In a significant push toward improving Arunachal Pradesh’s educational infrastructure, Education Minister PD Sona inaugurated a modern school building at Government Higher Secondary School (HSS) Mebo, East Siang district, on Tuesday. The new facility replaces the decades-old SPT structure, originally built in 1956, marking a key step in the state’s efforts to enhance its education sector.
Minister Sona’s visit follows the recent Chintan Shivir cum consultative meeting, aimed at overhauling the educational framework. During his address, Sona highlighted the importance of quality infrastructure in fostering a conducive learning environment. “Good school infrastructure creates a suitable academic ambiance for students,” he stated, encouraging community members to maintain the new facilities. The Minister emphasized the government’s ongoing efforts to identify infrastructure gaps and formulate a comprehensive roadmap for improving education across the state. He praised Pasighat’s leadership in higher education and reiterated the administration’s focus on primary and elementary education.
Mebo MLA Oken Tayeng commended the government’s initiatives, noting that infrastructure upgrades, rationalization of teachers, and school mergers would yield lasting benefits. Tayeng expressed his unwavering support for the Minister’s vision. Prior to the inauguration, Sona led a coordination meeting in Pasighat, reviewing follow-up actions from the Chintan Shivir. Attendees, including key stakeholders and education officials, discussed the future of education in the region, with proposals for new schools and hostel facilities.
