Moushumi Basu appointed as the new president of the JNU Teachers Association

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School of International Studies professor Moushumi Basu was appointed the new president of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers Association (JNUTA).

An Overview of the News

• JNUTA announced a new team of office bearers for the 2024-2025 term.

• Meenakshi Sundriyal and Pradeep K Shinde were appointed vice presidents of JNUTA.

• Syed Akhtar Hussain will serve as secretary, while Vikas Bajpai and Kaushal Kishore Chandel were appointed deputy secretaries.

• Vikas Rawal was appointed treasurer of the JNU Teachers Association.

• This appointment signals a new beginning for JNUTA, as he prepares to lead the teachers union and address the needs and concerns of faculty members.

• With a diverse group of experienced academicians playing a leading role, the JNU Teachers Union is set to continue advocating for the rights and welfare of the teaching community at Jawaharlal Nehru University.

Jawaharlal Nehru University:

• It is located in Delhi, India, and is a public research university.

• Established in 1969, it was named after Jawaharlal Nehru, who served as the first Prime Minister of India.

• JNU is famous for its premier faculties and research focus especially on social sciences and applied sciences.

Chancellor - Kanwal Sibal

Vice Chancellor - Shantishree Dhulipudi Pandit