Gangtok,On the 3rd day of Assembly session,saw passing of new University bills,including Atal Bihari Bajpayee UNI,Fusion and Senegol.
Senegol University will have headquarters in Pepthang,Yangang,under Namchi.The self funding private university,will be sponsored by a Trust, ‘ Late Smt Lal Municipal Devi Jankalyan Maha samiti.’
The multidisciplinary university with emphasis on higher quality education,will provide Industrial internship also, according to Education Minister,Raju Basnet.He was highlighting the idea behind the proposed Senegol University.
The University is expected to aquire 10 acres of land within 5 years of functioning.The fee structure will be as approved by Sikkim Govt.Seats for students will also be reserved as per State Govt policy ,including the ST/ SC,OBC/ and Persons with disabilities.
As it will be coming up in a rural area it is anticipated to benefit the rural students and economy. 5G