New Delhi: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, widely interacted with students community as he attended the 78th Foundation Day of Assam Medical College & Hospital as well as at the 62nd Foundation Day of Dibru College as the Chief Guest in Dibrugarh, Assam on Sunday. Sonowal highlighted the role that the PM Shri Narendra Modi led Government played to revamp the education sector of the country, which has put India on track to be ‘Viswa Guru.’
Addressing the young minds at Assam Medical College, the Union Minister highlighted the critical role of doctors in fostering a scientific temperament within society. He expressed pride in the college’s rich legacy, which, he noted, is in capable hands to further enhance the well-being of people, both physically and mentally. He commended the dedication of the medical and scientific community, whose efforts were essential in combating the COVID-19 threat. The minister noted that, while vaccination helped heal the population, the selfless service of doctors proved invaluable in healing the entire community. He also emphasised that Indian doctors are now known worldwide for their clinical excellence, with the rapid growth of medical tourism serving as evidence of this reputation.
He further acknowledged that India’s traditional medicinal practices, alongside contemporary medicine, are instrumental in promoting holistic health. Yoga, he mentioned, is India’s largest soft power export, benefiting the physical and mental well-being of people around the world. Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said, India is working to integrate traditional and modern medicine to offer comprehensive healthcare. The minister encouraged Assam Medical College to continue supporting its talented doctors and researchers, noting the Government of Assam’s ₹300 crore commitment to upgrading the college’s infrastructure. As the MP of Dibrugarh, he pledged his support to help elevate AMC as a premier center of care and healing in the region. “AMC is the pride of Dibrugarh, the pride of Assam, and the pride of the Northeast,” he concluded, urging the students to continue inspiring generations and advancing the cause of healing.
The event at AMC was also attended by Bimal Borah, Minister, Govt of Assam; Rameswar Teli, MP of Rajya Sabha; Bolin Chetia, MLA of Sadiya LAC; Dr Saikat Patra, Mayor, Dibrugarh Municipal Corporation (DMC); Prof Sanjeev Kakati, Principal, AMC; Dr Reema Nath, Vice Principal, AMC along with Arun Jyoti, CEM of Moran Autonomus Council; Indra Gogoi, Vice Chairman, Assam Gas Company Limited; Ujjwal Kashyap, District President, BJP Dibrugarh and other dignitaries.
Sonowal also attended the 62nd Foundation Day Celebration of Dibru College in Dibrugarh, Assam on Sunday. It was founded with the support from public and eventually it became as a pioneering college of the region, receiving top honours from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Shri Sonowal also offered floral tributes to the founding Principal of the college Bharat Narayan Jamowar as well as Vice Principal Nanda Lal Borgohain here today.
Speaking at this event, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal said, “The 21st century is one of competition, and we must participate to reach success with dignity. Dibru College is here to prepare you for that challenge. Students from across the Northeast are studying here, and it has been training & honing the human resources contributing handsomely to the cause of nation building. You all should be thankful for that. My appeal to students today is to focus on building yourselves. There is no shortcut to success—you must work hard on your character and discipline. Our dynamic PM, Narendra Modi ji, works tirelessly for the nation, not just as a leader but as someone fully immersed in serving the country. May you find a role model in his life!”
The event was also attended by Rameswar Teli, ex Union Minister of State and MP of Rajya Sabha; Dr Saikat Patra, Mayor, DMC; Prof Jiten Hazarika, Vice Chancellor, Dibrugarh University; Pradeep Kumar Baruah; President of Governing Council of Dibru College; Aditi Baruah, Principal, Dibru College as well as other dignitaries.