Governor urges JGGLC to emerge as a hub of legal scholarship
JOTE: Governor KT Parnaik urged Jarbom Gamlin Government Law College (JGGLC) here in Papum Pare district to emerge as a leading hub of legal scholarship and public service in the Northeast, and contribute to issues such as governance, customary law, indigenous rights, and environmental concerns.
The governor visited various parts of JGGLC on Tuesday, accompanied by Education Commissioner Amjad Tak, Higher & Technical Education Director Dr Milorai Modi, Papum Pare DC Lobsang Tsering, and JGGLC Principal Dr Gijo George.
Parnaik emphasised that JGGLC should focus on strengthening legal research, community legal outreach, technology-driven legal education, and ethical leadership to contribute towards the vision of Viksit Bharat. He highlighted the importance of studies on constitutional governance, cyber laws, indigenous rights, environmental protection, border issues, and tribal rights, while encouraging active legal aid cells and AI-assisted legal research.
Stressing on discipline, integrity, and constitutional values, the governor expressed confidence that the institution would emerge as a beacon of justice, knowledge, and human dignity, inspiring future generations through quality legal education and public service.
The governor said that the goal of law is justice, and emphasised that legal education carries the responsibility of promoting fairness, truth, and service to humanity.
He urged the law students to “view law as a public trust dedicated to justice for common citizens, and imbibe passion in your chosen profession.”
Highlighting developments such as digital courts, e-filing, virtual hearings, and focus on constitutional rights, he called upon the students to combine legal knowledge with empathy, ethics, and social sensitivity.
Addressing faculty members, the governor emphasised on academic excellence, innovative methods, research, mentorship, and institutional discipline, while urging the college community to “uphold integrity, originality, and commitment to excellence in legal education.”
Sharing his observations of the college campus, the governor said that the quality and standard of infrastructure and maintenance need improvement. He urged the entire college fraternity, including the students, to work together towards creating a cleaner, greener, and academically more vibrant campus environment.
Tak also addressed the gathering on the occasion.
JGGLC Principal George briefed the governor on the activities, achievements, and commitment of the state’s only government law college towards legal education and academic excellence.
