ITANAGAR, Oct 12: The Arunachal Shiksha Vikas Samiti (ASVS) successfully conducted a two-day Prant Prachar Vibhag Workshop that concluded today at its Pachin Colony headquarters in Naharlagun.
The workshop witnessed enthusiastic participation from the Prachar Pramukh of Vidya Niketans, Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) of East Siang and Siang districts, and Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS), Khela.
Vidya Bharati Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Sansthan, which manages over 24,000 formal and informal educational institutions across India, carries forward its mission in Arunachal Pradesh through ASVS. The organization is dedicated to fostering value-based education, moral development and cultural awareness among students.
Tai Tagak, former Advisor to the Chief Minister and Patron of ASVS, inaugurated the workshop by lighting a ceremonial lamp. He was joined by Vikas Sharma, Kshetra Prachar Pramukh, Vidya Bharati Purvottar Kshetra; Tumge Lollen, secretary ASVS; and Sukumaran K, State coordinator ASVS.
In his inaugural address, Tagak paid a heartfelt tribute to Bharat Ratna Nanaji Deshmukh on his birth anniversary, recalling his monumental contributions to education, healthcare, and rural development. He lauded Nanaji’s visionary work in founding the first Saraswati Shishu Mandir at Gorakhpur in 1952 and his instrumental role in establishing the Deendayal Research Institute (DRI) and India’s first rural university, Chitrakoot Gramoday Vishwavidyalaya.
Further, Tagak urged educators to draw inspiration from Nanaji’s ideals and use social media as a positive and powerful tool for constructive communication and nation-building.
Throughout the two-day programme, participants attended interactive sessions on effective use of social media platforms, digital content creation, and ethical communication practices. The workshop aimed to strengthen awareness about responsible media engagement and its potential role in advancing education and societal development.
Vikas Sharma addressed the gathering in the concluding session, appreciating the proactive involvement of all participants and emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and collaboration among educators. He encouraged teachers to act as ambassadors of positive information and to inspire students with constructive values both in classrooms and through social media.
The valedictory session was marked by an atmosphere of enthusiasm, reflection, and renewed commitment. Participants shared their experiences and key learnings from the workshop, highlighting how the sessions had expanded their understanding of media as a tool for educational outreach and community engagement.