PASIGHAT, 25 February: Deputy Chief Minister, Chowna Mein attended the inaugural program of the first Annual Festival APUFEST 2024 of lone State owned Arunachal Pradesh University (APU), Pasighat as Chief Guest today.
Addressing the gathering, Deputy Chief Minister Mein said that the citizens of Arunachal Pradesh have high expectations from the lone state owned University, towards advancing the scope of higher education for their children. Mein assured priority support of the Govt to the University for the creation and expansion of novel areas of study and research.
Acknowledging that the initial five years to be the most crucial tenure for the development of any institution, Mein informed that State Govt has made an initial funding of Rs 17.45 Cr in the year 2018-19 for infrastructure development of the University and Rs 279 Lakhs for construction of Academic Block during the financial year 2023-24 and also provided Grants-in Aids of Rs. 10 Cr to the University from the State Government. He called for judicious implementation of the fund for the development of the University Campus.
Addressing the students, Mein stressed upon the importance of inculcating discipline and promoting ethical work culture in the university. He stated that discipline, regularity, honesty and sincerity must be imbibed in the working culture of a university, lending it an ambient academic atmosphere conducive for personal and professional growth. Such an atmosphere can go on to become a model for all other institutions to emulate, he added.
APU started off with its first academic batch in the year 2023 with a vision to elevate the standards of higher education in the State. At present, the University is offering post-graduation courses (Masters degree) in five subjects namely, Commerce and Arts (Economics, Education, Social work & Tribal Studies) since last year and is steadily continuing its journey towards expanding the horizon of academics, research and entrepreneurship in the State, and emerging as a beacon of excellence, nurturing future leaders and fostering innovation in the realm of higher education.
The event was also attended by Arunachal East MP (Lok Sabha) Tapir Gao, MLAs, Kaling Moyong & Kento Rina, Chief Councillor of Pasighat Municipal Council, Okiam Moyong Borang, DC East Siang Tayi Taggu, SP East Siang Sumit Kr. Jha, Vice Chancellor of Arunachal Pradesh University, Prof Tomo Riba, among others.
