Uttarakhand Residential University Explained

Uttarakhand Residential University
Established:2016
Closed:2020
Type:Public
Chancellor:Governor of Uttarakhand
Vice Chancellor:H. S. Dhami
City:Almora
State:Uttarakhand
Country:India
Affiliations:UGC

Uttarakhand Residential University (URU), also known as Uttarakhand Aawasiya Vishwavidyalaya, is a state university[1] located at Almora, Uttarakhand, India. It was established in 2016 by the Government of Uttarakhand through the Uttarakhand Aawasiya Vishwavidyalaya Act, 2016 (Act No. 20 of 2016).[2] It is the second residential university in Uttarakhand following Doon University, and modeled after Jawaharlal Nehru University.[3] The first Vice-Chancellor (VC) was H. S. Dhami, formerly VC of Kumaun University.[4]

Repeal Act

In June 2020 the government of Uttarakhand repealed the Uttarakhand Aawasiya Vishwavidyalaya Act, 2016 through (Repeal) Act No.19 of 2020. Following that, the UGC removed URU from the list of state universities, effective August 2020.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: List of State Universities as on 29.06.2017. 29 June 2017. 1 July 2017. University Grants Commission.
  2. Web site: About University. urualmora.org. Uttarakhand Residential University, Almora. 24 August 2017.
  3. News: Kunwar. Darshan. U'khand to get second residential university at Almora. 24 August 2017. The Times of India. Times News Network. 22 August 2015.
  4. News: H S Dhami appointed VC of Uttarakhand Residential University. 24 August 2017. The Indian Express. Press Trust of India. 31 October 2016.
  5. Web site: List of State Universities as on 14.12.2020. 14 December 2020. 30 December 2020. University Grants Commission.