The National Trainers’ Training Workshop on Career & Psychological Counselling, jointly organized by the Centre for Training & Academic Guidance (CTAG) and the Students’ Counselling Committee, Aliah University, was inaugurated on 21 August 2026 at Aliah University, Park Circus Campus, Kolkata. The workshop brought together 140 trainers, counsellors and education professionals from different parts of West Bengal and adjoining states, with the objective of strengthening professional knowledge and practical competencies in the fields of career and psychological counselling.
The inaugural session commenced with a recitation from the Holy Qur’an by Mr. Anisur Rahaman, setting a meaningful tone for the programme. This was followed by the Presidential Address delivered by Prof. (Dr.) Rafikul Islam, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Aliah University, who highlighted the importance of counselling and guidance in supporting students in their academic, career and personal development.
Mr. M. Sajid, General Secretary, Human Welfare Foundation, delivered the Welcome Address, welcoming the participants and outlining the vision and objectives of the training programme. Prof. Nargis Ahamed, Chairperson, Students’ Counselling Committee, Aliah University, provided an orientation to the workshop and highlighted the need for systematic and effective counselling support for students.
The inaugural programme was also graced by Dr. Sk Moinul Hoque, Dean, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Aliah University, and Dr. A.K.M. Anwaruzzaman, Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Languages, Aliah University. Their presence added significance to the formal inauguration and reflected the university’s commitment to promoting student counselling, career development and holistic education.
The inaugural session concluded with acknowledgements and an overview of the two-day workshop. The session successfully set the context and created enthusiasm among the participants for the learning and training activities planned for the subsequent sessions of the programme.
