Prof. Dr. Sangeeta Tripathi, Director of the NERIM Group of Institutions in Guwahati, Assam, brings to the field of education a rare combination of regional dedication, academic rigour and human values. Invited as a Guest of Honour at the prestigious Atal Bharat Gaurav Sammaan 2025 in Guwahati, organized by the Awards Trust of India, Prof. (Dr.) Sangeeta Tripathi was recognized for her outstanding contributions to education and her unwavering commitment to community development—an honour bestowed upon individuals who elevate the nation through knowledge, leadership, and service.
The Journey of Prof. Dr. Sangeeta Tripathi, Director of the NERIM Group of Institutions and the Context
Dr. Tripathi heads NERIM, a private self-financed institution established in 1992, affiliated to Dibrugarh University and approved by AICTE, NCTE and BCI. Under her leadership, NERIM has defined itself as an “Academic Home” for students in the North-East—emphasising skills, human values, mentoring and holistic development.
In a 2019-2020 interview, Dr. Tripathi highlighted the challenge faced by the eastern and north-eastern regions in retaining students, pointing to the need for flexible curriculum, relevance to industry and engaging pedagogy. India Today Her leadership thus takes on a dual role: strengthening the institution and anchoring it in the socio-educational realities of the region.
Leadership & Institutional Impact
As Director, Prof. Tripathi emphasises individual attention, discipline, mentoring, values and skills. From the official NERIM website:
“Here at NERIM, individual attention and mentoring is the prime focus area … we shape their personality, inculcate the right kind of attitude towards life, value for time and hard work…”
Under her stewardship, NERIM has undertaken initiatives beyond academics. For example, in 2019 a Flood Relief-cum-Health Camp was organised at Chandrapur village, Kamrup (M), benefiting over 200 flood victims and 250 attendees for free health check-ups; Prof. Tripathi acknowledged and supported this social outreach. Similarly, the institute observed “World Suicide Prevention Day” through a skit, documentary and essay competition, in an event inaugurated by Prof. Tripathi.
These efforts reflect her belief that an institution of higher learning must also be an agent of community upliftment.
Regional Relevance & Vision
In a region where many students migrate to other states for education, Prof. Tripathi has consistently argued that the North-East can become an educational hub—provided institutions offer relevant courses, quality faculty and value addition. She told India Today: “The moving-out trend of students can only be reversed if institutions in this region have high standards of academics and capability to provide value addition to students.”
Under her leadership, NERIM has garnered recognition. In August 2025 NERIM bagged two awards for academic excellence by Economic Times—one for “Women Leadership in Education” (recognising Prof. Tripathi) and one for “Leadership in Academic Excellence” for NERIM.
Why Prof. Dr. Sangeeta Tripathi Invited as a Guest of Honour at Atal Bharat Gaurav Sammaan 2025
The Atal Bharat Gaurav Sammaan celebrates individuals who reflect leadership, innovation and service in shaping India’s future. Prof. Tripathi embodies this in several ways:
- She leads a prominent institution in the North-East—focusing on access, quality, values and regional upliftment.
- She combines academic leadership with community outreach—bridging education and social welfare.
- She demonstrates a vision that aligns with national priorities: making quality higher education accessible outside metropolitan centres, and empowering students with 21st century skills.
- Her work underlines gender leadership as well—her recognition by Economic Times for Women Leadership in Education highlights her role in breaking barriers.
Given these, her participation as Guest of Honour lends depth to the event and reinforces the message of inclusive excellence.
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Message and Mission
In her address, Prof. Tripathi said: “We will transform your protégés into responsible members of society.”
Her mission goes beyond mere placement statistics—she aims to cultivate responsible professionals, ethical citizens and leaders of tomorrow. She places importance on values, mentoring, discipline and skills over rote learning—especially in a region striving to hold its own in the national educational landscape.
Conclusion
Prof. (Dr.) Sangeeta Tripathi exemplifies the kind of educational leadership India needs today—brave enough to challenge conventional systems, rooted enough to understand local realities, and forward-looking enough to prepare students for a global, digital future. Her recognition as a guest at the Atal Bharat Gaurav Sammaan 2025 is more than a personal honour—it is a recognition of the North-East’s potential, of education as service, and of the transformative power of dedicated leadership.
