Celebrating the 78th Independence Day, Tezpur University today (August 15) inaugurated a state-of-the-art girls’ hostel named after freedom fighter Kanaklata Barua. The 500-capacity girls’ hostel was inaugurated by Prof. Shambhu Nath Singh, Vice Chancellor of the University, in the presence of the Tezpur University academic community. “On this momentous occasion, we are remembering and honouring Kanaklata Barua, the freedom fighter. The hostel is envisioned to be more than just an accommodation facility. We hope that the younger generation will be inspired by the valour and patriotism of Kanaklata,” said the Vice Chancellor.
Earlier, unfurling the national flag, Prof. Singh urged the university community to be the engines of social change. “As centers of learning and debate, we are uniquely positioned to address the most pressing issues of our time. Our research should address local, national, and global challenges,” the Vice Chancellor appealed to all.
The Independence Day celebrations featured a series of performances, such as cultural performances, exhibitions, street plays, sports activities, etc. The University also organized Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, where an exhibition showcasing the pain and tragedy of the partition was highlighted. The Vice Chancellor also gave away certificates to NCC cadets for their various achievements.
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