Gangtok: Dr. Mahendra P. Lama, the newly appointed vice chancellor of Sikkim University was felicitated by Press Club of Sikkim(PCS) on July 27, 2007.Prof. Mahendra P. Lama of the School of International Studies, JNU, at the Centre for South, Central, South East Asian & South West Pacific Studies, has assumed the office of the first Vice Chancellor of Sikkim University w.e.f. the 2nd July, 2007.
While addressing the media person, Dr. Lama expected that this university will be an inclusive university to attain higher studies of excellence in various new faculties, which will cover not only bookish knowledge but of practical knowledge as well. He said that Sikkim must put every effort in education at least for 20 years very seriously so that human development and resource can be increased in order to build a strong society and nation. He also suggested to change the mental attitude of the people and work hard for meeting the cherished goal in life and education is a part and parcel of human being to be developed fully. He disclosed that the appropriate land is being identified to construct the infrastructure of university in 250 acres land required for the purpose and he has assumed with this new assignment with determination and mission in the life. He urged the media persons to come forward and co-operate in this mission.
Shri C.D. Rai, the President, Press Club of Sikkim expressed that he is fortunate enough to witness a mega event in his life because when he was a child there was no school in his village Namchi. Now there are many school and college and university is too being started. Shri Subash Deepak, Advisor and Sr. Journalist highlighted the profile of Dr. Lama and also read out the citation. Dr. Lama was felicitated by offering scarf and citation. Earlier, Shri Bhim Rawat, General Secretary of PCS delivered welcome speech, while Shri Paras Mani Dahal, Treasurer gave vote of thanks. The function was conducted by Shri Bijay Bantawa, Advisor of PCS
Shri C.D. Rai, the President, Press Club of Sikkim expressed that he is fortunate enough to witness a mega event in his life because when he was a child there was no school in his village Namchi. Now there are many school and college and university is too being started. Shri Subash Deepak, Advisor and Sr. Journalist highlighted the profile of Dr. Lama and also read out the citation. Dr. Lama was felicitated by offering scarf and citation. Earlier, Shri Bhim Rawat, General Secretary of PCS delivered welcome speech, while Shri Paras Mani Dahal, Treasurer gave vote of thanks. The function was conducted by Shri Bijay Bantawa, Advisor of PCS