Event Description

The inaugural programme began with a welcome address delivered by Dr. Mousumi Mahanta, Programme Coordinator. The welcome address was followed by an inaugural address by Prof. Dhruba Kumar Bhattacharya, Pro Vice Chancellor, Tezpur

University. Prof. Bhattacharya began his speech by acknowledging the importance of learning beyond the syllabus given to a student. He laid emphasis on the generation of new ideas that would only be possible when the youth are enthusiastic enough to exercise their creativity and remain associated with the society around them. The Chief Guest Prof Sibnath Deb (Director, RGNIYD) greeted the audience and spoke on the importance of skill development especially for the youth of our country. He put

emphasis on the development of communication and vocational skills among the youth which would build their confidence and help in their overall growth. He further added that owing to the increasing dependency on Technology today, we need to be

familiar and adapt ourselves with the advanced technology. Monoj Kumar Basumatary, Enterpreunor, shared about his journey as an entrepreneur and appealed to the audience that people need to learn how to connect the Lab to the Land.