Arunachal: Governor presides over 7th Convocation of NERIST
Nirjuli
The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) presided over the 7th Convocation of North Eastern Region Institute of Science and Technology, Nirjuli at its campus on Monday.
The Governor said that society has enabled the passing out students to be qualified competent academic degree holder individuals, now it is time that they pay back to the society.
Reminding the passing out students of their fundamental duties as enshrined in our Constitution, the Governor advised them to make sacrifices for higher good, that is for the society and the nation. He asked them to ensure honesty, integrity, transparency, accountability, audit and mid-course correction in every action, if needed in their action.
The Governor called upon members of the faculty to be involved in the teaching-learning process and not be confined to classroom schedules only. He asked them to be coach, friend, philosopher and guide for their students. He underscored that teachers must take pride in imparting prepared lessons to students. Self motivated students and guiding motivation of the teachers are the basic components of any vibrant academic institute.
Addressing the continuing students, the Governor advised them to set their goals, work hard and take active part in games, sports and extra curriculum actives. He said that to be successful student, they have to use every second for acquiring knowledge. He suggested them to change the trend of ‘study for job’ and be entrepreneurs. They must think out of box and provide jobs to others.
The Governor, who is the President of NERIST Society emphasised on the vibrancy of the NERIST campus. He stressed on timely cent percent admission, good academic atmosphere, cent percent teacher-student attendance, fearless campus environment, disciplined study atmosphere in the hostel, on time examination and result declaration on schedule.
Chairman, All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi Prof. Anil D. Sahasrabudhe, delivered the convocation address. NERIST Board of Management Chairman, Prof. Umesh Chandra Ray, and NERIST Director, Prof H.S. Yadav also spoke on the occasion.
18 toppers in Base Module, Degree Module and Post Graduate Module received Gold medals on the occasion. 12(Twelve) of 19 candidates received Ph.D. degrees, while 54 (Fifty-Four), out of 122 candidates received Post Graduate degrees in Master of Technology, Master of Science and Master of Business Management in person. 358 (Three hundred Fifty Eight) candidates received Under Graduate degrees in Degree Module and Post Graduate Module.
