New Delhi [India], March 29 (ANI): Professor Renu Cheema Vig, presently the Dean of University Instruction (DUI), has been appointed as the Vice Chancellor of Punjab University by Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday.

"Dhankhar, who is also the Chancellor of Punjab University, made the appointment of Vig for a term of three years exercising the powers conferred by Section 10 of the Punjab University Act 1947," Vice President's Secretariat said in a statement.

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It may be noted that subsequent to the resignation of Professor Raj Kumar as Vice-Chancellor of Punjab University, Vig, was acting Vice-Chancellor since January 16, 2023.

Consequently, the Vice-President constituted a three-member Search-cum-Selection Committee on March 21 this year for recommending names for the post of Vice Chancellor of Punjab University.

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"Professor Renu Vig's appointment follows from the committee's report," mentions the Vice President's Secretariat. (ANI)

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