ITANAGAR, Jul 30: A 10-day Teachers’ Training Camp 2026 for newly appointed teachers from Vidya Niketans, Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs), EMRS Khela, and Ekal Vidyalayas (single-teacher schools), organised by the Arunachal Shiksha Vikas Samiti (ASVS), drew to a close at the ASVS Training Centre, Kamak Nagar (Pachin Colony), Naharlagun on Wednesday.
Pachin Colony, Naharlagun, affiliated with Vidya Bharati Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Sansthan, successfully organised a 10-day Teachers’ Training Camp 2026 for newly appointed teachers from Vidya Niketans, Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs), EMRS Khela, and Ekal Vidyalayas (single-teacher schools) from Vijaynagar, and Longding districts under ASVS.
A total of 12 district headquarters of the State participated in the training, with 54 sessions conducted during the 10-day programme. The sessions were led by resource persons from various government departments working in the field of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Vidya Bharati Purvottar Kshetra, professors from Rajiv Gandhi University, social workers and other experts. The training focused on strengthening the professional knowledge, teaching skills, child-centric education and overall capacity of newly appointed teachers.
The valedictory function was graced by Padma Shri Techi Gubin, retired architect (GoAP), as chief guest. He was accompanied by Niri Chongrowju (APSCPCR vice president), Tumge Lollen (ASVS secretary), Gyamar Kassung (ASVS Jt secy), Sukumaran K (State coordinator ASVS), and Yanya Karlo, Vice Principal Abotani Vidya Niketan, Pachin.
Addressing the gathering, Gubin shared his experiences from the early part of his career as a teacher before joining government service. He spoke about the importance of education and appreciated the structured approach of NEP 2020. He expressed happiness over the growing participation of various government departments and NGOs working in different fields for the development and progress of the State.
Highlighting the challenges faced by the State, he spoke about migration and its impact on rural areas, including the functioning and sustainability of schools in remote areas.
Chongrowju spoke about child protection, child rights and relevant laws and provisions, sensitising the participants about their responsibilities towards the safety, dignity and well-being of children.
In his concluding remarks, Lollen expressed his gratitude to all concerned for making the 10-day Teachers’ Training Camp a smooth and successful programme.
The training concluded with a renewed commitment to strengthening quality education and preparing teachers to effectively serve children in both urban and remote areas of the State.