YUPIA, SEP 5:
The Education Department of Papum Pare district felicitated 16 teachers for their dedicated and exemplary service on the occasion of Teachers’ Day at Hakum Happa Hall, NSCBAV, Yupia, on Saturday.
The district-wide celebration was attended by 14-Doimukh MLA Nabam Vivek, Rajiv Gandhi University Head of the Department of Political Science Prof Nani Bath, education officials, representatives of the Arunachal Teachers’ Association (ATA) and teachers from across the district.
Addressing the gathering, Vivek appreciated Papum Pare Deputy Director of School Education (DDSE) T.T. Tara and the organising team for holding the district-level celebration, describing it as a first-of-its-kind initiative in the district.
Describing teaching as one of the noblest professions, Vivek said a teacher’s success should not be measured merely by students’ academic achievements but also by the values, character and sense of responsibility they develop. He said even helping a single student become a successful and responsible individual with sound character was a significant achievement for a teacher.
He called upon teachers to uphold excellence, dedication and integrity in the discharge of their duties and contribute to the socio-cultural development of society. He also urged them to participate constructively in public affairs to bring about positive change in their communities.
Assuring continued support to schools, the MLA said all possible assistance would be extended to facilitate their smooth functioning. Referring to the provision of computers and printers to several schools, he said even small interventions could make a meaningful difference to educational institutions.
Prof Nani Bath urged teachers to remain sincere to themselves, their subjects, students and society. He emphasised that a teacher’s responsibility extends beyond classroom instruction to the psychological and emotional well-being of students, including support for those facing personal or financial difficulties.
Citing instances where simple acts of kindness by teachers had left a lasting impact on students, Bath urged teachers to closely monitor the mental, emotional and overall development of their students.
DDSE TT Tara and Arunachal Teachers’ Association district unit president R.K. Rob also addressed the gathering and highlighted the role of teachers in strengthening the education system and shaping the future of the younger generation.
Adding a student’s perspective to the celebration, Class X student Chukhu Namchum of BK Mission School, Midpu, Doimukh, spoke on the significance of Teachers’ Day and the role of teachers in bringing positive change to students’ lives.
The 16 teachers felicitated for their dedicated and exemplary service were Jomya Loya, PGT (Geography), GHSS Balijan; Tam Tapa, PGT (Biology), GHSS Sagalee; Churchill Tana Tara, PGT (Economics), GHSS Kimin; Bai Bengia, PGT (Hindi), PM SHRI GHSS Doimukh; Nabam Kamen, PGT (History), PM SHRI GHSS Doimukh; Ramesh Gollo, TGT, GHSS Balijan; Sudhir Kr. Singh, TGT, GSS Mengio; Nabam Nacho, TGT, GSS Nimté; Tame Negi, TGT, GUPS PTC Banderdewa; Tame Taram, TGT, GUPS Hawa Camp; Narayan Teron, PRT, GPS Chakma-I, Balijan; Tarh Noma, PRT, GSS Mengio; Taw Taram, PRT, PM SHRI GRS Nakar; Tana Tani, PRT, GSS Toru; Tame Robinson, PRT, GPS Lichi; and Nyarum Sonari Tacho, PRT, GUPS Emchi.
