In November 2025, a welcome ceremony for the newly admitted students of the “Purvottar Institute for Persons with Disabilities” (established under the courtesy of Vision Sunrise NGO) was held at the “Shaheed Nyas” building of the Students’ Union Office located in Uzanbazar.
On this occasion, the institute’s Foundation Day was also celebrated with a series of special events, and the biannual magazine “Divyang Jyoti” was officially launched. The magazine was unveiled by Padma Shri Dr. Surya Kanta Hazarika. The overall planning and coordination of the magazine were carried out by social worker Kalpana Rajkumar.
Among the distinguished guests invited to the program were former Commissioner Mr. Gharphalia, Professor Mintu Bhattacharya from the Department of Disability Studies, Gauhati University, lyricist and social worker Manjula Baidyu, ISL CRC sign language instructor Aakash Choni, and social worker Ajay Paddar. All the guests delivered inspiring speeches that motivated the students.
In the presence of eminent guests from various institutions, the students captivated everyone with their beautiful dance and song performances.
The event commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by members of Vision Sunrise. A tribute was also paid to the late singer Zubeen Garg by lighting a lamp before his portrait.
The welcome ceremony was presided over by former Professor Rita Choudhury from the Department of Mathematics, Gauhati University, while Dr. Dhanswar Kalita chaired the open session. The program was gracefully hosted by college teachers Chinmoyee Deka and Orijita Sharma, along with interpreter Juri Kalita.
The President of the institute, Mr. Jyoti Prasad Saharia, delivered a vote of thanks, shedding light on the objectives of the gathering. The event concluded successfully with great enthusiasm and joy.
