HT Correspondent
TEZPUR, Feb 21: Under the “Arohan” scheme, launched in 2022 by the Chief Minister of Assam with the objective of achieving academic excellence and benefiting students across the state, 114 Class X students from 114 secondary schools representing five Assembly constituencies of Sonitpur district were formally provided with tablet PCs on Saturday.
The distribution programme was organised by the District Elementary Education Department, Sonitpur, with support from Samagra Shiksha, Sonitpur at the Tezpur Convention Centre. The tablets were ceremonially handed over by District Commissioner, Sonitpur, Ananda Kumar Das in the presence of mentors, education department officials and teachers from across the district.
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Welcoming the gathering, District Education Officer and Inspector of Schools, Sonitpur District Circle, Prabhat Das, stated that students in the district have benefited significantly from the Arohan scheme over the last three years. Among others present on the dais were Additional District Commissioner (Education) James Aind, Assistant Inspector of Schools Nilotpal Sharma, District Programme Officer Krishna Kanta Deka and Secretary of the Sonitpur District Academic Council Bijoy Kandulana. A special audio-visual presentation highlighting the objectives and achievements of the Arohan scheme was also screened for the students.
Addressing the gathering as chief guest, District Commissioner Ananda Kumar Das elaborated on the vision of the Arohan scheme and guided the mentees, observing that the period covering Classes IX and X forms the foundation of a student’s academic journey. He urged students to make the best use of this crucial phase, stressing that becoming value-driven and socially responsible citizens is more important than merely aspiring to conventional notions of success.
He further noted that the state government, under the visionary leadership of the Chief Minister, had conceptualised the scheme to ensure that students receive proper mentorship and opportunities for intellectual growth. Emphasising social responsibility, he called upon students to protect and preserve their language, literature and culture, cautioning that education loses its meaning if one forgets one’s roots. Referring to the life and philosophy of former president A P J Abdul Kalam, he encouraged students to pursue their studies with dedication, discipline and unwavering focus.
Subsequently, the District Commissioner formally handed over tablet PCs to 15 selected mentees representing the five Assembly constituencies of the district. Sharing her experience, Chumi Kumari Sah, a mentee from Rashtrabhasha Vidyalaya, Tezpur, said the Arohan scheme had been immensely helpful in her academic journey. Chandramani Saikia, in-charge Headmaster of Dipota Higher Secondary School, also expressed gratitude, stating that the initiative has significantly contributed to students’ pursuit of academic excellence.
