Rono Hills, Feb 4:  The 39th foundation day of the lone central university of the state was celebrated in blended mode today. The function was attended by Governor of Arunachal Pradesh and Chief Rector of the University Brig.(Dr.) B.D. Mishra(Retd.), Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein as Chief Guest and Professor D.P. Singh, Former Chairperson of UGC delivered the foundation day lecture. 
In his address virtually, the Governor praised the university which has grown from strength to strength especially with opening up of new departments and other infrastructure development. He lauded the university for creating smart classroom in this time of the pandemic which is catering an uninterrupted online classes for students. Mishra appreciated the university for inking many important MoUs(Memorandum of Understanding) with many institutes which is going to the benefits the people of the state. 
Professor D.P. Singh, Former Chair of UGC delivering his foundation day lecture on the topic “New Education Policy-2020: Prospects and Realization", called upon all the stakeholders of the NEP to exercise it with true spirit, sincerity and conviction. Highlighting NEP as an important landmark journey in the Indian education system, he added it is Indian centric and learner centric for producing a global knowledge system.
"India being a diverse and multi-lingual society, the NEP approaches with equity and equality for all,"  Prof. Singh said also highlighting the importance of National Institute Framework Ranking (NIRF) and Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) as a growth engine of NEP. He called upon the university fraternity to bring in an environment of cultural appreciation with moral and ethical foundation of the institutes for effective implementation of NEP.  He also believes that RGU will also contribute vibrantly to our knowledge economy. Developing of entrepreneurial and skill development is as an important entity of NEP, he added. Prof. D.P Singh also emphasized on having a strong alumnus which bring in back a lot of competence in the growth of a university.

Prof. Saket Kushwaha, Vice Chancellor of the University in his opening remarks shared many academic developments of the university in the last one year. He said, there were six faculty members of the university which have successfully got registered for their patents. The University also received financial support of Rs. 10 Crore from Dept. Of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India under PURSE 2021 Programme. It’s a matter of great pride that the university is assigned by the Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh to document the Unsung Heroes of Arunachal Pradesh who fought against British invasion, he added.
Deputy Chief Minister, Chowna Mein in his address applauded the university on its foundation day and said that opening up of new faculties especially of Sports Science and Agriculture will fill up the long felt vacuum in the arena of higher education in the state. He also praised the university for steps taken to check the spread of the COVID-19 virus and the facilities that it has provided to the campus residents, employees and students.  
"The impressive number of research publications and seminar talks by the teachers in recent times is proof of this pursuit of knowledge and the contribution of the University in this regard," he added. 
Prof. Amitav Mitra, Pro Vice Chancellor of the university gave the welcome address. The function as it was organised in the blended mode was attended by very few members of the university maintaining the government guidelines of the pandemic. An impressive felicitation programme was given to the retired employees of the university this year with a citation and shawl. Photography, folk songs and essay writing competition was organised as a part of the celebrations and prizes were given in the programme today. 

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