SHILLONG:
The North-Eastern Hill University Teachers’ Association (NEHUTA), a statutory body of teachers of NEHU recently elected new office bearers.
The newly elected body comprises Prof. Lakhon Kma as President, Prof.D.V.Kumar as Vice-President and Dr.Marbhador M. Khymdeit as General Secretary.
The other office bearers include Dr. Juwesh Binong as Joint Secretary and Dr. (Ms.) Jacqueline J. Thabah as Treasurer.
Besides these office bearers, six more members got elected to Executive Committee, namely, Prof. Donkupar Syiem, Prof. Xavier P. Mao, Dr. Pankaj Sarkar, Prof. P. Hangsing, Prof. Prasenjit Biswas.
It needs to be specially mentioned that Dr. Dokatchi Ch. Marak from the Department of Garo is elected to represent teachers of Tura Campus.
After assuming charge, on a discussion about future vision of NEHUTA, the President Prof.
Lakhon Kma outlined the need for correcting wrongs done to teachers and pursues a path of growth for younger segments of teachers.
Prof. Donkupar Syiem emphasised on continuing past good work and go forward towards creating a healthy academic ambience.
Dr.Pankaj Sarkar spoke about NEHUTA’s support for younger teachers to motivate and inspire them for fulfilling objects of teachers’ larger public good and career goals.
The newly elected body decided to hold its first meeting soon to chart out its agenda. The handing over of charge was attended by prominent faculty.