Human resources India’s greatest asset: Mathur

TEZPUR, Dec 24 – Hailing the Tezpur University (TU) as one of the important institutions of higher education in the country, its Chancellor and State Governor SC Mathur today said that the University has made rapid strides in terms of infrastructure in recent times with increased student and faculty strengths. Speaking on the occasion of the 8th convocation programme of the University, Mathur further said that the institute is also remarkable for its academic ambience, natural beauty and serene surroundings.

"Our universities need to blend academic excellence with social relevance. I am happy that Tezpur University has actively participated in extension work in partnership with the civil society, in disaster management and empowerment of women and disadvantaged groups. I also appreciate the efforts the University has made in strengthening the North East region's culture of tolerance and peace. The University's endeavour towards equal opportunities and affirmative action is laudable", he said.

Conferring diploma on 27 students, PhDs on 29 students and other degrees on the remaining students, the Chancellor further stated that the students have to dedicate themselves to the traditions of discipline, character-building and national integration. "The degrees that they have acquired are not only a licence for

employment, but also a testimony of their capacity to think independently and take initiatives in various fields of activity", he said. Referring to the importance of Nalanda and Taxila Universities, he said that they bear testimony to our country's rich and long tradition of teaching research and innovative knowledge.

'The challenge that we face now in 21st century is how to transform our society into a knowledge economy. Human resources are our greatest strength. Once our young women and men become adequately skilled, they will be India's greatest force for progress. Rather than just military strength, this soft power will be the true indicator of India's greatness', he said.

Delivering the welcome address, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr Mihir Kanti Chowdhury highlighted the complete infrastructure of the University and stated that the institute, established in 1994 as a residential University, currently has 15 departments under 5 schools and offers undergraduate and research programme.

Earlier, Mathur inaugurated the newly constructed Kalaguru Bishnu Prashad Rabha Memorial Auditorium.

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