Ahmedabad Education
NID Director Ashok Mondal
NID Director Ashok Mondal
NID Director Ashok Mondal
Jun 20, 2025 06:00 AM | UPDATED: Jun 20, 2025 01:45 AM | 11 min read
An anonymous whistleblower has sent an email to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry alleging serious governance problems at National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad. The email questions current director Ashok Mondal’s eligibility and his administrative decisions.
The allegations, made in an email to minister Piyush Goyal and secretary, DPIIT on Tuesday, point to arbitrary decision-making and financial mismanagement. Director Ashok Mondal and NID’s communication department did not respond to repeated calls and emails seeking their response. Mirror has obtained a copy of the email. The anonymous nature of the complaint makes verification challenging.
Administrative concerns
According to the whistleblower, “several faculty members and staff have been unjustly affected by arbitrary decisions, including wrongful dismissals, reappointments, and the undermining of their professional competence.”
The email takes issue with the registrar’s appointment, claiming the process showed “procedural irregularities, conflicts of interest, and manipulative tactics designed to secure a pre-selected candidate as first advertisement withdrawn and second advertisement manipulated.” NID administration...
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