Perinthalmanna MLA Najeeb Kanthapuram in Cusat Syndicate
The Kerala government has appointed MLAs Najeeb Kanthapuram and Mohammed Shiyas to the Syndicate of the Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat). The appointments were made under the legislators' category, with Mr. Kanthapuram recognized for his contributions to education initiatives.
Why it matters
This reflects the integration of legislative oversight into university governance, impacting academic policy and administration in the region.
The government has nominated Najeeb Kanthapuram and Mohammed Shiyas, MLAs from Perinthalmanna and Kochi respectively, to the Syndicate of Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat).
They were nominated under the legislators’ category. Seven other members from different sections have also been included in the newly reconstituted Syndicate.
Mr. Kanthapuram’s nomination was based on his initiatives in the education sector, including the Kriya education programme implemented in the Perinthalmanna constituency. The programme includes a civil service academy.
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