CAU Imphal celebrates 31st foundation day
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 27 2024:
The Central Agricultural University (CAU), Imphal celebrated its 31st Foundation Day on Friday at the auditorium of College of Agriculture, Iroisemba, Imphal.
The Foundation Day celebration was inaugurated by Vice Chancellor of Manipur University, Canchipur, Imphal, Prof N Lokendra Singh in the presence of Vice Chancellor, Dhanamanjuri University, Imphal, Prof N Rajmuhon Singh; Vice Chancellor, CAU, Imphal, Dr Anupam Mishra; Director of Instruction, CAU, Imphal, Dr S Basanta Singh; Director of Research, CAU, Imphal, Dr Lalita Mohan Garnayak; Registrar, CAU, Imphal, Dr T R Sharma; Dean, College of Agriculture, Iroisemba, Imphal, Prof Indira Sarangthem; Dean, College of Food Technology, CAU, Imphal, Dr Ng Iboyaima Singh; ex-Deans of the College of Agriculture, Imphal, Prof N Iboton Singh and Prof JM Laishram; retired teachers of the College of Agriculture, Imphal; officers, faculty members, staff and students, said a release.
Former Vice Chancellors of the University namely Dr M P Singh, Dr S S Baghel, Dr SN Puri and Dr M Premjit Singh also graced the function by sending their blessing online through video conferencing and prayed for the development of the University.
The celebration began with a welcome address by Prof Indira Sarangthem.
At the event, Dr Anupam Mishra highlighted the brief achievement of the University during the last 30 years and elaborated the future strategy of the University for making it as a Centre of Excellence in Agricultural education.
Prof N Lokendra Singh and Prof N Rajmuhon Singh also spoke on "New Education Policy- 2020" .
Later, the dignitaries presented awards to the winners of different events in the Games & Sports Meet- 2024 held on January 25, 2024 at the College of Agriculture, CAU, Imphal.
The Foundation Day celebration concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Prof T R Sharma.
Notably, CAU Imphal was establishment on January 26, 1993 by an act of the Parliament, the Central Agricultural University Act, 1992 (No 40 of 1992) .