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RONO HILLS : Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) on Tuesday held the 50th (Golden Jubilee) Meeting of the Official Language Implementation Committee, marking a significant milestone in the university’s efforts to promote and implement the Official Language. The meeting was chaired by RGU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Shivraj and attended by Registrar Dr N T Rikam, Dean of Languages Prof. Oken Lego, Dean of Social Sciences Prof. Nani Bath, Head of the Department of Hindi Prof. Joram Yalam Nabam, Joint Registrar Dr Nani Tamang Jose and Hindi Officer-cum-Member Secretary Dr Gumpi Nguso, among others. In his address, Prof. Shivraj described the committee’s 50th meeting as a historic milestone in the university’s journey towards the effective implementation of the Official Language. He said promoting Hindi was not merely an administrative responsibility but also a commitment to preserving and strengthening India’s rich linguistic heritage. He appreciated the consistent efforts of the university’s Hindi Cell in promoting the Official Language and congratulated its members for their dedicated service. To mark the Golden Jubilee meeting, the Hindi Cell organised an Inter-Branch Noting and Drafting Competition, in which the Establishment Branch secured the first position, followed by the Audit Branch and the Vice-Chancellor’s Secretariat. The winners were presented with mementoes by the Vice-Chancellor. During the meeting, Hindi Officer Dr Gumpi Nguso presented an overview of the university’s progress in implementing the Official Language and highlighted the achievements of the Hindi Cell and the committee over the years. She also informed the members that RGU had been entrusted with the responsibility of the Town Official Language Implementation Committee (TOLIC), which comprises more than 100 central government offices. Under the arrangement, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Shivraj has been designated as the Chairman of TOLIC, while Dr Gumpi Nguso will serve as its Member Secretary. Describing the development as a matter of pride and responsibility for the university, she expressed confidence that RGU would continue to strengthen the implementation of the Official Language across the region.      

  TAWANG : NITI Aayog on Tuesday conducted a hands-on training programme on the NITI TARA (Toolkit for Analysis, Review and Action) platform at the Deputy Commissioner’s Conference Hall in Tawang to strengthen data-driven governance and enhance digital administrative capabilities. The training was conducted by master trainers Rituraj Thakur and Digitpran Gogoi of EdCIL (Educational Consultants India Limited). Officers and officials from various government departments participated in the programme. The interactive session provided participants with practical exposure to the NITI TARA platform, familiarising them with its features for performance monitoring, analysis of key developmental indicators, planning and evidence-based decision-making. Through live demonstrations and guided exercises, officials learned to use the platform for monitoring the implementation of government schemes and reviewing developmental progress at the district and block levels. The trainers highlighted that the NITI TARA platform serves as an integrated digital tool for informed policymaking, real-time monitoring of development initiatives and improved governance outcomes. The programme forms part of NITI Aayog’s efforts to strengthen institutional capacity and promote technology-enabled governance. By equipping government officials with modern analytical tools, the initiative is expected to enhance transparency, accountability and efficiency in public service delivery while supporting the vision of Viksit Bharat. (DIPR)

ITANAGAR : Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh’s Lohit district has been designated as India’s 101st Ramsar site, making it the state’s first wetland to receive the internationally recognised status. Announcing the development on Monday, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav described the designation as a major milestone for biodiversity conservation, water and climate security, and sustainable livelihoods. “Delighted to announce Glaw Lake as Arunachal Pradesh’s first Ramsar Site — a significant milestone for biodiversity, water and climate security, and sustainable livelihoods,” Yadav said in a post on X. He noted that the pristine freshwater lake in the Eastern Himalayas is a biodiversity hotspot, fed by perennial mountain streams and surrounded by rich vegetation. More than 150 tree species and 49 orchid species have been recorded within the lake and its catchment area. “Every new Ramsar Site strengthens our resolve to protect nature while securing the future of communities that depend on these invaluable ecosystems,” the Minister added. Ramsar sites are wetlands of international importance designated under the Ramsar Convention, an international treaty adopted in 1971 to promote the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands. The convention seeks to halt the global loss of wetlands and ensure the wise use and effective management of these ecologically significant ecosystems. As part of the designation, member countries commit to establishing and implementing management measures for the long-term conservation of the notified wetlands. (Photo: Pema Khandu/Facebook)      

ITANAGAR : Governor Lt Gen KT Parnaik (Retd) on Monday presented the prestigious ‘Land of the Rising Sun’ Medallion for Excellence to Itanagar Municipal Corporation (IMC) Mayor Likha Nari Tadar in recognition of her efforts to improve urban infrastructure and make the state capital cleaner, greener and more citizen-friendly. The honour, presented at Raj Bhavan, acknowledges Tadar’s leadership in strengthening civic services, promoting cleanliness and sanitation, and advancing initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life in the Capital Region. Congratulating the Mayor and the IMC team, the Governor appreciated their commitment to enhancing municipal services. He observed that a clean and well-managed city reflects the collective responsibility of both citizens and civic authorities and plays a vital role in improving the quality of urban life. He also encouraged the corporation to continue adopting innovative and technology-driven solutions for urban governance. Emphasising that Itanagar should aspire to become a clean, hygienic and sustainable tourism city, the Governor proposed launching a ‘Zero Litter Itanagar Mission’ backed by strict enforcement, public awareness campaigns, CCTV surveillance, spot fines and citizen reporting mechanisms. He also stressed the need to achieve 100 per cent segregation of waste at source by ensuring that households, institutions, hotels, restaurants and commercial establishments separate wet, dry and hazardous waste. Calling for a plastic-free capital, he advocated phasing out single-use plastics and promoting the use of bamboo, cane and other eco-friendly alternatives. To improve the city’s tourism appeal, the Governor suggested developing clean tourist corridors from Hollongi Airport to major destinations, equipped with public toilets, proper signage, landscaping, street lighting and waste disposal facilities. He further underscored the importance of community participation through Ward Cleanliness Committees, School Green Brigades, youth volunteers and Self-Help Groups. Expressing confidence in the proposed measures, the Governor said they would help position Itanagar among the cleanest state capitals in the Northeast, improve public health, enhance visitors’ experience, generate tourism opportunities and contribute to the vision of Viksit Arunachal and Viksit Bharat@2047. During the meeting, Mayor Likha Nari Tadar briefed the Governor on the IMC’s ongoing initiatives to strengthen sanitation, waste management, civic amenities and urban infrastructure across the Capital Complex, reaffirming the corporation’s commitment to creating a cleaner and more liveable city.