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Itanagar, Nov 3 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lieutenant General KT Paranaik (Retd) on Monday asked the Arunachal Pradesh Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Commission (APPEIRC) to ensure quality education and also ensure that private educational institutions follow the prescribed norms.
APPEIRC Chairman Tsering Naksang met the Governor at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar, and he handed over the Annual Report of the Commission for the year 2024-25 to Lieutenant General Paranayak (Retd) and apprised him of the various activities undertaken by the Regulatory Commission.
The Governor said that through a robust system of accreditation, inspection and performance audit, the Commission should ensure that educational institutions meet national and global standards while promoting innovation, inclusivity and employability.
He also suggested that the Commission undertake projects that contribute to the development of the state and focus on the areas of education, sports and other social and cultural activities.
Lt Gen Paranayak (Retd) said the Commission should align educational outcomes with the country’s developmental priorities with a special focus on skill-based education, innovation, entrepreneurship and digital literacy to contribute to a Developing India@2047.
He emphasized that by fostering partnerships between academia, industry and government, it can bridge the gap between education and employment, preparing youth to become drivers of development and social change.
The Governor emphasized that the Regulatory Commission should function as a transparent body committed to maintaining academic excellence and equity in all institutions.
He said it should set standards for quality education covering curriculum design, teaching standards, research output, infrastructure and student welfare and conduct periodic reviews.
APPEIRC members Limo Ete and Joram Ania and Secretary AK Tripathi were present in the meeting.
In a separate development, Colonel Samudra Vijay Sarma, Commanding Officer of the 1st Arunachal Pradesh NCC Battalion, met the Governor at Raj Bhavan on Monday and they discussed ways to further strengthen and expand NCC programs and activities across the state.
The Governor emphasized that NCC should reach every district and institution of Arunachal Pradesh to ensure that maximum number of students can benefit from it.
He said that NCC is not just an extra-curricular activity but an integral part of education which nurtures the great spirit of unity, discipline, leadership, patriotism and ‘Nation First’ in the young minds.
–IANS
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