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.