Rajiv Gandhi University gets full time Vice Chancellor
First Published: 5th October, 2018 16:42 IST
After a wait of 9 long months, the Rajiv Gandhi University on Thursday got a full time Vice Chancellor with the appointment of Professor Saket Kushwaha of Benaras Hindu University
After a wait of 9 long months, the Rajiv Gandhi University on Thursday got a full time Vice Chancellor with the appointment of Professor Saket Kushwaha of Benaras Hindu University appointed to the post.
The Union HRD Ministry in an order issued on Monday appointed Kushwaha as the VC of the states lone Central university for a period of five years.
The Vice Chancellor’s chair had been remaining vacant since former Vice Chancellor Prof Tamo Mibang’s retirement.
The students of the varsity along with other students bodies of the state led by All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union had been demanding the state government to pursue the Centre for appointment of a regular VC for the institute.
The student body therefore has welcomed the decision and expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Pema Khandu for taking prompt action in apprising the Union HRD ministry of the matter.
The AAPSU said, “The appointment of the new VC, who is an experienced and brilliant academician, would usher in a new era of academic excellence in the lone institute of higher education of the state”.
Meanwhile, students and other members of the University Students’ Union expressed happiness over the appointment of the new Vice Chancellor.
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live “Kuwait’s highest civilian honour recognises PM Modi’s leadership in strengthening India-Gulf ties”: EAM Jaishankar
23rd December 2024
Live Small plane crashes into Brazilian city, killing at least 10 people
23rd December 2024
Live Assam Shocker: Tiger Kills Man, Eats His Body Parts
22nd December 2024
Live Assam: BPF Faces Severe Fund Crunch Ahead of BTC Elections
22nd December 2024
WE RECOMMEND
Arunachal’s Unique Surrendered Air Gun Museum: Tribute to Wildlife Conservation
The initiative, led by the NES, aims to promote wildlife conservation and curb rampant hunting in the region.
22nd December 2024
Safeguarding Northeast’s Identity and Culture Top Priority: Home Minister Amit Shah at NEC Plenary
Amit Shah further stressed the need for a shift in focus from countering extremism to empowering citizens with constitutional rights.
21st December 2024
“Pema Khandu is Immature…”: SIFF Hits Back at CM Khandu On Upper Siang Multipurpose Project Remarks
He maintained that the SIFF's actions are purely driven by local concerns, and the accusations of foreign involvement are baseless.
20th December 2024
Indigenous Identity at Risk, NEIPF Urges NE MPs to Take Action to Stop Influx of Myanmar and Bangladesh Refugees into Northeast
The NEIPF is planning to meet all the CMs of the Northeastern states for meaningful discussions
19th December 2024
Union Road Transport Ministry Sanctions Rs 398 Crore for Road Development Projects in Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu took to X to thank the Union Minister for this significant development.
19th December 2024