Prestigious Appointment: Professor Arpan Bharadwaj Named Vice Chancellor

Professor Arpan Bharadwaj has been appointed as the Vice Chancellor of Vikram Vishwavidyalaya in Ujjain. The appointment was made by Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangu Bhai Patel. Bharadwaj will serve a four-year term or until he turns 70. The university is one of the oldest in the state.

In a significant appointment, Professor Arpan Bharadwaj has been named the Vice Chancellor of Vikram Vishwavidyalaya, Ujjain, by Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangu Bhai Patel. The governor, who serves as the chancellor of state universities, announced the decision on Thursday.

Currently the in-charge principal at the governmental Madhav Science College, Professor Bharadwaj will now serve a tenure of four years, or until he reaches the age of 70, whichever comes first. This prestigious role marks a pivotal moment in his academic career.

Founded on March 1, 1957, soon after the establishment of Madhya Pradesh, Vikram Vishwavidyalaya is among the state's oldest universities, signifying a rich legacy of educational excellence and historical significance.

(With inputs from agencies.)