College of Community Science, Tura celebrated its 19th Foundation Day

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaSeptember 25, 2022

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma graced the 19th Foundation Day cum Annual College Week Celebrations of College of Community Science, Central Agricultural University, Sangsanggre, Tura held at Tura District Auditorium, on Saturday.

Speaking on the occasion Sangma said it is not just education that institutions contribute to the society but research and innovation which is the core part of any institution where different stakeholders work together towards success.

He also advised that after research and innovation the products made in the college need to be commercialized and manufactured and scale up so that it reaches the public which brings entrepreneurs and business to the picture for collaboration.

The College of Community Science plays a vital role which is connected to grassroot level where local products and villages are connected and can lead to economic revolution, he said.

Mentioning about the increase in the Self Help Groups, he said that there was only 4000 SHGs but now it has increased to 42, 000 SHGs in the region adding that the government is ensuring women are also involved in economic activities of the region.

Addressing as Guest of Honour of the function, Agatha Sangma Member of Parliament said that the College of Home Science as formerly called no longer caters to the sciences related to running a successful household but the technology and the faculties which includes not just women but men have developed are now revolutionizing in the field of food processing, apparel designing, agronomics to name a few.

Dr. Anupam Mishra, Vice-Chancellor, CAU, Imphal highlighted the courses offered by the University in different colleges located in several states of Northeast India in agriculture and allied sciences including the achievements of the university.

A brief overview of College Achievements was presented by Dr. Jyoti V Vastrad, Dean, CCS, CAU, Tura.

During the function, Agatha Sangma distributed Prizes to the Best House, Best Performer of the Annual College Week and also distributed Certificates to students who had recently attended training course in textiles in Thailand.

Deputy Commissioner, West Garo Hills Swapnil Tembe, Professor Namita Singh, FSN Department CCS, CAU, Tura were among others who spoke on the occasion while other dignitaries, officials of different departments, teaching and non-teaching faculties, students of CCS, CAU, Tura attended the function.