Reviving Nalbari's Academic Legacy: CM Sarma's Call to Action
Chief Minister's Concerns on Academic Decline
CM Sarma addressing an open session marking the 103rd anniversary of Dotora Lower Elementary School in Nalbari, on Sunday. (AT Photo)
Nalbari, Nov 15: On Sunday, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma voiced his concerns regarding the diminishing academic competitiveness in Nalbari, urging a revival of the district's legacy of producing skilled professionals such as doctors and engineers.
During an open session celebrating the 103rd anniversary of Dotora Lower Elementary School, Sarma pointed out the alarming trend of only a few students from Nalbari being accepted into medical colleges, including the local Nalbari Medical College.
“It is disheartening to see that when the medical college results are announced, only seven or eight students from Nalbari are on the list. We have failed to instill a competitive spirit among our youth, which is a matter for society to reflect upon,” he remarked.
He stressed the need for local representation in educational institutions, advocating for a collective effort to ensure more Nalbari students gain admission to Nalbari Medical College instead of allowing opportunities to be dominated by students from other regions.
“Make it your goal for Nalbari students to become doctors at Nalbari Medical College. Local youth should have the chance to enroll in the medical college within their own district,” he emphasized.
Sarma noted that Nalbari has historically been a significant contributor of professionals, especially doctors, who have served throughout Assam.
The Chief Minister acknowledged that while Nalbari possesses the human resources and potential to cultivate exceptional professionals, enhanced efforts are necessary to enable local students to compete effectively at both state and national levels.
Reflecting on the district’s historical contributions to Assam’s educated workforce, Sarma remarked that institutions established over a century ago laid the groundwork for its academic progress.
“This primary school, founded nearly 130 years ago, planted the seeds of education in this area. We must now uphold that legacy by fostering an environment where our children aspire to become doctors, engineers, and intellectual leaders,” he concluded.