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Sangita Srivastava Reappointed Allahabad University Vice Chancellor

Sangita Srivastava Reappointed Allahabad University Vice Chancellor
Sangita Srivastava takes charge as Allahabad University VC for the second time · indianexpress.com

Sangita Srivastava will lead Allahabad University again.

She has started her second term as the university’s Vice Chancellor.

This is the first time someone has been reappointed to this job in the university’s history.

Her new term can last up to five years.

It will end earlier if she turns 70 before the five years are over.

The President of India approved her appointment.

The President acted as the university’s Visitor.

A Ministry of Education official confirmed the decision.

Key facts

Appointee
Sangita Srivastava
Position
Vice Chancellor of Allahabad University
Term
Five years or until she reaches age 70, whichever is earlier
Historical distinction
First person in the university’s history to be reappointed as Vice Chancellor
Approving authority
President of India, acting as the university’s Visitor
Confirmation
A senior Ministry of Education official confirmed the appointment

Quotes

Senior Ministry of Education official

A Ministry of Education official who provided details of the appointment.

“President of India, in her capacity as Visitor of the University of Allahabad, has approved the appointment of Vice Chancellor Sangita Srivastava for a second term of five years or until she attains the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier.”
indianexpress.com

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