Student bodies welcome Prof Lokendra as new MU VC
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, July 24 2021:
Six student bodies of the state, namely All Manipur Students' Union (AMSU), Democratic Students' Alliance of Manipur (DESAM), Apunba Ireipakki Maheiroi Singpanglup (AIMS), Kangleipak Students' Association (KSA), Students' Union of Kangleipak (SUK) and Manipuri Students' Federation (MSF) have welcomed the appointment of former head of History Department of Manipur University, ex-dean of School of Social Sciences and ex-registrar Professor N Lokendra Singh, as the new regular Vice Chancellor of the varsity.
In a joint statement, the student bodies expressed confidence that the new VC will be able to infuse new life into the academic activities and administration of the varsity and help in producing excellent students, in addition to helping improve the university's position in NIFR ranking parameter.
The bodies further expressed belief that the VC would implement the guidelines of UGC and NCTE thereby ushering in new changes to the prevailing academic system and enable students to make their mark in the present competitive age.
They also expressed belief that the new VC will address the prolonged grievances and inconveniences of teachers, research scholars and students.