Central University of Himachal Pradesh

Last updated

Central University of Himachal Pradesh
Central University of Himachal Pradesh Logo.png
MottoNeti Neti Charaiveti Charaiveti
Type central research university
Established2009 (2009)
Accreditation MHRD; NAAC
Academic affiliations
 UGC; AICTE; AIU [1]
Chancellor Harmohinder Singh Bedi [2]
Vice-Chancellor S.P. Bansal [3]
Location
Dharamsala
,
Himachal Pradesh
,
India

32°13′28″N76°09′24″E / 32.2244897°N 76.1566006°E / 32.2244897; 76.1566006
Campus Urban
Website cuhimachal.ac.in

Central University of Himachal Pradesh (CUHP and CU Himachal) is a central research university located in Dharamshala, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India. It is operating from a temporary campus at Shahpur, Kangra district, [4] pending the construction of two permanent campuses, at Dehra and Dharamsala. [5] The university was founded in 2009 as a result of the government's policy to establish Central Universities in each of the states that do not already have a central university. The Central University of Himachal Pradesh is established under the Central Universities Act 2009 (No. 25 of 2009) enacted by the Parliament.

Contents

Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala Central University of Himachal Ppardesh.jpg
Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala

History

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, in his address to the nation on 15 August 2007, announced the establishment of a Central University in each of the states that did not already have a central university. Subsequently, the Planning Commission provided for the establishment of 16 new Central Universities according to the Central Universities Act 2009 (No. 25 of 2009) of the Indian Parliament. The act received presidential assent on 20 March 2009 and provided for the establishment of the Central University of Himachal Pradesh, amongst others. Professor Furqan Qamar, appointed as the first Vice Chancellor of University.[ citation needed ]

Organisation and administration

The President of India is the Visitor of the University. The Chancellor is the ceremonial head of the university while the executive powers rest with the Vice-chancellor. The Court, the Executive Council, the Academic Council, the Board of studies and the Finance Committee are the administrative authorities of the University.

The University Court is the supreme authority of the University and has the power to review, the broad policies and programmes of the University and to suggest measures for the improvement and development of the University; The Executive Council is the highest executive body of the University. The Academic Council is the highest academic body of the University and is responsible for the co-ordination and exercising general supervision over the academic policies of the University. It has the right to advise the Executive Council on all academic matters. The Finance Committee is responsible for recommending financial policies, goals, and budgets. [6]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">North-Eastern Hill University</span> Public central university in Shillong, Meghalaya

North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) is a Central University established on 19 July 1973 by an Act of the Indian Parliament. The university is in the suburb of Shillong, the state capital of Meghalaya, India. The university has two campuses: Shillong and Tura both are in Meghalaya. The first pro-vice chancellor was Early Rising Singha

<span class="mw-page-title-main">University of Allahabad</span> Public university in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India

The University of Allahabad is a public state university located in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was established on 23 September 1887 by an act of Parliament and is recognised as an Institute of National Importance (INI). It is one of the oldest modern universities in India. Its origins lie in the Muir Central College, named after Lt. Governor of North-Western Provinces Sir William Muir in 1876, who suggested the idea of a Central University at Prayagraj, which later evolved to the present university. It was known as the "Oxford of the East". Its Central University status was re-established through the University of Allahabad Act 2005 by the Parliament of India.

A chancellor is a leader of a college or university, usually either the executive or ceremonial head of the university or of a university campus within a university system.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur</span> Institute in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh

National Institute of Technology Hamirpur is a public technical university located in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, India. It was declared to be an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India under the Institutes of Technology Act.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chander Kumar</span> Indian politician (born 1944)

Chander Kumar serving as Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Jawali. Previously he was elected as MLA from Guler constituency for 5 terms between 1983 and 2004. He also served as Minister in serving key portfolios like Higher Education, Health, Environment and so on. He represented the Kangra constituency of Himachal Pradesh as a Member of Parliament from 2004 to 2009.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Central University of South Bihar</span>

Central University of South Bihar (CUSB) is one of the sixteen newly established Central Universities by the Government of India under the Central Universities Act, 2009. The university is located at Panchanpur, Gaya, Bihar, India. On 27 February 2014, Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar laid the foundation stone for the permanent campus in Gaya. When completed, it will be spread in a 300-acre campus at Panchanpur. Currently further construction is ongoing. Dr. C. P. Thakur is now the newly appointed Chancellor by President of India and Kameshwar Nath Singh is the vice chancellor. CUSB is NAAC Accredited 'A++' grade university.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Central University of Karnataka</span> Central University located in Karnataka

The Central University of Karnataka, (CUK), is a central university situated in Kadaganchi village in the Aland taluka of Kalaburagi district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It was established by an Act of the Parliament of India in 2009, "The Central Universities Act, 2009".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Central University of Kashmir</span> Central University located in Kashmir, India

Central University of Kashmir, formerly Central University of Jammu and Kashmir, is a central university located in the Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It has been established in March 2009 through an Act of Parliament, "The Central Universities Act, 2009" by Govt. of India. The university started functioning from May 2009.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Central University of Jammu</span> University in Jammu, India

Central University of Jammu is a Central University in the Samba district of Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India. It was established through an Act of Parliament: "The Central Universities Act, 2009" by Govt. of India. It started functioning from 2011. Dr. Sudhir Singh Bloeria was first Vice Chancellor of the university.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University</span> Public central university in India

Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University (RGNAU) is an autonomous central university at Fursatganj Airfield in Uttar Pradesh, India, for aviation studies and research. It is under the administration of the Ministry of Civil Aviation of the Government of India, constituted by an Act of Parliament in 2013 and physically established in 2018. It is India's first aviation university.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mahatma Gandhi Central University</span> Central university located in Bihar, India

Mahatma Gandhi Central University (MGCU), is a central university located in Motihari, Bihar, India. MGCU has 7 schools and 20 academic departments.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Abhilashi University</span> University in Himachal Pradesh, India

Abhilashi University (AU) is a private university located in the village Chailchowk, in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The university was established in 2015 by the Abhilashi Educational Society through the Abhilashi University Act, 2014.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Alakh Prakash Goyal Shimla University</span>

Alakh Prakash Goyal Shimla University (AGU) is a private university located near Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India on the Mehli Shoghi bypass road. The university was established in 2012 by the A.P. Goyal Charitable Trust through the APG Shimla University Establishment and Regulation Act, 2012.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bahra University</span>

Bahra University is a private university located in Waknaghat, Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The university was established in 2011 by the Rayat-Bahra Group through the Bahra University Act, 2010. The Rayat-Bahra Group also established Rayat Bahra University and other education institutes including Rayat Institute of Engineering & Information Technology.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh</span>

Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh is a private university located at the HIMUDA Education Hub, near the village Kallujhanda, Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The university was established in 2009 by the Chitkara Educational Trust through the Chitkara University Act, 2008. Chitkara Educational Trust, founded by Ashok K. Chitkara and Madhu Chitkara, who serve as the institute's Chancellor and Pro-chancellor respectively, has also set up Chitkara University, Punjab.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Indus International University</span>

Indus International University (IIU) is a private not-for-profit university, located near the village Bathu in Haroli Tehsil, Una district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The university was established in 2010 by the Kartha Education Society through the Indus International University Act, 2009.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Central University of Andhra Pradesh</span> University in Andhra Pradesh, India

Central University of Andhra Pradesh (CUAP) is a central university located in Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh</span> Central university in Andhra Pradesh, India

Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh (CTUAP) is an Indian Central University yet to be located in Marrivalasa, Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh, India. As of 2021, it is operating from a transit campus, and its final location is yet to be finalised.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jharkhand University of Technology</span> Higher education institute

Jharkhand University of Technology, (JUT) is an autonomous body intended to impart higher, technical education and skill development and other such programs in the state of Jharkhand, India.

References

  1. ↑ "Members | AIU".
  2. ↑ "Officers of the University". cuhimachal.ac.in. Central University of Himachal Pradesh. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
  3. ↑ "President Ram Nath Kovind approves appointments of vice chancellors of 12 central universities: Ministry of education". The Times of India 13:29 IST. 23 July 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  4. ↑ "Contact Us". cuhimachal.ac.in. Central University of Himachal Pradesh. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
  5. ↑ "Location of the University". cuhimachal.ac.in. Central University of Himachal Pradesh. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
  6. ↑ "Central Universities Act, 2009". 20 March 2009.


This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.