Arunachal Pradesh Technical Teachers Association welcomes polytechnic, seeks further reforms

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Itanagar: The Arunachal Pradesh Technical Teachers’ Association (APTTA) has expressed its appreciation for the government’s decision to commence academic activities at the Government Polytechnic College in Ziro from the 2025-26 academic session. The decision, formalized through a government order, was hailed as a significant step towards strengthening technical education in the state.

In a statement on Friday, the association conveyed its gratitude to Chief Minister Pema Khandu for his support, terming the initiative as an opportunity to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in Arunachal Pradesh.

The association noted that the institution, located in the state’s northern-central region, would contribute to economic growth and align with the objectives of India’s technical education framework.

APTTA highlighted concerns regarding the intake of students and the quality of education across several polytechnic institutions in the state. With six polytechnic colleges already operational out of the 14 sanctioned under the Mission on Polytechnics scheme, the association urged the government to focus on rationalizing and upgrading existing institutions instead of opening more colleges.

Factors such as low population, poor academic performance in science and mathematics among school students, and the proliferation of polytechnic colleges have been cited as reasons for under-enrolment. APTTA suggested concentrating on enhancing facilities and resources in five strategically located colleges across the state to address these challenges.

However, the association urged the state government to expedite construction work on the two upcoming degree-level engineering colleges at Toru and Tezu. It also emphasized the potential of upgrading the Rajiv Gandhi Government Polytechnic College (RGGPC), Itanagar, into a degree-level engineering institution.

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