Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik (Retd) urged the Arunachal Pradesh University to strengthen its academic standards and promote relevant research during a meeting on Monday in Itanagar. The governor, serving as the university chancellor, met with Vice Chancellor Prof Ashan Riddi at Lok Bhavan to discuss expectations for the institution.
Parnaik congratulated Riddi on his appointment and emphasized that the state's sole university must maintain high professionalism, discipline, and academic integrity. He stressed the importance of research focused on the state's rich biodiversity, indigenous knowledge, and natural resources, while also addressing environmental and socio-economic challenges.
Beyond academics, the governor highlighted the need for sports, student well-being, and community engagement to foster leadership and social responsibility. Vice Chancellor Riddi assured the governor that he would work to enhance academic standards, research, governance, and campus inclusivity.
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