Prof Shah heads Teachers’ Society NIT Srinagar

Excelsior Correspondent

SRINAGAR, Oct 17: Prof. M A Shah, former Head of the Department of Physics, was today elected president of the Teachers’ Society at NIT Srinagar, securing a decisive victory against Prof. Aijaz Ahmad Mir.
Dr. Sheikh Shahid Saleem, Convenor of the Election Committee, announced that after the voting process concluded, the votes were counted in the presence of a number of faculty members.
” Prof. M A Shah received 398 points, while Prof. Aijaz Ahmad Mir 257.Therefore, Prof. Shah has been elected as president of FANITS,” he stated.
The Teachers’ Society, established in 1986 and recognized by the Board of Governors of NIT Srinagar, focuses on the welfare of both teachers and students. Elections were conducted on October 14, 2024, in line with the society’s bylaws.
Prof. Shah, known for his humility and simplicity, won with a significant margin and enjoys wide popularity among students and faculty alike.
Director NIT Srinagar, Prof. Ravinder Nath, congratulated Prof. Shah and his team, expressing confidence that under Shah’s leadership, the society would address key issues.