Itanagar, Mar 7: Arunachal Pradesh today unveiled ‘Mission Shikshit Arunachal 2029’, a visionary three-year roadmap aimed at bringing fundamental changes to the state’s education system. Presented at the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly by Education Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona, the initiative received overwhelming appreciation from ministers present in the assembly. The roadmap lays the foundation for key reforms in learning outcomes, teacher training, school infrastructure, and governance to ensure quality education for every child in the state. 
Designed to address long-standing challenges such as more-teachers-less students or vice versa, poor infrastructure, and thus, low learning outcomes, the roadmap is a result of months of extensive groundwork carried out in the leadership of Pasang Dorjee Sona, with complete support from Chief Minister Pema Khandu. Following the Chintan Shivir cum Education Conclave 2024, where stakeholders identified priority areas, the Education Minister and his team conducted six months of district visits, assessing on-ground realities and working closely with local communities to shape this plan. 
Emphasizing the commitment behind this initiative, Sona said, “We often see that after every symposium, people go back, and there is no follow-up. But this time, it was different. After the three-day Chintan Shivir, we visited every district of Arunachal Pradesh over the next six months. Thanks to our energetic team, our advisor and the members, we were able to translate those discussions into this roadmap. Education is the foundation of progress, and we must confront our weaknesses head-on. The more you hide your weaknesses, the weaker you become. And here we are, committed to finding solutions. This is not just a transformation, but a metamorphosis. Deadlines amuse me, and this three-year deadline will be defined by the efforts we put in together. And today, we proudly present this roadmap to this house.”  
One of the major reforms under the mission is school rationalization, which aims to consolidate low-enrollment and single-teacher schools to ensure better resource allocation and higher-quality education. Additionally, a School Infrastructure Validation Survey has been launched to assess and upgrade school facilities across the state. The roadmap also prioritizes competency-based learning, digital tracking of student performance, and a structured training program for teachers. 
Highlighting the need for political will and commitment, Sona added, "We have to do what we commit. Everychild in Arunachal Pradesh is our child, and their education is our responsibility.”  
With technology-driven governance, stronger teacher training, improved infrastructure, and an outcome-based approach, ‘Mission Shikshit Arunachal 2029’ sets the stage for a complete overhaul of the education system. The Department of Education, under Shri Pasang Dorjee Sona’s leadership, has taken a decisive step towards ensuring that every child has access to quality education, shaping a brighter future for the state.

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Kenter Joya Riba

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