Probir Kumar Ghosh Appointed as Vice-Chancellor of Visva Bharati

Probir Kumar Ghosh was appointed as the vice-chancellor of Visva Bharati University. This marks the university's first permanent VC in 15 months. Ghosh, an alumnus and former director at a national institute, takes over from numerous interim appointees since November 2023.

Probir Kumar Ghosh has been appointed as the vice-chancellor of Visva Bharati University, ending a 15-month period without a permanent head. The appointment was confirmed by the Ministry of Education.

Ghosh, an alumnus of Visva Bharati, is stepping into the role after holding the position of Director at ICAR-National Institute of Biotic Stress Management. His appointment replaces Prof Binoy Kumar Saren, who served as the officiating VC.

Before Ghosh's appointment, several interim vice-chancellors served, including Sanjoy Kumar Malik and Arabinda Mondal, following the term completion of previous permanent VC Bidyut Chakraborty in November 2023.

(With inputs from agencies.)