Arunachal: C3 Hails Landmark Introduction of Mass Comm in Govt Colleges

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ITANAGAR: Terming the decision by the Education Department to introduce mass communication courses at the undergraduate level in Dera Natung Government College, Itanagar, and Jawaharlal Nehru College, Pasighat, as a ‘landmark,’ the Contemporary Communiqué Club (C3), a collective of mass communication alumni from Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), has warmly welcomed the move. The C3 has lauded Education Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona and Chief Minister Pema Khandu for their visionary leadership in making this long-cherished dream a reality.

This milestone was formalized through Notification No HTE-17/16/2021, dated Itanagar, March 8, 2025, signed by Amjad Tak, IAS, Commissioner (Education), stating, “The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh is pleased to accord approval for the introduction of Mass Communication Course at the undergraduate level at D.N. Govt. College, Itanagar, and JN College, Pasighat.” The government’s approval fulfils a decades-long demand of mass communication students and alumni, who, since RGU’s introduction of the postgraduate program in 2004, have tirelessly advocated for broader access to media education in the state. On February 21, a C3 delegation led by Chair Dr. Prem Taba and Co-Chair Dr. Yami Landi met Education Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona, submitting a representation urging the inclusion of mass communication and journalism courses in government colleges and Arunachal Pradesh University (APU), Pasighat. Highlighting the plight of over 700 RGU graduates, the delegation underscored their diverse skills in journalism, filmmaking, and public relations—skills vital for Arunachal’s development—yet constrained by limited opportunities within the state.

“Today, we stand elated as this vision has materialized,” C3 stated. “A historic milestone! Mass Communication has finally found its place in the state’s education landscape, thanks to the inspiring vision of Education Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona and the gracious support of Chief Minister Pema Khandu. After years of waiting since its establishment as a department in RGU in 2004, this long-cherished dream has come to life. We are deeply grateful to both leaders for their commitment and action. Heartfelt thanks also to the countless individuals who made relentless and consistent efforts to push this issue forward. This will go down in the annals of mass communication history in our state! We look forward to the successful implementation of these courses.”

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