First Sainik School of Arunachal inaugurated

PASIGHAT: Chief Minister Pema Khandu dedicated the Arunachal’s first Sainik School to the people of the state here at Niglokb on Tuesday here.

The occasion was also attended by DCM Chowna Mein, State BJP President Tapir Gao, Education Minister Honchun Ngandam, Health Minister Alo Libang, Advisor to CM Lombo Tayeng, Lok Sabha MP (East) Ninong Ering including Major General Bhaskar Kalita, Sainik School Principal Lt Col Ashok and other dignitaries.

The school begun its first academic session this year with intake of 60 students selected from all over Arunachal and rest part of the country.

The Chief Minister thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for granting three Sainik Schools for the state. He said with today’s inauguration, the decision for location of other two Sainik Schools will be decided with due consultation to cover the eastern and western belt of the state.

He said the state rightfully deserves Sainik Schools as Arunachali people are known for their patriotism, which is exemplified through greetings of ‘Jai Hind’ by the locals for the Jawans guarding the borders. He also said opening of Sainik Schools will provide opportunity for the youths of state to pursue for career in Armed forces and other prestigious career.