Assam CM Sarma hails teachers who donated life savings to build school

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday praised his former teachers, Dr Nandita Bhattacharya Goswami and Dr Pannalal Goswami, for donating their life's earnings to build an educational institution. In a post on X, Sarma called the couple an embodiment of true legacy and said their selfless act would inspire generations. The Hans India reported that the Chief Minister described the decision as showing that there is no greater inheritance than knowledge.

Sarma, who was their student, shared a video featuring the two academicians explaining their vision of creating a centre of learning. The couple's contribution has been widely seen as an example of public service beyond the classroom. The tribute comes as Assam focuses on strengthening its educational ecosystem through institutional development.