Itanagar: To streamline the dismal education scenario in Arunachal Pradesh, a joint coordination meeting here adopted several resolutions to work in tandem by all stakeholders of the state.
The meeting held here yesterday resolved that maintenance of existing infrastructure in schools may be accorded top priority while expansion of infrastructure should be made as per the growth and need of the institutions, a copy of the document made available to the press said here today.
The meeting, attended by elected representatives including ministers, parliamentary secretaries, MLAs, municipal and panchayat leaders also resolved that new schools should be opened up only after construction of sufficient classrooms and posting of teachers.
Chief Minister Nabam Tuki, while addressing the meeting, exuded hope that the meaningful suggestions that have evolved should emerge as policy guidelines for the government.
He suggested for constitution of a committee to be headed by Education Minister Tapang Taloh with Health Minister Kalikho Pul, Parliamentary Secretary Phosum Khimhun, MLAs P D Sona, Kento Rina, Paknga Bage, Honchun Ngandam as members to submit their recommendations to the government so that early decision can be taken for these reforms.
Education minister in his observation said that the involvement of ministers, MLAs and public leaders would about revolutionary changes in the education sector.
He insisted on strict implementation of transfer and posting in the schools and asked all the senior officers to come up with data to his office to examine the feasibility of transfer and posting right in the beginning of the new academic session. (PTI)