National Science Day 2021 observed
Date : 28 February 2021 - Lilong Haoreibi College

Zakiya Banu, student of Lilong Haoreibi College who stood first position in the ex-tempore speech competition receiving prizes from the dignitaries

As it is done elsewhere in the country, the National Science Day 2021 is observed on the 28th February 2021 in commemoration with the scientific discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir C V Raman on 28 February 1928 for which he was awarded Nobel Prize in 1930 which made him the first Indian Scientist to win the Nobel Prize in Science.

The day observed on the theme Future of STI: Impacts on Education, Skills and Work was organised by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Lilong Haoreibi College in association with the All Manipur Muslims (Meitei Pangal) Welfare Association (AMPWA) an apex body of the Muslims in Manipur.

Giving his key note address, the Principal of the College Dr. Raheijuddin Sheikh emphasized the objectives for holding the observance at Lilong Haoreibi College stating that the decision was taken jointly with AMPWA on considering the dire need of creating scientific curiosity and temperament amongst the of the minority Muslim students.

Reiterating how Sir C V Raman thought over the phenomenon of light falling on the sea waves while travelling on a ship, he also encouraged the students to think deeper into any such natural phenomena and explore innovative ideas leading to the discovery of new things that would benefit to the society and hence to the humankind. Any student of Lilong Haoreibi College may also become a Nobel Laureate, there is no objection in producing scientists from the soil of Lilong.

A science talk was delivered by Dr. Abdul Hei, Associate Professor in Zoology, Lilong Haoreibi College who has recently been conferred educational achievers award. It was followed by an ex-tempore speech competition for the undergraduate students on theme of the NSD 2021 Future of STI: Impacts on Education, Skills and Work. BA 3rd Semester student Sheikh Zakiya Banu stood first position, BVoc 1st semester student Nishar Ahmed stood second position and BA 5th semester student Khullakpam Husseni stood the third position. Cash awards of Rs. 2000/, 1500/- and 1,000/- respectively with citations were distributed to the winners and all other participants of the competition.

The Programme chaired by the retired IAS officer Md. Sattar who is also the Central Executive Member of the AMPWA. President of AMPWA and retired IAS A. R. Khan attended as Chief Guest, former Principal of the College Dr. Shirajuddin and CEC Member of AMPWA Md. Nazeruddin were also members in the dais. Md. Salauddin Khan conducted the ex-tempore competition as moderator.

(Dr. Raheijuddin Sheikh)
Principal,
Lilong Haoreibi College
Usoipokpi,
Thoubal District-795130,
Manipur