NEHU Crisis: Union Education Ministry Sets Up 2-Member Inquiry Committee

Committee to submit report in 15 days.

The Union Education Ministry has set up a two member inquiry committee to ‘thoroughly inquire’ into the allegations and issues flagged by the students and teachers association of the North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) in Meghalaya.

The committee comes even as the hunger strike by the students union of the University completed its 10th day today.

In the order that was issued just a short while back, the Higher Education Department of the Union Education Ministry said, “In light of serious concerns raised by the students, student associations, and reports in the media, the Ministry of Education has decided to constitute a committee to inquire into the alleged mismanagement and administrative failures within North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong.”

The committee to be headed by Professor D. P. Singh, former Chairman of UGC will look into the following
allegations brought to the attention of the Ministry:
(i) Declining University Rankings: A significant drop in the university’s ranking in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), which is attributed to alleged administrative negligence.
(ii) Controversial Appointments: Allegations of irregular appointments including the appointments of the Registrar and the Deputy Registrar, which are claimed to have contributed to the university’s inefficiency.
(iii) Infrastructural Neglect: Reports of poor maintenance and neglect of basic amenities and infrastructure, adversely affecting the academic environment and student welfare.
(iv) Non-responsiveness of the Vice-Chancellor: Multiple complaints and memoranda from student bodies, including demands for essential reforms, have reportedly been ignored by the Vice-Chancellor, the order said.

The committee will submit its report within a period of 15 days from the date of issuance of this order, along with necessary recommendations for corrective actions.

“University authorities are directed to assist fully with the committee and provide all necessary documentation and assistance required for the inquiry,” the order read.

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