Arunachal Pradesh Education Minister Taba Tedir opined that Jawaharlal Nehru College (JNC) in East Siang district “is the storehouse of the best brains of Arunachal in all fields.”

Addressing the students and faculty members at the college auditorium on Wednesday, Tedir advised the students to work hard to face the challenges of life successfully. Emphasizing on building a drugs-free society, the minister urged the youths to stay away from vices and lead a healthy life.

MLA Kaling Moyong applauded JNC for “being the towering force in the making of the district in particular and the state in general.”

Higher & Technical Education Director Dr Tayek Talom stressed the need for appointing more faculty members and developing infrastructure at JNC to make it a vibrant academic institution.

JNC Principal Dr Milorai Modi highlighted the academic achievements of the college since its establishment in 1964.