Srinagar, Nov 14 (KNS): President Droupadi Murmu has approved an extension of up to one year in the tenure of Central University of Jammu Vice-Chancellor Prof Sanjeev Jain, officials said.
The extension has been granted in his capacity as the Visitor of the university, under the provisions of the Central Universities Act, 2009, they said.
Prof Jain's existing tenure was scheduled to end on November 24, 2026.
According to an order issued by the Union Ministry of Education, the extension will remain in force until the appointment of a regular Vice-Chancellor, completion of the extended one-year period or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
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The decision is expected to ensure administrative continuity at the university until a regular appointment is made.
The Central University of Jammu is among the central higher education institutions established to strengthen university-level education and research in the Jammu region. (KNS)
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