The All Nyishi Students’ Union (ANSU) has extended meaningful support to underprivileged children at the Gyan Mission Orphanage School in Jullang, located in the Capital Complex of Arunachal Pradesh. The union, led by its Vice President Tadak Lardak Murtem, distributed school uniforms and pledged further assistance to aid in the holistic development of the children. The ANSU delegation, comprising executive members, personally visited the orphanage run by noted social activist Yasi Byaling Nalo. During their visit, Murtem assured the students that ANSU would soon provide sports kits to encourage physical activity alongside academics. “Education is just one part of a child’s growth. Sports, play, and expression are equally important,” he said while handing over the school uniforms. The visit also served as a fact-finding mission, as the union inspected the premises, which have suffered significant damage due to recent monsoon rains. Landslides and soil erosion have affected parts of the building, putting the safety of the residents at risk. Murtem expressed concern over the structural vulnerability of the orphanage and vowed to take up the matter with state authorities to secure emergency relief and reconstruction assistance.
Established on December 20, 2010, Gyan Mission is a registered non-profit institution dedicated to sheltering, educating, and caring for orphaned and differently-abled children from across Arunachal Pradesh. Under the devoted leadership of Yasi Byaling Nalo, the school has become a sanctuary of hope for some of the state’s most vulnerable youngsters. Speaking to the media, Murtem praised Nalo’s unwavering commitment to the cause and acknowledged the contribution of former Chief Minister Nabam Tuki in laying the foundation of the orphanage. He also urged the current Chief Minister Pema Khandu and his cabinet to continue supporting grassroots institutions like Gyan Mission, which operate without profit but deliver immense social value. Highlighting the urgent need for consistent financial backing, Murtem appealed to corporate houses, banks, and government departments to utilize their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds in support of such non-profits. “The welfare of our most marginalized children should not rest on the shoulders of one or two individuals. It is a collective responsibility,” he emphasized.
In a separate but related message, Murtem issued a stern warning against violations of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system, especially by individuals involved in drug trafficking. He reaffirmed ANSU’s resolve to protect the youth of Arunachal from the growing menace of substance abuse and illegal activities. Yasi Byaling Nalo, visibly moved by the visit, thanked ANSU for their timely intervention. She described the student union as vital partners in bridging the gap between grassroots service institutions and government machinery. Nalo also extended gratitude to Chief Minister Pema Khandu for his financial assistance, which has enabled the repair of damaged infrastructure, including septic systems and monsoon-affected buildings.
