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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
President appoints BHU professor Santanu Kumar Swain as Sikkim University Vice Chancellor
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 Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
News18
3 days ago
- Politics
- News18
BHU professor Santanu Kumar Swain appointed as Sikkim University VC
Last Updated: Gangtok, Aug 8 (PTI) The Centre has appointed BHU professor Santanu Kumar Swain as the vice chancellor of Sikkim University, a central varsity in the Himalayan state, an official said 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 Banaras Hindu University, brings with him extensive experience from one of India's leading institutions, the official said. He will replace Professor Abhijit Dutta, who has been serving as the officiating VC of Sikkim University. The ministry has formally notified all authorities concerned, including the President's secretariat, University Grants Commission (UGC), and the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), regarding the appointment. PTI CORR BDC view comments First Published: August 08, 2025, 09:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
