KSU requests Centre to address current state of affairs in NEIAH

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaDecember 3, 2024

The Khasi Students Union (KSU) has urged the Centre to address the current state of affairs in the North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Homoeopathy (NEIAH)  by considering the immediate appointment of a new permanent director.

In a letter to the Secretary of AYUSH Ministry, the KSU-NEIAH Unit said, “As NEIAH is running 2 colleges therefore, the absence of a permanent Director in the Institution has leave critical impact on the smooth functioning, strategic planning, and overall success of the institution. A permanent Director would not only provide consistent leadership and fostering an environment conducive to growth and overall welfare of the Institution. The Union request the appointment a permanent Director who aligns with the institution’s mission and values, someone capable of effectively managing our resources, staff, and external relations. By doing so it will ensure the continuity of progress and make informed, long-term decisions that will shape the future of the institution.”

The union also emphasized the need for recruitment of permanent teaching faculty in the institution.

“This is one a major concern and disappointment with the lack of permanent teachers in the university, the students in this Institute are deeply affected, which in turn severely impacts the academics experience and future prospects, appointment Guest Faculties doesn’t ease the concern and impact upon the students as it further bring confusion regarding course material , limited access to guidance and mentorship , inadequate support for academic success and a negative impact on overall learning environment. The failure to appoint teaching faculty is in contravention with the National commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) and National Comission for Indian system of medicines (NCISM) norms on Minimum Standard Requirement for Medical Colleges (Homoeopathy and Ayurveda),” it said.

Further, the KSU also demanded the appointment of permanent principal in college of Homoeopathy, increment of outside posting duration for the internship programme of BHMS from 3 months to atleast 6 months and admission of second batch PGTs 2024-2025.

“Since the first batch have already completed their first PGTs academic  year so the Union request for the continuation of the next admission and counselling so that there will not be any discontinuation of the upcoming batches,” it stated.