Kokrajhar, Sept. 16 -- For decades, the name Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) in Assam was a byword for conflict and instability, a region defined by ethno-political unrest that made peace and progress seem like distant dreams. Yet, today, a remarkable transformation is underway. In the wake of the Third Bodo Peace Accord in 2020, the BTR is rewriting its story, not with weapons, but with classrooms, labs, and books. This new narrative is built on the belief that education is the most powerful catalyst for change.

The shift in BTR is a conscious move from an era of violence to one of enlightenment. The 2020 accord wasn't just a political agreement; it was a societal reset that paved the way for stability and long-term development. Under...