Itanagar, Sep 18: The Arunachal Pradesh Women’s Welfare Society (APWWS) has expressed deep concern over the recent protest by the schoolgirls of Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) in Nyangno Village, Pakke Kessang District. The students resorted to protest to express their frustration and disappointment over the prolonged non-posting of two subject teachers — a situation that has severely affected their academic progress.
In this regard, APWWS has appealed to the Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR) to constitute an independent fact-finding committee to thoroughly investigate the matter, assess the ground realities that led to the protest, and recommend appropriate measures to address the grievances raised by the students.
APWWS firmly believes that instead of resorting to immediate punitive actions — such as the suspension of the Headmistress and the Warden — the Education Department should adopt a more empathetic and informed approach. Such hasty decisions risk creating an atmosphere of fear and tension within the school, which may further affect the academic and emotional well-being of the students.
The Society has urged the Education Department to prioritise the genuine concerns of the students and ensure that proper staffing, a supportive academic environment, and transparent grievance redressal mechanisms are promptly put in place. These steps are crucial to uphold the rights and welfare of the students and to prevent the recurrence of such incidents.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
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