Guwahati, July 10 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stressed the need for students to stay updated with the latest technology and empower themselves so that they can contribute meaningfully to the nation. He also underscored the role of educational institutions not just as academic centres, but also as a driving force for socio-economic empowerment of the local area, an official release said.

The Chief Minister said this while he was speaking at the closing ceremony of Goreswar College's Golden Jubilee celebrations in Tamulpur on Tuesday, the official release said. Lauding the contributions of all those associated with the college since its inception, Sarma said that Goreswar College has transformed itself into a front-running ed...