SHILLONG: The President of India, who
is also the Visitor of the North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) has permitted
the incumbent Vice Chancellor (VC) of NEHU, Prof. SK Srivastava to continue in
the office after expiry of his term on September 23, 2020, stated a release
from the varsity PRO G. Umdor.
The release stated, "As per the communication received from the Ministry of Education, Department of Higher Education dated 22nd September, 2020, Prof. Srivastava will continue to hold office for such period not exceeding a total period of one year or till his successor is appointed, whichever is earlier.
Prof. Srivastava assumed the office of VC, NEHU on September 24, 2015 for a period of five years which will be completed on September 23, 2020, the release added.
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