RGU should become centre of excellence in NE: BD Mishra

Our Correspondent

Itanagar: Governor Brig (retd) Dr BD Mishra on Tuesday advised the authorities of Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) to identify specific areas where work is required and take it up in a planned manner considering all aspects and utilizing full resources, provisions and procedures.

Participating in the 37th Foundation Day celebration of the lone Central varsity in the State, in its campus at Rono Hills, near here, Mishra said that mission of RGU should be the educational progress and to become the centre of excellence in Northeast.

He urged upon the management, faculty and students to preserve protect and promote the ideals for which RGU was established.

The Governor said that foundation day is an important occasion for introspection of the present status of the institute and plan for the future.

He emphasized on the research scholars to focus on academic paper publications and presentation, participation in academic symposium and innovations and further advised them to think, plan, spread and live in academic atmosphere.

“Students must be disciplined, inculcate sense of belonging and ambition to improve themselves. They must resolve and work with academic interest,” he said and reminded them of their social responsibilities and advised them to involve themselves in health and educational campaigns.

He asked them to utilize their time properly and also take part in extracurricular activities like games and sports to be mentally and physically fit and healthy.

Mishra undercored that the students must not run after job but take up ‘Start up’ scheme and become entrepreneurs.

“Swachhta Mission should be part of daily activities and RGU must take the lead in cleanliness drives,” he said.

The Governor advised the faculty members to take extra steps to enhance the quality of teaching and personality development of the students.

“Faculty must be regular, working in scholarly manner and be empathetic in approach,” he said.

Mishra asked management to think, plan, and act, for what would be required in the future for the educational welfare of the students and the institute.

“University management must be fair, equitable, endeavouring, friendly and receptive. The management must be far-sighted and have longtime approach,” he said.

The Governor, who is the Chief Rector of the university, presented the awards for exceptional achievers amongst the university students.

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