TAWANG, 4 Aug: In a unique initiative aimed at fostering innovation and strengthening participatory governance, students of Dorjee Khandu Government College (DKGC) here on Tuesday presented their ‘innovation challenge proposals’ after completing a one-month internship with various government departments during their summer vacation.

The innovation challenge programme, held under the guidance of Tawang Deputy Commissioner Namgyal Angmo, provided a platform for the students to translate their field experiences into practical solutions for improving governance and public service delivery.

Angmo lauded the students for their keen observations, analytical approach, and innovative thinking. She stated that the district administration had encouraged the college to organise the exercise with the objective of enabling students to identify administrative challenges and recommend constructive, implementable solutions based on their internship experiences.

Emphasising the importance of youth participation in governance, the DC announced that the best innovation proposals would be taken up for implementation by the respective departments. She further assured that valuable suggestions emerging from all five presentations would also be examined by the district administration for possible adoption.

Encouraging the students to become responsible problem-solvers, she urged them to develop a habit of critical analysis by identifying gaps and proposing practical solutions that can make governance more efficient, transparent, and citizen-centric. She commended the interns

for highlighting key challenges such as infrastructure constraints, manpower shortage, and connectivity issues faced by the departments where they were attached, describing their observations as thoughtful and relevant to improving service delivery.

As a mark of appreciation, the deputy commissioner felicitated all the participating students with certificates and traditional khadas in recognition of their efforts and valuable contributions. (DIPRO)