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Guwahati: Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan visited Guwahati on October 17. He served as chief guest for the fourth Foundation Day of Girijananda Chowdhury University. He delivered a speech focused on how universities must protect the rule of law. Justice Bhuyan told the crowd: "The rule of law is fundamental to a just and democratic society." He argued that no person sits above the law.
The event began with a flag hoisting and NCC salute. University officials, students, and alumni attended. Vice-Chancellor Kandarpa Das spoke about the school motto: Equity, Empathy and Empowerment. He announced six new academic tracks for the 2026-27 term. These include integrated law, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Psychology, and Medical Social Work. The school also opened a Legal Aid Clinic to help the community access justice.
Growth is steady. The university currently employs 202 faculty members. Over 100 hold Ph.D. degrees. They house 259 Ph.D. scholars on campus. Research output remains high with 148 publications and 11 patents filed. The school has signed 78 agreements with national partners. Two B.Tech. programs now hold NBA accreditation. The Bar Council of India approved the new integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) degree.
Awards were handed out for academic and research excellence. Botany professor Birina Bhuyan documented the plant species Ophiorrhiza assamensis. Anupam Sarma from the School of Pharmacy earned a spot on the list of the world's top 2% of scientists. Students also competed in photography, video, and painting. The event ended with the community celebrating four years of local development.
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