Assam Education Minister Dr Ranoj Pegu asks colleges to have social media presence

 STAFF REPORTER

GUWAHATI: State Education Minister Dr Ranoj Pegu today appealed to colleges of the State to embrace social media.

Talking to media persons in Guwahati, the minister said, “Social media does not mean just making reels. Social media platforms have become a crucial part of our lives. So it has become imperative for colleges to have social media presence.”

He further said, “When colleges are not on social media platforms, it becomes difficult for us to track the progress of these colleges. We cannot tag these colleges when some important information has to be disseminated through social media. Hence, it is my appeal to all colleges of the State to use social media. Through social media, they will be able to publicize their achievements and events, they will also get exposure and important information can be provided quickly.”

Pegu added, “Most of the regulatory authorities like the University Grants Commission (UGC), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), and the Higher Education Department are active on social media and all major decisions, guidelines are office circulars are first released on social media. Colleges should follow the social media accounts of these regulatory authorities for information.”

The minister said that every college should target an enrollment of 3,000 students. “The enrollment in colleges has increased. But we are looking at ways to increase the enrollment of each college to 3,000.” He also said that according to a new guideline, colleges must have National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) accredition to get funds under the Prime Minister’s Mission for Higher Education (PM-USHA). He further added that the government will build model degree colleges in districts which do not have such colleges as yet.

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