Arunachal Pradesh Governor K T Parnaik Urges Universities To Improve Academic Standards, Promote Research & Prepare Students For Real-World Challenges

Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik (Retd) urged Arunachal Pradesh University (APU) to enhance academic standards, foster relevant research, and prepare students to tackle real-world challenges, emphasizing the institution's crucial role in shaping the state's future. Parnaik, who also serves as the university's chancellor, made these remarks during a meeting with APU Vice Chancellor Prof Ashan Riddi at Lok Bhavan.

He congratulated Riddi on his appointment and expressed confidence in the university's potential to become a hub of academic excellence, innovation, and knowledge creation under his leadership.

Recognizing APU as the state's sole university, Parnaik stressed the importance of upholding high standards of professionalism, discipline, punctuality, and academic integrity. He advocated for fostering a lively academic environment where faculty members, researchers, and students collaborate diligently, sharing a commitment to excellence.

Furthermore, the governor called for a stronger focus on research, leveraging Arunachal Pradesh's abundant biodiversity, indigenous knowledge systems, and natural resources, while addressing environmental conservation and socio-economic development. Parnaik emphasized the significance of sports, student welfare, community engagement, and extension activities in cultivating leadership skills, social responsibility, and a spirit of service among students.

He stressed that a university's purpose extends beyond degree conferral, calling for equipping young people with practical knowledge and skills to address real-world challenges and make meaningful contributions to the state and the nation. Prof Riddi pledged to work towards improving academic standards, promoting relevant research, strengthening institutional governance, and fostering a positive and inclusive campus atmosphere.