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Itanagar: Arunachal CM Pema Khandu on Saturday reaffirmed his govt’s commitment to fostering a robust education system that meets the needs of every student in the state“Our goal is to elevate the standard of govt schools to a level where every parent feels comfortable to send their children to these institutionsWe envision a future where govt schools are the preferred choice for all, regardless of socio-economic background,” Khandu posted on X, after attending the valediction function of the three-day Chintan Shivir-cum-Education Conclave here

He said the conclave aimed to develop best practices, ideas, and solutions to improve our education system“Together, let’s commit to creating a world-class education system that benefits all our children, regardless of background or status,” he wrote

He praised education minister PD Sona, advisor to education minister Mutchu Mithi and officials of the department for organising the event

The best performing schools and districts, based on the CBSE results for 2023-24 academic year, were felicitated by the CMThey raised slogans against the shrine board and the ropeway project, which they feel would render them jobless

The three-day strike by shopkeepers, and pony and palanquin owners started on Friday after the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board announced plans to proceed with a Rs 250-crore passenger ropeway project between Tarakote Marg to Sanji Chhat along the 12-kilometre trackThe protesters held a peaceful rally along the traditional trek route, demanding immediate withdrawal of the proposal or proper rehabilitation of all families likely to be affected by the project, the officials said

Most private shops along the trek route remained closed for a third day while pony and palanquin owners did not provide service to the pilgrims, causing immense hardships to many devotees even as the pilgrimage continued without disruptionManish Sahni, the Jammu and Kashmir chief of the Shiv Sena (UBT), joined the protesters and extended support to their demand, saying the ropeway project was akin to hurting the religious sentiments of the Hindu devotees and also harming the interests of the labourers providing services to the pilgrims