Pandit Sundarlal Sharma (Open) University Explained

Pandit Sundarlal Sharma (Open) University
Established:2005
City:Bilaspur
State:Chhattisgarh
Country:India
Chancellor:Governor of Chhattisgarh
Vice Chancellor:B. G. Singh
Type:State university
Campus:Urban
Affiliations:UGC, DEC
Website:www.pssou.ac.in

Pandit Sundarlal Sharma (Open) University Chhattisgarh, Bilaspur (PSSOU) is a state university located in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India. It is a state open university offering distance education.

History

Pandit Sundarlal Sharma (Open) University (PSSOU) Chhattisgarh, Bilaspur was established by the Chhattisgarh legislature in the 55th year of the republic of India under. The Pandit Sundarlal Sharma (Open) University Chhattisgarh Act, 2004.[1] It was named after Sundarlal Sharma, a freedom and social justice fighter of the Chhattisgarh region. Dr. T.D. Sharma joined this university as the first Vice-Chancellor on 2 March 2005 while Dr. Sharad Kumar Vajpai takes office as Registrar on 15 March 2005. Dr. B. G. Singh was reappointed VC of the university for another term.[2]

The university was formally inaugurated by the former Vice Prime Minister, Govt. of India and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Shri Lal Krishna Advani at a function presided over by the honorable Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Dr. Raman Singh attended by Shri Ajay Chandrakar (Minister of Higher Education), Shri Amar Agrawal (Minister of Finance) along with large number of dignitaries and guests.[3]

Faculties and Regional Centres

The university is structured into the following faculties:

[4] Regional centres were established at Bilaspur, Raipur, Ambikapur, Durg, Jashpur and Jagdalpur.

Administration

The university is administered by an Executive Council, Academic Council, Planning Board, Departments, Board of Studies and the Finance Committee. The present Vice Chancellor is Dr. B.G. Singh and Dr. Indu Anant is Registrar.

Executive Council of the University

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pandit Sundar Lal Sharma (Open) University Chhattisgarh Act, 2004. 11 February 2021.
  2. News: Mishra . Ritesh . Chhattisgarh to amend rules after governor appoints 2 VCs . 11 February 2021 . . 4 March 2020 . en.
  3. Web site: Pt. Sundarlal Sharma (Open) University Chhattisgarh, Bilaspur. 2021-02-19. pssou.ac.in.
  4. Web site: Regional Centers of PSSOU. 2021-02-19. pssou.ac.in.