The Phase VI of “Abhilasha 2025–26”, a flagship career and design awareness initiative of
the Department of Design, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, was successfully inaugurated
today at the U Soso Tham Auditorium in collaboration with the Office of the Deputy Commissioner,
East Khasi Hills District.
The programme was graciously attended and inaugurated by the Hon’ble Governor of
Meghalaya, C. H. Vijayashankar, whose esteemed presence added significance to the occasion and
served as a source of inspiration for the participating students.
Addressing the gathering, the Hon’ble Governor appreciated the initiative undertaken by IIT
Guwahati and the District Administration in bringing academic and career awareness programmes to
students at the district level. He emphasized the importance of creativity, innovation, and informed
career choices in shaping the future of young learners and encouraged students to explore opportunities
available in premier institutions across the country.
“Abhilasha 2025–26” aims to introduce school students to the fundamentals of design thinking,
creativity, and innovation while creating awareness about diverse career pathways including design
education, law through National Law Universities, management studies through Indian Institutes of
Management, and admission opportunities in Central Universities.
Faculty members, alumni, and research scholars from IIT Guwahati conducted interactive
sessions focusing on creative problem-solving, career guidance, and emerging educational
opportunities. The initiative has already benefited more than 5,000 students across several districts of
Assam and Meghalaya.
The Shillong edition marks an important milestone in extending IIT Guwahati’s outreach
beyond campus to promote inclusive access to quality career guidance and to encourage greater
participation of students from the North Eastern Region in institutions of national importance.
The programme witnessed participation from students, teachers, officials of the District
Administration, and representatives from educational institutions.
