NICH to Find New President: Budrani’s Contract Not Being Renewed

President of the National Institute of Culture and History, Saphna Budrani’s term is coming to an end in a few weeks. Minister responsible for appointing the President to that seat, Francis Fonseca, says Budrani’s contract will not be renewed. 

Francis Fonseca

Francis Fonseca, Minster of Education, Culture, Science and Technology

“The president’s contract will not be renewed. The president is on vacation right now. Her contract will not be renewed when it expires. We have had no discussions as yet, about any replacements. We are working with the Board of Trustees, the Board of Directors sorry, and we will make that determination in the next few weeks.”

Reporter

“What is the rationale behind the contract not being renewed?”

Francis Fonseca, Minster of Education, Culture, Science and Technology

“Just, the President had a contract. Her contract is coming to an end. We want to move in a different direction. I have had a very good working relationship with the president. She has served us well. I am sure she will continue to work with us in culture in some meaningful way. But, we want to move in a new direction.”