Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 25:
Glowing under the recent conversion of Manipur University to a Central varsity with the Prime Minister attending the 9th Convocation ceremony of the university, its Vice Chancellor Dr Ng Bijoy Singh today extended his deepest gratitude to the Prime Minister for his gesture.
Speaking at a media briefing today, Dr Bijoy said that the conversion of the university to a Central varsity will go a long way in meeting the needs of the university and added that it is a dream come true for all.
The conversion of MU to a Central university will be able to solve the financial crunch as well as help in installing new infrastructure, added the VC.
The Vice Chancellor also expressed his deep gratitude to Governor SS Sidhu, who is also the Chancellor of the University for making the dreams and aspirations of MU come true.
The VC also thanked, Chief Minister O Ibobi, Chief Secretary Jarnail Singh, and officials of PWD, PHED, Forest, HRD and UGC for making the dream of MU come true.
Dr Bijoy also thanked the teachers, staff, students and the media, both print and electronics, for making the 9th Convocation ceremony a grand success and acknowledged that without their co-operation the Convocation would not have been possible.
The Vice Chancellor expressed hope that with the recent upgradation, MU will be able to live up to the expectations of the people and carry on with its good work .with renewed vigor and zeal.