Writer by Sanjoy gorh
Duliajan College has stepped forward to provide financial assistance to Shivsagor Banpida, who is currently undergoing treatment for a serious illness. The initiative, led by college principal Dr. Lokobikash Gogoi, reflects the human side of an educational institution and the importance of standing beside people during difficult times.
The financial assistance was extended as Shivsagor faces the challenges associated with medical treatment. According to the information shared by Hashtag Duliajan, Shivsagor is battling cancer involving the gastrointestinal tract. The situation has brought significant financial pressure, making support from the community especially meaningful.
Rather than limiting its role to academic responsibilities, the Duliajan College family came together to offer practical and emotional support. The initiative demonstrates how a close-knit community can make a difference when an individual or family is going through a difficult phase.
Duliajan College comes forward to help
The assistance was provided under the leadership of Principal Dr. Lokobikash Gogoi. Members of the college family participated in the effort, joining hands with several well-wishers who wanted to support Shivsagor during the ongoing treatment.
The support was described as a one-time financial assistance, intended to provide some relief during the challenging period. While financial assistance cannot remove the difficulties associated with prolonged medical care, it can help reduce some of the immediate pressure faced by a family.
The initiative also sends a message that people going through serious health challenges need more than medical treatment. Encouragement, emotional strength and support from friends, colleagues and the wider community can become an important source of hope.
Several well-wishers contribute to the cause
The shared information also mentions contributions and support from people connected with different places and communities.
Among those named are Mridul Dutta of Nazira, Raju Neog of Hilangkatani Gaon, Mantu Gogoi of Lakhitipukhuri, Munal Gogoi, and Rohini Duwara of Garumara Abhaypuria. Their involvement, along with members of the Duliajan College family, helped make the assistance possible.
Such collective efforts are particularly significant when medical expenses become difficult for a family to manage. Even a modest contribution can become meaningful when several people come together with a common purpose.
The initiative shows that community support does not necessarily require a large organisation or an elaborate campaign. Sometimes, a group of people simply deciding to help someone they know can provide much-needed encouragement.
Teachers and college representatives join the effort
The programme was also attended by members of the Duliajan College teaching community. The information shared in the post mentions Dr. Dayananda Nath of the Commerce Department, Babul Khataniya, Dr. Munmi Kaur of the Assamese Department, and Pradip Gogoi.
Their participation reflects the collective concern of the college community for Shivsagor. The presence of teachers and representatives alongside the principal also highlights that the assistance was an institutional and community-oriented effort rather than an isolated gesture.
For an educational institution, such initiatives can have a lasting social impact. Colleges bring together people from different backgrounds, and their connections often extend far beyond classrooms and examinations.
A difficult medical journey
Cancer treatment can be physically, emotionally and financially demanding. Families may have to deal with repeated hospital visits, medical tests, medicines and other expenses while also supporting the patient emotionally.
In such circumstances, financial assistance can provide temporary relief, while the knowledge that others care can offer another kind of strength.
For Shivsagor and the family, the support from Duliajan College and the well-wishers represents a reminder that they are not facing this difficult period entirely alone.
The gesture also highlights the importance of compassion in local communities. When people come together to support someone during a crisis, the impact can go beyond the immediate assistance. It can encourage others to look around their own communities and help those who may be struggling.
The human side of an institution
Educational institutions are often associated primarily with teaching, examinations, academic achievements and career building. But their role in society can be much broader.
The Duliajan College initiative is an example of how an institution can demonstrate empathy outside the conventional boundaries of education. By supporting Shivsagor during a difficult medical period, members of the college family have shown that solidarity can be just as important as academic achievement.
Principal Dr. Lokobikash Gogoi’s leadership in the initiative, along with the participation of teachers, college members and well-wishers, has turned a simple act of assistance into a meaningful expression of humanity.
For Shivsagor Banpida, the road ahead may still be challenging, but the support extended by the college community offers a message of encouragement at a time when it matters most.
Ultimately, the story is not only about financial assistance. It is about people coming together for another person in need. In difficult moments, such gestures remind us of the strength that exists within a community—and of how a small act of kindness can carry a deeply human meaning.