Sanchi University of Buddhist-Indic Studies

Sanchi University of Buddhist-Indic Studies (SUBIS) is a state university[1] located at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, India. It was established in 2013 by the Government of Madhya Pradesh under Sanchi University of Buddhist-Indic Studies Act, 2012.[2] The foundation stone for the university was laid on 21 September 2012 by the President of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa among protest by the Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, who protested the visit of the Sri Lankan president.[3] Yajneshwar Shastri was appointed as Vice-Chancellor in July 2016.[4]

Sanchi University of Buddhist-Indic Studies
TypePublic
Established2013
Vice-ChancellorYajneshwar Shastri
Location
Sanchi
,
Madhya Pradesh
,
India
AffiliationsUGC
Websitewww.sanchiuniv.edu.in

References
  1. "List of State Universities as on 29.06.2017" (PDF). University Grants Commission. 29 June 2017. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
  2. "Sanchi University of Buddhist-Indic Studies Act, 2012" (PDF). Madhya Pradesh Gazette. Government of Madhya Pradesh. 1 January 2013. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  3. "Despite heavy security, MDMK men sneak in Bhopal ahead of Mahinda Rajapaksa's visit". The Economic Times. PTI. 21 September 2012. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  4. "Dr Yajneshwar Shastri appointed as Sanchi University Vice Chancellor". The Financial Express. PTI. 23 July 2016. Retrieved 16 July 2017.


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