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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Other name | CSU |
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Former name | Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan |
| Type | Central university |
| Established | October 15, 1970 |
| Chancellor | Union Minister of Education |
| Vice-Chancellor | Shrinivasa Varakhedi |
| Visitor | President of India |
| Location | , 110058 , 28°36′38″N 77°06′11″E / 28.610598°N 77.103046°E |
| Website | www |
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History
editAppointed by the Government of India, the Sanskrit Commission (1956-1957) recommended funding to private academies to spread the growth and popularity of the Sanskrit language. A Central Sanskrit Board was created to oversee Sanskrit education in the country.[3][4]
On 15 October 1970, the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan was established under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 to promote the growth of Sanskrit across the country.[3][4]
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. On 30 April 2020, the school was renamed as Central Sanskrit University.[5][6]
The university oversees 12 campuses across India and serves as the primary nodal agency for the Ministry of Education's Sanskrit-related policies.[2]
Academics
editCampuses
editCentral Sanskrit University is a multi campus university spread across different parts of India.[7]
- 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
- Nashik Campus, Nashik
- 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.
- 1 2 3 "About us". Central Sanskrit University, Government of India.
- 1 2 "Introduction". www.sanskrit.nic.in. Retrieved 4 April 2026.
- 1 2 "About us". www.sanskrit.nic.in. Retrieved 4 April 2026.
- ↑ "Introduction". www.sanskrit.nic.in. Retrieved 4 April 2026.
- ↑ "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.
External links
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