USTM felicitates meritorious students
SHILLONG: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma felicitated the 2019 SSLC and HSSLC toppers in a programme organised by the University of Science & Technology (USTM), Meghalaya in association with ERD Foundation, Guwahati, at the State Convention Centre here on Tuesday
Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister congratulated the rank holders. He added that it was great to see that the toppers had emerged from all parts of the state. “While we are celebrating the success, it is also important to see the other side which is not so pleasant,” Conrad said rueing the large number of students who did not get through the SSLC and HSSLC examinations.
He added that average pass percentage that leaves about 25,000 students unsuccessful every year is one of the biggest challenges for the government to overcome.
“The youths are the largest human resource that will run the state and country and having educated and qualified workforce will ensure a society that is productive and efficient,” he said. He urged the students to follow their passion but at the same time strive to become humble human beings.
Speaking on the occasion, Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui said that hard work, perseverance and dedication of the students along with the support of the parents and teachers have helped the students to achieve success.
He urged the toppers to bring glory to the state in the spaces of Indian competitive examinations.
The chief minister and education minister commended the gesture of recognition shown by the USTM. Institutes like USTM have a big role to play in research and development which will further contribute to policy making, Conrad added.
Sangma and other dignitaries presented the toppers with laptops, digital tablets, mementos and citations.
Mahbubul Hoque, Chancellor, USTM, said that the university is committed to the development of science and technology education and research in the region.
He also said that the university offers free education to all the toppers of MBOSE.
Others who were also present included Minister of Revenue & Disaster Management Kyrmen Shylla, Adviser to the government, D D Lapang, school principals, parents and guardians.
Altogether 74 rank holders of SSLC and HSSLC 2019 were felicitated during the occasion.