HT Correspondent
TEZPUR, May 5: Tezpur College on Tuesday inaugurated a week-long international student–teacher academic exchange programme aimed at strengthening academic collaboration between India and Bhutan.
The programme, organised by the Department of Geography, began at the Chandra Mohan Medhi Auditorium in the presence of a 15-member delegation from Samtse College of Education under the Royal University of Bhutan.
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The delegation was led by senior faculty member Kuenzang Gyeltshen and included professors, administrative officials and research scholars.
The inaugural session began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by principal Dr Manoj Kumar Hazarika.
In his address, he said such initiatives would enhance academic and cultural engagement between institutions and contribute to human resource development in both countries.
Speaking on the occasion, Gyeltshen highlighted India’s longstanding cooperation with Bhutan and expressed optimism that the programme would open new avenues for academic exchange and collaboration.
The seven-day programme aims to strengthen academic linkages between students and faculty of both institutions, promote innovative teaching practices and encourage field-based learning.
It includes classroom observations, co-teaching sessions, faculty interactions, student seminars and academic discussions on contemporary themes in geography education.
A key component of the programme is a workshop on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing, focusing on spatial data analysis and the application of geospatial technologies in teaching and research.
A special lecture on Gross National Happiness (GNH) and sustainable development is also scheduled.
The programme also featured cultural performances by students and was anchored by Violina Deka, Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics.
