DNGC fraternity pays tribute to Late Dera Natung on his 22nd Death Anniversary

DNGC fraternity pays tribute to Late Dera Natung on his 22nd Death Anniversary

Dera Natung Government College fraternity, led by Dr. M.Q. Khan, the Principal, paid a solemn tribute to the Late Dera Natung on his 22nd death anniversary. The ceremony was held at the college premises in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, and was attended by faculty members, non-teaching staff, and a large number of students.

The floral tribute was a heartfelt expression of respect and admiration for Late Dera Natung, a prominent political figure and former minister of Arunachal Pradesh, who lost his life in an unfortunate Pawan Hans chopper crash on May 8, 2001. The college, which was established in 1979, was named after him in recognition of his invaluable contributions to the development of education in the state.

Dr. M.Q. Khan, the Principal of Dera Natung Government College, highlighted the brief biography, virtues, and merits of Late Dera Natung. He emphasized that Late Dera Natung was a virtuous and righteous soul who was an epitome of love, peace, harmony, and dedication. He further added that Late Dera Natung was born at Veo village in East Kameng district and had completed his schooling at Sainik School Imphal before graduating from J.N. College, Pasighat, in Political Science. In 1986, he obtained his Master's degree from Punjab University.

Late Dera Natung was a man of simple living and high thinking who had served in various organizations as a student leader. He was elected as a member of the Legislative Assembly from 12 Pake Kesang for three consecutive terms since 1989. He had rendered valuable services as Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, IPR and Printing, Tourism, Arts and Culture, Social Welfare, Fisheries Education and Library, and many other departments.

The tribute was a reminder of Late Dera Natung's legacy, his dedication to public service, and his commitment to the development of education in the state. The ceremony concluded with a moment of silence, as the college fraternity paid their respects to Late Dera Natung and his contributions to the state of Arunachal Pradesh