From our Correspondent
Silchar,July30: Ramanuj Gupta Junior College, a premier educatiol institute of Barak Valley, which has the reputation of producing the best, has added another feather in its cap by upgrading it to a degree college.
It has been scaling new heights since its inception in the year 1998. The Degree College is a maiden tribute to the enlightened visions of late Ramanuj Gupta.
Already around 20 students have taken admission in the newly formed Ramanuj Gupta Degree College. The enrolment process is still going on. The college is now affiliated to a Central University. A college has to fulfill a number of criteria for getting affiliation. This is indeed a historic day for the College.
Dr Dilip Chandra th, Vice-Chancellor, Assam University, hoisted the College flag. The auspicious occasion was graced by the presence of a number of lumiries, educationists, among others.
Addressing the iugural ceremony as the chief-guest, Dr D C th said, “What matters is quality. The success of any educatiol institute largely depends on the quality of its teachers. So while appointing a teacher, it should be kept in mind that teachers are architects and makers of future citizens. Only competent and brilliant persons can survive in this tough and competitive world. The country’s education policy is also at crossroads. There should not be any disparity in quality. Teachers’ training is essential for the growth and development of an educatiol institute.”
Ramanuj Gupta Degree College is the 68th Assam University affiliated college. The Vice-Chancellor further said that at present, there are 800 universities, 40,000 colleges and around 25 million students enrolled in higher studies across the country. He also said that it would be better if more colleges are set up.
Speaking on an advisory note, Dr D C th said, “Digitalization is an important aspect of development. The admission procedure, payment of fees and other related activities should be digitalized in this College. Online courses should be incorporated in the College curriculum. Accordingly, 20% of marks will come from these courses under the CBCS system.”
Rudra rayan Gupta, director, Ramanuj Gupta Memorial Charitable Trust and younger son of late Dr Rahul Gupta, said, “The untimely demise of Ramanuj Gupta, my brother, on November 14, 1997, shattered our family. My father was uble to cope up with it. My beloved brother used to maintain diary. One fine day, my father came to know from his diary that he wanted to serve the society.” Chronicling the history behind the setting up of Ramanuj Gupta College in 1998, he said, “My father sought help from a large number of persons. Retired Professor Arabinda Deshmukh was the architect of this Institution.”
“This Institution has produced some of the best in the country. Our students are making mark everywhere. In the last 20 years, around 90% of the position holders of this valley belong to this College. I am also grateful to MP Sushmita Dev and Dr Dipankar Kar, head, Department of English, Gurucharan College, Silchar for their aid and assistance. The sad demise of my father on August 13, 2016 left us all alone. However, it gives me immense pleasure that his visions have been transformed into reality today. One must admit that my father was the most understated educationist. We also assure that the administration of our Degree College will be strict, disciplined and qualitative,” Rudra rayan Gupta added.
Simanta Dutta, director of the College, said: “The newly formed College was a vision of the late lamented Dr Rahul Gupta. I have been associated with him all through the growth of the College. I feel elated at the success of the college and hope that the college becomes one of the important centres for imbibing education.”
Among others present at the ceremony included Suprabir Dutta Roy, Controller of Examitions, among others.