The ‘Vigyan Nilayam’, a Science and Mathematics activity hub consisting of three components – a library, Atal Tinkering Lab and a composite lab was inaugurated on 19 January 2022 by Sri Pema Kandu, honourable Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh in the presence of Er Tage Taki, honourable minister of Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry and Fishery. The historic event was also graced by a host of other dignitaries namely Sri Chowna Mein, honourable Deputy Chief Minister; Er Taba Tedir, honourable

Education Minister; Sri Kamlung Mossang, honourable minister UD; Sri Bamang Felix, honourable Home minister; Sri Mama Natung, honourable minister WRD; Sri Tapir Gao, honourable MP; Sri Padi Richo, former minister, Su Aparna Palkar, Secretary VKVAPT, Sri Rupesh Mathur, Joint Secretary, and other topmost bureaucrats. The entire team arrived at 11.15 and left at 1 pm.

While addressing the gathering, Er Tage Taki, honourable minister from Hapoli acknowledged the contribution of VKVs in bringing perceptible change in the field of education and narrated how VKV Ziro came into existence with the contribution of Apatani people. He also expressed his vision of catapulting VKV Ziro into a premier educational Institution in the area with higher Secondary Section and required infrastructure and urged the honourable Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister to assist VKV Ziro to materialize the same.

Sri Pema Khandu, honourable Chief Minister extolled the effort of VKV Ziro in establishing such innovative project in the school. He urged the students to avail all the opportunities given by such projects to enable oneself to be innovative and take Arunachal Pradesh to a greater height. He also assured all possible financial help to VKV Ziro as per the memorandum submitted by Sri Rupeshji.

The day scholar and campus students presented Science and Mathematics activities, a patriotic song, a mime and a traditional dance which were appreciated by all.

The program was also witnessed by a host of alumni, well-wishers, parents, Birri Women Welfare Association, students and staffs of VKV Yazali and Joram.

The inaugurated ‘Vigyan Nilayam’ is going to be a trend setter in providing technological know- how and promoting innovation through technology to students of VKV Ziro as well as to neighboring government and private schools and VKVs.