Arunachal: Chowna Mein Inaugurates Utkarsh Bhawan in Naharlagun, Flags Off Bus for Saraswati Vidya Niketan, Mahadevpur

NAHARLAGUN-  Arunachal Pradesh’s Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein today inaugurated Utkarsh Bhawan – State Training and Development Centre, along with a Multipurpose Hall and Academic Block of Arunachal Shiksha Vikas Samiti (ASVS), at Kamak Nagar, Pachin Colony, Naharlagun today. On the occasion, he flagged off a bus for Saraswati Vidya Niketan, Mahadevpur, Namsai, to support the institution in its educational activities.

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The newly established facilities are aimed at strengthening the educational and organizational framework of ASVS. Utkarsh Bhawan will serve as a hub for teachers’ training, professional development, capacity-building programmes, academic workshops and leadership development. The infrastructure includes residential facilities, smart classrooms, a conference hall, a multipurpose hall and an academic block equipped with classrooms, a library and a science laboratory.

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Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Chief Minister remembered the dedication and sacrifices of the pioneers who worked tirelessly to lay the foundation of educational development in Arunachal Pradesh, particularly at a time when connectivity and infrastructure were limited. He acknowledged their vision and commitment, which helped expand educational opportunities and shape the progress of the State.

Emphasizing the need to take quality education to the most remote and border areas, Mein welcomed the initiative to establish a dedicated educational organization for border regions. He stressed that areas along the international borders must receive priority in development, echoing the vision that border areas should be regarded as the first priority rather than the last frontier.

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The Deputy Chief Minister also underlined that education must go beyond conventional academics. He highlighted the importance of skill development and entrepreneurship in preparing the youth for emerging opportunities, noting that vocational skills in areas such as electrical work, plumbing and painting etc can enable young people to become self-reliant and create sustainable livelihood opportunities.

He further emphasized the importance of preserving Arunachal Pradesh’s rich indigenous culture, traditions, folk dances, traditional games and historical heritage. He observed that development should not be measured by infrastructure and connectivity alone but must also ensure the preservation of cultural identity and the advancement of women, youth and society as a whole.

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Highlighting the importance of documenting the State’s history and heritage, he called for greater efforts towards collecting, preserving and digitizing old manuscripts, oral traditions and folk culture. He observed that digital documentation and museums could help safeguard this invaluable heritage for future generations.

He further congratulated the Arunachal Shiksha Vikas Samiti and Vidya Bharati for the new infrastructures and expressed confidence that Utkarsh Bhawan would emerge as an important Centre for strengthening educational standards, nurturing teachers and shaping future generations thereby continually contributing to the growth of education in the State.

The programme was attended by Dasanglu Pul, Minister for Women and Child Development; Tai Tagak, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Arunachal Pradesh and Patron of ASVS; Toko Babu, APCS, Deputy Commissioner, Itanagar Capital Region; and Pawan Tiwari, Organizing Secretary, Vidya Bharati Purvottar Kshetra, among other dignitaries, educationists and members of the organization.