Manipur University of Culture

Manipur University of Culture
TypeState Public University
Established2015; 10 years ago (2015)
Academic affiliation
UGC
Vice-ChancellorPaonam Gunindro Singh
Location
Imphal, Manipur
,
India

24°47′56″N 93°56′42″E / 24.799°N 93.945°E / 24.799; 93.945
CampusUrban
Websitewww.muc.ac.in
Manipur University of Culture is located in Manipur
Manipur University of Culture
Location of the university within Manipur

Manipur University of Culture is a State Public University established and recognised by the State Government of Manipur.

History

It was established through an Act of the Manipur State Legislature, The Manipur University of Culture Act, 2015.[1] Its main purpose is to serve the people of Manipur in terms of cultural studies and also to promote the rich cultural heritage of the State. Currently it operates from its temporary campus in Palace Compound, Imphal. Classes for the first batch of students has started from Fall 2016.[2][3][4]

The University is recognized by the State Government of Manipur and UGC, Government of India.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Culture University Bill passed without reservation provision". Imphal Times. 3 March 2015. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
  2. ^ Sangai Express, The (13 July 2016). "Decks cleared for MUC's maiden session". Retrieved 13 July 2016.
  3. ^ "First session of Manipur University of Culture Commences : 21st sep16 ~ E-Pao! Headlines".
  4. ^ "'Manipur Cultural University to commence by August'". 7 July 2016. Archived from the original on 8 July 2016.
  5. ^ "State Universities - Manipur".