Governor inaugurates 3rd North-East Education Conclave in Guwahati
Calls for qualitative, inclusive and holistic education to drive the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047
Pragjyotishpur Ayurveda Gurukulam to commence it’s academic activities at Pragjyotishpur University
Guwahati, Rongili Barta: Assam Governor Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya inaugurated the 3rd North-East Education Conclave, organised by Pragjyotishpur University in Guwahati.
The conclave, themed “Realising NEP 2020: From Implementation to Optimum Outcomes,” brought together Vice-Chancellors, Directors, Principals, academicians and educationists from across the North-Eastern region to deliberate on the effective implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Addressing the conclave, Governor Shri Acharya said that education goes beyond the acquisition of knowledge, as it shapes individual character, strengthens society and lays the foundation for national development. He called for a holistic education system that integrates knowledge, values, creativity, discipline and character-building.
Highlighting the immense cultural, intellectual and natural wealth of the North-East, the Governor said that the region has enormous potential to contribute to India’s development. He acknowledged the initiatives of the Central Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the efforts of the Assam Government under Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma in strengthening educational infrastructure, including medical colleges, engineering institutions and universities.
The Governor stressed the need to ensure equitable access to quality education, particularly for students from rural, tribal, remote and economically weaker sections. He also underscored the importance of girls’ education, technical skills and leadership development.
He urged the dignitaries present in the conclave to deliberate on region-specific challenges and opportunities, including recurring floods, climate change, agricultural productivity, modernisation of the tea industry, medicinal plant research and biodiversity conservation.
Emphasising the role of education in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, the Governor expressed confidence that the North-East, with its youthful population, rich cultural heritage and entrepreneurial potential, would play a significant role in India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation.
He expressed hope that the discussions and deliberations in the conclave would lead to generating concrete action plans, forging institutional partnerships and fresh opportunities in education, research and innovation across the region.
Health and Family Welfare Minister Ashok Singhal announced the launch of Pragjyotishpur Ayurveda Gurukulam at Pragjyotishpur University from the current academic year. Recognised by the Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi, it will be offered in only five institutions across the country, with Pragjyotishpur University being the sole institution in the North-East, marking a significant step towards promoting Ayurveda education and preserving traditional knowledge.
The inaugural programme was attended by Health and Family Welfare Minister Shri Ashok Singhal, Chairman of the NEP Review Committee and eminent educationist Prof. M. Jagadesh Kumar, Chancellor of the University, Lt General Rana Pratap Kalita, National President of Vidya Bharati Uchcha Shiksha Sansthan Prof. Kailash Chandra Sharma, VC Prof. Raghavendra P. Tiwari, Registrar Dr. Debabrata Khanikar, members of the university fraternity and other distinguished dignitaries.