Konyak nominated as member to the Court of NEHU, BJP says reflection of her dedication to public service

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaApril 19, 2025

Rajya Sabha MP from Nagaland S Phangnon Konyak has been nominated as member to the Court of North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU).

Terming it as a moment of great pride and honour, the state BJP said S. Phangnon Konyak, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, Nagaland, has been nominated as a Member to the Court of NEHU by the Vice President of India and Chairman, Rajya Sabha, effective from April 15, 2025, as per communication from the Rajya Sabha Secretariat.

“Established on 19 July 1973 through an Act of Parliament, NEHU has long stood as a premier institution of higher education in India’s North East. Its jurisdiction initially extended to the states of Meghalaya and Nagaland, along with the then Union Territories of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram.

Over the decades, NEHU has played a transformative role in shaping the intellectual and administrative fabric of the region. The University has nurtured generations of academicians, bureaucrats, public leaders, and change-makers, contributing significantly to the nation’s development,” it said.

The state BJP leadership said that Konyak’s nomination reflects her dedication to public service and deep engagement with the educational and developmental aspirations of the North East.

“Her association with NEHU resonates strongly with the University’s motto: “Rise Up and Build.”

This appointment is expected to further enhance the institution’s linkages with the people of the region and support its ongoing pursuit of academic excellence and inclusive progress,” it added.