The Democratic Students’ Alliance of Manipur (DESAM) has raised serious concerns over the functioning of L. Sanoi College, Nambol, following an inspection on November 7 as part of its ongoing survey of higher educational institutions across the State.
The inspection was conducted after the college was reportedly recognised as one of the best colleges in Manipur and awarded a cash prize of Rs. 5 lakh.
According to DESAM, its inspection team reached the college at around 11:30 am but found the Principal absent. Of the 82 teachers reportedly employed at the institution, only 36 were present, while just 11 had reportedly arrived on time. Despite an enrolment of around 900 students, the team found very few students attending classes.
The organisation also found that regular classes were being conducted only in the Geography Department, while several classrooms remained locked. It further reported inadequate laboratory facilities and a shortage of usable books in the library.
DESAM expressed particular concern that the post of librarian had remained vacant since the retirement of the previous librarian in the 1997–98 academic session, leaving the library without proper management for years.
Questioning the recognition of the college as one of the best institutions in the State, DESAM said the conditions found during the inspection raised serious doubts about its academic functioning and infrastructure.
The organisation urged the authorities to address deficiencies in teaching staff, infrastructure and learning facilities in government and aided colleges. It also called for the introduction of vocational courses to equip students with practical skills and improve their employment prospects.
DESAM maintained that colleges must provide quality education and adequate facilities rather than merely receive recognition, stressing that students are the future of the State.