Rajiv Gandhi University

Rajiv Gandhi University
Former names	Arunachal University
Motto	Knowledge Imparts mortality
Type	Public
Established	4 February 1984; 37 years ago
Vice-Chancellor	Saket Kushwaha
Academic staff	209
Administrative staff	256
Students	994
Location	Rono-Hills, Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh, India; 27°08′50″N 93°46′01″E / 27.14722°N 93.76694°ECoordinates: 27°08′50″N 93°46′01″E / 27.14722°N 93.76694°E
Campus	Rural
Affiliations	UGC, NAAC, AIU, ACU
Website	www.rgu.ac.in

Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) (formerly Arunachal University) is the oldest university in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. It is located at Rono Hills in Doimukh town, about nine miles from the state capital, Itanagar. The foundation stone for the university was laid in 1984 by then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The university was renamed as Rajiv Gandhi University in 2005 when UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi was on a visit to the state.^[1]

Status[]

Rajiv Gandhi University has been a Central University under the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India since 9 April 2007. It is an accredited university under the University Grants Commission.^[2]

Organisation and Administration[]

Faculty[]

Faculty of Agricultural Science

Department of Agriculture
Department of Food Technology
Department of Agronomy
Department of Agricultural Economics
Department of

Faculty of Education

Department of Education
Department of Physical Education

Faculty of Languages

Department of English
Department of Hindi

Faculty of Social Science

Department of Anthropology
Department of Economics
Department of History
Department of Political Science
Department of Sociology
Department of Social Work

Faculty of Basic Science

Department of Mathematics
Department of Physics
Department of Chemistry

Faculty of Environmental Science

Department of Geography

Faculty of Life Science

Department of Botany
Department of Zoology

Faculty of Engineering & Technology

Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

Faculty of Information Technology

Department of Mass Communications

Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies

Department of Commerce
Department of Management

Institute and Centers[]

Arunachal Institute of Tribal Studies
Institute of Distance Education
Center with Potential for Excellence in Biodiversity
Computer & Information Center
Centre for Women Studies
Bio-informatics centre
Centre for youth development and leadership Studies
Centre for Development studies
physical education centre

Affiliated colleges[]

As of 2020, the university has 36 affiliated colleges.^[3] Colleges in Arunachal Pradesh were previously affiliated to North Eastern Hill University. Notable colleges include:

Student life[]

Festivals[]

Arunachal Panorama- the Festival of Diversity Uni-Fest V.C Trophy Inter-college Youth Festival.^{[citation needed]}

References[]

^ https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/north-east/glory-for-sonia-on-arunachal-s-day-apang-dedicates-speech-at-statehood-anniversary-to-nehru-gandhi-family/cid/679645
^ [1] University Grants Commission (India) list of central universities in Arunachal Pradesh.
^ "Rajiv Gandhi University Affiliated Colleges". www.rgu.ac.in. Retrieved 8 October 2020.

External links[]

Official website

[1] ttps://www.telegraphindia.com/states/north-east/glory-for-sonia-on-arunachal-s-day-apang-dedicates-speech-at-statehood-anniversary-to-nehru-gandhi-family/cid/679645

[2] [1] University Grants Commission (India) list of central universities in Arunachal Pradesh.

[3] "Rajiv Gandhi University Affiliated Colleges". www.rgu.ac.in. Retrieved 8 October 2020.

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List of institutions of higher education in Arunachal Pradesh
Universities	Arunachal University of Studies Arunodaya University Himalayan University Indira Gandhi Technological and Medical Sciences University Rajiv Gandhi University North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology Venkateshwara Open University
Engineering Colleges	North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology National Institute of Technology, Arunachal Pradesh Rajiv Gandhi Government Polytechnic
Degree Colleges	Dera Natung Government College Jawaharlal Nehru College St. Claret College

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