JNU identifies land for 500-bedded hostel for NE students

| Staff REPORTER |
NEW DELHI, Sep 4: Clearing all hurdles for construction of a 500-bedded North East students’ hostel, the JNU authority identified land today, thanks to the initiative of NE MPs Forum (NEMPF).
JNU Vice Chancellor Prof Sudhir Kumar Sopory, Rector Prof Sudha Pai, Deputy Registrar Kh Siile Anthony and Superintending Engineer Pradeep Kumar along with the Forum’s secretary general Takam Sanjoy, Delhi Police Joint Commissioner Robin Hibu and a few officials visited the varsity campus here for demarcating the land for the ambitious project which would serve as a panacea for NE students pursuing higher education in New Delhi.
Union DoNER Ministry would provide Rs 95 crore for the hostel which would have 50% reservation for the NE girl students alone.

The Governor appealed to all to take a pledge to strengthen the commitment towards education for all as a tribute to one of the most illustrious sons of Mother India, Dr Radhakrishnan.
Further, he exhorted the people of Arunachal Pradesh to involve in improving education in the State.
May the celebrations of this occasion inspire us to follow the highest moral and ethical values of Dr Radhakrishnan, the Governor wished.
In a separate message, Tuki said, “The nation recognizes and acknowledges the contribution of teachers in man-making as well as nation-building. Therefore, has dedicated the birthday of India’s most renowned teacher Dr S Radhakrishnan to honour them.”
While appreciating the teachers across the world, the Chief Minister particularly lauded the contribution of teachers working in a difficult state like Arunachal Pradesh.
“Despite hardships like lack of basic facilities – accommodation and communication, teachers in remote Arunachal Pradesh have proved more than their mettle in educating and churning out intellectuals over the years. Our teachers need more appreciation and recognition than their counterparts elsewhere,” he said.
While acknowledging the contribution of teachers in development of the state, the Chief Minister expressed hope that Teachers Day would re-instill in them a sense of responsibility towards their students and re-dedicating themselves for the cause of world’s noblest profession.
“On this day and every day, we salute our teachers. Without them we would still be living in the primitive age!” the Chief Minister added but reminded that the future of Arunachal Pradesh still depended on them and that their job has not yet finished.