Sindhu Central University

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.

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

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

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. "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. "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.
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