01/07/2026
41st Installation Ceremony of the Rotary Club of Duliajan for the Rotary Year 2026–2027
The 41st Installation Ceremony of the Rotary Club of Duliajan for the Rotary Year 2026–2027 was held successfully on 27 June 2026 at the club premises. More than one hundred people attended the ceremony, including club members, Rotarians from neighbouring Rotary Clubs, Inner Wheel members, invited guests and representatives of the media. The ceremony was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Shri Ankur Das, IAS, CO District Commissioner, Duliajan CO Dist. by lighting the ceremonial lamp. This was followed by the singing of the National Anthem by all those present. In his address, Shri Ankur Das highly appreciated the commendable community service rendered by the Rotary Club of Duliajan. He congratulated the outgoing President, Rtn. Indira Hazarika (2025–2026), and her team for their successful tenure and also conveyed his best wishes to the incoming President, Rtn. Bimal Borgohain (2026–2027), and his team. Following the welcome address by the outgoing President, Rtn. Indira Hazarika, the outgoing Secretary, Rtn. Dhrubajyoti Bhuyan, presented the secretarial report highlighting the various projects and activities undertaken during the Rotary year 2025–2026. Dr. Mohan Shyam Konwar, Past District Governor of Rotary International District 3240, administered the oath of office to the incoming President, Rtn. Bimal Borgohain, and the incoming Secretary, Rtn. Madhurjya Sarmah. He also administered the oath to the 24 members of the Board of Directors. Thereafter, the ceremonial exchange of collars between the outgoing and incoming President and Secretary, the exchange of the theme banner, and the handing over of the Club Charter were carried out. After the oath-taking ceremony, Dr. Mohan Shyam Konwar addressed the President and other members, offering valuable remarks and explaining the responsibilities of the office of the President.
After assuming office, the incoming President, Rtn. Bimal Borgohain, delivered a brief address outlining his vision and action plan for the Rotary year 2026–2027. He stated that he would work with dedication for the betterment of society by upholding Rotary’s core ideal, “Service Above Self,” and this year’s Rotary theme, “Create Lasting Impact.” He also appealed to all club members to extend their wholehearted support for a successful Rotary year.
Among the distinguished guests present at the meeting were Dr. Lok Bikash Gogoi, Principal of Duliajan College, and Dr. Nirja Saikia, Assistant Governor of Zone 14, Rotary International District 3240. Both addressed the gathering and shared a few words of encouragement.
The programme was conducted by Senior Rotarian Pranjal Barua. Rtn. Navjit Dutta proposed the vote of thanks. The ceremony concluded with all those present standing together to sing the National Anthem.