Hope to learn more about Institute, programs, opportunities and challenges: BHU VC Sudhir Jain

Sudhir K. Jain has been appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of Banaras Hindu University.

Prof Sudhir K. Jain upon his appointment as the new Vice-Chancellor of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has said that he is looking forward to contributing to the continued development of this historical institution.

Jain who is serving his third term as the Director of Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT GN) will hold the office of BHU VC for a period of three years.

In a facebook post, Jain wrote: “I am deeply honored and humbled to be appointed as the next Vice Chancellor of Banaras Hindu University and I look forward to contributing to the continued development of this historical institution.”

“In the weeks and months to come, I hope to learn more about the Institute, programs, people, opportunities and challenges so that we can collectively endeavour to scale ever greater heights and propel BHU into the leagues of the world’s most prestigious universities,” says Jain in his post.

He further added: “Inspired by Mahamana’s example, who brought this remarkable University to life more than a century ago on the strength of philanthropic support, I am looking forward also to engaging and partnering with its large network of illustrative alumni and well-wishers in BHU’s advancement and rejuvenation.”

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