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TEZPUR: The year-long Silver Jubilee celebration of the Department of MBBT (Molecular Biology & Biotechnology), TU (Tezpur University) was inaugurated on an online platform from here with much enthusiasm on Saturday. The Department was established on July 24, 1997.
The programme was attended by a host of members associated with the Department including former and current faculty members and students — many of whom are now well established in academics and industries in various parts of the country and abroad.
The programme started with the rendition of the University anthem followed by the welcome address by the Head of the Department, Prof. Robin Doley. Inaugurating the programme, University Vice-Chancellor Prof. V.K. Jain, mentioned about the recognition and the academic successes that the Department has achieved over the years. He also expressed satisfaction over the fact that the Department has been successful in securing extramural funds from various national agencies.
He added that it would continue to work towards finding solution to societal needs, particularly, in two areas: Climate resilient agricultural practice & waste management; and biofuel where the Department could significantly contribute in the future.
As the silver jubilee celebration of the Department coincides with the 75 years of 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahostav', Prof. Jain suggested that the Department should organize certain common programmes related to these great events.
The Dean, School of Sciences, Prof. Debajit Hazarika and the Registrar of the varsity, Dr. Biren Das, recalled how the Department grew from a humble beginning. As on date, the Department is one of the leading centres of the country in molecular biology and biotechnology research.
Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Prof. B. K. Konwar informed the audience that the Department has plans to celebrate this proud moment with various academic and outreach activities throughout the year.
The founding HoD (Head of the Department) Prof. A. K. Buragohain expressed his gratitude to all involved in the establishment of the Department. All former heads of the Department also shared their thoughts and experiences in the meeting.
While presenting the 'Vision & Mission of the Department', Prof. Robin Doley maintained that the Department could achieve a number of national recognitions by the dint of the constant hardwork by the faculty members and the students and also with certain best practices followed in the Department.
He pointed out that the Department will strive towards generating trained manpower for the nation and for the benefit of the society especially through its biotechnological research programmes.
Several former faculty members and alumni of the Department shared their experiences during the event. The meeting ended with a vote of thanks from Prof. M. Mandal, stated a press release from the chairperson of the 'Media Cell', Tezpur University, Rajeev K. Doley.
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