<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">GANGTOK,: </span></b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">Sikkim
Government College (SGC), Namchi, organised a panel discussion with Lok Sabha
Member of Parliament Indra Hang Subba on Tuesday on the theme “Challenges Faced
by College Students in Higher Education and Student Leadership and
Responsibility in Society.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">The discussion provided
students with an opportunity to interact with their elected representative on
issues related to higher education, institutional development, student
leadership, employment, entrepreneurship and social responsibility, informs a
press release.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">The Lok Sabha MP spoke about
the importance of critical thinking, adaptability and youth participation in the
development of Sikkim. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">He also stressed the need for
constructive engagement between students and elected representatives.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">He said the session was not
only about sharing knowledge but also about listening to students’ concerns and
learning from their experiences. Emphasising the importance of democratic
participation, he encouraged students to raise issues concerning their
institutions and society while focusing on constructive solutions and the
broader development of the state.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">During the discussion, students
raised questions on higher education and institutional functioning.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">Responding to a question
regarding concerns raised by students of Sikkim Government Law College over
campus safety, infrastructure and the need for urgent building repairs, Subba
said such situations highlighted the importance of stronger communication
between students and their representatives.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">He said students have the
democratic right to raise concerns and called for greater cooperation to
identify the root causes of institutional problems. He also urged students to
take the initiative in bringing their concerns before the appropriate
representatives and authorities, stressing the need to avoid communication gaps
between students and those representing them.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">Asked about a single change he
would make to improve students’ academic lives, Subba said he favoured greater
autonomy for educational institutions. He said greater institutional freedom
could allow teachers and academic bodies to respond to local needs, strengthen
research and improve academic efficiency. At the same time, he noted that
greater autonomy would also bring greater responsibility for institutions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">Sharing lessons from his own
college experience, Subba identified adaptability as one of the most important
qualities for students in the present era.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">Recollecting the technological
changes, he had witnessed since childhood, he said the pace of technological
development and competition had increased significantly. He encouraged students
to remain patient, continue learning and adapt to changing circumstances.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">The second part of the
programme provided an open platform for students to raise questions.
Discussions covered issues including peer pressure, unemployment and
entrepreneurship, youth responsibility, organic products in Sikkim, consumer
awareness, affordability and the challenges faced by small and local
businesses.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">Responding to the questions,
Subba shared his views and encouraged students to approach contemporary
challenges with awareness, adaptability and a sense of responsibility.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">The panel discussion concluded
with the presentation of tokens of appreciation to the distinguished guests by
SGC Namchi principal Prof. Deepak Tiwari, the release mentions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p>
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