KKHSOU hailed for promoting mother tongue in higher education
GUWAHATI: Governor, Lakshman Prasad Acharya said that Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University is contributing immensely to quality higher education in the state as it is working whole-heartedly in promoting access to higher education for the students belonging to remote areas and economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Addressing the students at the 7th convocation of the university at its campus at Resham Nagar in Khanapara on Monday, the Governor said that close to the mandate of NEP 2020 for achieving 50 percent Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) in higher education by 2035, Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University is playing a pivotal role in achieving this goal. The Governor expressed happiness over the fact that over 50 percent of the university’s students come from rural backgrounds, which reflects its commitment to making higher education more accessible.
The Governor on the occasion while paying rich tributes to the founder of the university Krishna Kanta Handiqui, said that the legacy of this erudite personality lives on through the institution established in his honour. He said, “Education opens the doors to immense opportunities. Using those opportunities thus gained our students must strive to become job creators rather than job seekers, and contribute to the progress of the nation.”
The Governor also highlighted Assam’s rich historical and cultural heritage as a land of knowledge. “This sacred land has given birth to Srimanta Sankardeva, a revered scholar who’s spiritual and intellectual proprietary have shaped the cultural and educational landscape of the state. Acharya also underscored the broader purpose of education, stating, “Education is not just about books; it is about gaining wisdom in all aspects of life. It opens the doors to immense opportunities.” Among the 516 students who received degrees, the Governor expressed his satisfaction that 275 were female students. More than half of the gold medallists are girls, which is a testimony to the continuous progress of women in education and other fields, he added. The Governor also acknowledged the university’s efforts to make study materials available in Assamese, supporting the National Education Policy’s emphasis on promoting Indian languages in education.
A total of 12,463 degrees and diplomas awarded on Monday, including 17 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees, 1,618 undergraduate degrees, 10,827 postgraduate degrees, and one postgraduate diploma and 58.3 per cent of the awardees are female students.
Professor Pawan Kumar Singh, Director of the Indian Institute of Management, Tiruchirappalli, was present as the special guest. The convocation was attended by Vice Chancellor of Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University, Prof. Rajendra Prasad Das, faculty members, students, and several other dignitaries, stated a press release.
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