BORGULI, 24 Sep: A joint meeting was convened on Thursday at the Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) here in East Siang district to deliberate on the long-pending land-related issue concerning the premises of GHSS Borguli and GUPS Borguli, and to initiate appropriate measures for safeguarding and securing the schools' land.
The initiative was undertaken through the collective efforts of the office of the deputy director of school education (DDSE), the Arunachal Teachers' Association's (ATA) East Siang district unit, the teaching and non-teaching staffs of GHSS Borguli and GUPS Borguli, and the block functionaries of Mebo block.
The meeting was chaired by DDSE Odhuk Tabing, and was attended by various stakeholders, including Monggu Banggo ZPM Bapiyang Tayeng, SMC members, PRI representatives, gaon buras (GBs), Monggu Banggo leaders, school authorities, and members of the local community.
During the meeting, the participants held detailed deliberations on the existing land-related concerns and their possible implications for the two educational institutions. The stakeholders expressed concern regarding the potential impact of the issue on the security of the school premises, safety and wellbeing of students, future infrastructural development, and proper utilisation and protection of school land.
Following deliberations, all the stakeholders agreed on the need for a coordinated and systematic approach towards obtaining proper documentary recognition of the school land and safeguarding it from further encroachment or unauthorised occupation.
Addressing the gathering, the DDSE assured of all possible assistance and support from the Education Department for the welfare and overall development of GUPS Borguli and GHSS Borguli.
He appealed to all stakeholders to maintain mutual cooperation, coordination and collective responsibility in order to further improve the functioning, infrastructure and overall educational environment of both schools. He emphasised that active involvement and cooperation of the community and other stakeholders would be essential for the sustainable development and protection of the institutions.
The ZPM also assured of all possible help and assistance for the betterment and development of GUPS Borguli and GHSS Borguli. She appealed to all stakeholders and members of the community to remain united and work collectively towards making the school premises more secure, conducive and developed.
She also stressed the importance of unity and community participation in ensuring the long-term welfare of the schools and students.
The meeting unanimously resolved to initiate the process for obtaining the land possession certificate (LPC) for GUPS Borguli and GHSS Borguli from the competent authority, and formed a committee in this regard, with Borguli HGB Nogen Yirang as its chairman.
The committee will coordinate with the authorities and stakeholders and take necessary steps to expedite the process of obtaining the LPC, ensure proper documentation of the school land, and facilitate its protection for future educational development.
ATA East Siang unit general secretary Kalen Komut, who also attended the meeting, appreciated the collective efforts of the Education Department, school authorities, PRI representatives, community leaders, GBs and other stakeholders towards addressing the issue and working for the welfare and development of the two educational institutions.
