Pursue knowledge with humility & service: Arunachal Minister Wangki Lowang

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ITANAGAR: Arunachal Pradesh Geology, Mining & Minerals and DoTCL minister Wangki Lowang, on Saturday urged students to strive for academic excellence while remaining rooted in humility, discipline, and a spirit of service.

Speaking at the inauguration of ‘Vidya Dwar’, a newly constructed archway of the Ramakrishna Mission campus at Narottam Nagar in Tirap district, Lowang, lauding the Ramakrishna Mission’s enduring commitment to values-based education, particularly in the tribal belts of Arunachal Pradesh, described the Mission’s influence as ‘a guiding light’ for generations of students.

“Let us preserve the pristine beauty of this campus and honour it by making meaningful use of its educational and cultural wealth.”

The decorative arch, named Vidya Dwar or the Gateway to Knowledge, was jointly inaugurated by the minister and Vice President of the worldwide Ramakrishna Math and Mission Belur Math, Swami Suhitananda Maharaj, an official statement informed here.

The structure adds to the visual and spiritual ambience of the Narottam Nagar campus, known for its statues, symbolic gateways, and landscaped gardens that attract spiritual seekers, tourists, and students alike.

Speaking on the occasion, Swami Suhitananda offered an inspiring spiritual discourse on the importance of blending Para Vidya (higher spiritual knowledge) and Apara Vidya (worldly knowledge).

“True education must develop not only the intellect but also the heart,” he said, emphasising that a balanced life requires both spiritual insight and worldly wisdom.

The inauguration also marked the beginning of a day-long youth convention at the Vivekananda Sabhagriha, attended by more than 250 enthusiastic youth from Tirap and Longding districts.

Themed around youth empowerment, cultural identity, and nation-building, the convention served as a vibrant platform for expression, learning, and inspiration.

The programme included paper presentations, panel discussions, cultural performances, and interactive sessions, allowing youth to showcase their creativity and share perspectives on societal development.

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