Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh is set to get two new institutes of higher education as the Ramakrishna Mission plans to establish campuses at Aalo and Narottam Nagar, a move Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday described as a major boost to quality higher education and value-based learning in the state.
The proposed institutions will come up at Aalo in West Siang district and Narottam Nagar in Tirap district, expanding educational opportunities for students across the state.
Khandu announced the development in a post on X after holding discussions with a delegation of the Ramakrishna Mission led by its Assistant General Secretary, Swami Bodhasarananda.
"We had a fruitful discussion with a delegation from the Ramakrishna Mission led by Revered Swami Bodhasarananda Ji. The meeting focused on the establishment of Institutes of Higher Education at Aalo and Narottam Nagar, which will mark a significant step towards expanding quality higher education opportunities in Arunachal Pradesh," the chief minister said.
Ramakrishna Mission will soon have Institutes of Higher Education at Aalo and Narottam Nagar.
We had discussion with a delegation from the Ramakrishna Mission led by Revered Swami Bodhasarananda Ji, Assistant General Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math. pic.twitter.com/afYk3l8U3y
- Pema Khandu པདྨ་མཁའ་འགྲོ་། (@PemaKhanduBJP)
He noted that the Ramakrishna Mission has made invaluable contributions to education and social service in Arunachal Pradesh over the years and said the proposed institutes would further strengthen the state's higher education ecosystem.
Reaffirming the government's commitment to improving educational infrastructure, Khandu said the state would continue to collaborate with reputed institutions to widen access to quality education and create better academic opportunities for students.
The chief minister expressed confidence that the new institutions would not only provide quality higher education within the state but also help develop skilled, socially responsible and value-driven young citizens.