North-Eastern Hill University Act,1973
Act No : 24
Section :
Objects.
4. Objects. The objects of the University shall be to disseminate and advance knowledge by providing instructional and research facilities in such branches of learning as it may deem fit; to pay special attention to the improvement of the social and economic conditions and welfare of the people of the hill areas of the North- Eastern region and, in particular, their intellectual, academic and cultural advancement.