Department of Information and Public Relations

Press Release No. 463/2016

JAGATPURUSH SREE NARAYANA GURU BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OBSERVED

The 13th Annual Celebration of Sree Narayana Guru Cultural Centre (SNGCC), Shillong and 162nd Birth Anniversary of Jagatpurush Sree Narayana Guru was observed today at Assam Kristi Kendra, Shillong. Shri A.T. Mondal, Meghalaya Legislative Assembly Speaker graced the occasion as the Chief Guest in the presence of Dr. Jemino Mawthoh, MLA, Shri H. W. T. Syiem, former Chief Secretary of Meghalaya, Prof. G.K. Sasidharan, former Vice Chancellor, University of Calicut, Shri M.K.Mohanan, President, SNGCC, Shillong among others. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Mondal lauded the Shillong Centre for serving the society based on the philosophy of Sree Narayana Guru, a philosopher and social reformer who stressed on the need for the social uplift of the downtrodden with histhreefold teaching “Attain freedom through education”, “Attain economic independence through entrepreneurship” and “Strengthen through organization”. Life and teachings of Narayana Guru can be a role model for everyone because he stood for universal brotherhood and empowerment for all without any discrimination, added Shri Mondal. On the occasion the Chief Guest and other dignitaries also gave away the SNGCC annual awards in the field of social service to Smti Amily Changmai, Gram Sevika, Kasturba Gram Seva Centre, Laitkroh, Literary award to Smti Sweetymon Rynjah, former Deputy Registrar NEHU, Entrepreneurship award to Shri Badapbiang Dewkhaid, Bamboo architect and founder, Shillong Bamboo and Lifetime Achievement Award to Prof. G. K. Sasidharan, former Vice Chancellor of Calicut, Kerala. Other highlights of programme includes felicitation of silk weaver from Korhadem, Mawhati, Ri Bhoi District, released of SNGCC Shillong Biannual Publication ‘Oneness’ and Daivadasakam multilingual Audio CD by the Chief Guest followed by the cultural programme.