Itanagar: The Arunachal Pradesh cabinet has instructed the education department to strictly implement the execution plan for the success of ‘Mission Shikshit Arunachal’ by 2029.
Under the ‘Mission Shikshit Arunachal’, the education department aims to improve educational infrastructure by reducing single-digit enrolment in schools and single-teacher schools to 0% and ensuring that 100% schools are equipped and upgraded with adequate classrooms, hostel facilities with toilets, drinking water and electricity facilities.
The mission aims to equip at least 80% of government schools with internet connectivity, smart classrooms, and digital learning resources.
During a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday, the education department presented a comprehensive plan under the banner ‘Transformation of Education Landscape in Arunachal Pradesh’.
The state cabinet, during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday, gave the direction after the education department presented a comprehensive plan for “Mission Shikshit Arunachal by 2029” under the banner ‘Transformation of Education Landscape in Arunachal Pradesh’ before the cabinet.
The action plan is aimed at transforming the education sector in Arunachal Pradesh in 3 years.
The three-year action plan for Shikshit Arunachal was developed after thorough research, study, and on-the-ground assessments across the state.
The plan focuses on building a future-ready education system that ensures quality learning for every child by improving infrastructure, optimizing human resources and empowering teachers with innovative and experiential teaching methods.
The department also envisages strengthening education governance through data-driven decision-making, school monitoring, and teacher accountability.
It also aims at strengthening teacher training institutions, DIETs and capacity-building initiatives for educators and administrators.
Besides infrastructural improvement, the department also aims to implement a tech-driven, data-informed forecasting system to assess and address subject-wise teacher vacancies and 100% fulfillment of subject teachers and ensure 100% transfers through an online computerized system for transparency.
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Lastly, the state education department has announced that it will establish a robust four-tier review mechanism at district and state levels to strengthen governance and impart quality education.
