Editor,
The CMJ University is not a fake University. The concerns that the Governor has shown regarding the misconduct and illegal activities of CMJ University are appreciated but the question is, why now? Has the Governor ever suggested any changes for the development of CMJ University which is his responsibility as Visitor? If the University is shut down many young students will be adversely affected. Will the Governor be responsible for endangering the future of the students? The news published in the different leading news-paper has castigated the CMJ. Before going to the media the Governor should have thought of the outcome of his actions. If the Government of Meghalaya had passed an Act for establishing this University it cannot just wash its hands off everything at this crucial juncture but should share the responsibility for what happened. Government should not play with the future and fate of hundreds of students. We have seen through various newspapers that the only objection from the Governor is that CMJ is giving away M. Phil and PhD degrees without fulfilling the necessary conditions. So why did the Governor object to all the other degree certificates as well? The fact is that the students of CMJ University attend classes regularly, submit project works, do practical field work and they also have to appear for both internal & external examinations in order to receive their degree certificates.
We are not the irregular students who at the end of the year just bribe the CMJ authority for a degree certificate. The Governor should take cognisance of all these facts as well. The general public should know that all degrees conferred by CMJ to the students are not purchased. Most of them get their degree certificates after going through the rigours of classroom teaching, projects, practicals et al.
It is unfortunate that CMJ University has become the laughing stock of society today. Why did the Governor have to punish all students who worked hard to earn their degrees through fair means? He should take action only against those with fake certificates instead of defaming all of us. On behalf of all the students we would like the Governor as the Visitor of the University to suggest a way forward and to tell us what that way forward is. Take action against the errant persons but please allow CMJ University to function smoothly so that we the students can continue classes as usual.
Yours etc.,
Banpyrkhat Nongrang
Student of CMJ University,
MSW Department
Need to get priorities right
Editor,
The news item on the subject above (ST May 5, 2013), It reminded me of a report in another language newspaper that The Jaintia Youth Front, Hynniewtrep National Peoples’ Front and other NGOs from Jaintia Hills have demanded and even submitted a memorandum to the Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, Jaintia Hills, Social Forestry Division, Jowai to post an officer at the Office of the Range Forest Officer, Khliehriat Range (SF) who is equivalent to the post and not some subordinate staff of the rank of Forester. The NGOs wanted that the Forest Office should be manned by an officer who could discuss matters relating to the development of the new district along with the Deputy Commissioner and other officers in the district. For right thinking citizens the demand is just and clear when there is no shortage of officers in the Department or at the Divisional office. Furthermore, a responsible and far-sighted Divisional Forest Officer would never allow an unqualified person to hold a post much lower than the nomenclature of the office. Hence the function of the present DFO of Jaintia Hills, Social forestry is questionable and an RTI will reveal the actual facts on the working of the Range both in terms of development and financial liabilities. However, it is important to look at the future than lament the past. As of now we need a qualified and a far sighted officer to hold charge of the office to implement the flagship programme of the state government. It is also worth noting that the existing offices are functioning for the development of the district rather than to meet demands for all departments to be created in the newly created district. This may take more time than expected as it involves huge financial investments from the State government.
Yours etc.
J Rymbai,
Khliehriat
Encroaching on public road
Editor,
We write this letter with a heavy heart. The road below the Cathedral in Cherangre which was once a jeepable road used by all since long, and which was constructed by MPLAD Scheme is now encroached by the two storeyed concrete building constructed by officers who authorize the construction for themselves but demolish the other buildings by terming them illegal. This jeepable road used to link St. Xavier’s School to Cherangre RC Road. The sides of the road have eroded completely because of the illegal construction which gives no protection for the said road thus affecting the public property. If the concerned officer has the heart, the damaged road could have been repaired by various schemes but he has not done that. As a result the road may not be good for too long.
Yours etc.,
Peter C Marak &
Other affected public.
Tura