Governor Satya Pal Malik on Friday unveiled two portraits of the freedom fighters of Meghalaya, U Tirot Sing and U Kiang Nangbah at the North Eastern Hill University (NEHU).
Speaking at a function held in the VC conference room, the Governor, who is the Chief Rector of NEHU, congratulated the University for recognising the supreme sacrifices of the two warriors of the State. He urged the Vice Chancellor to create a seat of research on U Tirot Sing and U Kiang Nangbah so that the entire country would come to know about other freedom fighters too.
The Governor also spoke on education as a means of empowerment. He credited his education for his achievements in life and called the five years of college life the best years of his life.
He also said that he would gladly give up everything if he could get them back.
“Education empowers you,” he said adding that those societies that prioritise education have progressed.
Recalling the time when he was looking after Parliamentary Affairs, he lamented the fact that there has never been much debate on education. The quality of education suffers when wealthy and powerful people don’t contribute to the cause of education.
“The Government alone cannot do everything if those with means do not pitch in,” he added.
On a lighter note, the Governor said he was looking forward to have a cup of tea in the University canteen because that is where he would spend most of his time when he was a student.
Vice Chancellor Prof SK Srivastava, Pro-Vice Chancellors of Shillong Prof H Lamin and Tura Campus Prof G. Singaiah, Registrar Dr JN Nayak, Finance Officer LMK Lyngrah, deans, faculty, officers and staff of the university attended the function.
