Namsai: The inaugural Changlang Shiksha Samvaad brought together government officials, educators, civil society organisations, community representatives and development partners to discuss collective action for improving education outcomes across Changlang district in Arunachal Pradesh.
The district-level gathering was hosted by the India Foundation for Education Transformation (IFET), in collaboration with Bethel Life Care Charitable Trust, under the Shikshagraha movement’s flagship dialogue platform, Shiksha Samvaad.
Changlang Deputy Commissioner Vishal Sah, IAS, attended the event as chief guest, while Deputy Director of School Education Rajiv Lamdok was the guest of honour.
Former Arunachal Pradesh minister and R.K. Memorial Society Founder-Chairperson Komli Mossang, Arunachal Orphan Care Society Founder and Chairperson Reena Longri, Diyun Zilla Parishad Member Chow Sache Singpho, Block Resource Centre Coordinators, headmasters, teachers, School Management Committee members and representatives of civil society organisations also attended the programme.
Participants engaged with interactive Experience Zones that showcased children’s aspirations, stories of school transformation and examples of collaborative action by schools and communities across Changlang district.
A leadership conversation between the Deputy Commissioner and the Deputy Director of School Education focused on systemic alignment, collaborative governance, empowered schools, community participation and shared accountability.
Both officials reaffirmed the district administration’s commitment to strengthening partnerships and creating an enabling environment for quality education.
The programme featured two thematic panel discussions. The first, titled “Partners in Education Transformation”, brought together civil society leaders to discuss trust, shared ownership and collaboration between government, civil society organisations and local communities, particularly in underserved and remote areas.
The second discussion, “Strengthening Alignment and Collective Accountability: Voices from the Education Ecosystem”, included Block Resource Centre Coordinators, school leaders, teachers and School Management Committee representatives.
It focused on translating policy into classroom practice through instructional leadership, teacher empowerment, community engagement and coordinated action.
Students of Government Upper Primary School, Jyotipur, and Government Upper Primary School, Jyotsanpur, presented cultural performances through dance and musical theatre.
The performances highlighted the role of government, schools, families, communities and civil society in strengthening education.
The Samvaad concluded with a collective reflection exercise in which participants recorded one key insight, one action and one personal commitment towards improving learning outcomes.
These were placed on the Changlang Commitment Wall, reflecting a shared resolve to strengthen education across the district.
Organisers said the event concluded with renewed commitment among government agencies, educators, civil society organisations, community leaders and development partners to translate dialogue into sustained action.
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