Prof Pinom Ering from Arunachal Becomes 1st Woman to be Part of IIT Bombay Faculty

NEW DELHI: Pinom Ering from the East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh has become the first woman professor to be selected for the post of an assistant professor of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay.

The deputy chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Chowna Mein tweeted that Ering is an inspiring example for many who wishes to pursue a successful career in the field of education and research.

Ering acquired her B.Tech degree in civil engineering from the North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST) in Arunachal Pradesh.

She then her post graduation and PhD in geotechnical engineering from the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore.

Mein said that Pinom is one of the few individuals from the state to get posted in such a prestigious educational institute in the country.

On the other hand, Dr. Tadang Minu from Arunachal also becomes the first in the state and the second Indian woman in the country to be appointed as a member of the Coaches Committee of the International Boxing Association.

Dr. Tadang has been appointed by AIBA for her enormous knowledge and experience in the field of boxing.

She is currently the HOD of Physical Education at Rajiv Gandhi University(RGU) and is the chairman of Boxing Federation of India's Women's Commission for two years.

AIBA secretary-general Itsvan Kovacs said in the appointment letter, "I am confident that with your vast knowledge and experience you will make a valuable contribution to the success of this important committee."

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