Siliguri: Shankar Ghosh calls for expert study to address declining science enrolment in Bengal colleges

Siliguri, Oct 8 (UNI) West Bengal Tourism Minister and president of the governing body of Siliguri College, Dr Shankar Ghosh, on Thursday expressed concern over the declining number of students opting for science in colleges across the state and called for an expert-driven effort to identify the reasons behind the trend. Speaking at the 77th Foundation Day programme of Siliguri College, Dr Ghosh said the Higher Education Department would seek suggestions from experienced heads of science departments on why students were not opting for science and how the situation could be addressed. "Those who have more than 10-15 years of…