HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, April 25: Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Tuesday, attended the diamond jubilee celebration of Pandu College as chief guest. The event was held at the premises of the institution of higher learning established in 1962.
Addressing the event, the chief minister lauded the role of the historic institute of higher learning in the nation-building process for the past six decades through its numerous alumni who have excelled in their respective areas of profession and expertise. The chief minister exuded confidence Pandu College shall continue to work towards its mission of spread of education in the society with greater zeal than ever before in days to come. CM Sarma, referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to celebrate the next 25 years as ‘Amrit Kaal’, appealed to the faculty members, current and past students of Pandu College to contribute their bit in the nation attaining its rightful place on the 100th year of Independence. He made an appeal to the college management to prepare a 15-year roadmap for the institution of higher learning aimed at its infrastructure, educational growth so as to ensure Pandu College is transformed into one of the most sought-after educational institutions in the region. He said apart from infrastructure and newer educational courses, focus should also be on creating an environment that enables the students to nurture their hidden talents.
The chief minister, during his speech, made numerous references to the importance of innovation in the current scenario for one to excel in his/her respective fields of expertise/profession. Innovation, contrary to popular perception, isn’t limited to invention or production of novel products alone but can also be observed through newness in ideas too, the CM added. One should welcome innovation with open arms, the chief minister said, adding lack of innovation often leads to stagnation. Referring to wisdom and knowledge as two integral qualities of Indian civilisation, the chief minister appealed to the students of Pandu College to imbibe these two qualities for holistic growth. The chief minister referred to the Gunotsav, holding of Assam cabinet meetings on a weekly basis and outside the capital as innovative approaches that have taken the governance process closer to the common man.
The CM appealed to the students to set an aim and target in life and work dedicatedly towards fulfilling that aim. A life without any aim cannot be termed meaningful, the state chief minister said.
Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Pabitra Margherita, Lok Sabha MP Queen Ojha, mayor of Guwahati Municipal Corporation Mrigen Sarania, principal of Pandu College Jogesh Kakoti were also present in the event.
