Central Tribal University in Telangana

• 09 Dec 2023

Recently, a bill seeking to establish a Central Tribal University in Telangana was passed by the Lok Sabha. This legislation, meeting the obligations of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, earmarks ₹889.7 crore for the university.

• The bill amends Central Universities Act, 2009 and the new university will be called Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University. It will be set up in Mulugu district in Telangana.
• The university's focus on tribal art, culture, technology, and traditional knowledge aims to advance education, research, and development while functioning akin to other Central Universities.