•Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen KT Parnaik (Retd) emphasized a clear, purposeful vision for higher education at the 23rd Conference in Itanagar.
•Urged universities to promote innovation, research, and creativity to solve regional challenges like sustainable agriculture and disaster management.
•Stressed integrating modern technologies (AI, robotics, coding) into curricula and using AI as a learning aid, not a substitute for critical thinking.
•Advised nurturing entrepreneurship, building strong start-up ecosystems, and fostering community engagement and collaborations with industry.
•Governor felicitated pioneers, awarded teachers, and released a book; Education Minister PD Sona called for digital transformation in the sector.
