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DHEKIAJULI: In a commendable initiative to bridge academic learning with practical experience, a daylong internship programme was organized at the historic Askaran Binjraj establishment in Dhekiajuli in collaboration with Lokanayak Omeo Kumar Das College, Dhekiajuli.
The event was hosted by Chandan Mol Bothra, Proprietor of Askaran Binjraj, a business house with a rich legacy of 180 years in the area. The internship aimed to provide students hands-on exposure to the evolving dynamics of retail and entrepreneurship.
Gracing the occasion were notable dignitaries including Dr Sukdev Adhikari, Principal of Lokanayak Omeo Kumar Das College, Dr Jogen Saikia, President of the College Governing Body, Dr Jyotsna Baruah, Convenor and Professor, Dr Pitambar Chedai, Professor, and senior journalists, and APCU, Dhekiajuli co-district Secretary Kalpajyoti Nath, Tapan Sengupta, and Indrajit Sharma.
Delivering a thought-provoking address, Chandal Mol Bothra, MD, Askaran Binjraj remarked, “Vocational education is the foundation of true learning. We must move beyond the mindset of only seeking government jobs and focus on building careers with integrity, commitment, and responsibility.”
Highlighting the need for a mindset shift, Chandan Bothra noted, “We often blame the government for unemployment, but real growth lies in exploring opportunities. The retail sector in the North-East is full of promise.” He also urged students to cultivate discipline and positivity in life, adding, “Avoid falsehood, value time, and develop the strength to stay away from distractions like mobile phones even for 8 to 10 hours a day. That discipline is crucial for success.”
The internship initiative was widely appreciated by the attending students, who expressed enthusiasm for more such industry-academia collaborations. The event concluded with a message of hope, urging youth to pursue honest work with a positive mindset and contribute meaningfully to society.
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