KHELA : Forest & Climate Change Minister Advisor and Borduria-Bogapani MLA Wanglin Lowangdong on Sunday inaugurated the newly constructed Boys’ Hostel at Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS), Khela.
The hostel has been funded by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs under the Scheme for Grant to State Tribal Education Agencies (SGSTEA).
EMRS Khela is a co-educational residential institution functioning under the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), Ministry of Tribal Affairs, and is managed by the Arunachal Shiksha Vikas Samiti (ASVS).
Addressing the gathering, Lowangdong lauded the efforts of the school administration, teachers and all supporting agencies in providing quality education to tribal students. He said adequate residential infrastructure is crucial for ensuring holistic development and preparing students to become responsible citizens and future leaders.
He urged students to remain disciplined, work hard and make the best use of the opportunities available under the Eklavya Model Residential School system.
The MLA also appealed to the people of Khela village to donate additional land for the future expansion of the institution, noting that several essential infrastructure facilities are yet to be developed to meet its growing requirements. He further appreciated the executing agency for completing the hostel project within the stipulated timeframe while maintaining quality standards.
Earlier, the school principal highlighted the institution’s academic progress and achievements, stating that EMRS Khela is committed to the holistic development of students through academics as well as co-curricular activities, including yoga, parade, drawing, cultural programmes, games and sports.
The principal also recalled that students of EMRS Khela had the rare honour of meeting the President of India on August 15, 2024, as special invitees representing Arunachal Pradesh in traditional Nocte attire. He added that the students have consistently excelled in district- and state-level competitions, bringing laurels to both the school and the state.
Among those present were Tirap Deputy Commissioner Techu Aran, Tirap Superintendent of Police Aditya, Zilla Parishad Members Tumwang Lowang, Necha Wangsu and Wanglee Rangyang, Public Works Department Executive Engineer Taro Jeram, Nocte Women Association Chairperson Chasuam Wangchadong, former Zilla Parishad Chairperson Chawang Lowang, CMWS Chairperson Sontung Lowang, Tirap BJP president Lankham Wangsu, besides public representatives, Panchayati Raj Institution members, Gaon Burahs, government officials, teachers, students and parents.
