Genesis

The Prime Minister, in his address to the nation on August 15, 2007, announced the establishment of a Central University in each of the states that did not have a central university so far. Subsequently, 11th Plan provided for the establishment of 16 new Central Universities. Accordingly, the Central Universities Act 2009 (No. 25 of 2009) which received Presidential assent on 20th March 2009 provided for the establishment of Central University of Himachal Pradesh amongst others. 

Establishment

The Central University of Himachal Pradesh is established under the Central Universities Act 2009 (No. 25 of 2009) enacted by the Parliament. The University is funded and regulated by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The University became functional with the assumption of charge by the first Vice Chancellor on 20th January 2010.

Objectives of the University

Objectives of the University as given in the Central Universities Act 2009 are as under:

To disseminate and advance knowledge by providing instructional and research facilities in such branches of learning as it may deem fit;

To make special provisions for integrated courses in humanities, social sciences, sciences and technology in its educational programmes;

To take appropriate measures for promoting innovations in teaching-learning process and inter-disciplinary studies and research;

To educate and train manpower for the development of the country;

To establish linkages with industries for the promotion of science and technology;

To pay special attention to the improvement of social and economic conditions and welfare of the people, their intellectual, academic and cultural development

Location of the University

Headquarters of the University:

The Headquarter of the University is located in Dharamshala, District Kangra , Himachal Pradesh. Dharamshala is a place with profile and is known worldwide. Serene Location, pleasant climatic condition, spiritual atmosphere of the location provides an attractive ambience conducive to academic pursuits.

Permanent Campuses:

The University will have two distinct campuses located in Dharamshala and Dehra, both the Kangra District of Himachal Pradesh, as under:

Beas Campus: Located in Dehra, it will have such Schools/Departments/Centres as may be decided by the University and may have infrastructure for about 70 percent of the academic activities of the University.

Dhauladhar Campus: Located in Dharamshala, it will have such Schools/ Departments/ Centres as may be decided by the University and may have infrastructure for about 30 percent of the academic activities of the University.

The Land for both the Campuses of the University, has already been identified and the proposal for clearance under the Forest Conservation Act (FCA), as approved by the Government of Himachal Pradesh, has already been submitted to the Ministry of Environment & Forest, Government of India. Development and Construction of the Permanent Campuses shall commence as soon as the FCA Clearance is received and the land is formally transferred to the University.

TEMPORARY CAMPUSES: 

Pending the development of its own infrastructure and permanent campuses, the University is presently operating from its Temporary Campuses comprising the following facilities:

CAMP OFFICE 

The Camp Offices, which presently serves as the Headquarter of the University is located in the Sanskriti Sadan (Writers' Home), at Dharamshala (Near International Cricket Stadium), District Kangra. The Offices of the Vice Chancellor, Registrar and Finance Officer are located in the Camp Office.

Resource: http://www.cuhimachal.ac.in

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