The Valedictory Programme of Academic Assembly 2026, themed “Transforming Classrooms through NEP 2020: Integrating Indigenous Wisdom, Culture and Experiential Learning”, was held on 31 October 2026 at the College of Post Graduate Studies in Agricultural Sciences (CPGSAS), Central Agricultural University (Imphal), Umiam, Meghalaya. The session was graced by Dr. Anupam Mishra, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, CAU (Imphal), as the Chief Guest, while Prof. Debabrata Das, President, Purvottar Janajati Shiksha Samiti (PJSS) and Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Tripura University, presided over the function. Prof. Ganga Prasad Parsain, President, Vidya Bharati Purvottar Kshetra, attended as the Guest of Honour, along with Dr. Babli Chaudhury, All India Joint Secretary, Vidya Bharati, Dr. Imlikumba, Medical Officer, North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Folk Medicine Research, Pasighat, and other distinguished dignitaries. A major highlight was the presentation of the Krishi Siksha Gaurav Samman 2026 to three distinguished agricultural scientists and academicians—Dr. S. V. Ngachan, Prof. Lalnuntluangi Hmar and Dr. Kanchan Saikia—and the Krishi Gaurav Samman 2026 to six outstanding farmers and agripreneurs in recognition of their contributions to sustainable agriculture, indigenous crop conservation, millet promotion, value addition and rural entrepreneurship.

Addressing the gathering, Dr. Anupam Mishra emphasised the importance of integrating indigenous knowledge with modern science, highlighting the role of tribal communities in biodiversity conservation, natural resource management and sustainable livelihoods. He stressed the need for scientific documentation and economic recognition of ecosystem services while encouraging research, innovation and value addition.