Governor Graces RIPANS 25th Graduation and Lamp Lighting Ceremony 2025
Aizawl, the 7th October, 2025: Mizoram Governor, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd), graced the 25th Graduation and Lamp Lighting Ceremony of the Regional Institute of Paramedical & Nursing Sciences (RIPANS) as the Chief Guest at the RIPANS Auditorium in Aizawl today. Addressing the gathering, the Governor presented medals and citations to the Gold Medalists of the Mizoram University Exam 2025.
In his address, Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh congratulated the graduates for their dedication and achievements, emphasising that graduation day symbolises commitment and service. He urged the students to approach their professions with integrity, compassion and responsibility, serving not for personal gain but as a blessing to others. He encouraged them to work with sincerity and humility, embodying the highest standards of their noble profession.
Highlighting RIPANS’ role as a premier institution and proud symbol of healthcare progress in Northeast India, the Governor praised its contribution to producing skilled professionals who serve both within India and globally. He commended the Central Government’s efforts under the Ayushman Bharat initiative to strengthen the health sector in Northeast India, noting that the 100-bedded hospital at RIPANS will enhance Mizoram’s healthcare system and support students, aligning with the Prime Minister’s vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas.
General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh praised the people of Mizoram and the Northeast for their sincerity, discipline and compassion, qualities that make them highly sought-after in healthcare institutions across India and beyond. He described RIPANS graduates as global ambassadors of healthcare and urged them to uphold their reputation with excellence. He encouraged them to serve patients with hope, trust and love, to continue learning and to remain resilient in their noble calling.
During the event, Dr. Sanjay D. Sawant, Director of RIPANS, presented Proficiency Awards to 88 students. Pi Lalruatkimi Renthlei, Nursing Superintendent at Greenwood Hospital, Aizawl, led the lamp-lighting ceremony and oath-taking for B.Sc Nursing students. Mementos were presented to the graduates, and a valedictory address was delivered by a student representatives. Dr. H. Lalhlenmawia, Convener of the 25th Graduation and Lamp Lighting Ceremony, concluded the event with a vote of thanks.
MZU 2025 Gold Medalists:
1) M.Sc (Nursing): Malsawmdawngkimi
2) B.Pharm: C. Malsawmsangi
3) M.Pharm: Lakpa Rinzing Sherpa
4) BMLT: Tenzin Nodron
5) MMLT: Gunlu Gangmei
6) B.RIT: Tshering Diki Bhutia
7) B.Optom: Dolly Devi
Established on March 30, 1995, RIPANS currently operates seven departments: College of Nursing, Department of Pharmacy, Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Department of Optometry, Department of Radio Imaging Technology and newly introduced Department of Physiotherapy and PG Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics. It offers 12 academic programs (6 UG, 1 PG Diploma, 4 PG, and 1 Post-Doctoral) with 160 staff (51 teaching, 109 non-teaching) and 925 students.
RIPANS serves students from all eight Northeastern states and other parts of India, with 243 seats across programs: B.Sc Nursing (50), B.Sc MLT (40), B.Pharm (40), B.Sc RIT (40), B.Optom (40), and BPT (33). This year, 218 students (173 UG, 45 PG) received degrees. To date, RIPANS has produced 2,815 UG and 166 PG graduates.
Larsap-in RIPANS 25th Graduation and Lamp Lighting Ceremony a hmanpui (Mizo)
Aizawl, the 7th October, 2025: Mizoram Larsap, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd) chuan vawiin khan Regional Institute of Paramedical & Nursing S Sciences (RIPANS) 25th Graduation and Lamp Lighting Ceremony, 2025 chu Khuallian niin RIPANS Auditorium-ah a hmanpui a, Mizoram University Exam 2025-a Gold Medalist-te kutah Medal leh Citation a hlan a ni.
Larsap General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh chuan hlawhtlinna chang zirlaite thinlung taka a lawmpui thu sawiin, graduation day chu thawhrimna leh inpekna lan chhuahna a nih thu leh mite tana rawngbawlna, lainatna leh mawhphurhna lantir tura bultanna a nih thu a sawi a. RIPANS zirtir lut tharte duhsakna hlanin an hmalam huna an thawh turte chu hna satliah nilo, midang tana malsawmna ni tura rawngbawlna dik tak, lainatna leh ngaihsakna behchhan a ni, a ti a. Zirlaite chu an profesion chu eizawnna atan maia hmang lo tur leh, hna thianghlim, midang tana rawngbawlna zahawm leh ngaihsanawm berte zinga mi a ni tih hriaa inpekna nena thawk thin turin a fuih a ni.
Larsap chuan RIPANS chu India hmarchhaka hriselna lam inzirtirna hmasawn chak zia eitirna hmun pawimawh tak a nih thu sawiin, India ram mai piah lama ram pawn thlenga thawk tur mithiam tak takte chher chhuaktu a ni thei chu chhuanawm a tih thu a sawi a. Hmarchhak state-a health sector tichangtlun tura Ayushman Bharat kaltlanga PM kaihhruai Sawrkar laipui hmalakna fakawm a tih thu sawiin, RIPANS-a khum 100-awmna Hospital sak chuan Mizoram health care a tih changtlun dawn mai bakah zirlaite a tanpui dawn a, hei hi PM hmathlir, ‘Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas’ ataka lantirna a ni, a ti bawk.
General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh chuan Mizoram leh hmarchhak state-a chengte chu mi dik, inthununna tha nei leh khawngaihna ngah mi an nih thu sawiin, hei tak hi nurse leh paramedical profession dang atana India leh ram pawn Healthcare Institution thlenga an duh em em bikna a ni, a ti a. RIPANS zirlaite chu healthcare global ambassador an nih thu sawiin, hmingthatna chu vawnghim zel turin a chah a. Damlote’n an lakah beiseina sang tak an neih avangin rinaawmna leh hmangaihna nena hna te ber thlenga tha taka hlen chhuah ngei tum turin a chah a. Zir zawh a awm theih loh vangin inzir thara, intuaihriam reng turin a fuih nghal bawk.
Vawiin hun hmanah hian Dr. Sanjay D. Sawant, Director, RIPANS chuan thu sawiin, Proficiency Award dawngtu zirlai 88 te hnenah chawimawina a hlan a. Pi Lalruatkimi Renthlei, Nursing Superintendent, Greenwood Hospital, Aizawl chuan B.Sc Nursing zirlai tharte pual khawnvar chhitna (lamp lighting) leh thutiam sawirualna hun a kaihruai a. Graduate tharte hnenah lawmpuina memento hlan niin, thutiam an sawi rual a. Zirlaite atangin thlahna thuchah ngaihthlak a ni bawk a. Hemi hnu hian Dr. H. Lalhlenmawia, Convener, 25th Graduation and Lamp Lighting Ceremony, RIPANS chuan lawmthu sawiin hun hman a khar a ni.
Gold medalist MZU 2025 vawiina chawimawina hlante:
1) MSc (Nursing) : Malsawmdawngkimi
2) B.Pharm : C. Malsawmsangi
3) M.Pharm : Lakpa Rinzing Sherpa
4) BMLT : Tenzin Nodron
5) MMLT : Gunlu Gangmei
6) B. RIT : Tshering Diki Bhutia
7) B. Optom : Dolly Devi
RIPANS hi March ni 30, 1995 ah din niin, tun dinhmunah department 7 -College of Nursing, Department of Pharmacy, Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Department of Optometry, Department of Radio Imaging Technology bakah kumin atanga bultan Department of Physiotherapy leh PG Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics – hnuaiah zirna programme hrang hrang 12 (UG 6, PG Diploma 1, PG 4 & Post Doctoral 1) kalpui a ni a. Staff 160 (Teaching 51 & Non Teaching 109) leh zirlai 925 an awm mek a ni.
North Eastern State 8 te bakah India ram hmun dangte tan seat allot a ni a. Avaiin zirna seat 243: B.Sc Nursing 50, B.Sc MLT 40, B.Pharm 40, B.Sc RIT 40, B.Optom 40 leh BPT 33 te a awm mek a. Kumin hian Under Graduate 173 leh Post Graduate 45, avaiin zirlai degree hlan thar 218 an awm a. Chhinchhiah danin RIPANS atang hian vawiin thlengin Under Graduate 2,815 leh Post Graduate 166 te an chhuak tawh a ni.
Written by: Dr. Lallawmkima Thangluah, MIS, PRO to Governor