Chief Minister Raman Singh on Tuesday put forward a suggestion to the students of Digvijay Autonomous College here that they should spare some time after studies to survey status of cleanliness work in their respective localities and motivate people to join the National Cleanliness Campaign. He was speaking at the convocation ceremony of the college in the city. On the occasion , the Chief Minister handed over diplomas to 13 students of Information Technology and Electronic Device repairing related courses.
On behalf of the Chhattisgarh Government, he announced that five acres land will be allotted for expansion and development of Digvijay College, which is one of the oldest educational institutions of the district. He further said that additional 25,000 sqft of land will be allotted to the college for construction of women’s hostel. On the occasion, the Chief Minister inaugurated wi-fi facility for the campus and also launched its new website.
lok Sabha member Abhishek Singh sanctioned Rs8 lakh from MP’s Fund for wi-fi facility. He also inaugurated the administrative building on the occasion. As chief guest of the ceremony, Chief Minister appealed students to actively participate in Clean India Campaign. He praised the students for taking interest in this campaign and appealed for their support to maintain hygiene in respective wards of the city.
In case their wards need dustbins, they should mention the same in their survey report so that Municipal Corporation may arrange it for their wards, he said. Talking about the prestigious history of Digvijay College, Singh said that this college is one of the oldest colleges of not only Rajnandgaon city but also of entire Chhattisgarh.
Renowned litterateurs like late Padumlal Punnalal Bakshi and late Gajanan Madhav Muktibodh have taught in this college. The Chief Minister said that in its journey of nearly 58 years, Digvijay College has shaped the future of thousands of students. Today, most of these students are significantly contributing in various fields and serving society as well as nation. This college has immense contribution in development of Rajnandgaon in every sector, he said.
Singh said that he takes pride for the history and prestige of this college, as it is located it his Assembly constituency. He was glad to know that a student has been selected for research on sickle cell anaemia. lok Sabha Member Abhishek Singh, Municipal Corporation Mayor Madhusudan Yadav, College Principal Dr RN Singh and other speakers also address the ceremony.
On the occasion, MlA and Public Participation Committee Chairman Sarojini Banjare, Collector Ashok Agrawal, State Civil Supply Corporation Ex-Chairman lilaram Bhojwani, Textbook Corporation Ex-Chairman Ashok Sharma and 20-point Programme Committee Ex-Deputy Chairman Khubchand Parakh along with a number of public representatives, officials of various organisations and a large number of citizens, teachers and students were also present.