Arunachal Pradesh Education Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona has sent a clear message to the citizens of the state: while modern buildings are necessary, they are not a substitute for active community involvement. Speaking at the inauguration of the new ‘Golden Jubilee Model School Building’ at the Government Higher Secondary School in Lower Siang district, the Minister emphasized that infrastructure development alone cannot guarantee quality education. According to Sona, the true transformation of scholastic outcomes depends heavily on public participation and the collective responsibility of parents and local leaders.
The new facility, executed by the Urban Development & Housing Department’s Likabali division, represents a significant investment in the region’s educational hardware. However, the Minister focused his address on the human element of the Chief Minister’s vision for a “Viksit and Shikshit Arunachal” (Developed and Educated Arunachal). He urged community members to move beyond viewing schools as mere government projects and instead take ownership of these institutions by enrolling their children in government schools.
Supporting this call to action, Nari-Koyu MLA Tojir Kadu expressed deep concern over the declining student enrollment figures in Koyu. He appealed to parents to take advantage of the newly dedicated, well-equipped modern building by admitting their wards locally, rather than seeking education elsewhere. To further demonstrate the government’s commitment to the school’s ecosystem, Minister Sona assured the faculty and students that the hostel building would soon undergo renovation, with the necessary funds already prioritized for the project.
The event was more than a formal ribbon-cutting; it served as a platform for broader civic engagement. Deputy Commissioner Gobi Nyicyor utilized the gathering to highlight the importance of the ongoing census enumeration, urging residents to ensure their inclusion in the national process. The day also featured a plantation drive led by the Minister and faculty members, symbolizing the growth and sustainability the state hopes to achieve through its educational reforms.
As Arunachal Pradesh continues to upgrade its physical educational infrastructure, the focus remains squarely on people. The presence of high-ranking officials, including Zilla Parishad Chairperson Pakmo Koyu and SP Bomken Basar, underscored the administrative weight behind this initiative. The underlying takeaway from the day was simple: the state will provide the tools, but it is the community that must provide the heartbeat of the educational system.
