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| MIER celebrates glorious past, poised to scale greater heights | | Completes 73 yrs of excellence in Education | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 4- To commemorate the completion of 73 glorious years of dedicated service in the field of education, Model Institute of Education and Research (MIER) celebrated its foundation at an impressive and colourful function organized at the Institute premises here today.
Minister for Industries and Commerce, Surjeet Singh Salathia was the Chief Guest at the function which was presided over by Dr. Arun K. Gupta Chairman, MIER. Other distinguished guests present on the occasion were the members of the Board of Directors, high ranking government officials, social activists, prominent citizens and large number of parents of the students of various wings of the institute.
On his arrival the Chief Guest was accorded a warm reception by the Chairman, Director and other senior officers of the Institute. He was presented a guard of honor by the scouts and guides of Model Academy. Two tiny tots of Model Academy presented bouquets to the Chief Guest. Thereafter, the Chief Guest paid rich homage to the Founders of MIER late Prof. H.L. Gupta and Prof. Shanti Gupta by laying floral wreaths at their portrait.
Dr. Arun K. Gupta formally welcomed the Chief Guest and described him as a son of the soil and a true representative of Dogra traditions, heritage and culture. ‘He is a true leader of the masses of Jammu and Kashmir State and is all set to bring significant changes in the Industries and Commerce and Labour and Employment Departments with the aim of bringing the State of J&K on the industrial map of the country and thereby opening new avenues of employment for the youth of the state’. He also expressed gratitude to the public and parents for giving full support to MIER for the last over seven decades in the achievement of its noble educational objectives. He further thanked the government, university and board authorities for reposing confidence in the programs offered by the institute. Dr. Gupta also highlighted the achievements of the institute and recounted its glorious journey since its inception. He felt that the institute is well poised to scale greater heights in future and plans to introduce several professional programs in higher education, especially in the fields of technology, management and education to cater to the requirements of the learners of the state.
On this occasion, a cultural extravaganza was presented by the students of the Institute which included Vandana, Children’s dance by Humming Buds, Shakespeare’s Play ‘Othello’, Disney Land Fairy Tale “Princess and the Pauper”, a most popular number dance “Singh is King” besides the Kashmiri, Ladakhi and Punjabi Dances. All the items were superbly executed and mesmerized the audience who applauded the performances of the students with loud cheers.
The Minister in his address lauded the role of MIER in spreading quality education and for producing enlightened citizens equipped with the necessary skills to assume leadership role in all walks of life. He further described the yeoman service rendered by MIER to the society and state as exemplary and observed that the institution had become mature enough to function as a university. He lauded the efforts of the students and teachers in the organization of cultural programs and winning top prizes in several curricular areas. He also extended heartiest congratulations to MIER on the occasion and wished all the best for its future endeavors.
Dr. Adit Gupta, Joint Director MIER presented vote of thanks
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