ITANAGAR : Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday felicitated and presented Orders of Appointment to 111 successful candidates of the Post Graduate Teachers (PGT) Examination-2025 conducted by the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC). Congratulating them on joining one of the most important professions, Khandu urged them to become agents of educational transformation in the state. Addressing the newly appointed teachers at an official ceremony organised by the General Administration Department here, the Chief Minister also congratulated the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission for conducting the recruitment process in a transparent, efficient and time-bound manner. “Following the advice of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to focus on reforms across every sector, we undertook comprehensive reforms in our recruitment agencies. The Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board was established, while the APPSC was completely restructured by plugging loopholes and strengthening institutional systems. Today, both institutions have become symbols of transparency and merit-based recruitment,” he said. Observing that women continue to dominate merit-based competitive examinations in the State, the Chief Minister expressed happiness over the outstanding performance of female candidates. “It is heartening to see that our daughters are consistently excelling in competitive examinations. Whether at home, in society or in public service, women in Arunachal Pradesh are leading from the front. The future of Arunachal is undoubtedly in safe hands,” he remarked. Highlighting the immense potential of Arunachal Pradesh’s youth, Khandu said the State possesses exceptional talent not only in academics but also in sports, performing arts, music and several other fields. Referring to the remarkable progress in sports, the Chief Minister pointed out that Arunachal Pradesh, once among the lowest-performing states in the country, has now emerged as the second-best performing State in the North East in the National Games. The Chief Minister emphasized that the achievements of the State have been possible through collective efforts involving elected representatives, civil servants, technocrats, Panchayati Raj Institutions, community-based organisations and citizens. “I firmly believe in teamwork. Development cannot happen in silos. Every stakeholder has contributed to Arunachal’s progress, and together we must continue this journey,” he said. Welcoming the newly appointed teachers into government service, Khandu said education remains the strongest foundation of a progressive society and reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to improving the quality of education across the State. He observed that while the number of schools increased significantly after Statehood and implementation of the Right to Education Act, inadequate planning over the years had adversely affected the quality of education. “Expansion without proper planning diluted quality. Our focus today is not merely on increasing the number of schools but on ensuring quality education through better infrastructure, adequate manpower and improved learning outcomes,” he stated. The Chief Minister highlighted the Government’s flagship Mission Shikshit Arunachal-2029, describing it as the roadmap for comprehensive educational reforms in the State. He informed that more than 600 schools have already been rationalised under the mission, while district-wise consultations with all stakeholders have been completed to identify additional schools for merger and consolidation. “The roadmap is now very clear. We are moving towards a system of well-equipped model schools with quality infrastructure, adequate teachers, hostel facilities wherever required and an environment that promotes healthy academic competition,” he said. Khandu explained that consolidation of schools would enable the Government to provide better infrastructure, improved teaching resources and adequate support staff, thereby enhancing the overall learning environment. Calling upon the newly appointed teachers to become mentors and motivators, the Chief Minister urged them to inspire students to dream big and prepare themselves for a rapidly changing, technology-driven world. “You are not merely teachers; you are guides and role models. Along with imparting knowledge, your responsibility is to motivate students to realise their potential and prepare them for future challenges,” he said. The Chief Minister also highlighted the State Government’s scholarship programme for students securing admission to the world’s top 150 universities under the QS World University Rankings. He informed that the Government bears up to nearly 70 to 75 per cent of educational expenses for eligible students in technical disciplines under different scholarship categories. “Today, many students from Arunachal Pradesh are pursuing higher education in some of the world’s finest universities. They will return with global knowledge, skills and exposure that will greatly benefit our State,” he observed. Describing Arunachal Pradesh as one of the most resource-rich States in the country, Khandu said the State has immense opportunities in hydropower, agriculture, tourism, mining and allied sectors. “We are fortunate to have been born in such a blessed State. The opportunities before us are limitless. If each one of us performs our assigned responsibilities with sincerity and dedication, no one can stop Arunachal Pradesh from becoming one of India’s leading States,” he said. A total of 5,774 candidates applied online for the examination. Out of these, 5,726 candidates appeared for the Preliminary Examination. Subsequently, 1,356 candidates qualified for the Main Examination, 337 reached the interview stage, and finally, 131 candidates emerged successful. APPSC had advertised the same on 10th August 2025 and the Preliminary Examination was held on 2nd November 2025.The Main Examination was conducted on 11th and 12th February 2026, followed by the viva-voce held between 18th and 28th May 2026.
