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Education Ministry Officials Conclude NEHU Review as Governance Crisis Persists

Officials met with stakeholders and reviewed inquiry findings, with optimism for a resolution excluding the return of VC Prof. Shukla.

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Overview

  • A two-member team from the Union Ministry of Education visited NEHU on May 22 to assess the university's governance and operational challenges.
  • The officials, Sunil Kumar Barnwal and Subrat Kumar Pradhan, held discussions with faculty, students, and non-teaching staff to evaluate the ongoing crisis.
  • Stakeholders, including NEHUTA and NEHUSU, reiterated their opposition to the reinstatement of Vice Chancellor Prof. P. S. Shukla, who has been declared persona non grata on campus.
  • The ministry team is reviewing an inquiry report and has indicated that recommendations for restoring stability are expected soon.
  • The adjourned Academic Council meeting on May 21, chaired by acting VC Prof. Sherwin May Sungoh, approved critical syllabus updates under the National Education Policy.