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Apex Professional University Celebrates Arunachal Pradesh 34th Statehood Day

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Press Trust of India GUWAHATI
Last Updated : Feb 21 2020 | 5:36 PM IST

/ -- 34th Statehood Day of Arunachal Pradesh was celebrated with fervour and zeal by the fraternity of Apex Professional University, Pasighat. The chief guest Ms. Yalem Taga Burang a Social Activist, District President Mahila Morcha and former teachers hoisted the National flag followed by the National Anthem. The guests of honor Ms. Aroti Jongkey, a social activist promoting organic farming and Dr. C. M. Nayak, former Head, Department of History, JNC, Pasighat highlighted the historical background of State while enhancing the awareness among students, members of staff and guests. Prof. (Maj.) Ashok Kumar, Vice-Chancellor of APU, while addressing the prospects and problems of the State revealed that the pristine land of Arunachal Pradesh has lot of potential in agriculture, horticulture, forestry and animal husbandry. For enhancing livelihood, food and nutritional security the development of these sectors is of utmost importance. Ms. Burang, the chief guest emphasized on conserving biodiversity of the State. She said the State has more than 5000 plant species,85 species of terrestrial mammals, 500 birds and more than 500 species of orchids along with rare species of butterflies, insects and reptiles and this flora and fauna needs to be protected and conserved. The words of Dr. Nayak and Ms. Burang were inspirational and motivational to the students, staff and guests. She encouraged and motivated girl students and revealed that right from childhood, girls are more hardworking than boys, she added that males should also share the household chores.

As part of celebrations today, final match of volley ball was also played between students and staff. The students team won the match with a narrow margin. The prizes were distributed after the celebrations.

Mr. Lungkang Ering convener of Students Welfare Council, Mr. Kamin Tamut, General Secretary student's affairs along with other members of the council actively participated in the colorful celebrations of Statehood Day. The sacred duty of proposing vote of thanks was done by Mr. Kristop Gao, the Deputy Registrar of University.

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First Published: Feb 21 2020 | 5:36 PM IST

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