Bishnu Pada Ray, on Friday, met Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon’ble Union Minister of Education, and apprised him of the long-standing concerns raised by students in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands regarding the proposed Deemed University status for higher education institutions in the islands.
During the meeting, Ray conveyed the apprehensions of the student community, particularly in relation to the transition from affiliation with Pondicherry University to a deemed university framework.
The Union Education Minister gave a patient hearing and assured that the matter, being a policy decision of the Government of India, will be carefully examined.
He further informed that the issue will be taken up with the Ministry of Home Affairs and placed before the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, for review and appropriate consideration.
