA Tezu, Dr Mohesh Chai and other dignitaries, mein encouraged students to seize the opportunities provided by the government, which focuses on skill development, technology integration, and diverse career pathways in sports, arts, and culture.
Mein commended the remarkable journey of IGGC since its establishment in 1986 when it began with just 59 students and 6 faculty members. Today, it serves over 3,000 students, positioning Tezu as an “Educational Hub” and a “Center of Excellence” in Arunachal Pradesh.
The college has been a key player in empowering the youth of the region, offering programs across various disciplines, and fostering an environment where students can excel academically, socially, and personally.
Mein also felicitated the college’s achievers who secured top ranks in the RGU examinations. He advised them to study hard and further urged them to develop a sense of competition and prepare themselves for the evolving job market, both within Arunachal Pradesh and beyond.
He congratulated them on their hard work and wished them bright futures ahead.
“IGGC is a centre of excellence and we are committed to developing it into a centre of academic excellence,” Mein said, announcing plans to expand the institution’s infrastructure.
He assured to provide funds for the completion of the college boundary wall, Library, Laboratory Block and a student centre for creating a secure and congenial environment for study.
In addition to education, the Deputy Chief Minister underscored his ongoing efforts to promote progress across key sectors like agriculture, horticulture, tourism, industries, and sports.
He highlighted the government’s plans to strengthen healthcare by establishing two more new medical colleges, one in Namsai in PPP mode under an aspirational district programme and another in Pasighat, by the state government.
Highlighting the prospect of economic growth of the state, Mein spoke about leveraging advancements in railways, hydropower, airways, and power distribution to generate employment and stimulate economic activity in Arunachal Pradesh.
He added that improved infrastructure, would attract investment, foster local entrepreneurship, and enhance connectivity across the state.
Mein further encouraged students to take charge of their future roles as leaders and change-makers, urging them to strive for excellence in all their pursuits. He affirmed that the state government remains fully committed to providing all necessary facilities to harness the potential of the youth, ensuring they excel in every field they choose.
The event was also attended by Zila Parishad Chairperson Dasula Krisikro, DC Lohit Kesang Ngurup Damo, SP Lohit Tumme Amo, Former minister Nukul Chai, IGCC principal Kangki Megu, among others.
