(Source: http://www.sentinelassam.com/state2/story.php?sec=2&subsec=7&id=39531&dtP=2010-06-22&ppr=1)
On 17th April 2010, Dr. Arvind Anant Natu from Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune delivered a lecture on the topic 'Opportunities in Pure science' at Tinsukia college. The lecture was organized by North East India Research Forum (NEIRF, www.neindiaresearch.org ) and Pragyan –Tinsukia College and. It was Dr. Arindam Adhikari, who on his way to Tinsukia from Stockholm met Dr. Natu in Pune and convinced him to deliver a lecture in Tinsukia on the said topic. After reaching Tinsukia, Dr. Adhikari contacted Mr. Sushanta Kar of Tinsukia college told about arranging the lecture. Mr. Kar was excited to know about that and agreed to organize the lecture in Tinsukia College. The duo worked really hard to make the event a success. The lecture was aimed at motivating students towards pure science for higher education.
Students of class X, XI and XII and their parents, as well as teachers from different schools in and around Tinsukia and Dibrugarh district participated on that occasion. Students from following schools were participated in the lecture cum interactive session.
1. Chikaragaon Jatiya Bidyalaya, Doomdooma
2. Philobari Jatiya Bidyalaya, Doomdooma
3. Panitola Girls High Schools, Panitola
4. Baruahola High School, Panitola
5. Aniruddha Junior Science College, Dibrugarh
6. Soumarjyoti, Parbotia, Tinsukia
7. Teg Bahadur, Tinsukia
8. A- New High school, Tinsukia
9. St. Stephens Tinsukia
10. Senairam H. S. School, Tinsukia
11. Saumar Jyoti Bidyapith, Tinsukia
12. Guru Tegbahadur Sr.Secondery School, Tinsukia
13. St. Stephen School, Tinsukia
14. Pinwood Junior College, Tinsukia
15. English Academi, Tinsukia
16. A New High School, Tinsukia
17. Jatiyo Bidyalaya, Tinsukia
The event was presided over by Dr. Bhuban Gogoi, principal of Tinsukia college. From NEIRF, Dr. Adhikari and Dr. Mukut Gohain were present on that event. Dr. Adhikari, initiator of NEIRF, briefed the audience about the organisation (www.neindiaresearch.org). He, in his speech raised the issue 'Need of Higher Science and Technology Education institute in Tinsukia and its adjoining areas'. He raised the issue why despite having abundant resources in this area, Tinsukia still lacks a higher educational institute like university or any scientific research organization. Dr. Gohain also expressed in his speech the necessity of such higher educational institute in this part of the country. At the end of the event Mr. Kar gave a brief information about organizing the lecture and expressed his view about need of more such events.
After 17th April event Dr. Adhikari and Dr. Gohain visited many places to meet people and organizations in Tinsukia district to mobilize the support on the issue of need of higher science and technology institute in Tinsukia. All the student organizations including AASU, AJYCP, Moran, Muttack, Tai-Ahom, etc and many social organizations came forward, decided to raise voice unitedly on this issue and first public meeting was held on 16th of May 2010. On the second public meeting held on 22nd May 2010, a committee was formed with name Educational Development Coordination Committee Tinsukia, Dibrugarh and East Arunachal Pradesh followed by first press meet on 24th of May 2010. The name of institutes which are in the wish list are
1. Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER).
2. Central Institute of Plastic and Engineering Technology (CIPET)
3. Central University,
4. Center for Material for Electronic Technology (C-MET),
5. Herbal Research and Development Institute (HRDI),
6. Rural Development Institute.
7. Indian Institute of Information Technology.
After 25th of May, Dr. Adhikari visited Maharashtra, Delhi and Tamilnadu and met many famous scientists and NGOs based in those states to make aware of these activities in Tinsukia and for getting support and suggestions. On 30th May 2010, Dr. Gohain met Arunachal Pradesh cabinet minister Mr. Tewa Mein, who in turn promised every possible help from his side. On 13th June 2010 the committee met local MLA, Mr. Rajendra Singh, briefed about the development and handed over memorandum. Next day i.e. on 14th June 2010 the committee met honourable minister Mr. Pradyut Bordoloi, had discussion with him and handed over memorandum. Mr. Pradyut Bordoloi has promised to set up one CIPET in Namrup town and promised to release Rs. 2 crore as initial amount immediately. Mr. Pradyut Bordoloi has also invited the committee particularly Dr. Adhikari and Dr. Gohain to present in front of Educational Ministry secretaries and other officials in Dispur to discuss about other demands.
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4 comments:
Great Job Arindam!!
Thank you Asha.
Great to see that you are able to continue efforts in Tinsukia despite being so far south. Hope the family are all ok! Shrikant
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