Shillong, August 28: Prof. Prabha Shankar Shukla, the Vice-Chancellor of North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, commends the resolute commitment displayed by affiliated colleges in swiftly adopting the Four – Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP) as envisioned in the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020).
As the 2023-24 academic session commenced, NEHU and its affiliated colleges embarked on this transformative educational journey to enrich the higher education landscape in Meghalaya.
Under the dynamic leadership of Prof. Prabha Shankar Shukla, NEHU had announced the initiation of the FYUP Scheme aligned with the NEP 2020, aimed at elevating the standards of education and fostering holistic development among students.
As the first 45 days of the academic session have transpired, Vice-Chancellor Shukla expresses his satisfaction over the unanimous acceptance of this reform by the affiliated colleges.
Notably, not a single college has sought to postpone the implementation, signifying the unwavering dedication of these institutions to the upliftment of education and the pursuit of excellence.
Prof. Shukla extends his heartfelt appreciation to the College Administrations for their proactive efforts in ensuring the smooth execution of the FYUP Scheme. He acknowledges the instrumental role played by the principals of these colleges, who have been integral to the entire process leading up to the decision to adopt the FYUP Scheme.
Their tireless commitment to the advancement of higher education in Meghalaya and their earnest endeavours to safeguard the interests of the student community have not gone unnoticed.
In the spirit of transparency and cooperation, Prof. Prabha Shankar Shukla announces that detailed evaluation procedures, along with the relevant ordinances and regulations governing these procedures, will be imminently communicated to the affiliated colleges.
This initiative underscores NEHU’s commitment to ensuring a seamless transition to the new academic framework and to fostering a nurturing and conducive learning environment for students.
Prof. Shukla takes this opportunity to address the ongoing matter involving the Meghalaya College Teachers’ Association (MCTA) and their stance of non-cooperation. In the interest of the students’ community spread across the entire North-Eastern region, he appeals to the MCTA to reconsider their approach.
Prof. Shukla expresses his willingness to engage in constructive dialogue to resolve any concerns and invites the MCTA for an open discussion to achieve an amicable resolution.
In conclusion, Prof. Prabha Shankar Shukla extends his best wishes to all educational institutions and the students’ community under the NEHU umbrella.
He emphasizes that the adoption of the FYUP Scheme is a significant stride towards holistic education and is confident that this transformative step will pave the way for a brighter and more enriching academic journey for the students.
