Maksam Tayeng
PASIGHAT : The Jering Matkir Society (JMS) on Saturday felicitated 42 outstanding achievers from diverse fields during its fifth Felicitation of Achievers 2026 programme held at the IGJ Higher Secondary School Auditorium, Pasighat, celebrating academic and professional excellence while inspiring young people to pursue their goals through education, discipline and perseverance.
The ceremony honoured achievers from the 2024-25 and 2025-26 academic sessions and was attended by Pasighat East MLA Tapi Darang, senior members of the society, government officials, educationists, community leaders, parents and well-wishers.
Addressing the gathering, senior members of JMS and its Education and Counselling Committee congratulated the achievers for bringing laurels to the community. They emphasised that education remains the strongest foundation for social and economic progress and encouraged students to remain focused on their aspirations despite challenges.
A total of 42 achievers were honoured across various categories, including seven CBSE Class X students, 11 Class XII students, eight candidates who excelled in higher education and competitive examinations, one gold medallist in air pistol shooting, one Post Graduate Teacher (PGT), nine Junior Engineers, three Assistant Engineers and two Circle Officers selected through the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Combined Competitive Examination (APPSCCE).
The programme also recognised university gold medallists, PhD scholars, students who secured admission to prestigious international universities and candidates who cleared various state and national competitive examinations.
Speaking on the sidelines of the event, JMS president Er Tarik Mize said the society had earlier organised similar felicitation programmes in Itanagar and Pasighat. After a gap of nearly five to six years, it decided to jointly honour achievers from two academic sessions, making this year’s event one of the largest recognition programmes organised by the society.
Pasighat East MLA Tapi Darang urged students to remain committed to their goals with dedication, discipline and perseverance.
“Whatever career you choose, remain committed to your goals with sincerity, hard work and determination. Success will certainly follow,” he said.
JMS general secretary Nalo Jerang and Felicitation of Achievers programme chairperson Dr Kaling Jerang said the initiative was aimed not only at recognising meritorious students and successful candidates but also at motivating the younger generation to pursue higher education, prepare for competitive examinations and excel in their chosen fields.
Speaking on behalf of the awardees, the felicitated achievers expressed gratitude to the Jering Matkir Society, donors and well-wishers for recognising their accomplishments and supporting them both emotionally and financially in pursuing their aspirations.
JMS Education and Counselling Committee chairman Kanki Darang said the programme reaffirmed the society’s commitment to nurturing future leaders and encouraging the next generation to achieve greater academic and professional success.
