CTEF CONFERENCES: Report of International Seminar and 27th Annual Convention of CTE held at Dibrugarh, Assam

The CTE Patron, CTE Int’nal President, CTE National Coordinator, National Treasurer,CTE Journal Chief Editor, National Secy. Press & Publications, National CTE Zonal Vice Presidents,CTE senior State Advisers, CTE State Chair persons & Secretaries, CTE Life Members & Institutional Members.

On behalf of Council for Teacher Education, I am pleased to inform all, that the CTE 27^th. Annual Conference and International Seminar held on 7^th.-9^th. Feb’13 in Dibrugarh University, Assam and organized by the Deptt. Of Education in collaboration with CTE Assam Chapter concluded very successfully.

The Theme of the Conference ‘Inclusiveness and Qualitative Expansion in Education: Issues and Challenges’ very relevantly chalked out and had a number of sub themes, around 180 papers were presented in sixteen parallel sessions.

The Inaugural session on 7/2/13 commenced at 4.00 pm at Rang ghar Auditorium was amazing. The entire Auditorium was tastefully and decently decorated . Inaugural session was presided by the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of Dibrugarh University, Dr. K. K. Deka. The Chief Guest and Dignatories on Stage were given Honour and felicitated in traditional Assamese culture. President CTE, Secretary General CTE and National Coordinator CTE also felicitated the Chief Guest, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, DU and Key-note Speaker Dr. Krishna Kumar with Assam’s silk chadar on behalf of CTE International. Nita Kalita Baruah, President of the Organizing committee, International Conference and HoD Deptt. Of Education welcomed all Dignatories, invited Guests, Delegates and Participants . Sri Pradyut Bordoloi, Hon’ble Minister of Industries, Power etc, Govt of Assam as Chief Guest of the Inaugural session lighted the ceremonial lamp and presented a scholarly inaugural speech. The International Secretary General of CTE Dr. Nilima Bhagabati, delivered her presentation on CTE followed Introductory note on J P Naik and J P Naik Memorial lecture speaker Dr. Krishna Kumar by Dr. Dulumoni Goswami, Secretsry, CTE Assam . The scholarly and indepth Key note address & JP Naik Memorial Lecture was delivered by Internationally renowned Educationist Dr. Krishna Kumar of CIT , Delhi University. The CTE Journal and CTE National News letter was released by International CTE President Dr. D.R Vij, followed by his short presentation on the releases made. The CTE Kerela Chapter published News letter, Souvenir, books which were also released by Hon’ble Vice chancellor, Dibrugarh Unversity, Hon’ble Minister Sri Pradyut Bordoloi and International Secy. Gen CTE Dr. Nilima Bhagabati. The Vote of Thanks was presented by Dr. Daisy Bora Talukdar, the Organizing Secretary of the CTE 27^th. CTE Annual conference and International Seminar. One of the attraction of the Inaugural Session was the High tea served with Assamese delicacies.

The Cultural Nite in the evening was inaugurated by Dr. Karabi Deka Hazarika of Dibrugarh University followed by two hours Cultural programme. Under the guidance of Pranjal Bura Gohain, Faculty member,Deptt. Of Education, DU, a wonderful Dance drama was presented by the Students of Dibrugarh University. Little Priyambada of Manipur presented Manipuri classical Dance based on Basanta rasa and enthralled all by her graceful performance. The CTE Kerela chapter members presented beautifully solo songs and chorus. The Cultural Nite was winded up by Bihu Dance presented by Students of Dibrugarh University.

The 8^th. Feb’13 morning began with Gulab C. Chaurasia Memorial Lecture. Printed lecture was distributed and was presented by National CTE Coordinator, Dr. SD Singh. From 10.00 am on 8^th. Feb’13, Technical session were held in parallel sessions. The Technical session Coordinators efficiently managed the technical sessions. Senior Professors of D U and Senior CTE members chaired the various sessions. All total on 8/2/13 twelve technical sessions were held.

The delicious Lunch on 8^th. Feb’13 was hosted by Jayanta Baruah of Pratidin News paper,Guwahati.

On 8^th. Feb’13, two Panel Discussions were held under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble Vice Chancellor. Dr. K.K.Deka and Indo-Nepal Chairperson Dr. Prem Khatry.

The National Board Meeting of CTE and General Meeting , CTE ,were held in the Department of Education, DU from 5.30 pm to 8.30 pm. Both the meetings were well conducted and large number of members present. The busy day came to a close with Welcome Dinner hosted by Organizing Committee.

The 9^th. Feb’13 morning began at 9.00 am with Dr. S. Pillai Memorial lecture presented by Dr. Grace Annie Mathews of CTE Kerela Chapter. The session was chaired by Prof. Nilima Bhagabati, CTE International Secretary General. Dr. Mathew’s presentation included exclusively the theme of the Seminar. Immediately the last four technical sessions began and a large number of papers were presented.

Felicitation programme started at 11.30 am, where, on behalf of CTE (India ) President Dr. Dev Raj Vij and CTE Secy. Gen Nilima Bhagabati felicitated Indo-Nepal Chair person Dr. Prem khatry with Assam famous Silk Chadar . The Maharashtra Chapter CTE, felicitated Inter’nal Secy. Gen Dr Nilima Bhagabati, Dr. Nita Kalita Baruah and Dr. Daisy Bora Talukdar and CTE Indo-UK Chair person Dr. Prem Khatry was felicitated by Dr. Ushosi Guha, Vice President of Maharashtra chapter. Dr. Prem Khatry felicitated the Department of Education, Dibrugarh University with a beautiful memento and the same was handed over to Dr. Daisy Bora Talukdar, Organizing Secretary, International conference.

The concluding session started at 12 Noon, presided by Hon’ble Vice Chancellor , Dibrugarh University, Dr. K.K. Deka. Dr. Daisy Bora Talukdar submitted a detailed report of the three days conference and followed by Technical session co coordinator ‘s presentation of reports of the respective sessions.

The main attraction of the concluding session was the CTE best chapters award ceremony and three best papers cash award. Before declaration of CTE awards, little Priyambada of Manipur, who performed excellent classical dance was introduced to all by Secretary General CTE and declaration of presenting her appreciation certificate was made.

As per selection committee’s decision, best CTE chapter went to Kerala chapter for the third time continuously and Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, DU handed over the Trophy donated in the memory of late B.N. Bhagabati by Dr. Nilima Bhagabati. The second CTE best Chapter award was received jointly by Punjab and Maharashtra and the rolling trophy was handed to the two states by Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, DU. The trophy was donated by Dr. Satinder Dhillon in memory of her husband, KBS Dhillon.

Bipul Kalita Memorial rolling trophy was awarded to Kerala Chapter for organizing maximum number of Professional activities during 2012. The Trophy was donated by Mrs. Arati Kalita in memory of her late husband. The CTE President Dr. DR Vij, CTE Secy. Gen. Dr. Nilima Bhagabati and Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, DU, Dr. KK Deka jointly handed over the trophy to representatives of CTE Kerala Chapter.

The CTE Assam and Manipur Chapters received special recognition for organizing activities and Appreciation Certificate to be given to these two chapters by CTE National body.

Three best papers were selected from the presentations made in the sixteen parallel sessions. Nephew of late Gulab. C.Chaurasia, Er. Mahendra Chaurasia ‘s cash award was handed over to the authors accordingly to the 1^st. ,2^nd.,and 3^rd. winners.

Special appreciation certificate would be presented to two authors by CTE National body and this was declared in the session.

Secretary General CTE informed all present that 28^th. CTE Annual Conference and International Seminar will be in Maharashtra.

President of the concluding session, Hon’ble Vice chancellor, Dr. KK. Deka presented the Presidential remarks followed by formal vote of thanks by Dr. Nita Kalita Baruah. The President of the session declared the closure of the 27^th. CTE Annual conference and International Seminar.

The three days mega event came to an end by singing the National anthem by all.

--- Dr. Nilima Bhagabati, International Secretary General, CTE