Strengthening academic infrastructure in Northeast India, Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan laid the foundation stone for ₹110 crore in development projects at Gauhati University. The initiative includes building a new multidisciplinary academic building, a dedicated boys’ and international students’ hostel, and upgrades to campus library and auditorium facilities.
Founded on January 26, 1948, as the first university in the region, Gauhati University currently holds a prestigious NAAC A+ accreditation and stands 9th among State Public Universities in the NIRF 2025 rankings.
Key Highlights and Takeaways from the Visit
- Boost to Campus Facilities: The ₹110 crore investment will directly upgrade student accommodation, research capacities, and modern learning spaces on campus.
- Literary and Cultural Releases: The Vice-President released Bhupen Hazarika: Hundred Years of a Wandering Songs (edited by Ankuran Dutta and Nani Gopal Mahanta) and the 5th revised edition of the historic Assamese dictionary, Chandrakanta Abhidhan.
- Celebrating Linguistic Unity: Highlighting literary exchanges between Assam and Tamil Nadu, he emphasized that translating works between the two regions reinforces India’s rich cultural unity through linguistic diversity.
- Lauding State Progress: He commended Assam’s growth trajectory under Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, pointing out over 1.64 lakh transparent, merit-based government appointments since 2021 and the launch of the first MBA batch at IIM Guwahati.
- Message to the Youth: Addressing students directly, the Vice-President led a collective “Say No to Drugs” pledge, advising young scholars to exercise self-discipline, limit excessive social media consumption, manage their time wisely, and actively contribute to the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
