President appoints BHU professor Santanu Kumar Swain as Sikkim University Vice Chancellor
Gangtok, India:
The Centre has appointed
Banaras Hindu University
(BHU) professor Santanu Kumar Swain as the Vice Chancellor of Sikkim University, a central university in the Himalayan state, an official said on Friday.
According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Education on Thursday, Swain will serve a term of five years or until he attains the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier. The appointment was made by President
Droupadi Murmu
in her capacity as the Visitor of the central university.
Swain, who currently holds an academic position at BHU, brings with him extensive experience from one of India's leading institutions, the official said.
He will succeed Professor Abhijit Dutta, who has been serving as the officiating Vice Chancellor of Sikkim University.
Swain's appointment comes at a crucial time as the institute continues to expand its academic and research excellence across the eastern Himalayan region, the official added.
The ministry has formally notified all authorities concerned, including the President's Secretariat, University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), about the appointment. PTI
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