ITANAGAR, Oct 12: Governor and Chancellor of Arunachal Pradesh University (APU), Lt Gen (Retd) KT Parnaik, has urged the university to strengthen academic standards, promote research relevant to the State and prepare students to address real-world challenges.
The Governor made the observations during a meeting with APU Vice-Chancellor Prof Ashan Riddi, who called on him at Lok Bhavan here on Monday.
Congratulating the new Vice-Chancellor and wishing him a successful tenure, Parnaik expressed confidence that APU would emerge as a stronger centre of academic excellence, innovation and knowledge creation under his leadership.
Emphasising that APU is the State’s sole university, the Governor called for the highest standards of professionalism, discipline, punctuality and academic integrity. He stressed the need for a vibrant academic environment where faculty members, researchers and students work with dedication and a shared commitment to excellence.
The Governor encouraged the university to promote research focused on Arunachal Pradesh’s rich biodiversity, indigenous knowledge systems, natural resources, environmental conservation and socio-economic development.
He called for greater emphasis on sports, student wellness, community engagement and extension activities to develop leadership, social responsibility and a spirit of service among students.
The Governor emphasized that the university must go beyond awarding degrees and prepare young people to address real-world challenges and contribute meaningfully to the development of the state and the nation.