Jote, Dec 23: Union Minister Earth Sciences, Kiren Rijiju advised the student fraternity across the state to focus on academic activities and denounce bandh and dharna culture.
"By focusing on studies and developing a growth mindset and the skills to navigate life's challenges, students can become successful and contributing members of society," he said.
Rijiju said this after inaugurating a post office, Canara bank and unveiling Mahatma Gandhi's bust  at the National Institute of Technology, Jote campus on Saturday in the presence of Doimukh MLA Tana Hali Tara, Deputy Commissioner Jiken Bomjen and Director NIT Dr.RP Sharma and other dignitaries.
Congratulating the students and the  faculty members of NIT,  Rijiju said "Improving the facilities and services in the NIT campus has always been a priority of the government. Such initiatives will supplement in creating a conducive academic atmosphere."
Imploring the inhabitants of the nearby villages to adopt the institute and coordinate with the NIT adminstration in running it smoothly,  Rijiju added that  the locals and the elected PRI members must ensure that no anti social elements disturb the management. "A premier institute like NIT can increase the economic activities in the area.In return the NIT shall also take up subsidiary works in and around the village as a part of their social responsibility activities,' he said.
Rijiju further  asked the In-charge Director,NIT to submit in written all the issues faced by the institute like boundary, campus issues etc.
He also spoke about his Ministry's plan for technological advancements in long term weather forecasting .
"This long term system is envisioned to provide a precise forecast of rainfall, temperature, humidity etc., which will help the farmers plan their agricultural activities accurately," the minister added.
Speaking on the occasion, MLA Tana Hali Tara expressed gratitude to the union minister for supporting NIT, Jote right from its inception and shifting from Yupia to its permanent location at Jote in 2021.
He further brought to the notice that 53 non teaching staff of the institute are yet to be regularised despite working in the institute for 10-15 years and sought the intervention of the union minister.
Among others ZPMs, HoDs, faculty, students  from IIT Chennai, Gaon burahs and public attended the event.

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