GUWAHATI: “Every institution has its own strength. We have to build on the strength of the institution. Challenges must be confronted with determination and innovative thinking.” This was stated by Dr. Mridul Hazarika, former Vice-Chancellor of Gauhati University who has joined as Principal Advisor to the University of Science &Technology-Meghalaya on Friday. Dr. Hazarika was speaking after he formally joined USTM in a ceremony where Mahbubul Hoque, Chancellor USTM handed over the joining letter to him in the presence of Dr. PK Goswami, Vice-Chancellor of USTM, faculty members and students. Addressing the gathering Dr. Mridul Hazarika said, “Every individual has the power of imagination. But that power needs to be applied. Why the north-eastern states are suffering? Because they have failed to keep pace with the growth of several other states. People of the North East have learned to get by demanding, instead of using their efficiency.” Also Read: USTM remembers PA Sangma on his 72nd birth anniversary Also Watch: All North-Eastern states to be connected to Delhi by long-distance trains: MoS Railways S C Angadi

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