SUM Institute Alumni Association observes 25th foundation day

Mukesh Sharma: The SUM Institute Alumni Association today observed its 25th foundation day at Ram Krishna Ranga Manch in Kalimpong. The Association was formed in 1987 by the efforts of the then Principal taking few students. Today it has its members from Sikkim, Bhutan, Darjeeling, Jaigaon, Nepal, Siliguri and other places. The Association today felicitated the Principal of the SUMI NR Pradhan and the Principal, Rockvale Academy Cap Prakash Mani Pradhan. Different personalities were also honored amid beautiful cultural extravaganzas. The ex students presented Hindi-Nepali songs where the Principal of the Rockvale Academy performed a Nepali song.The Sub Divisional Officer LN Sherpa too mesmerized the audience by singing a Hindi number. Ex student Debasis who has trained from Shantinekatan Biswabharati along with Bahul music known figure SD Bahul presented Bahul music. SD Bahul has been to places like London, Germany, Japan and other places with the music.The Principal of the SUMI NR Pradhan informing about his dream project to start a SUMI branch at Nimbong, a rural hamlet, said that the foundation stone will be laid on September 5.