“This achievement will serve as a catalyst, motivating us to set even higher benchmarks and to continually expand the horizons of excellence in teaching, research, and service to society,” Yogesh Singh, vice chancellor at Delhi University said.
The newly created dean role aims to provide focused mental health support, promoting students’ holistic well-being through direct interaction and personalised guidance, addressing rising concerns over student stress and ensuring timely assistance for those facing emotional challenges.
Delhi University mandates Rs 1 lakh bond, restricts physical campaigning to two walls, and bans loudspeakers to prevent defacement during DUSU elections. Students will have to submit anti-defacement affidavits and report violations via a dedicated portal.
The UGC has also taken several proactive steps, including the effective launch of media campaigns and awareness activities for preventing ragging.
Santanu Kumar Swain, a professor at BHU who holds a degree in literature and a PhD has replaced Abhijit Dutta, the current vice chancellor of Sikkim University.