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Gaurav Gogoi to Press Northeast University Concerns in Parliament

The move follows a central probe into Tezpur University’s governance.

Overview

  • Gogoi wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month over what he described as an administrative and institutional crisis at Tezpur University in Assam.
  • He cited Tezpur University, North Eastern Hill University and Gauhati University as recent cases of concern, pointing to actions by vice-chancellors.
  • Students and teachers at Tezpur University have demanded the resignation of Vice-Chancellor Sambhu Nath Singh.
  • The Union Ministry of Education has deployed a three-member committee that is currently investigating complaints at Tezpur University.
  • Recent developments include the registrar-in-charge stepping down during the probe and teachers alleging no Assamese books were purchased for two years despite a budget, with reported effects on performance and rankings.