DMCAA, DMUTA endorse demands of students
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, July 12 2024: The DM College Alumni Association (DMCAA) has extended its support to the genuine demands raised by the students and sought the attention of the authorities concerned for bringing an amicable settlement to save the careers & lives of the students.

Addressing a press conference today at Manipur Press Club, DMCAA president N Ibohal said that since the establishment of Dhanamanjuri University, the University has been functioning by engaging the required manpower such as Vice Chancellor, Registrar, Controller of Examination and Finance Officer, etc from time to time.

He asserted that till date, only one Vice Chancellor was appointed for the University on a regular basis for a period of three years and his tenure has also been completed.

Expressing concern over the lack of manpower in the University, he said that the university has been plagued with issues with no sign of urgency from the relevant authorities to address them.

Stating that the situation of the students partaking in the ongoing relay hunger strike are worsening and some of them have been hospitalized, N Ibohal appealed to the authorities concerned to take immediate action to address the genuine demands raised by the students.

Further, the DMCAA highlighted several key demands such as the appointment of regular Vice Chancellor, Registrar, Controller of Examination and Finance Officer along with the required number of both Teaching and Non-Teaching staff.

Another critical demand raised by the DMCAA is for the university to fulfil the necessary criteria to receive grants under Section 12B of the UGC (Amendment) Act, 1972 .

The DMCAA also emphasized the importance of conducting Undergraduate examinations on time to prevent delay or hamper the academic careers of the students.

Other key demands are- timely sitting of Academic Council, Syndicate and Board of Management; autonomy of Dhanamanjuri University under the UGC Act; protection of the university's land from encroachers & illegal occupants; and developing all the necessary infrastructure of Dhanamanjuri University.

Further, the DMCAA welcomed the initiative taken by Education Minister Th Basantakumar Singh to fill up the necessary staff in the University and expressed hope that it will be implemented soon.

Moreover, the Dhanamanjuri University Teachers' Association (DMUTA) has also extended its support to the ongoing agitation spearheaded by students of Dhanamanjuri University.

In a release, DMUTA highlighted some of the association's long pressing demands such as conducting examinations, declaring results on time, and the appointment of competent and committed personnel to various university offices.

The DMUTA also appealed to the authorities concerned to resolve the crisis at the earliest to restore standard academic atmosphere on the DM University campus.

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