Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 11:
Besides the newly set up two faculties, Masters in Journalism and Manipuri Dance in Manipur University, three more faculties are likely to be opened at the varsity next year.
Plans are afoot to open three new faculties including Masters in Physical Education, Biotechnology and Social Works in the varsity probably by next year, Manipur University VC Dr N Bijoy Singh informed The Sangai Express.
Once these departments are opened, the State will save a large chunk of expenses incurred by students who undergo training in these faculties at other Universities outside, the VC opined.
Sessions for the newly opened Masters in Journalism and Manipuri Dance will start on an auspicious date this month, he said adding that the varsity has already selected 10 students each for the two disciplines.
The varsity would also possibly construct four separate hostels for both boys and girls having a capacity of 100 beds each by next year.
Of the four, two would be sanctioned by the Ministry of Tribal Welfare and the rest by the Ministry of Social Justice and Women Empowerment, Dr Bijoy said.
The Army, under its civic action programme would also sanction the required amount for setting up another 100 plus bedded hostel at the varsity, he said.
The proposed construction has already been approved by the Syndicate, he said.
Construction of a 100 bedded boys' hostel sanctioned by the Ministry of DONER is underway in full swing.