Sindhu Central University

Sindhu Central University
TypePublic central university
Established2021 (2021)
ChancellorLieutenant Governor of Ladakh
Location
Khalatse
,
Ladakh
,
India

34°19′25″N 76°53′04″E / 34.3235863°N 76.8844164°E / 34.3235863; 76.8844164
Affiliations
Websitehttps://sindhucu.ac.in/

Sindhu Central University is a public university located in Ladakh. It was established by the Central Universities (Amendment) Act 2021 under the patronage of Government of India.[1] It is the second university-level institutions in Ladakh.

The university offers three postgraduate level degree courses: Atmospheric & Cimate Science, Energy Technology & Policy, and Public Policy.[2]

History

In July 2021, the Union Council of Ministers approved the setting up of the new university for ₹750 crore.[3] The Bill was passed by the parliament in August[4] And the university was established under the Central Universities (Amendment) Act, 2021.[5]

However, the first meeting of the executive council was only held in May 2023.[6] The university is set to start operation in the academic year 2023–24.[6]

Campus

Sindhu Central University's campus is in Khalatse, ladakh, A village between Leh and Kargil city.[7]

Academics and programs

The university offers 3 post-graduate programs: Atmospheric & Climate Sciences (M.Tech.), Energy Technology & Policy (M.Tech.), and Public Policy (M.A).[2]

References

  1. ^ Shishir Gupta (5 August 2021). "Modi govt moves Lok Sabha for Sindhu Central University in Ladakh". www.hindustantimes.com. Hindustan Times. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Sindhu Central University will offer 3 significant post-graduate level programs in the first Academic Year 2023-24". pib.gov.in. PIB Delhi. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
  3. ^ "Modi govt moves Lok Sabha for Sindhu Central University in Ladakh". Hindustan Times. 2021-08-05. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
  4. ^ "Parliament passes Bill to set up Central university in Ladakh". The Hindu. 9 August 2021. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  5. ^ "Central Universities (Amendment) Act, 2021" (PDF). Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  6. ^ a b "Sindhu Central University will offer 3 significant post-graduate level programs in the first Academic Year 2023–24". pib.gov.in (Press release). Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  7. ^ "Modi govt moves Lok Sabha for Sindhu Central University in Ladakh". Hindustan Times. 2021-08-05. Retrieved 21 June 2023.