Shri.
Chowna Mein, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, who was the
Chief Guest at the convocation ceremony of VUBC, the first Christian college in
east Arunachal Pradesh, paid glowing tributes to the catholic education in
North East India, particularly in Arunachal Pradesh. “Standing here today, I am
reminded of my days at Don Bosco School, Guwahati”, he said. “All that I am
today, I owe it to the Fathers and brothers at my school.” Reminiscing his long
association with the catholic education, he highlighted the fact the catholic
institutions are Trust that render yeomen service without looking for profit
and without much support from the Government.
Appreciating
the first batch of graduates from VUBC, Shri. Mein recollected the difficulties
he had faced to complete his education due to lack of transport facilities and
good educational institutions around. “You are so lucky to have graduated from
this college. Good educational institutions have walked right into your
doorsteps. We had to travel by mules and boats for days to reach our college”
he said.
The
first batch of graduates from VUBC, which had a humble beginning in 2014, has
performed remarkably well in the University examinations. Out of 54 graduates,
12 are in the University Top 10 list of Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal
Pradesh, for the Departments of Political Science, History, Commerce and
Sociology for the academic year 2016 – 2017.
Bishop
George Pallipparambil of Miao Diocese expressed his heartiest appreciation to
the students for the outstanding result. “What you have achieved is only one
part of your life’s examination. The real result will be based on what you do
from here. May you make the society a better place to live in”, he told the
graduates.
Earlier
expressing her gratitude to the college, staff and management, Miss Tojam
Mossang, University Topper (Political Science) exhorted the juniors to invest
in hardwork for success.
Rev.
Sr. Joy, the Provincial Superior of the Bethany North East Province and the
President of Bethany Educational Trust, Guwahati, also appreciated the
graduates during her message and said she and her congregation have a very
special love for this college. "Go and be salt and light of the society;
add taste and dispel darkness from the life of the people", she said.
The
toppers were awarded with certificate of merit and cash awards sponsored by
friends of Bethany Educational Trust and Shri. Chou Khouk Manpoong, Ex- MLA of
Namsai and the land donor of VUBC.
Rev.
Sr. Teresa Martis, the Principal of VUBC, expressed her sincere gratitude to
all who extended their support to the college in various ways.
Shri.
Zingnu Namchoom, Hon’ble MLA of Namsai and Parliamentary Secretary, Shri. R. K.
Sharma, Deputy Commissioner, Namsai District, Shri. Bijoy Talukdar, Additional
Deputy Commissioner, Namsai, Fr. Felix Anthony, Youth Director of Miao Diocese
and Rev. Sr. Noeline, the Administrator of VUBC were present for the historical
convocation programme of the first Catholic College in East Arunachal Pradesh.
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