Dr. Madhumita Barooah Named Vice-Chancellor of Assam Women’s University

Guwahati: Dr. Madhumita Barooah takes the helm at Assam Women’s University. The Governor’s Secretariat in Guwahati issued the formal appointment notification on October 12. She steps into the role of Vice-Chancellor under Sections 13(1) and 11(2) of the Assam Women’s University Act, 2013.

She serves for five years. The Chancellor will review her performance every two years. Her pay and employment conditions follow existing state norms. The notification was signed by S. S. Meenakshi Sundaram, the Commissioner and Secretary to the Governor of Assam.

The University Registrar must now finalize the handover. "The Registrar of Assam Women’s University has been directed to make the necessary arrangements for the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor to assume charge." Official copies of the order went to state and central departments along with the University Grants Commission.