By: Dakter Esse (Deputy Editor-North East cum Bureau Chief-ICN Arunachal Pradesh)
Rajiv Gandhi University observes 15th Convocation
ITANAGAR: Arunachal Pradesh’s lone central university, Rajiv Gandhi University today observed its 15th Convocation. Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) who attended the programme congratulated the degree awardees and university toppers and expressed happiness over girl students putting well up in the merit. Speaking on the occasion, the Governor exhorted the students to contribute in the upliftment of the society, stating that the society has done the same for their academic excellence.
Continuing his practice of giving a copy of “The Fundamental Duties” as enshrined in the Indian Constitution to all the degree awardees, the Governor exhorted the students “to develop scientific temper, humanism and spirit for inquiry and reform”.
Quoting Bharat Ratna Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, former President of India, the Governor called upon the passing out students to “take up any mission in their life with the motto to work with integrity and succeed with integrity”.
The Governor, who is also the Chief Rector of RGU, said that RGU must be a centre for research for progress of the people and Centre for inventions for development of nation. He also emphasised on creating conducive academic atmosphere in the university campus and suggested that Vice Chancellor and Deans must conduct two classes every week to share their wisdom, knowledge and experience with their students.
The Governor called upon the faculty members to be coach, friend, philosopher and guide to their students. Recalling the saying of the Vice President of India Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, the Governor stated that “Google’ can never replace a Guru”.
Advising the students of the university, the Governor said that the students must set their goal, work hard and earn knowledge. They must be self motivated and mission oriented to achieve excellence in life. He also asked them to keep fit, play and participate in extra curriculum activities.
Earlier, the Governor gave away Ph. D Degrees to 39 candidates and M. Phil Degrees to 20 candidates.
Topper of the University in Post Graduate courses for the year 2016-17, Ms. Lakshipriya Gogoi, M. Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering received the Chancellor’s Gold Medal and topper of University in Under Graduate courses for the year 2016-17, Shri Hemant Gamre, Bachelor in Physical Education received their medals from the Governor.
In his convocation address, Prof. Dr. Ramesh C. Deka, former Director, AIIMS and Ex Vice Chancellor, Downtown University, Guwahati called upon the university to prepare the students to meet the requirement of inspirational leadership. He pointed that the University, beside academic has a big role to play. It must be centre for developing new researches. He also emphasised on preservation and sustaining the cultural heritage.
Prof. Deka gave away the gold medals to 23 toppers of Post Graduate courses for the year 2016-17.
Speaking on the occasion, Air Marshall (Retd.) Pranab Kumar Barbora, Chancellor, RGU advised the students to do their best so that India reaches to its rightful places in the world. He also asked the passing out students to contribute towards their respective States.
Earlier, the Chancellor gave away the gold medals to 23 toppers of Under Graduate courses for the year 2016-17.
In his welcome address, the RGU Vice Chancellor Prof. Tamo Mibang briefing on the university informed that there are 24 departments with Post graduate courses in 8 disciplines. He also informed that the university has adopted 5 villages and conducted 75 outreach programmes benefiting more 10,000 persons.
Out of 6151 undergraduates and post graduates, 1003 candidates were conferred their degrees in person in the 15th Convocation of the University.
