Union Minister of Education Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ addressed the 18th Convocation of NIT Silchar through the virtual platform as a chief guest. Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Chief Minister of Assam was the Guest of Honour on the occasion.
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आज एनआईटी सिलचर (असम) के 18वें दीक्षांत समारोह में राज्य के मुख्यमंत्री श्री @sarbanandsonwal जी के साथ सहभागिता की। pic.twitter.com/e9XlKxu7v8
— Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) November 2, 2020
Speaking on the occasion Pokhriyal congratulated the passing out students and mentioned that the moment is one of the memorable moments in their life. He congratulated the NIT Silchar for achieving 46th rank in NIRF 2020 and mentioned about the upliftment of 5 position from NIRF-2019. He expressed his happiness in learning that NIT Silchar has secured prominent positions in the global ranking platform like THE ranking and US News ranking. He congratulated the NIT Silchar for accomplishing such recognition and said to excel in all dimension to uplift the national education in the international forums.
In his convocation address Sarbananda Sonowal congratulated the young graduating students. He expressed his happiness to see the recent achievements of the institute. He asked the students to stay focus with their goals and work hard to realise those. He reminded the importance of integrating Physical wellness in all academic and research activities for achieving success. He mentioned to follow Swami Vivekananda in life in order to keep a suitable balance of mind and health for a successful life.
Prof. Sivaji Bandyopadhyay, Director NIT Silchar presented the Institute report highlighting all the activities during the reporting period.
In 18th Convocation of the institute the name of the various medal winners were also announced.