ITANAGAR, 7 Jul: Governor KT Parnaik reviewed the state’s overall education scenario and discussed strengthening institutions of higher learning, with a special focus on the Jarbom Gamlin Government Law College, during a meeting with Education Minister PD Sona at the Lok Bhavan here on Tuesday.

The governor emphasised on initiating measures to address existing challenges and improve academic, administrative, and infrastructural standards to better meet the aspirations of students and faculty members.

He also emphasised the need for timely corrective measures and accelerated infrastructure development at the law college. He said that, as the only government law college in Arunachal Pradesh, the institution has a special responsibility and must evolve into a model centre of legal education.

He expressed confidence that a strong and vibrant law college would produce competent legal professionals capable of contributing meaningfully to the state’s judicial system, governance, and rule of law.

The education minister assured the governor that corrective measures would be taken by the department.

Parnaik also expressed concern regarding issues related to the North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST) and underscored the need for sustained efforts to strengthen the institution. He advised the Education Department to explore establishing Common University Entrance Test centres within Arunachal to provide greater convenience and equal opportunities to students.

Appreciating the department’s reform-oriented approach, the governor commended the education minister for implementing the rationalised teachers’transfer system through the teachers’ registry portal. He said that the initiative would enhance transparency, accountability, and equitable deployment of teachers across the state, ultimately contributing to improved learning outcomes and a stronger education system.

The minister was accompanied by Education Commissioner Amjad Tak. (Lok Bhavan)