Birth of POGL Institute

Inauguration of POGL Institute at Gauhati University on 28th January 2005. The POGL institute was inaugurated at the central hall of the Gauhati University, on Jan. 28, 2005, on occasion of the golden jubilee function of the Assam Science Society. A large number of eminent personalities including Honorable VC from Tezpur University Prof PC Deka,, Dean of Science, Gauhati University Dr. KG Bhattacharjee, President, Assam Science Society Prof Sharma and Director, Technology, POGL Institute Dr. SK Mozumder were present and spoke highly on the inaugural function. Mrs. Subrata Borgohain, Sr. Lecturer of Petroleum Technology Department of Dibrugarh University gave a presentation to explain the vision of the POGL Institute.


Former VC of Dibrugarh University Prof. Devdas Kakoty lighted the inaugural lamp along with other dignitaries and spoke highly about the objective and the vision of the institute. He had expressed his satisfaction on the occasion of the inaugural function of the institute. He also expressed his heart full gratitude to the Assam Science Society and the Gauhati University for associating in this noble cause.

Prof Kakoty gave the background of TIFAC-CORE and explained how the President of India Dr. Kalam initiated the project of industry-academia partnership and ONGC decided as a partner with Dibrugarh University. Realizing the significance of the POGL Institute, the honorable President of India Dr. Abdul Kalam expressed his confidence on the partnership and believed that the institute will fulfill the aspiration of not only the regional Requirement but will make a mark on Global oil and gas scenario. He said
“I am happy to see that one of the chains in the TIFAC-CORE supported by its industrial partner ONGC is doing a good job in Assam. I am glad that a POGL Institute of Petroleum is being set up in association with Dibrugarh University and Dept. of Petroleum. I wish the Institute to have good vision so that its relevance is felt not only in India but also globally and make a mark in the field of Petroleum, Oil and Gas. With best wishes,”
Kalam

Concept, innovation and coordination of POGL Institute for Petroleum & Energy Development has been undertaken by Purvashi Oil and Gas Ltd.(POGL]In association with TIFAC-CORE, Depart. of Science and Technology Govt. of India Dibrugarh University. Gauhati University and Regional Research Laboratory, Jorhat. The Director RRL, Jorhat encouraged the idea of establishment of a Petroleum institute in Assam. The other national partners are a large number of oil & gas service providers and International technology providers from USA, UK, Canada and Australia. Objective is to establish sustainable growth through industry academia, private public partnership and by sharing of vital resources like Man, Mind and Machineries and by working together towards achieving Developed India-Vision 2020. Development of masses need creation of asset through development of people and technology. Assam and NE will take lead in technology and infrastructure development as the region is in the most conveniently suitable location to establish effective regional co-operation amongst the fast developing SINO-INDIA-ASEAN sub continent.

POGL INSTITUTE FOR PETROLEUM & ENERGY DEVELOPMENT is a Learning organization to create opportunities for employment, career, entrepreneurship & global investment opportunities initially through development of petroleum and energy industries for the benefit of younger generation through shared vision of experienced personalities for the growth of society.

Purvashi [Stands for Development of Purbanchal, NE] started to enroll Privileged Membership of the institute through distribution of membership forms, which can also be downloaded from website www.poglinstitute.com.

POGL Institute for Petroleum and Energy Development, Guwahati, Assam, has been established in association with Dibrugarh University, TIFAC-CORE, Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, Gauhati University and North-East Institute of Science and Technology [Formerly Regional Research Laboratory (CSIR), Jorhat].