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How IAS Officer Sachin Rana Transformed Education in East Kameng

IAS officer Sachin Rana is transforming education in Arunachal’s East Kameng, replacing rote learning with hands-on STEM labs where students design, experiment, and bring ideas to life
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In the remote landscapes of Arunachal Pradesh’s East Kameng district, an educational transformation is unfolding. At the heart of this change is IAS officer Sachin Rana, a 2015-batch AGMUT cadre officer, who has spearheaded an initiative to introduce Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) labs in government schools. His vision: to make learning more engaging, practical, and accessible for students who have long been deprived of modern educational tools.

FROM CHALKBOARDS TO CUTTING-EDGE LABS

For years, students in East Kameng relied on rote learning from textbooks, with little exposure to real-world applications. Rana saw this gap and took a bold step to bridge it. Under his leadership, four innovation labs and one language lab were set up across the district. These labs are now equipped with 3D printers, robotics kits, coding software, and scientific models—tools that transform theoretical concepts into tangible experiences.

“When we arrived in Arunachal Pradesh, we realized that many things easily available in other parts of the country were missing here. Our goal was to change that. We developed nearly 180 projects aligned with the curriculum, ensuring that students not only learn concepts but also acquire hands-on skills,” he shared in an interview.

ENGINEERING CURIOSITY, ONE EXPERIMENT AT A TIME

Walking into one of these labs is like stepping into a world where science comes alive. Engineering tools line the shelves, posters break down complex systems, and students interact with life-size models of the human body, planetary systems, and electronic circuits. In Doimukh, high school students work with 3D printers to bring their designs to life, while in Balijan, younger students manipulate DNA models to better understand genetics.

This hands-on approach is already changing the way students engage with education. Instead of memorizing formulas, they are designing, testing, and refining projects—an experience that fosters critical thinking and creativity.

“We ensured that these labs provide a space where students don’t just read about science but experience it,” says Rana. “They now have the opportunity to analyze data, create prototypes, and solve real-world problems.”

OVERCOMING THE CHALLENGES OF A REMOTE REGION

Setting up these labs in a geographically challenging district was no easy feat. The biggest hurdle was finding vendors who could deliver high-quality equipment to remote areas with minimal infrastructure. “Identifying a vendor in a place like Arunachal who could provide international-standard tools was our biggest challenge,” Rana shared with the media.

Despite the logistical difficulties, the project took shape, ensuring that students from Class 6 to 12 could benefit. The initiative was not just about providing equipment but also about training teachers to effectively use the resources.

NATIONAL RECOGNITION AND THE ROAD AHEAD

The impact of this initiative has been profound. Recognizing his efforts, Sachin Rana was honored with the Excellence in Governance Award 2024 by The Indian Express in the category of Innovative Education. But for him, the award is secondary to the real achievement: the transformation of learning experiences for thousands of students.

“This is just the beginning,” he stated. “Over 50,000 such labs will be created across the country in this financial year. The goal is to ensure that no child is left behind when it comes to quality education.”

Thanks to Rana’s vision and execution, the students of East Kameng are no longer passive learners—they are creators, innovators, and problem-solvers, shaping the future of Arunachal Pradesh one experiment at a time.


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