Itanagar, Jan 30: The Nyishi Elite Society (NES) has expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Education Minister Passang Dorjee Sona for approving the establishment of the Arunachal College of Science and Skill Development (ACSSD) at Tarasso in Papum Pare district of the state.
Hailing the institution as a game-changer for the state's higher education system, NES stated that ACSSD would offer numerous opportunities to Arunachal Pradesh’s youth.
The college is expected to become a hub of academic excellence, fostering economic growth by creating a skilled workforce, attracting investments, and ensuring inclusive and equitable access to higher education, it said.
“This initiative will align our graduates with international standards in skills learning, enhancing the state’s education system to maintain global competitiveness while producing self-reliant, trained professionals,” NES President Prof Tana Showren said in the statement.
He further emphasized that the institution would focus on skill development and a multi-disciplinary approach to fostering an innovation-driven ecosystem. This would contribute to scientific advancements and economic growth while preserving the state's rich cultural heritage and identities.
The college, the first of its kind in Northeast India, will feature a fully dedicated science curriculum integrated with application-based learning, decision sciences, and skill development linked to employment, industries, and entrepreneurship. It will follow the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 framework, ensuring a robust and modern education system, the statement said.
While appreciating the approval, NES urged the state government to allocate adequate budgetary provisions for human resources, academic and administrative infrastructure, and the development of state-of-the-art laboratories and a practical-oriented skill-learning ecosystem.
