Probir Kumar Ghosh appointed as Vice Chancellor of Visva Bharati

ANI March 19, 2025 181 views

Probir Kumar Ghosh has been selected as the new Vice Chancellor of Visva Bharati University in a significant academic leadership appointment. The renowned academic comes with extensive experience, previously serving as Director of ICAR-NIBSM in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. His appointment was made directly by the President of India in her capacity as the University's Visitor. The five-year term follows standard governance protocols outlined in the Visva Bharati Act of 1951.

"The appointment follows standard university governance protocols" - Ministry of Education
New Delhi, March 19: Probir Kumar Ghosh on Tuesday has been appointed as the Vice Chancellor of Visva Bharati.

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Ghosh former Director of ICAR-NIBSM

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Appointed by President as University Visitor

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Five-year term or until age 70

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Follows Visva Bharati Act 1951

He is the former Director and Vice Chancellor of ICAR-NIBSM, Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

Ghosh will serve as the Vice Chancellor for a term of five years, starting from the date he assumes office or until he reaches the age of seventy, whichever occurs first.

The appointment was made by the President of India, in her capacity as the Visitor of Visva Bharati, as per Statute 3 of the Statutes of the Visva Bharati Act, 1951.

In an official communication, the Ministry of Education has confirmed that the terms and conditions of Ghosh's service will be in accordance with the provisions set forth in the Act, Statutes, and Ordinances governing the university.

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