Economist Sachin Chaturvedi Appointed Vice-Chancellor of Nalanda University
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Sachin Chaturvedi appointed as Vice-Chancellor of Nalanda University |
| Date | 21st May 2025 |
| Founding | Founded in 427 CE by Gupta Emperor Kumaragupta in Bihar |
| Historical Significance | Flourished for 800 years, prominent under Harshavardhana and Pala dynasty |
| Notable Visitors | Xuanzang (7th century), I-Tsing (670 CE) |
| Scholars | Nagarjuna, Aryabhatta, Dharmakirti |
| Attacks and Decline | Attacked by Hunas (5th century), Goudas (7th century), Bakhtiyar Khilji (1193 CE) |
| Rediscovery | Rediscovered in the 19th century by Francis Buchanan-Hamilton and Sir Alexander Cunningham |
| Revival Efforts | Supported by former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Singapore government, East Asian Summit leaders |
| Legal Framework | Nalanda University Act passed in 2010 |
| Campus Location | 455-acre site near ancient ruins in Bihar |
| Campus Design | Designed by B.V. Doshi, Net Zero Green Campus with solar power, water treatment, and recycling systems |
| Academic Programs | Postgraduate courses in Buddhist Studies, Historical Studies, Ecology and Environmental Studies, International Relations |
| UNESCO Recognition | Ruins declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016 |