Jollang Rakap, Jul 29: Joint Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, KK Nirala reviewed the progress of the ongoing construction works at the Film and Television Institute (FTI) Arunachal Pradesh during his visit to the Jollang Rakap campus on Tuesday.
He was accompanied by Vishakha Yadav, Deputy Commissioner of Papum Pare; Samiran Dutta, Director, Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI); and Utsav Paramer, Deputy Registrar of FTI Arunachal Pradesh.The Joint Secretary inspected  infrastructure facilities, including the classroom theatres, library, girls’ hostel, dining block, classroom, accommodation block etc.
Emphasizing the need to foster a positive learning environment, he urged all stakeholders to work in close coordination to establish FTI Arunachal Pradesh as a centre of excellence in film and media education.
To strengthen coordination, Nirala called for regular meetings between the District Administration and FTI authorities to build familiarity and ensure timely problem-solving. He took note of the delays in certain infrastructure components due to differences in the scope of work and payment schedules and directed the construction agency, M/s Kenge Construction Company, to submit a documented list of these issues in consultation with CPWD, backed with supporting materials.
“These differences need to be resolved immediately to accelerate the works in the campus,” he reiterated. Nirala also reviewed the progress of key service infrastructure including the water supply project, power facilities, waste management systems, and transportation. He stressed the timely completion of the classroom theatres, which are integral to academic delivery.
Deputy Commissioner Vishakha Yadav assured full administrative support to the institution. She announced that regular patrolling would be initiated in the campus area for safety and security and that facilitation of Inner Line Permits (ILPs) for students and faculty would be undertaken by the district administration.
The team also conducted an extensive site inspection of both completed and under-construction buildings. Out of 21 planned buildings, 10 have been completed and handed over to the institute.
The construction company informed that the CRT classroom and the Performance Lab—both major demands raised by students during their protest in May 2025—have now been completed, addressing one of the key concerns of the student body. M/s Kenge Construction Company also submitted a detailed timeline for completion of the remaining works and assured adherence to the proposed schedule.
Among those present during the review were Tad Logi, Executive Engineer, PHED Itanagar Division; Rajesh Dawe, Executive Engineer, Electrical; Arun Tiwari, General Manager, PGCIL; representatives from Tata Projects Limited; local GPC member Taba Kunya; and land donors from the Jollang Rakap area.

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