Central Sanskrit University, formerly Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, is a multi campus Sanskrit language central university headquartered in New Delhi, India.[1] It serves as the central agency for implementing Sanskrit-related policies and schemes of the Government of India, working closely with the Ministry of Education.[2]
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Former name | Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan |
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| Type | Central university |
| Established | 15 October 1970 |
| Chancellor | Minister of Education, Government of India |
| Vice-Chancellor | Shrinivasa Varakhedi |
| Location | 28°36′38″N 77°06′11″E / 28.610598°N 77.103046°E |
| Website | www |
About
editIt was established as Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan in 1970, it functions under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
In March 2020, the Indian Parliament passed the Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020 to upgrade it from deemed to be university status to central university status, along with two other universities Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University and National Sanskrit University.[3]
The university offers Sanskrit language and literature education from Class 6 to 9, +2, +3 Shastri (BA/Graduation), Acharya (MA/Post Graduation), and Vidyavaridhi (Ph.D.).[2]
Academics
editThis university offers B.A., B.Ed., M.A., M.Ed., Ph.D. programs and a distance learning program in Sanskrit.
Campuses
editCentral Sanskrit University is a multi campus university spread across different parts of India.[4]
- Shri Ranbir Campus, Jammu
- Shri Vedvyas Campus, Balahar
- Shri Raghunath Kirti Campus, Devaprayag
- Jaipur Campus, Jaipur
- Headquarter Office & Campus, New Delhi
- Shri Sadashiv Campus, Puri
- K.J. Somaiya Campus, Mumbai
- Lucknow Campus, Lucknow
- Ganganath Jha Campus, Prayagraj
- Bhopal Campus, Bhopal
- Guruvayoor Campus, Thrissur
- Rajiv Gandhi Campus, Sringeri
- Ekalavya Campus, Agartala
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Pathak, Vikas (11 May 2015). "Save our jobs, demand Sanskrit professors". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 21 June 2018.
- ^ a b "About us". Central Sanskrit University, Government of India.
- ^ "Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020" (PDF). The Gazette of India. Government of India. 25 March 2020. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
- ^ "Campuses". Central Sanskrit University. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
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