Arunachal CM Boosts Merit Scholarship, Unveils New College Infrastructure
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Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has taken a significant step in promoting academic excellence in the state by enhancing the Dorjee Khandu merit scholarship. The scholarship, named after his father, now offers ₹5 lakh, ₹3 lakh, and ₹2 lakh to students ranking first, second, and third respectively. At the inauguration of the new academic and administrative blocks at the Dorjee Khandu Government College in Tawang, Khandu praised the institution for its remarkable growth since its inception in 2016. He credited the college's Principal, Dr Yeshi Gyetsen, and the faculty for transforming it into one of the state's most disciplined and result-oriented colleges. The new infrastructure is a significant step towards nurturing the next generation of leaders and thinkers in Arunachal Pradesh. Khandu reiterated the state's commitment to the National Education Policy 2020, focusing on access, equity, quality, affordability, and accountability in education. He assured that all educational institutions in the state will be strengthened under this framework. In response to a memorandum from the college principal, Khandu announced that the process for sanctioning additional faculty and ministerial staff is underway. He also directed the Tawang deputy commissioner to coordinate with the principal on procuring furniture, demarcating boundaries, and issuing a land allotment certificate, ensuring funds for the construction of a boundary wall. Khandu emphasized the importance of sports, proposing the development of a dedicated playground for the college near the Tawang Stadium. He assured that more infrastructure will be developed in a phased manner. In his address to the students, Khandu stressed the value of discipline, saying it is the foundation of success. He expressed pride over the college's academic record, noting that it has maintained over 95 per cent pass percentage, with 100 per cent results in the last two academic sessions. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Advisor Mutchu Mithi, MLAs Phurpa Tsering, Tsering Lhamu, and Namgey Tsering, along with Education commissioner Amjad Tak.
