On February 21, 2025 (Friday), Govt. T. Romana College, in collaboration with ARDSI Mizoram Chapter, NVHCP, NP-NCD, NOHP, NPPCD, NMHP, TeleMANAS, and TATA-AIA, organized a “Health Awareness and Medical Clinic” event at Sialsuk village. The event was led by Govt. T. Romana College Principal, Dr. Jenifer Lalbiakdiki, with highly skilled doctors from the Health and Family Welfare Department of the Mizoram Government conducting a “Medical Health Clinic” for the residents of Sialsuk. 184 residents registered for the free medical check-up and treatments were given as required.
As part of the event, the Govt. T. Romana College ALUMNI also organized a ‘Charity Ride’ from Aizawl to Sialsuk, sponsored by RZR Auto Enterprise and TATA-AIA. The ALUMNI extended generous contributions to the Sialsuk Branch YMA as well.
Additionally, the NSS Unit of Govt. T. Romana College inaugurated a well-built “Farmers Waiting Shed” as part of their 2024-2025 Special Camping Programme. This was officially opened by Principal Dr. Jenifer Lalbiakdiki. Furthermore, two newly constructed sheds were also inaugurated on the same day.
Alongside the Medical Clinic, a Health Awareness Campaign was held. Under the leadership of Dr. Robert L. Khawlhring, experienced doctors delivered important health-related information, and TATA-AIA (Health Buddy) provided insights into health insurance. The event also featured musical performances by talented singers, with Youth Icon 2024, Tv Lalsangliana, leading the entertainment for the attendees.
In pursuance of the MoU signed between the Departments of English, Govt.T.Romana College and Mizoram Christian College, a Faculty Exchange programme was held on February 19, 2025. Two faculty members of each college were designated as guest lecturers to the participating departments and were assigned to the Core classes for the day. The Department of English, GTRC was honoured to host Dr Lalbiakdiki and Mr Lallawmkima Miller from MCC, while Dr Vanlalchami and Mr C.Zirsangliana represented GTRC at the MCC Campus.
The programme is the culmination of an MoU in which a Students' Exchange Programme had been conducted earlier between the two parties. Participating students and faculty members expressed great satisfaction over the successful conduct of the Exchange programmes and indicated interest in conducting similar programmes in the future.
An awareness programme on SWAYAM was organised in the College on 18th February, 2025 at 1:15 pm. The resource person Dr. Sukanta Roy, associate professor, National Institute of Technology (NIT), Mizoram urged the students of Govt. T. Romana College to register and pursue the online courses offered by SWAYAM. Dr. Roy was accompanied by Prof. Benjamin Lalrinsanga, State Nodal officer (NEP), Higher and Technical Education Department.
SWAYAM, is the Ministry of Education’s (MoE) existing Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) platform providing educational opportunities for a vast number of learners. It aims to bring the best teaching and learning resources to everyone, especially those who have yet to benefit from the digital revolution and access the knowledge economy.
In alignment with NEP 2020, the Ministry recognizes the need for SWAYAM to expand its existing offerings to identify and include courses aligned with industry needs and that enhance learners’ employability. To this extent, SWAYAM Plus will be launched in collaboration with leading industry players and ed‐tech companies to bring employability and professional development‐focused programs to its learners
In collaboration with Govt. T. Romana College and the Mizoram Arm Wrestling Association, the 1st Inter-College Arm Wrestling Competition was held on February 14, 2025 at Govt. T. Romana College ground under the theme "Empowering Youth to be Fit, Fierce, and Drug-Free." This event was graced by Pu Lalramsanga Sailo, Secretary, Sports & Youth Service, Excise & Narcotics Department, who presided as the chief guest.
In his speech, Pu Lalramsanga Sailo urged college students to stay away from harmful habits and to prioritize their physical and mental well-being by maintaining a fit and healthy lifestyle. He emphasized that these values are essential for achieving success and encouraged students to participate in such positive engagements.
During the event, Dr. Jenifer Lalbiakdiki, Principal of Govt. T. Romana College, expressed her gratitude and stated that the competition was organized with the belief that arm wrestling could serve as a platform to keep young people away from drugs while promoting discipline and perseverance.
The 1st Inter-College Arm Wrestling Competition featured four weight categories, with 56 arm wrestlers participating from 11 colleges across Mizoram. The winners in each categories were awarded medals along with certificate and prize money.
Alongside this event, other significant programs were also organized at the college. An awareness program on the dangers of drug abuse was conducted by Pi Zothantluangi Chenhrang, Inspector, Excise & Narcotics Department. Additionally, the Reserve Bank of India and TATA AIA conducted career guidance/awareness campaigns.
Results of the 1st Inter-College Arm Wrestling Competition:
A) Under 60 Kg Category:
1) Gold: Lalbiakfela, Lunglei Govt. College
2) Silver: B. Lalmuanpuia, Govt. Aizawl College
3) Bronze: Vanlalchuana, Pachhunga University College
B) 70 Kg Category:
1) Gold: C. Malsawmtluanga, Govt. T. Romana College
2) Silver: Lalbiakdika, Lunglei Govt. College
3) Bronze: Daniel Vanlalpeka, Pachhunga University College
C) 80 Kg Category:
1) Gold: Laldingliana, Govt. T. Romana College
2) Silver: Michael Lalduhsaka, Govt. T. Romana College
3) Bronze: Richard Vanlalrochama, Govt. J. Thankima College
D) Above 80 Kg Category:
1) Gold: Lalthlanpuia, Govt. T. Romana College
2) Silver: Biakrempuia, Pachhunga University College
3) Bronze: C. Lalruatfela, Govt. T. Romana College
Champion of the Champions: Laldingliana, Govt. T. Romana College
Mr. Lalengmawia, IAS, the Commissioner of Higher and Technical Education, paid a visit to Govt. T. Romana College on May 13, 2025. The Commissioner was accompanied by some officials from the Secretariat and the Directorate of Higher and Technical Education. A brief meeting was held in the Meeting Hall to extend a warm welcome to the Commissioner and his team. The meeting was chaired by Mr. R. Lalremliana, Vice-Principal of Government T. Romana College, who welcomed the Commissioner and the other officials and provided a brief overview of the College’s history.
6th semester students of the department of Public Administration, Govt T.Romana College attended training on Suntainable Life Skill: Rural Development Schemes at the SIRD&PR Auditorium on 4th April, 2025.
On 14th May 2025, Dept of Political Science, 6th Semester students and Faculties organized Voluntary works in Cleanliness and Beautification of College Campus with a focus to enhance the cleanliness and beautification of the College . Weeding, planting flowers and maintaining existing flowerbeds in different places within the College were done hoping to add vibrancy to the Campus landscape.
The Department of English, Govt. T. Romana College organised ‘Awareness on NEP 2020 for 4th and 6th Semester Parents’ on April 9, 2025. The programme was attended by 42 parents of the 2nd and 4th Semesters NEP students. The primary objective of the programme was to familiarise parents of the NEP students with the key aspects of the National Education Policy 2020, along with the new subject combinations offered under NEP.
The Awareness programme commenced at 1:00 pm. The Chairperson, Dr. Lalrinmawii Tochhawng, Associate Professor, Department of English started the programme with an introduction of the faculty members in the Department of English.
An awareness campaign on HIV/AIDS was held at the college campus by the Red Ribbon Club, Govt T. Romana College, in collaboration with the MSACS on the 5th March, 2025. The Resource Person was the Deputy Director of the Red Ribbon Club, Mrs. Lalneihzeli Sailo. She gave an awareness lecture regarding HIV/AIDS to the students. Two other Resource persons from the Positive Women Network of Mizoram, Linda Vanlalrimtuii and Rozampuii, gave their real-life testimony relating to their experience as women living with HIV/AIDS.
The Thingsiri cultural club of the college were invited to perform at the National Tribal Youth Festival 2025 organised by the Social welfare Department, Government of Mizoram at Kelsih on 10.4.2025 where their performance was highly appreciated.
