HT Correspondent
KOKRAJHAR, April 23: The celebration of the Silver Jubilee of UN (Upendra Nath) Brahma College, Dotma concluded on Sunday with an open session which was held at its college complex in Kokrajhar district.
Notably, the college was founded in 1997 to extend educational services in the greater Dotma area as well its adjoining areas and marking the 25-year glorious steps completion, the college celebrated the Silver Jubilee
Assam cabinet minister for Education, Dr Ranoj Pegu graced the program as the chief guest. Assam cabinet minister for Handloom & Textile, Urkhao Gwra Brahma and chief executive member of Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), Pramod Boro graced the event as guests on the occasion.
Minister Pegu laid the foundation stone for the construction of the library building along with development of second floor of the college building while CEM (BTR), Boro laid the foundation stone for the construction of the statue of Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma, former president of All Bodo Students Union at the college compound.
Dr Pegu emphasised on the importance of professional education after formal education and urged the students to develop their skills with hard studies while acquiring higher educational careers.
He has highlighted that being skilled will lead to better opportunities and success in the future. The minister’s message was well-received and appreciated by the teachers and students.
“I am happy to participate in the silver jubilee celebration of the UN Brahma College. In this event, we laid the foundation stones for the construction of the library and second floor development of the historical institute. In the 25-year-old colourful educational circle, such construction works will help college progress in days to come,” Dr Pegu added.
While attending the event, CEM (BTR), Pramod Boro expressed his happiness, said that it is a delighted moment to be present in the silver jubilee celebration of the UN Brahma College.
He has lauded the college authority and organizers of the silver jubilee celebration, and said that the college is rendering services in the field of education and social integration in the region.
“My heartiest congratulations to all the students, teachers and faculty of the college,” Boro added.
The cabinet minister, Dr Pegu, Brahma also paid a visit to Bodofa UN Brahma’s house at Boragari Dotma and interacted with the family members and paid tribute to Bodofa on his Bodofa memorial tomb at Thulunggapuri Dotma.
