Evolution of Students Union Organizations in Arunachal Pradesh
Dive into the history of Arunachal Pradesh’s students union growth, specifically the evolution of AAPSU student unions that have played a pivotal role in shaping the socio-political landscape of politics of Arunachal Pradesh.
- Early Years: Abor-Miri Students Union (1947 Onwards)
In the initial phase, starting from 1947 in the North East Frontier Tracts (present-day Arunachal Pradesh), a group of enlightened Adi and Mishing students formed the Abor-Miri Students Union.
Initially centered in Pasighat, with its roots in the students of Sadiya Govt. High English School, it later evolved into the Adi Mishing Students Union of North East Frontier Tract in 1947. Notable leaders in this phase included Late. Daying Ering, the founder president.
- Formation of All NEFA Students Union (1959)
In the second phase, in 1959, the North East Frontier Tract was renamed North East Frontier Agency (NEFA). The students from the Adi Mishing Students Union united to establish the All NEFA Students Union (ANSU) with its headquarters in Pasighat. Talum Rukbo served as the founder president (1966-68), and Bakin Partin as the first general secretary (1966-68).
- Transition to AAPSU: Post-Creation of Arunachal Pradesh (1972)
Following the creation of the Union Territory of Arunachal Pradesh on January 20, 1972, the All NEFA Students Union (ANSU) underwent a transformation.
It became the All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU) in the third phase.
Talum Gao served as the founder president (1972-1974), and Eken Riba as the first general secretary (1972-1974), also being the first Central Executive Member of AAPSU. The 8th General Conference of AAPSU took place at the Doying Gumin Hall in Pasighat from May 28 to June 1, 1972.
