Naima Khatoon Breaks Century-Old Ceiling as First Woman VC of Aligarh Muslim University
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Professor Naima Khatoon appointed as the first woman Vice-Chancellor of AMU |
| Appointed by | President Droupadi Murmu |
| University | Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) |
| Significance | Breaks a century-old barrier; part of BJP government's outreach to Muslim women |
| Timing | Ahead of the second phase of the Lok Sabha election |
| Background | No full-time Vice-Chancellor since April 2023 |
| Previous VC | Tariq Mansoor (term ended April 2023) |
| Community Role | AMU VC holds significant importance in the Muslim community in India and abroad |
| Khatoon's Journey | - Completed high school in Odisha; moved to Aligarh in 1977 - PhD in Psychology from AMU - Lecturer at AMU since 1988, Professor since 2006 - Principal of Women's College in 2014 |
| Challenges | - Addressing culture of ad-hocism - Focusing on research and educational development |
| Reaction | AMUTA acknowledges appointment; pledges to act as a "loyal watchdog" |
| Impact | Paves the way for future generations of women in leadership roles |