Archive · 31 May 2025
Puri Sanskrit University Struggles with VC Vacancy, Staff Shortage
Imagine a university where the leader keeps changing, and there aren't enough teachers.
That's what's happening at a Sanskrit university in Puri.
Since late 2023, they haven't had a steady leader (VC) and the current in-charge VC also leads another university.
Because there aren't enough teachers, things like exams and classes are getting delayed.
The university needs more staff to help with learning and other important jobs.
There are also a lot of empty teaching positions, which causes delays in results.
The university is trying to improve things by fixing basic needs, like water and wiring.
The university needs new leaders to help it grow.
Shree Jagannath Sanskrit University in Puri has lacked a permanent VC since November 2023.
The university faces an acute shortage of permanent staff.
The in-charge VC is also the VC of Utkal University of Culture.
Vacancies impact academic activities, including result publication.
Faculty members and former VC emphasize the need for a permanent VC and recruitment.
- Who
- Shree Jagannath Sanskrit University in Puri, Prasanna Kumar Swain (in-charge VC), faculty members, Harihar Hota (former VC).
- What
- Shree Jagannath Sanskrit University in Puri is functioning without a permanent VC, leading to staff shortages and delays in academic activities.
- When
- Since November 2023, with a reported history of in-charge VCs.
- Where
- Shree Jagannath Sanskrit University in Puri, Odisha.
- Why
- The university lacks a permanent VC and sufficient staff, affecting academic activities.
Focus on Staffing Shortages
University Needs Reform
Focus
Focus on Staffing Shortages
Focus on addressing vacancies
University Needs Reform
Modern techniques for skill development and Quality Education
- University Name
- Shree Jagannath Sanskrit University
- Location
- Puri, Odisha
- In-charge VC
- Prasanna Kumar Swain
- Previous VC
- Rabindra Kumar Panda
- VC Vacancy Start Date
- November 2023
- Faculty Vacancy Rate
- Approximately 50% of sanctioned posts
