BALIJAN, OCT 26:

Governor Lt Gen KT Parnaik (Retd) presented the ‘Land of Rising Sun’ Plaque for Excellence to the Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Arunachal Pradesh Trust (VKVAPT) at Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Balijan, on Sunday.

VKVAPT secretary Sujatha Nayak and joint secretary Rupesh Mathur received the plaque in the presence of VKV alumni, including alumni association president Minggam Pertin and Akepi Linggi, along with students.

Commending the trust for its contribution to education, the Governor said VKV schools had fostered an academic environment that promoted knowledge, discipline, character-building and holistic development. He said the institutions had earned a distinguished place among the state’s educational institutions through their commitment to academic excellence and value-based education.

Urging the trust to sustain and strengthen its efforts, Parnaik said VKVs had become a source of inspiration and pride for Arunachal Pradesh. He encouraged the institutions to continue nurturing young people in the ideals of Swami Vivekananda, including leadership, self-discipline, patriotism and selfless service.

The Governor observed that VKV alumni were contributing to the state’s development in diverse fields. He expressed confidence that continued emphasis on quality education and character formation would help students realise their potential and contribute meaningfully to a prosperous Arunachal Pradesh and a developed India.