BORGULI, 26 Sep: Stakeholders unanimously resolved to initiate the process for obtaining land possession certificates (LPCs) for GUPS Borguli and GHSS Borguli from the competent authority during a joint meeting held here on 24 September.
To pursue the LPC process, a seven-member committee was also constituted, with Borguli HGB Nogen Yirang as its chairman and Borguli village secretary Onisor Tayeng as member secretary, the East Siang district unit of the Arunachal Teachers' Association [ATA] said.
The committee will coordinate with the authorities concerned and take necessary steps to expedite the process of obtaining the LPCs, ensure proper documentation of the school land, and protect it for future educational development, it said.
Earlier, the stakeholders held a detailed discussion on the existing land-related concerns and their possible implications for both educational institutions.
They 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.
The participants 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.
The DDSE, who chaired the meeting, assured of all possible assistance and support from the Education Department for the welfare and overall development of the two schools.
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.
Tabing said that active involvement and cooperation of the community and other stakeholders would be essential for the sustainable development and protection of the institutions.
Monggu Banggo ZPM Bapiyang Tayeng also assured of all possible assistance for the betterment and development of both schools. She appealed to all stakeholders and members of the community to remain united and work collectively towards making the schools' premises more secure, conducive and developed.
She stressed the importance of unity and community participation in ensuring the long-term welfare of the schools and students.
ATA's East Siang unit general secretary Kalen Komut thanked the stakeholders for their cooperation, active participation and support in addressing the issue, and for working for the welfare and development of the two educational institutions.
The initiative was undertaken through the collective efforts of the office of the East Siang DDSE, the East Siang unit of the ATA, the teaching and non-teaching staff of GHSS Borguli and GUPS Borguli, and functionaries of Mebo block.
The meeting was attended by stakeholders, including SMC members, PRI representatives, GBs, Monggu Banggo leaders, school authorities, and members of the local community.
