Don Bosco College Maram becomes an autonomous institution
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, March 27 2021:
Don Bosco College, Maram became an autonomous institution in the State after being conferred the autonomy status by the University Grant Commission.
Declaring the autonomy status, Education Minister, S Rajen Singh said that Don Bosco College, Maram is the only college in the state scoring 3.5 credit points under National Assessment and Accreditation Council, NAAC.
He said that the credit score should be maintained in order to retain the present status and also to be eligible to receive the grants from UGC.
He also appreciated the sincere service of the college staff.
The Minister mentioned that the National Education Policy, NEP, 2020 has been introduced to improve the education sector of the country.
State level task force has also been constituted for successful implementation of the policy in the state.
A grand seminar has also been organised at City Convention Centre in which Chief Minister, Ministers, MLAs, academicians, scholars, professors and others participated.
District level awareness programmes on NEP, will also be organised, he added.
Minister Rajen was warmly received at the college by a contingent of Don Bosco College students with a guard of honour.
Speaking at the occasion, Director, Education (U), Dr Rangitabali Waikhom said that knowledge is very important without which one can not grow.
Faculties and students' exchange programme will also help to improve knowledge and skills for both the teachers and students, she added.