Guwahati, July 29, 2024 — In a significant ceremony held at Raj Bhavan, three newly-appointed vice-chancellors formally took their oaths of office. The event, presided over by Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, marked an important milestone for higher education in Assam.
Governor Kataria administered the oaths to Professor Nani Gopal Mahanta, the new Vice-Chancellor of Gauhati University, Manabendra Dutta Choudhury, who will lead Rabindranath Tagore University, and Dhanapati Deka, appointed as Vice-Chancellor of Bhattadev University.
The ceremony was attended by several dignitaries, including Education Minister Ranoj Pegu, who emphasized the significance of the appointments for the academic landscape of the state. Minister Pegu expressed his confidence in the new vice-chancellors’ abilities to lead their institutions towards greater academic excellence and innovation.
In his address, Governor Kataria highlighted the crucial role of education in societal development and urged the new vice-chancellors to strive for the highest standards of academic and administrative leadership. The appointments come at a time when the state is focusing on enhancing the quality of higher education and expanding its reach.
The new vice-chancellors expressed their gratitude for the trust placed in them and reiterated their commitment to advancing educational opportunities and fostering a culture of excellence within their respective universities.
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