A team of 18 students along with three faculties from Assam coordinated by IIT Guwahati started their 5-day exposure tour to Gujarat today under the initiative of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat –Yuva Sangam programme of the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
Assam Education Minister Dr. Ranoj Pegu graced the ceremony as Chief guest and flagged off to kick-start the journey of the first batch of participants for the tour of Gujarat. The event was presided over by Prof. Parameswar K. Iyer, Officiating Director of IIT Guwahati.
Dr. Ranoj Pegu interacted with the participants and encouraged them to make use of this unique opportunity to learn about the culture and tradition of Gujarat.
Prof. Parameswar K. Iyer congratulated and welcomed the participants at IIT Guwahati and accompanied them to the Guwahati railway station for the send-off ceremony. Prof. Iyer interacted extensively with the participants and motivated them to showcase the culture and tradition of Assam with the emphasis on fulfilling the essence of Yuva Sangam.
