USTM delegation calls on Meghalaya Governor

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaAugust 8, 2024

A delegation from the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) called on the newly appointed Governor of Meghalaya, CH Vijayashankar, at Raj Bhawan in Shillong on Wednesday.

The USTM team included Mahbubul Hoque, Chancellor; Prof GD Sharma, Vice Chancellor; Dr RK Sharma, advisor; and Dr Mehjabeen Rahman, Principal Secretary.

During the meeting, the delegation provided an update on the university’s progress, discussed upcoming projects, and extended an invitation to the Governor to preside over the Convocation-2024, given his role as the University’s Visitor.

The Governor expressed his full support and commitment to the university’s development throughout his tenure.

Chancellor M Hoque highlighted USTM’s outreach activities, noting that the university operates programmes within a 30-km radius of the campus, offering free education to local children.

Currently, 20 per cent of USTM’s students benefit from this initiative. The meeting concluded with the Governor’s encouragement for USTM to continue its pursuit of excellence.