First ever Dept of National Security Studies opens in MU
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 05 2019:
The Department of National Security Studies, Manipur University was inaugurated as a full fledged department at New Social Science Block, MU today.
Opening the department has created a new chapter in the history of Manipur University as it is the first among several universities in the North East region to have introduced National Security Studies at post graduate level, said a press release issued by HoD of the newly inaugurated department.
Giving his welcome address, Professor N Lokendra, HoD of the department maintained that the UGC has sanctioned for establishment of the department.
Retd Lt Gen Dr Konsam Himalay, who graced the function as the chief guest, highlighted the importance of national security studies as an academic discipline.
The faculty members and students of the department were present on the occasion, it added.