Guest of the month programme of Sri Sankaradeva Nethralaya,

Sri Sankaradeva Nethralaya, Guwahati invites an eminent personality every month to have a look on the eye care facilities provided by the hospital followed by an interactive session with the Office Staffs, Consultants, Doctors and Students of the hospital. Organized in the Hospital Auditorium in this session he/she shares experience of his/her area of specialization so that people present there can get inspired to step forward for a better future. In the same session some students who have their recent achievements in the field of study or any other relevant fields are given prizes for moral boost-up. The journey was started in the year 2011 and it is still continuing-

Sl. No. Name of the Person Specialty/Designation Topic Date 1 Arup Chakrabarty Noted stage personality “Asomiya Bhawona” 27th Jan 2010

2 Mallika Kandali Famous dancer “Mudras” of Indian Classical Dance 24th Feb 2010

3 M.K Sharma How the plane flies and lands, landing properly is 31st March 2010 infinitely more important

4 Dwijen Konwar Music Director and Singer Sang a few songs on the occasion of 28th April 2010

5 P.J The Tribune Group Media and the Society 26th May 2010

6 Gautam Barua Director, IITG development in electronics and its future 30th June 2010

7 Chetana Das Noted Assamese film Gave a humorous performance. 28th July 2010 personality

8 Anup Builder Housing- a challenge to today’s population 25th Aug 2010

9 Dr Gayatree Guwahati University “Parenting Skill, How to bring up children” 29th Sept 2010

10 Leena Sharma Writer and Novelist “Care of the elderly, in future” 27th Oct 2010

11 Standard Chartered Bank “How to invest our money” 24th Nov 2010

12 D.N Dutta Director, NEDFI “Medicinal Plants of Assam 29th Dec 2010 Sl. No. Name of the Person Specialty/Designation Topic Date 1 Moinul Haque Mime Artiste Comic Mime Performance 28-01-11

2 Mitra Phukan Noted Singer and writer “Music in your life” 23-02-11

3 Loknath Goswami Popular singer from Assam “Music of Bhupen ” 01-04-11 (for the month of March 2011)

4 Anuradha Sharma Pujari Noted Writer and Journalist, “How to look for human values” 27-04-2011 Editor, ‘Sadin’ Newspaper

5 R.L.Gupta Director, NIOS “Distance learning and Vocational training” 25-05-2011

6 Mahadev Deka Mr Universe How to keep oneself physically fit” 29-06-2011

7 Ms Malaya Goswami National award winning Doctor-Patient relationship 27-07-11 Assamese Film Actor 8 Mr Neelotpol Deka Advocate, Guwahati High “Cyber law and Cyber-crime” 31-08-2011 Court

9 Mr M.P Jain President, Chamber of Instruction on “The ways of the Market” 28-09-2011 Commerce, Guwahati

10 Kamal Kotoky and wife Instrumentalist Sang some songs of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika 19-10-2011

11 Kapoorchand Jain Social Activist “What to expect from life” 30-11-2011

12 Manikuntala Bhattacharya Noted Writer from Assam “Ways of expressing your inner feelings” 28-12-2011

Sl. No. Name of the Person Specialty/Designation Topic Date 1 Father V M Thomas Don Bosco, Guwahati “Different Levels of Perception” 25-01-12

2 J. P. Das Famous Singer and Music Shared a few words and sang a few songs for the 29-02-12 Director audience present 3 Gayatri Bhattacharyya Retired Professor, Gauhati “what is literature” 28-03-12 University 4 1. Arup Borbora and 2. Pulak 1.Eminent Lawyer, Gauhati 1.“Medico Legal aspect of Patient Treatment”, 25-04-12 Banerjee High Court, 2. Sang a few soulful songs 2. Noted Singer from Assam 5 Mughavi Zhimo Joint General “How to control air traffic at the airport” 30-05-12 Manager,Airport Authrity of India 6 Arupa Barua Assistant Secretary, Asom “Modern Man in Search of Self” 27-06-12 Sahitya Sabha 7 Madhurima Kakoti The Art of Recitation and recited a few poetries 25-07-12

8 Jyotinath Bordoloi Ambikagiri Roychoudhury, Kirtinath Bordoloi and 29-08-12 accompanied by Chandamita Anandiram Das- Thakuria,Sr Radio Artist Three of the first path breakers in Assamese music followed by a few songs in the voice of Chandamita Thakuria 9 Ahsan Muzid Internationally acclaimed Screening of his directorial film “Sonam” and 31-09-12 Filmmaker from Assam difficulties faces during its making

10 Dr. Anjanjyoti Choudhury Doctor and song Writer Communicated with the Audience with his 31-10 -12 humorous words and sang a few songs

11 Prof Malinee Goswami “Being good and doing good” 28-11-12

12 Mr. Rajesh Parmanik Punjab National Bank “The technicalities involved in obtaining a bank 26-12-12 loan”

Sl. No. Name of the Person Specialty/Designation Topic Date 1 Mala Chakravarty Retired Professor of Physics “How to save cooking gas” 30-01-13

2 Dr Ataur Rehman Retired Professor of Gauhati “Modern Interpretation of Islam” 24-04-13 University 3 Sunil Pawan Barua Retired Professor, B Barua “Value based education” 29-05-13 College and writer 4 Queen Oja Social Activist Social Awareness 26-06-13

5 Manish Deka First person from Assam to Shred many encouraging topics from his 31-07-13 conquer the Everest experiences of life 6 Mridula Saharia Ex-chairperson, Women “Women Empowerment” 28-08-13 Commission 7 Kushal Konwar Sarma Professor Veterinary College “Elephants, Man-elephant conflict” 25-09-13

8 Bhupen and Amala Recitation Specialists Recited some soulful poetries 29-10-13 Chakravarty 9 Mr. Bibhu Moni Singha Fitness Expert “How to maintain good health & fitness” 27-11-13

10 Dr (Ms) Meernanda Borthakur Satriya Dance Exponent Spoke on “Satriya Dance” and her two students, 25-12-13 Debashree Sarma Tamuli and Monalisa Boro performed the dance.

Sl. No. Name of the Person Specialty/Designation Topic Date 1 Gokul Bharali Sabhapati, Mahapurusia “Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardeva” 29-01-14 Samaj 2 Anupam Deka Repose Bakery Talk and a video of their modern factory 26-02-14

3 Charu Kamal Hazarika National Award winning Talk on “Film Making” 26-03-14 Feature and Documentary film maker 4 Retired Justice Mira Sarma A brief sketch of the struggles of her life 28-05-2014

5 Mr. Manoj Barpujari National Award winning Film “How to appreciate a Film” 25-06-2014 Critic 6 Mr. Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta, Additional DG , About an institution run by him that educates 12-07-2014 Govt. of Assam children affected by terrorism and about ‘Yugadrashta’ an Assamese film based on the life of Pitambor Deba Goswami directed by him. 7 Dr. Padmapani Ex-Director, Directorate of “Importance of Forensic science in Society” 09-08-2014 Forensic Sciences, Assam 8 Dr Gautam Sarma HOD, Dept of English, Cotton talk on Literature 24-09-2014 University 9 Rakesh Kumar Paul Ex-Chairman, APSC Shared his experiences 29-10-2014

10 Manju Jury, Film Festivals and Advised the students to open up and experience 26-11-14 National Award winning Film the world, appreciate its sound and sights, instead

Director from Assam of getting hooked up to the laptop and the mobile all the time 11 Bhajan Group from Chinmoy Sang a few Bhajans to welcome the new year 31-12-2014 Mission

Sl. No. Name of the Person Specialty/Designation Topic Date 1 Indrani Raimedhi Eminent writer of English Shared her experience and a socially relevant talk 28-01-2015 Literature from Assam 2 Mr. Wasbir Hussain T.V Journalist and Editor-In Talk on “Journalism” 25-02-2015 Chief- News Live 3 Mr. Gautam Bora Internationally acclaimed Talk on “Documentary Films” 25-03-2015 Documentary Film Maker 4 Mr Surajit Sinha Roy Programme Executive, Talk on ‘Media’ 29-04-2015 Doordarshan Kendra, Guwahati 5 Mr. Dhrubajyoti Das An eminent Writer Experience sharing session along with the tools 27-05-2015 and techniques used in writing 6 Mrs Niroda Devi Ex-Principal, Cotton College “Vernacular medium is no obstacle for a bright 24-06-2015 future” 7 Mr. Ratan Lahkar Theatre personality from “Drama scenario in Assam” 29-07-2015 Assam 8 Mr. Jadav Payeng Environmental Activist and Speech on ‘Environment’ 26-08-2015 forestry worker from Assam 9 Mr. Mrinal Talukdar Senior Journalist from Assam “Lack of ethics in today’s journalism” 30.09.2015

10 Mr. Ajit Kr. Bhuyan Editor-in-Chief of Prag News Shared some experience regarding his life as a 25-11-2015 journalist

11 1.Mr. Diganta Bharati and 2. 1. Award winning Music Shared experiences regarding their professional 30-12-2015 Mrs. Bhaswati Bharati Diector and Singer from lives and sang a few songs

Assam, 2. All India Radio Artiste, Classical Music, etc. Sl. No. Name of the Person Specialty/Designation Topic Date 1 Mr. Narmohan Das Inventor-producer of North- “Importance of Assam and the way to spread 27-01-2016 eastern silk textile awareness about this silk” 2 Mr. Kulo Saikia ADGP, Bureau of Investigation of 24-02-2016 Economic Offence 3 Dr. Walter Fernandez Director- North East Social Shared struggles of his personal and professional life 30-03-2016 Research Centre 4 Dr. Nani Gopal Mahanta Associate Professor & Shared experience of his professional life 22-04-2016 Coordinator of Peace and Conflict studies, Dept of Political Science, Gauhati University. 5 Mr. Prabhat Sarma Folk Exponent, Flutist & Music Talk on Folk Music and sang a few songs. 25-05-2016 Director from Assam and Sangeet Natak Academy Awardee 6 Mr. Dipankar Mahanta Social Activist (Yoga Exponent)- “How Yoga can boost immunity and Mental Health” 29-06-2016 Vivekananda Kendra 7 Dr. Uddhab Bharali Inventor and Social Activist Described about his inventions and how could these help 27-07-2016 the general people 8 Dr. Hitesh Deka Vice Chancellor, Krishna Kanta “Career selection for Students” 31-08-2016 Handiqui State Open University 9 Mrs. Nirupama Borgohain Journalist and famous Novelist and the Language followed by 28-09-2016 from Assam Professional Experience 10 Mr. Ikramul Majid Award winning entrepreneur and Definition of Entrepreneurship, about ‘Rodor Sithi’- Film 28-10-2016 film producer produced by him.

11 Dr. Arup Kr. Mishra Director-Assam Science Experience sharing session 30-11-2016 Technology & Environment Council 12 Mr. Udayaditya Bharali Ex Principal,Cotton College, Experience sharing session 28-12-2016 Writer & Famous intellect of State

Sl. No. Name of the Person Specialty/Designation Topic Date 1 Dr. Dinesh Baishya Ex-Principal, B Baruah College, “How to be passionate about Life” 25-01-2017 Writer, Political Critique and a Social Activist 2 Mr. Surjya Hazarika Renowned face in Assamese Assamese Literature 22-02-2017 Literature 3 1.Mr. Santanu Kr. Sarkar, 1. Advocate, Guwahati High Mrs. Anupama Basumatary sang some lovely songs 29-03-2017 2. Mrs. Anupama Basumatary Court, 2. Writer and Poet 4 Mr. Samar Hazarika Renowned Singer from Shared some sweet memories with his brothers 26-04-2017 Assam Bhupen Hazarika and Jayanta Hazarika and also sang some songs to end the programme 5 Rev Fr Sebastian Kuricheal Principal, Don Bosco School, 31-05-2017 Guwahati 6 Dr. Mausumi Saharia Singer Shared her experience as Singer and sang a few 28-06-2017 songs 7 Dr. Dhrubajyoti Saikia Ex-Vice Chancellor Cotton Motivating session with the audience 26-07-2017 University 8 Nuruddin Ahmed Art Director from Assam 30-08-2017 9 Mr. Haider Hussain Editor, Asamiya Pratidin Experience sharing session 27-09-2017 Newspaper 10 Dr. Sangita Kakoti Famous Assamese Singer with Her Musical Journey and sang a few songs from 25-10-2017 National Fame her credit 11 Mr. Ankur Deka Fine Art Critique 29-11-2017 12 Vikram Talukdar Magician/Illusionist from “Simple Tricks used in Magic/Illusion”, also showed 24-12-2017 North East a few acts. Sl. No. Name of the Person Specialty/Designation Topic Date 1 Mr. Amarjyoti Kashyap President at Environ, Assam “Garbage Disposal, Solid Waste Management for 31-01-2018 the students” 2 Krishna Dulal Barua Writer,Translator,Music Entertained the Audience with some soulful Music 25-04-2018 Director/Guitarist 3 Ms. Rupali Managing Director, North East “About North East Small Finance Bank” and also 30-05-2018 Small Finance Bank shared some experiences from professional Life 4 Dr. Dayananda Pathak Ex-Principal, Pragjyotish Motivational Words to the Audience 27-06-2018 College 5 Mr. Baharul Islam Seagul Theatre Drama, Cinema, NSD and personal Life 25-07-2018

6 Mrs. Malobika Bora Eminent Assamese Singer Professional Life and sang a few songs. 29-08-2018 7 Eli Ahmed Indian Writer, Scriptwriter, Experience Sharing Session 26-09-2018 Director, Lyricist, Costume designer, Actress and Social Activist 8 Dr. Mrinal Jyoti Goswami Asst. Professor, KKHSOU, Play “The way to prosper in Lives-For Students” 31-10-2018 Writer and Director 9 Mr. Naren Patgiri HOD, Dept of History, Experience Sharing Session 28-11-2018 Guwahati College 10 Mr. Khagen Gogoi Renowned Singer of About Life, Professional Life. Sang a few Bihu Songs 26-12-2018 Assamese Folk songs (Tukari, Dehbisar Geet) and Bihu Sl. No. Name of the Person Specialty/Designation Topic Date 1 Prof. Bhabesh Ch. Goswami Vice Chancellor, Cotton “Student Life and Focus on Career” 30-01-2019 University, Guwahati 2 Dr. Pradyumna Goswami Convener, Assam Science 27-02-2019 Society, Professor Govt. Ayurvedic College Hospital 3 Mr. Dipak Sarma Internally acclaimed Flute Indian Classical and Fusion Music. Played a few 27-03-2019 Player songs on his Flute. 4 Arjun Jayanta Talukdar Arjuna Award Recipient “Dedication Needed for Sports and His Experiences 24-04-2019 Archar in World Archery” 5 1.Col. Ranjit Talukdar 1.Col, Indian Army, Experience Sharing Session 29-05-2019 2.Mr. Brajen Borah 2. Actor, Assamese Film Industry 6 Arambam Boby Singh Indian bodybuilder from “Scenario of Sports in North-East India” 26-06-2019 Manipur 7 Mr. Arun Lochan Das Renowned Film Critic and Role of A Critic in Cinema and His Experience as A 31-07-2019 Writer Critic 8 Mr. Utpal Baruah Senior Photo Journalist, About Photography and an Experience Sharing 29-08-2019 Owner-Photo Editor UB Session Photos 9 Mr. Dipen Barua Renowned Singer from Assam “Musical Journey in Assamese Film Industry as well 25-09-2019 as a Ranji Cricket Player”