Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) [India], November 4 (HBTV): Commanding Officer of the 1st Arunachal Pradesh NCC Battalion, Colonel Samudra Vijay Sarma, called on the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Lt General K T Parnaik (Retd), at Raj Bhavan in Itanagar on Monday.
According to an official release, they discussed ways to further strengthen and expand National Cadet Corps (NCC) programmes and activities across the state. The Governor emphasized that the reach of the NCC should extend to every district and institution in Arunachal Pradesh to ensure that the maximum number of students can benefit from it.
He stated that the NCC is not merely an extracurricular activity but an integral part of education that nurtures unity, discipline, leadership, patriotism, and the noble spirit of ‘Nation First’ among young minds. The Governor also stressed the importance of providing NCC cadets from Arunachal Pradesh with regular training opportunities and proper guidance to qualify for the ‘A’, ‘B’, and ‘C’ certificate examinations.
He urged the Commanding Officer to motivate and prepare cadets to participate in the Republic Day Parade—one of the highest honours in a cadet’s journey—while also focusing on sports and adventure activities. Highlighting the need to establish more NCC units across the state, the Governor said that expanding the organisation’s footprint would help nurture a generation of disciplined, confident, and service-minded youth dedicated to nation-building.
Meanwhile, Arunachal Pradesh Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Commission (APPEIRC) Chairman Tsering Naksang also called on the Governor at Raj Bhavan. The Chairman handed over the annual report of the Commission for the year 2024–25 and apprised the Governor of the Commission’s activities.
The Governor emphasized that the Commission must ensure quality education and that private educational institutions strictly adhere to laid-down norms. He said that through a robust system of accreditation, inspections, and performance audits, the Commission should ensure that institutions meet national and global standards while fostering innovation, inclusivity, and employability.
He suggested that the Commission undertake projects contributing to the state’s development, with particular focus on education, sports, and cultural and social activities. The Governor added that the Commission should align educational outcomes with the nation’s developmental priorities, focusing on skill-based learning, innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital literacy to contribute towards Viksit Bharat@2047.
He underscored that fostering partnerships between academia, industry, and government could bridge the gap between education and employability, preparing youth to become drivers of growth and social transformation. The Governor further emphasized that the Regulatory Commission should function as a transparent body committed to upholding academic excellence and equity in all institutions.
He concluded that the Commission must set and periodically review benchmarks for quality education, covering curriculum design, teaching standards, research output, infrastructure, and student welfare.
(ANI)