03/10/2026
Vivekananda College, Alipurduar celebrated its 42nd Foundation Day on 3rd October 2026 at the Seminar Hall of the college. The programme also featured the official inauguration of a book published by the Department of History, along with certificate distribution ceremonies and an Inter-Departmental Volleyball Tournament. The celebration brought together distinguished guests, teachers, staff, students and well-wishers of the institution.
The programme commenced with the offering of flowers at the holy statue of Swami Vivekananda, the holy feet of Goddess Maa Saraswati, and Bharat Mata, followed by the felicitation of the distinguished guests. The Welcome and Introductory Speech was delivered by Dr. Srijit Das, Principal, Vivekananda College, Alipurduar, who welcomed the guests and participants and highlighted the significance of the Foundation Day and the college’s journey.
The programme also featured a speech by Sri Paritosh Das, Hon’ble MLA of Alipurduar, who extended his greetings and best wishes to the college community. Sri Ajay Sarkar, Eminent Social Worker of Alipurduar, an alumnus and the first General Secretary of the Students’ Union, also addressed the gathering and shared his views on the role of educational institutions in society.
Second Session: Official Book Inauguration
The second session was dedicated to the official inauguration of the book published by the Department of History. The session was graced by Prof. (Dr.) Sarit Kumar Chowdhury, Vice-Chancellor, Alipurduar University.
Prof. (Dr.) Ananda Gopal Ghosh, Emeritus Professor, NBU, and Eminent Writer, delivered an insightful speech on the importance of academic scholarship, research and publication. Sri Sadhan Kumar Pal, Eminent Social Worker, also delivered a speech and shared his views on the importance of education and the role of educational institutions in society.
The session further included speeches by Dr. Bappa Mohanta, Assistant Professor in History, and Shelly Das, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of History. Their addresses highlighted the academic significance of the publication and the contribution of the Department of History to the intellectual activities of the college.
The session concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Smt. Neha Chatterjee, Department of English and Coordinator, IQAC. She expressed gratitude to the distinguished guests, Principal, teachers, staff, students and everyone associated with the successful organisation of the programme.
Third Session: Certificate Distribution and Sports Activities
The third session featured the Certificate Distribution Ceremony of the Skill Development Cell, recognising students who successfully completed the relevant skill-development programme.
The YPC Certificate Distribution Ceremony was also organised to recognise the participation and achievements of students associated with the Youth Parliament Competition.
The programme further included the Inter-Departmental Volleyball Tournament, which encouraged students to participate in sports and promoted teamwork, discipline, sportsmanship and a healthy spirit of competition among the different departments of the college.
The programme concluded in a warm and celebratory atmosphere, reaffirming the college’s continued commitment to academic excellence, research, skill development, cultural enrichment, sports and social engagement.
Date: 03.10.2026
