Teachers’ Day Celebration in Chirang District Highlights Educational Advancements and Achievements

The Department of Education, BTC organized a prestigious Teachers’ Day celebration at the RCCC Auditorium, BGR Township, Dhaligaon, Chirang BTR. The event was graced by the Chief Executive Member (CEM), BTC, Pramod Boro.

The programme was dedicated to honoring the invaluable contributions of teachers in shaping society. It highlighted significant achievements by students and discussed various initiatives to accelerate education in the BTC region. Key initiatives included the launch of the Bodoland Youth Employment Mission and the establishment of 10 space laboratories to enhance space education.

In his address, CEM Pramod Boro expressed gratitude to the teacher community for their pivotal role in societal development. He reflected on the evolution of education from Gurukuls to modern institutions, emphasizing that while educational infrastructure has changed, the core objectives of teaching have remained constant. He also motivated the teachers to bring out the best in their students and maintain a spirit of teamwork. He also discussed ten flagship programmes in education aimed at promoting educational excellence.

Member of Parliament (MP) Lok Sabha Joyanta Basumatary highlighted the potential of students and the critical role of teachers in elevating educational standards. He acknowledged the recent efforts to appoint new teachers and improve school infrastructure to enhance the education sector.

MP Rajya Sabha Rwngwra Narzary spoke about the various government schemes and the positive changes brought about by Hon’ble CEM Shri Pramod Bodo-led Government. He encouraged teachers to strive for excellence and emphasized that collective effort and coordination are essential for the department’s success.

The event also included the presentation of the prestigious “Promod Chandra Brahma Literary Award” to Shri Hari Narayan Khakhlary and Shri Badri Guragain for their significant contributions to literature. Outstanding Performance Awards were given to six schools based on Gunotsav results and overall school performance. Additional accolades were presented to top Elementary and Middle Schools, as well as schools with an A+ grade for three consecutive years, and those with impressive pass rates in HSLC and HSSLC exams. Certificates of appreciation were awarded to 55 schools in Chirang district for achieving 1st rank in HSLC and HSSLC exams in 2024.

The event was attended by distinguished guests including MP Lok Sabha Joyanta Basumatary, MP Rajya Sabha Rwngwra Narzary, EM BTC Dr Nilut Swargiary, EM BTC Gautam Das, EM BTC Dhananjay Basumatary, MLA Gossaigaon Jiron Basumatary, DC Chirang P. Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy, SP Chirang Akshat Garg, NK Barua, Executive Director & Refinery Head of Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Bongaigaon and several other dignitaries.