Allahabad Central University VC Sangita Srivastava’s tenure extended, first to get extension in 19 years
Allahabad Central University has extended the tenure of the Vice Chancellor whose term was ending on November 29. This marks the first VC extension in 19 years since the university gained Central University status.
New Delhi: Allahabad Central University has officially extended the tenure of Vice Chancellor Professor Sangita Srivastava. Her five-year term was scheduled to end on November 29, but the Union Ministry of Education issued an order allowing her to continue until further notice.
The extension has been done amid the process of appointing the next Vice Chancellor is still underway. Allahabad University was granted Central University status in the year 2005, and this is the first time in nearly 19 years that a sitting permanent Vice Chancellor has received an extension.
The university’s Public Relations Officer, Professor Jaya Kapoor Chadha, confirmed the extension and said that the decision is important for maintaining continuity and ensuring smooth progress of ongoing academic and administrative activities.
The extension is expected to provide stability at a time when the university is preparing for leadership transition and planning future reforms.
Selection process for next VC underway
Meanwhile, the selection process for the next Vice Chancellor is underway. Recently, the Executive Council finalised the names of the search committee members. This committee will shortlist eligible candidates and send the final recommendations to the central government.
University’s past Vice Chancellors
After gaining the central university status, Allahabad University has seen several changes in leadership. Professor R G Harshe served as the first permanent Vice Chancellor and successfully completed his full term.
In 2010, Professor A K Singh took charge but resigned in 2013. Later, in 2015, Professor R L Hangloo was appointed as the third permanent Vice Chancellor. However, he too resigned in December 2019 following controversies.
On November 30, 2020, Professor Sangita Srivastava became the fourth permanent Vice Chancellor. Over the last five years, she has been credited with starting important academic and administrative reforms. With her extension, she has now become only the second Vice Chancellor to complete a full five-year term since the university became a Central University.