Tura, Feb 24: The Post Graduate Students’ Union (PGSU), NEHU Tura Campus, Tura, held its official handover ceremony on Tuesday led by the Assistant Dean Students’ Welfare, in the presence of faculty members, newly elected representatives, and
postgraduate students.
Speaking on the occasion, the former Vice-President, Chakram Do·po Sangma, looked back at the history of the Union, which had remained dissolved since 2022, leaving students without formal representation for four years.
He highlighted that through unity, perseverance, and continuous efforts, students were able to reinstate the Union, starting with the formation of an interim body last year, which marked a glimmer of hope, resistance, and revival.
After four long years, the Students’ Union is finally restored as a full-fledged body as per the NEHUSU 2001 Resolution and Constitution.
This is in line with the Minutes of the meeting constituted by the Executive Council (Vide EC:72-4/Conf/71-779 dated 26/07/1991), which was formed to scrutinize the Constitution of the PGSU and the Charter of Demands of the Union.
Former Vice-President formally handed over the office and documents to the newly elected team and congratulated them, saying that “student leadership plays an important role in ensuring representation, protecting student rights, and promoting accountability and
responsibility within the university.”
The newly elected members of PGSU are as follows:Vice-President – Joyshelman D. Sangma (4th Semester, Horticulture)Secretary – Balpang K. Sangma (4th Semester, MBA)
Assistant Secretary – Andy Tengsram D. Sangma (2nd Semester, Horticulture).
Finance Secretary – Lenysa M. Marak (4th Semester, MBA)Games and Sports Secretary – Jumesha M. Marak (4th Semester, MBA)Publicity Secretary – Anname Shalisha A. Sangma (2nd Semester, Forestry) Socio-Cultural Secretary – Ms. Roda Onchiba N. Sangma (4th Semester, Horticulture)Academic Secretary – Ms. Mitchira Ch. Marak (4th Semester, English)Editor Abihail Mingku N. Marak (2nd Semester, English).
In his address during the event, the newly elected Vice-President assured that he and his team will work diligently for the welfare of the students and for the betterment of NEHU Tura Campus.
It is pertinent to note that today, 23rd February 2026, marks 30 years since the establishment of NEHU Tura Campus.
While marking this occasion, it has also been recognized that there are concerns about the challenges the campus faces, including a lack of resources, manpower, professors, and student facilities and infrastructure.
The new leadership has committed to working together to address these concerns.
The event has concluded with hope and determination to make a difference in the student representation and development of NEHU Tura campus.
