Student Induction Programme
Date : 21st January 2021 - Lilong Haoreibi College

From left: Dr. L. Sanatombi Devi, Prof. N. Nimai Singh and Dr. Raheijuddin Sheikh

Based on the four aspects of SAGE: Socialising, Associating, Governing and Experiencing, the Lilong Haoreibi College has conducted “Deeksharambh: Student Induction Programme” this day the 21st January 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the College Multipurpose Hall.

Professor of Physics and Controller of Examinations at Manipur University Dr. N. Nimai Singh launched the sessions of the Programme as Chief Guest. He also delivered the ‘Lecture by Eminent People’ as envisioned in the UGC Guidelines for the Induction Programme. Associate Professor at Lilong Haoreibi College Dr. L. Sanatombi Devi and Principal of the College Dr. Raheijuddin Sheikh attended the inaugural session as the Guest of honour and president respectively.

Dr. Raheijuddin Sheikh stated that as per the UGC guidelines, Deeksharambh has been one of the mandatory activities for the Universities and Colleges to help the new students adjust and feel comfortable in the new environment, inculcate in them the ethos and culture of the institution, help them build bonds with other students and faculty members, and expose them to a sense of larger purpose and self-exploration.

Student Induction Programme engages with the new students as soon as they come into the institution, before regular classes start. At the start of the induction, the incumbents learn about the institutional policies, processes, practices, culture and values, and their mentor groups are formed.

Professor Nimai reiterated that the goal of higher education is to nurture human beings responsible for their betterment and capable of sustaining society and nature, besides enabling them to procure a position to earn their livelihood. The graduating student must have knowledge and meta-skills related to his/her work, and as a citizen.

Mentoring based on Universal Human Values such as Truth, Righteous conduct, Love, Non-violence and Peace can act as an anchor or pivot of the induction, and help in developing self-awareness and sensitivity, feeling of equality, compassion and oneness. Students’ attention need to be drawn to society and nature.

Help them reflect on their relationship with their families, which is extended to college as a family and connects students among themselves and with teachers, so that they can share any difficulty they might be facing and seek help.

Deeksharambh should be designed for the new students to help them feel comfortable, draw their attention towards exploring their academic interests and activities, reducing competition and making them work for excellence, promote bonding within them, build relations between teachers and students, open new horizons of life and leading to character building.

(Dr. Raheijuddin Sheikh)
Principal,
Lilong Haoreibi College
Usoipokpi, Thoubal District-795130,
Manipur