II Assistant Professor( Marketing & HR) II Ph.D. Candidate II Researcher at Uttaranchal University ll Registered Pharmacist ( APC)II UGC NET Qualified ||
As someone deeply invested in the field of education, I am genuinely concerned about recent remarks made by our Hon'ble Chief Minister, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, regarding USTM (University of Science and Technology Meghalaya) and its alumni. USTM is a UGC-recognized institution with an NAAC A grade and is active in the NIRF rankings. These achievements highlight the university's commitment to providing quality education. The suggestion that USTM alumni will not be allowed to sit for Assam Government exams is troubling. It not only questions the credibility of a recognized institution but also risks crushing the dreams of many hardworking students. Moreover, the idea of organizing separate exams for graduates from universities outside Assam raises serious concerns. This could unfairly divide students based on where they studied, rather than focusing on their abilities and merits. In other states, like Bihar, the government supports higher education by offering student credit cards for those attending NAAC-accredited institutions, promoting access to quality education. But here in Assam, it feels like we're moving in the opposite direction, potentially limiting opportunities for our students. Unlike states such as Uttarakhand, where I currently work, Assam has fewer private colleges and universities. I still remember when I was pursuing my B.Pharm from Assam University, Silchar (a central university), only two private universities were offering this course at the time. The entire state of Assam produced only 120 new B.Pharm graduates, including those from Assam University, Dibrugarh University, and two private institutions. While the number of private institutions has increased recently, it's still not up to the mark. This raises a fundamental question: Is Assam's education policy out of sync with the rest of the nation? Education should be a tool that empowers our youth, not a barrier that holds them back. Our policies should ensure that all students, regardless of where they choose to study, have equal opportunities to succeed and contribute to the development of our state. It's crucial that we work towards a fair and equitable education policy in Assam that aligns with national standards. Let's ensure that our students have the freedom to pursue the best educational opportunities available to them, without fear of discrimination. University Grants Commission (UGC) UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, MEGHALAYA #EducationForAll #Assam #FairPolicies #USTM #HigherEducation
Ratul Barbhuiya
4mo
Atleast someone has pointed out the valid points. Assam already has a lot of problems in other critical areas which need to be corrected first urgently and should stop inviting another unnecessary chaos. Well Said 🙌
KARABI KALITA
4mo
Well said Dipankar. They are mixing dirty politics with education. This will definitely hamper students career. He is going to destroy others for his family business. A healthy competition needs courage.
Rahul Roy
4mo
Valid points
Director, Admissions, Training and Placement Division, University of Science and technology Meghalaya
4moGreat perspective Dipankar Dutta. You are right, we are moving towards the narrow and dark side which is very dangerous for the future generation. Now a days, if you are in power, you can do anything, right can be wrong or wrong can be right. But need of the hour is Education and few sectors should be out of politics.