Union minister inaugurates hostel for Mizoram varsity students

Union Minister of State for Human Resources Development Dr Mahendra Nath Pandey today inaugurated the ninth hostel of the Mizoram University called, 'Senhri Hall of Residence' at the University campus near Aizawl, an official statement today said.
The girls hostel was constructed with Rs 578.36 lakh received from the University Grants Commission to accommodate 100 students.
Pandey discussed issues related to students with state Higher and Technical Education Minister R Romawia and senior officials of the department, the statement said.
The union minister was apprised of the problems faced by students due to compulsory online application of scholarships because of slow Internet connectivity and Pandey promised to take up the matter with his ministry.