From Principal’s Desk:-
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever”- Mahatma Gandhi
“Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think”-Albert Einstein.
Education is the upper-most need of a society to prosper in the right direction with all-inclusive growth that aim at practical involvement of students in the learning process. If we look back in history, we find deep learning and research as the cornerstone of ancient knowledge system in almost all civilizations and India was the leader in this respect. It is without a trace of doubt that education has established itself in every age and it is due to colonial invasion that, Indian scriptures and Vedic studies moved to the back seat, giving space to Western pattern of education. Though, modern English education has certain advantages in the field of Science and Technology, Ancient Indian knowledge has the power to transform human beings into superior mortals. It can enhance the morals and self –confidence in the youth converting them into constructive leaders of a civilized society. However, the attempt of NEP 2020 has a nobler vision in this respect and it is definitely stressing a reformation in the field of education that will maintain a balance between spirit and matter leading the youth towards multiple career options.
Situated in the tribal heartland of South Odisha, Rayagada Higher Secondary School/Autonomous College has a Journey of 58 years, providing scope of higher education to thousands of students, who have proved their academic excellence. The college has been accredited by NAAC and hence, has greater responsibility towards the students and society in general. More than six-thousand students are pursuing their dreams with the help of a remarkable number of faculty members. Education is to be imparted in a manner that can enhance the quality of life with social responsibility and a concern for the environment. Self-Discipline, motivation and moral courage have to be instilled in the life of these young citizens along with intellectual sharpness who are going to be leaders in nation building.
Let’s move together with belongingness and commitment and a never ending confidence to set milestones in the path of progress. That is the “Sankalpa” I take for Rayagada Autonomous College today and welcome everyone to think positively for the holistic development of the college.
Dr. Saraswati Ray, MPhil, PhD
Principal
Rayagada Autonomous College, Rayagada