Prof Vijita Singh Aggarwal becomes first woman vice-chancellor of CUG
The professor joins the Central University of Gujarat from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University in New Delhi.
Prof Vijita Singh Aggarwal assumed charge as the first woman vice-chancellor of the Central University of Gujarat (CUG) on November 10, according to The Times of India.
Aggarwal moves to the university from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University in New Delhi, where she was a professor and the director of international affairs.
She succeeds Prof Atanu Bhattacharya, who served as the in-charge vice-chancellor. Bhattacharya had taken on interim responsibilities following the end of the tenure of Prof Rama Shanker Dubey.
A release issued by CUG stated that as vice-chancellor, Aggarwal will oversee academic and administrative affairs.
The university mentioned that her role will focus on strengthening research, innovation, teaching, and institutional development.