Hyderabad — In a significant move to stabilize the administration of state universities, Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Verma has approved the appointment of nine new vice-chancellors. This decision comes in the wake of a vacancy at Telangana University in Nizamabad, previously held by a vice-chancellor who was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for alleged graft. The appointments were announced through a press release, detailing the newly appointed vice-chancellors for various institutions
Prof. G N Srinivas has been appointed as vice-chancellor of Palamuru University, Mahabubnagar.
Prof. Pratap Reddy will take the helm at Kakatiya University, Warangal.
Prof. Kumar Moglaram has been designated as the vice-chancellor for Osmania University, Hyderabad.
Prof. Umesh Kumar will lead Satavahana University in Karimnagar.
Prof. Nityananda Rao is appointed as vice-chancellor of Telugu University, Hyderabad.
Prof. Altaf Hussain will serve as vice-chancellor for Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda.
Prof. Yadagiri Rao has been chosen for the position at Telangana University, Nizamabad.
Prof. Aldas Janaiah will assume the role of vice-chancellor for Prof. Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, Hyderabad.
Prof. Raji Reddy is appointed as the vice-chancellor for Sri Konda Laxman Telangana Horticultural University.
This initiative aligns with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's commitment, announced in August, to fast-track the appointment process for various university leadership roles. As the chancellor of all state universities, the governor plays a crucial role in these appointments, with all recommendations needing his approval. The swift appointment of these vice-chancellors is expected to restore stability and enhance the educational framework in the state, fostering an environment conducive to academic excellence.
