Sanchi University of Buddhist-Indic Studies explained

Sanchi University of Buddhist-Indic Studies
Established:2013
Type:Public
Chancellor:Samdhong Rinpoche[1]
Vice Chancellor:Neerja Arun Gupta
City:Sanchi
State:Madhya Pradesh
Country:India
Coor:23.406°N 77.753°W
Academic Affiliations:UGC

Sanchi University of Buddhist-Indic Studies (SUBIS) is a state university[2] located at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, India. It was established in 2013 by the Government of Madhya Pradesh under Sanchi University of Buddhist-Indic Studies Act, 2012.[3] The foundation stone for the university was laid on 21 September 2012 by the President of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa among protest by the Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, who protested the visit of the Sri Lankan president.[4] Yajneshwar Shastri was appointed as Vice-Chancellor in July 2016,[5] followed by Neerja Arun Gupta, appointed in February 2022.[6]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chancellor - Sanchi University of Buddhist Indic Studies . www.sanchiuniv.edu.in . 8 July 2022.
  2. Web site: List of State Universities as on 29.06.2017. 29 June 2017. 1 July 2017. University Grants Commission.
  3. Web site: Sanchi University of Buddhist-Indic Studies Act, 2012. Government of Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh Gazette. 1 January 2013. 16 July 2017.
  4. News: Despite heavy security, MDMK men sneak in Bhopal ahead of Mahinda Rajapaksa's visit. 16 July 2017. The Economic Times. PTI. 21 September 2012.
  5. News: Dr Yajneshwar Shastri appointed as Sanchi University Vice Chancellor. 16 July 2017. The Financial Express. PTI. 23 July 2016.
  6. News: Rana . Niyati . Guj academics in Centre’s good books bag plum posts . 8 July 2022 . . 15 November 2021 . en.