The Ministry of Education has appointed Professor Amrendra Kumar Das from IIT Guwahati as the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Tezpur University. This appointment comes amid an ongoing crisis within the institution, prompting the Ministry to establish a high-level Enquiry Committee to investigate administrative issues, including allegations against the Vice-Chancellor. The committee, headed by Prof. Lokendra Singh of Manipur University, will include Prof. Jagadish Kumar Patnaik and Prof. Manish R. Joshi from the University Grants Commission (UGC). The Vice-Chancellor has been directed to recuse himself from official duties and take leave during the inquiry, which will also review a prior Fact-Finding Committee’s report and assess recent administrative resignations. The committee is expected to complete its findings within three months, with UGC providing support and Tezpur University expected to cooperate fully. These actions aim to address governance concerns and restore stability at the university.
Governance Turmoil at Tezpur University: Centre Names New Pro-VC, Announces High-Level Enquiry
