Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday announced a major enhancement to the Dorji Khandu Merit Scholarship, while inaugurating academic and administrative complexes at a college in Tawang.
The Chief Minister said the scholarship amount, which was created in memory of his father, has been increased from Rs 35,000, Rs 23,000 and Rs 15,000 for first, second and third positions respectively, to Rs 5 lakh, Rs 3 lakh and Rs 2 lakh from the current academic year.
“This is our way of encouraging academic excellence and honoring the legacy of Karamvir Dorji Khandu,” he said.
Lauding Dorje Khando Government College for its exceptional growth since its establishment in 2016 with a temporary structure, Khandu commended Principal Dr Yeshi Jetsen and the faculty for transforming the institution into one of the most disciplined and result-oriented colleges in the state, an official statement said.
“With this new infrastructure, we are taking another firm step towards nurturing the next generation of thinkers, leaders and change makers from the mountains of Arunachal Pradesh,” Khandu said, dedicating the newly opened buildings to students and faculty.
Highlighting the state’s commitment to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Khandu said Arunachal Pradesh is implementing reforms in letter and spirit to ensure access, equity, quality, affordability and accountability in education.
He informed that all educational institutions in the country are being strengthened in this context.
In response to a memorandum from the college principal, the Prime Minister announced that the process of imposing additional sanctions on faculty and ministerial staff is already underway.
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He also directed the Deputy Commissioner of Tawang to coordinate with the school principal regarding procurement of furniture, demarcation of boundaries, issuance of land allotment certificate and ensuring funds for construction of a boundary wall.
Realizing the importance of sports, Khandu proposed developing a dedicated stadium for the college near the Tawang Stadium and suggested reusing old buildings in the vicinity. He stressed that more infrastructure will be developed in a gradual manner.
Urging the students to maintain discipline, Khandu said: “Discipline is the foundation of success. I urge all students to carry this value with you beyond this campus and throughout your career journey.” He also expressed his pride in the college’s academic record, noting that it maintained a success rate exceeding 95% and 100% in the last two academic sessions.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Councilor (Education) Mucho Methi, MLAs Phurba Tsering, Tsering Lamu and Namji Tsering, along with Education Commissioner Amjad Tak.
(Marks for translation) Dorji Khandu Merit Scholarship
