Anurag Behar named Azim Premji university VC

BANGALORE, INDIA: Azim Premji, Chancellor of Azim Premji University, today announced the appointment of Anurag Behar as the Vice Chancellor of Azim Premji University.

The Azim Premji University is committed to developing outstanding professionals in Education & Development for deeply fulfilling careers as social change leaders, said a press release.

University located in Bangalore has three key objectives; create education and develop professionals of high caliber, build capacity of existing functionaries in the education sector — both government and private - through continuing education programs and create deep knowledge in education and development through high quality research, the release added.

The University has announced the launch of MA (Education), MA (Development) and Masters in Teacher Education programs from July 2011. Financial assistance, including scholarships and loans will be provided in all deserving cases. Special financial support programs are available for working professionals, who gain admission to the University, the release added.

The University has been sponsored and established by the Azim Premji Foundation, under the “Azim Premji Private University Act” of the Karnataka Government.