Guwahati, Oct 27: Dispur College (Autonomous) officially inaugurated the Gauhati University Inter-College Zonal Youth Festival (Central Zone) 2025-26. Held under the guidance of Principal Dr Navajyoti Borah, the three-day cultural event is expected to bring together the talents from across 60 colleges affiliated with Gauhati University within the Kamrup (Metro) and Kamrup districts.
The festival began with a ceremonial hoisting of the flag on Monday followed by a formal in augural programme organised in the Pratima Barua Pandey (PBP) auditorium of the college. Vice Chancellor of Gauhati University Prof Nani Gopal Mahanta; Dr Ranjan Kr Kakati, secretary, University Classes, Gauhati University; Dr Balendra Kumar Das, president, Governing Body, Dispur College (Autonomous) attended the event. During the inaugural ceremony, Prof Nani Gopal Mahanta commended Dispur College (Autonomous) for successfully assuming the responsibility of hosting this mega-event.
He lauded the college for its exemplary discipline, positive work culture, and the visible effort invested by the administration led by Principal, Dr Navajyoti Borah in ensuring a professional environment within and beyond its premises.
In his address, Dr Nava jyoti Borah expressed his gratitude to Gauhati University for the opportunity to host the festival and extended his warm welcome to all participating colleges. He further emphasized the role of such programmes in fostering cultural unity and intellectual growth among the youth, stating that the Youth Festival is not merely a series of competitions but a platform to synthesize our rich traditions with modern creative vision.
Participants from around 30 colleges across the Central Zone registered for various competitions in the first day. Events began across six venues, encompassing competitions in diverse disciplines, including music, dance, debate, literature, fine arts, and theatre. The festival will continue over the next two days with 37 competitive categories, concluding with the valedictory session and prize distribution on October 28. Dr Manoj Kumar Mahanta, Principal, Pragjyotish College (Autonomous); Dr Bedabrat Saikia, Principal, Sonapur College (Autonomous); and Dr Lukendra Kakati, Principal, Narengi Anchalik Mahavidyalaya along with teachers, students and representatives from all participating colleges were also present.