Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday praised the Students’ Experience in Inter-State Living (SEIL) initiative as an excellent platform for national integration, stating that the decades-old programme continues to shape young minds and deepen emotional ties across the country.
CM Khandu reflected on the programme’s origins, launched by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) in the mid-1960s, and paid a heartfelt tribute to former Arunachal Pradesh governor PB Acharya for his pivotal role in strengthening the initiative in the state.
“The SEIL (Students’ Experience in Inter-State Living) programme, launched by ABVP in the mid-1960s, continues to be a wonderful platform for national integration. We fondly remember Late Shri P. B. Acharya Ji, former Governor, whose early efforts and guidance greatly strengthened SEIL activities in Arunachal Pradesh,” Khandu posted on X.
“Such exchanges enrich young minds, build lifelong bonds, and reaffirm the unity that defines our nation. Wishing all SEIL participants the very best for their journey ahead,” the chief minister said.
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The SEIL programme annually brings students from across India to interact, live, and learn in diverse cultural settings, with Arunachal Pradesh being one of its most significant destinations over the years.
