Assam Energy Institute, Sivasagar witnesses its 2 nd Convocation Ceremony on November 19th 2022
Bhupen Goswami
GUWAHATI : Assam Energy Institute marked its 2nd Convocation Ceremony with a solemn event held at its Sivasagar campus on 19th of November 2022. The Chief Guest for the occasion was Rameswar Teli, the Union Minister of State, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Ministry of Labour & Employment Government of India. The occasion also had Dr. S. Shamasundar President of the Board of Governors of RGIPT, Prof. A.S.K. Sinha, Director, RGIPT; Dr. Umaprasana Ojha, Dean Academic Affairs, RGIPT; Shri. Jitendra Prasad, Registrar, RGIPT, DC Sivasagar Shri Aditya Vikram Yadav ,Shri Chinmoy Jit Sarma, In-Charge, Assam Energy Institute Sivasagar and eminent persons from Sivasagar and industries (ONGC, IOCL. etc) This year, Assam Energy Institute awarded Diploma to 73 students for academic session 2021- 22 out of which 24 students were from Chemical Engineering,23 students were from Mechanical Engineering and 26 students were from Petroleum Engineering. Further, Chief Guest awarded President’s Gold medal to Mr. Biplob Newar (Diploma in Chemical Engineering) for his academic excellence and Director’s Gold Medal to Mr. Anuj Kumar Shah (Diploma in Mechanical Engineering) for his outstanding all-round performance.
Also, Mr. Biplob Newar from Chemical Engineering, Ms. Mayur Pankhi Gogoi from Mechanical Engineering and Mr. Sudipta Saikia from Petroleum Engineering received the Institute Gold medals for ranking first in their respective branches. The programme started with the solemn academic procession followed by lighting of lamp by Chief Guest and Saraswati Vandana in presence of dignitaries, senior citizens, faculty and students of the institute and other invited guests. The dignitaries on dais were felicitated by Prof. A.S.K. Sinha, Director, RGIPT. He welcomed the Chief- Guest, President BoG & DC Sivasagar. The convocation was subsequently declared open by Dr. S. Shamasundar, President of the BoG, RGIPT. Following this Director RGIPT Prof. A.S.K. Sinha congratulate the students and described that development of Assam Energy Institute, Sivasagar during past years. Prof. Sinha said that AEI is working on to develop good infrastructure for teaching and research work for making it a leading institution in Northeast area to fulfil the trained manpower requirement of energy industries.
The President (BoG), Dr. S. Shamasundar, congratulated all students and asked them to prepare for new developments in technology and expressed his satisfaction about the development of the institute in a short period. The Chief Guest, Shri Rameswar Teli, congratulated all the completing students and urged them to remain steadfast in their efforts towards the creation of a modern and decisive India. He assured that Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Government of India will give all its support to make Assam Energy Institute a world class institute.
The Assam Energy Institute (AEI), Sivasagar had commenced the academic activities from 2017 with three diploma courses and is presently offering Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Fire and Safety Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Petroleum Engineering. There are 472 students enrolled in the different programmes of the Institute. During the Convocation ceremony, a pledge was taken by graduating students. In the pledge, students took an oath to not swerve from truth & dharma and to not neglect welfare, prosperity, learning and teaching. They pledged not to neglect the duties towards God and Parents. They also pledged to bear good behaviours and conduct throughout their life. The Convocation was declared closed by Dr. S. Shamasundar, following which there was a stirring rendition of the national anthem by all present. This formal and significant event in the life of the Institute was thus commemorated and celebrated in a manner befitting its importance.
