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Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday inaugurated two new blocks (one academic and one administrative) of the Dorjee Khandu Government College, Tawang. Lauding the efforts of Principal Dr. Yeshi Gyetsen, the Chief Minister commended the institution for its rapid growth in both academic and infrastructural fronts since its inception in 2016 with a temporary structure.

"With this new infrastructure, we take another firm step towards nurturing the next generation of thinkers, leaders, and change-makers from the mountains of Arunachal Pradesh," he said.

Commitment to National Education Policy

Highlighting the transformative reforms under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Khandu said that Arunachal Pradesh is implementing the policy in letter and spirit to ensure access, equity, quality, affordability, and accountability in education. He informed that all educational institutions in the state are being strengthened in line with this national framework.

Praise for College Discipline and Performance

The Chief Minister expressed satisfaction that in a short span, Dorjee Khandu Government College has emerged as one of the most disciplined and result-oriented institutions in the state. Urging students to uphold this tradition, he said, "Discipline is the foundation of success. I urge all students to carry this value with you beyond this campus and throughout your professional journey."

New Infrastructure and Staff Assured

Responding to a memorandum submitted by the college principal, Khandu informed that the process for sanctioning additional faculty and ministerial staff is already underway. He also directed the Tawang Deputy Commissioner to coordinate with the principal on the procurement of furniture, boundary demarcation, and issuance of a land allotment certificate, assuring that funds will be provided for the construction of a boundary wall.

Dedicated Playground Proposed

Recognizing the importance of sports in education, the Chief Minister proposed developing a dedicated playground for the college near the Tawang Stadium. He suggested repurposing old structures in the area and assured phased development of more infrastructure in the coming years.

Major Scholarship Enhancement Announced

Khandu also conveyed heartfelt gratitude to the college fraternity for honouring the legacy of his late father, after whom the college is named, through the Karamveer Dorjee Khandu Merit Scholarship, which his family has been sponsoring. He announced a major enhancement of the scholarship amounts from the current academic year. The awards, earlier fixed at Rs 35,000 for the first position, Rs 23,000 for the second, and Rs 15,000 for the third, have now been enhanced to Rs 5 lakh, Rs 3 lakh, and Rs 2 lakh respectively.

Expressing pride over the college's outstanding performance, Khandu noted that the institution has consistently maintained over 95% pass percentage, achieving 100% results in the last two academic sessions. (ANI)

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