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Education
Tame Yaku, from one‑teacher school to national honour, inspires Arunachal Pradesh
✍️ The Arunachal Times
🗓 27 Aug 2026, 04:03 AM
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Arunachal teacher Tame Yaku, who began his career in a one‑teacher school, has been awarded a national honour for his contributions to education.
Tame Yaku, a veteran educator from Arunachal Pradesh, has been conferred a national honour in recognition of his decades‑long service to schooling in remote areas.
He started his teaching career in a one‑teacher school located in a far‑flung village, where he single‑handedly handled all classes and gradually expanded enrolment despite limited resources.
The award, presented by central authorities, underscores the importance of grassroots educators in the Northeast and was welcomed by state officials as a testament to perseverance.
Yaku, humbled by the recognition, said he hopes his story will motivate young teachers to serve in underserved regions.
The state education department highlighted his innovative teaching methods and community engagement as models for future initiatives.
He started his teaching career in a one‑teacher school located in a far‑flung village, where he single‑handedly handled all classes and gradually expanded enrolment despite limited resources.
The award, presented by central authorities, underscores the importance of grassroots educators in the Northeast and was welcomed by state officials as a testament to perseverance.
Yaku, humbled by the recognition, said he hopes his story will motivate young teachers to serve in underserved regions.
The state education department highlighted his innovative teaching methods and community engagement as models for future initiatives.