New Delhi/Itanagar, June 2:
Arunachal Pradesh earned a moment of pride as three distinguished scholars from the state participated in a Special Interactive Meeting with the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, held under the “Birsa Lives in New Bharat Week” initiative. The programme was organised by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, as part of the nationwide Janjatiya Garima Utsav commemorating the legacy and contributions of tribal icon Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
The interaction was held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, where around 200 tribal students and scholars from across the country, benefiting from various scholarship schemes of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, had the opportunity to engage directly with the President of India. The event served as a significant platform for young achievers from tribal communities to reflect on the transformative role of education, inclusion, empowerment, and nation-building while celebrating the enduring legacy of Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
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| 200 tribal students and scholars from across the country with President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. |
Representing Arunachal Pradesh at the prestigious event were Dr. Tuyir Riba, Assistant Professor at Assam Don Bosco University; Dr. Baanu Loya, Chief Executive Officer of RuBIC, Rajiv Gandhi University; and Dr. Lali Lingfa, Scientist-B at Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS).
All three scholars successfully completed their doctoral studies under the National Fellowship for Scheduled Tribes (NFST), a flagship fellowship programme aimed at promoting higher education and research among Scheduled Tribe students.
Congratulating the scholars, Arunachal Pradesh Education Minister P.D. Sona said their participation in the interaction with the President reflects the academic excellence and growing achievements of the state's youth. He noted that their accomplishment not only brings honour to Arunachal Pradesh but also serves as an inspiration for aspiring students to pursue higher education and strive for excellence with confidence, dedication, and purpose.
