Itanagar, Jan. 29 -- Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday reiterated that Arunachal Pradesh University (APU), the state's first state-owned university, remains a top priority for the Government of Arunachal Pradesh, assuring sustained support for infrastructure expansion, academic growth and institutional strengthening.
Inaugurating the 3rd edition of the Arunachal Pradesh University Festival (APUFEST) 2026 at its Pasighat campus, the Chief Minister said although the Arunachal University Act was passed in 2012, the institution remained dormant for several years. He said the present government revived the university from scratch with focused planning on location, infrastructure and functionality.
The university became operational in 2022...