Varanasi, July 31 -- In a significant academic development, the President of India, in her capacity as the Visitor of Banaras Hindu University (BHU), has appointed Prof Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur as the new Vice Chancellor of BHU.
His appointment is for a term of three years from the date he assumes office or until he attains the age of 70 years, whichever comes earlier.
According to a letter issued by Shreya Bhardwaj, Deputy Secretary to the Government of India today, the terms and conditions of Prof Chaturvedi's service will be governed by the existing Act, statutes, and ordinances of Banaras Hindu University.
The academic community at BHU and across the country has welcomed the appointment...