A BJP Meghalaya delegation, led by Cabinet Minister Sanbor Shullai and BJP MLA A. L. Hek, met with Central Minister of State for Education Dr Sukanta Majumdaar in Delhi and apprised him of the prevailing situation in NEHU.
The North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) is a central university located in Shillong, Meghalaya.
It was established on 19 July 1973 under the North-Eastern Hill University Act, 1973 (Act No. 24 of 1973), which received presidential assent on 26 May 1973.
The university was originally established to serve the hill areas of northeastern India, with jurisdiction over Meghalaya, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, and Mizoram.
The university has two campuses; the main campus at Mawkynroh-Umshing in Shillong and a second campus at Chasingre in Tura. The President of India serves as the university's visitor, with the Governor of Meghalaya acting as chief rector
The party delegation and the Minister talked at length about the complete breakdown of administration in the University owing to the long absence of the VC from his head office.
The shortage of staff, the falling standards of amenities, the lack of proper guidance, the rising grievances, all of which have combined to create an atmosphere that's detrimental to the students.
The BJP Meghalaya delegation requested urgent intervention by the Central Ministry to ensure smooth functioning of North East's premium university.
The delegation stressed upon the need for a replacement, a new Vice Chancellor who has indepth understanding of local culture, ethos and needs.
The Union MoS Education Majumdaar assured BJP Meghalaya members that the matter would be taken up with the Cabinet Minister for Education immediately, keeping in mind the future of students, to ensure that NEHU returns to optimal operational levels at the earliest.
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