ANSU Reaffirms Commitment to Introduce Sociology in State Government Colleges

ANSU Reaffirms Commitment to Introduce Sociology in State Government Colleges

Itanagar || 21 August 2025

The All Nyishi Students’ Union (ANSU) is stepping up its efforts to address the long-standing shortage of Sociology departments in government colleges across Arunachal Pradesh. The issue, which has persisted for several years despite repeated appeals, continues to hinder academic and professional opportunities for aspiring students in the state.

In a recent meeting held at the Department of Sociology, Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), ANSU’s Education Secretary Mr. Arun Riang in presence of representatives of the Arunachal Sociology Forum (ASF), expressed deep concern over the continued neglect of Sociology as an academic discipline in the state’s higher education system.

Mr. Riang assured that ANSU would now spearhead the matter with renewed seriousness, calling it a “prime moral objective” of the Union. “Despite years of advocacy, we are yet to see any significant outcome. The absence of Sociology courses in government colleges is not just a failure in educational policy it is a missed opportunity to shape informed, aware, and socially responsible citizens,” he said.

The lack of institutional support for Sociology has left many graduates without clear career pathways. As a result, students who wish to pursue the subject are forced to either migrate outside the state or abandon their academic interest altogether. Many qualified Sociology graduates remain unemployed, as opportunities to utilize their education within the state remain scarce.

ANSU Reaffirms Commitment to Introduce Sociology in State Government Colleges

Why Sociology Matters

Sociology, as a discipline, plays a crucial role in understanding the dynamics of society, culture, development, and governance. In a diverse and culturally rich state like Arunachal Pradesh, the relevance of Sociology cannot be overstated. The subject enables students to critically analyze social issues such as poverty, inequality, gender, tribal identity, migration, and development policies all of which are highly pertinent to the state’s socio-political landscape.

Moreover, a solid academic grounding in Sociology can open up diverse career avenues in civil services, social work, research, academia, policy-making, NGOs, and community development. It also helps in building a more empathetic, analytical, and community-oriented generation of youth, which is vital for the inclusive growth of the state.

Call to Action

ANSU will now prepare to intensify their advocacy by engaging with the state education department, university authorities