MCTA - “Celebrating the past, Igniting the Future”

The Inaugural function of the GoldenJubilee of the Meghalaya College Teachers Association Celebrations was held today the 31^st July 2021 through online mode. The President of the MCTA Dr. (Ms) B. H. Buam while announcing the theme of the year long Golden Jubilee Celebration – “Celebrating the past, igniting the future” – referred to how in this milestone celebration we must look back at the footprints of founder members of the Association and as teachers of today adapt with the changing times to herald a brighter future.

Meghalaya College Teachers' Association – “Celebrating the past, Igniting the Future”

Shri. Lakmen Rymbui, Education Minister, Government of Meghalaya who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, lamented that the prevailing conditions deterred the celebration of the Associations’ milestone. While applauding the use of the online mode he encouraged the college teachers not to shy away from responsibilities but to come forward and share the responsibilities along with the Government. Pointing out at the difficulties faced by teachers in reaching out to students during this pandemic, which had been prevailing for around one and a half years now, he urged teachers to think innovatively to reach out to the students. On the occasion the Chief Guest also released the commemorative logo of the Golden Jubilee which will be used in all the Golden Jubilee communication of the Association.

Dr. W. R. Kharlukhi, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Guest of Honour on the function fondly recalled his times as an office bearer of the Association. Pointing to the governments’ intention to come up with a book to mark 50 years of statehood Kharlukhi encouraged the Association to also come up with a book documenting the struggles and achievements in the five decades of its existence. On this special occasion, the Association was privileged to hear from Prof. D. L.Warjri the first General Secretary of the Association who not only urged the government to acknowledge the services of college teachers but also exhorted the teachers to equip themselves better to effectively perform the multifaceted roles as teacher, mentor and guide.

The President of the Association during this online celebration streamed using different platforms and attended by the members of the Association from different parts of the state announced that different activities will be organized by the different units as part of the yearlong celebration.