Vice President CP Radhakrishnan arrived in Assam on Sunday on a four-day visit to the Northeast, and attended the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Geetanagar College in Guwahati.
Apart from Assam, he will also visit Meghalaya, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh.
During his visit from September 6-9, the Vice President will participate in a series of academic, cultural and public engagements, besides visiting institutions of historical, social and national significance.
Upon his arrival at the LGBI Airport in Guwahati, he was accorded a warm welcome by Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and other.
At the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Geetanagar College, formerly known as Kanya Mahavidyalaya, in Guwahati, he congratulated the institution on completing five decades of dedicated service to higher education. Radhakrishnan said that Geetanagar College has made a significant contribution to the educational and social development of Assam, particularly in empowering generations of young women through education, knowledge and confidence.
He also inaugurated the college’s new academic building.
Addressing the gathering, the Vice President described Assam as a land of rich cultural heritage and traditions. He highlighted the State’s distinctive contribution to India’s cultural landscape through its languages, literature, music, dance, theatre and indigenous traditions. He also recalled the valour and patriotism of Lachit Barphukan, who remains an enduring source of inspiration for the nation.
The Vice President highlighted the emphasis placed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the growth and development of the Northeast.
He noted that Assam, with its rich natural resources, forests and globally renowned tea, has immense potential and is witnessing a remarkable phase of development.
Emphasising the transformative role of education, Radhakrishnan said that institutions of higher learning must not merely prepare students for careers but also nurture responsible citizens committed to democracy, constitutional values, social responsibility and nation-building.
The VicePresident led the students and those present in taking a ‘No to Drugs’ pledge, urging young people to stay away from drugs and to encourage their friends to do the same. He emphasised that students must make responsible choices and safeguard their time, health and future.
He said that India’s young population is its greatest strength and that the opportunities emerging in areas such as artificial intelligence, digital technology, biotechnology, space research and entrepreneurship can enable the youth to play a leading role in building a developed India.
The Vice-President appreciated the progress and transformation witnessed by Assam under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. He noted that Assam has emerged as one of the fastest-growing State economies in recent years, with its economy expanding significantly. He highlighted the major investments being made in healthcare, education, infrastructure, employment and disaster management, along with the development of tea garden communities.
During the Assam leg of his visit, the Vice President he will also attend the Convocation Ceremony of Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences (SSUHS), Guwahati and programmes at Gauhati University.
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