July 16, 2018: Prof Dr V L Dharurkar , the new Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of the Tripura University has stressed on the need of more pro active role of the varsity in the nation building process. Dr Dharurkar who took over charge of the Vice Chancellor from outgoing Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof. Anjan Kumar Ghosh , said the highest institute of learning in the state must attach importance to four important aspects : Teaching , learning, research and extension of knowledge to all section of the society.
“My dream is to make Tripura University the lead university of the North East region. And to achieve that I shall set the process in full swing”, he said.
Dr Dharurkar in his speech in the welcome ceremony held at MBB Auditorium, which was heavily crowded by students and varsity fraternity, also talked about his vision to make the institution more productive in relation to academic excellence, especially in research and equal distribution of knowledge as well as meaningful contribution to societal uplift as a whole. He felt that the gap between the university and colleges should be reduced and a synchronized and symbiotic process should be initiated for effective results in the field of knowledge dissemination.
The Vice Chancellor attached maximum stress on the research relating to the issues that were directly involved with Tripura and its societies. He said, special emphasis would be given on the preservation and modernization of the tribal cultures and wisdom. At a first step, he said a museum of tribal music instruments would be opened at the varsity.
“Besides, placement of Tripura University students in the big corp[orate houses would be given priorities” , said Dr Dharurkar adding that he would soon arrange a Tripura University Industries Summit involving 30-40 top industrial groups of the country.
Dr Dharurkar, who is an eminent and acclaimed academic of the country, also exhorted the university fraternity to work in cohesion and in full dedication.
The welcome ceremony was attended by former Vice Chancellor Prof Ghosh who in his address opiend that under the leadership of Dr Dharurkar the university would achieve further height and reach its dream destination.
Earlier, Prof Ghosh in a simple ceremony handed over charge to the new Vice Chancellor in the office chamber.
In the afternoon he discussed and reviewed the Tripura University matters with teachers,officers and employees.
