Recently Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has been appointed as the ex-officio Chancellor of Pondicherry University.

Recently Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has been appointed as the ex-officio Chancellor of Pondicherry University.

Daily Current Affairs   /   Recently Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has been appointed as the ex-officio Chancellor of Pondicherry University.

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Category : Appointment/Resignation Published on: January 02 2024

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  • Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has been appointed as the ex-officio Chancellor of Pondicherry University in December 2023.
  • This appointment has been made after amending statute 1(1) of the Pondicherry University Act, 1985.
  • As Chancellor, the Vice President will represent the University, preside over the convocation, and contribute to the overall development and welfare of the institution.
  • Pondicherry University is a central university under the Ministry of Education.
  • It was established by an Act of Parliament in 1985.
  • Presently Gurmeet Singh is the Vice Chancellor of this university.
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