ITANAGAR, Jun 8:  The Arunachal Pradesh Technical Teachers' Association (APTTA) convened its 3rd General Body Meeting on June 6 last under the chairmanship of  Bengia Taday, President of APTTA. The meeting witnessed extensive discussions and deliberations centered around crucial matters concerning Technical Teachers and Technical Education in the state.
During the meeting, key resolution passed by the General Body pertains to the early separation of Technical Education from the Directorate of Higher & Technical Education (DHTE). APTTA, comprising Principals, Lecturers, Librarians, and the Executive Body, reiterated their long-standing demand for the establishment of a dedicated Directorate of Technical Education. The association highlighted that more than 95% of states in India have already implemented separate directorates for technical education. Furthermore, the association claimed that even smaller states such as Sikkim, Mizoram, and Nagaland have successfully established independent directorates for technical education. Notably, Nagaland took this progressive step when it had only three Polytechnic Colleges. In comparison, Arunachal Pradesh boasts six Government Polytechnic Colleges and two Degree Engineering Colleges currently under construction, namely Toru and Tezu Engineering College.
The General Body Meeting also addressed the pressing need for revamping the infrastructures of all Polytechnic Colleges in the state. Based on reports prepared by Bengia Taday, President of APTTA, and findings submitted by the joint secretaries of all six Government Polytechnic Colleges, it was revealed that the existing infrastructures are in a dilapidated condition. Although Rajiv Gandhi Government Polytechnic College (RGGPC) and Government Polytechnic College, Namsai, show relatively better conditions, urgent attention is required to prevent further deterioration. The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has identified additional infrastructural requirements in these colleges; however, no concrete measures have been taken thus far.
Further, APTTA's General Body Meeting also shed light on the crucial role of Technical Education in the progress and economic development of Arunachal Pradesh. The association emphasized that technical education contributes significantly to industries such as Tourism, Real Estate, Pharmaceuticals, Agriculture, Engineering, and Textiles by creating a skilled workforce, enhancing productivity, and improving overall quality of life. Unfortunately, the present scenario reveals a lack of importance given to Technical Education by the current government.
Numerous Diploma Engineering Colleges, commonly known as Government Polytechnic Colleges, are operating without adequate manpower, including non-teaching and ministerial staff. Despite the State's Degree Engineering Colleges in Toru and Tezu being under construction since 2015, they are yet to be completed and operational. APTTA also claimed that the repeated requests for meetings with the Minister of Education and the Chief Minister to address these concerns have been denied for reasons unknown. Consequently, APTTA urged the Government of Arunachal Pradesh to accord special attention to Technical Education for the comprehensive development of the state.

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