Responding to a question at the IIT-Guwahati convocation, Irani said, "Under the national education policy, we connect more with the state governments. During my discussion with Assam education minister Sarat Barkotoky and education secretary I told them proposals should come from the state."
"I also request the people of the Northeast region and the country to send their proposal on it to the central and state governments," she said.
On complaints about school teachers in the centrally sponsored schemes in Assam not receiving their salaries, she said, "For those left unpaid, I have recommended a district- wise list to be prepared and pay those who have complained. They will have no complaint after the Government of Assam reaches out to them.