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First woman vice
chancellor appointed by Nagpur University in its 102-year history.
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Nagpur University entered
a historic milestone with the appointment of Manali Makarand Kshirsagar as its
first woman Vice Chancellor since the institution was founded in 1923.
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Dr Manali Makarand
Kshirsagar has been appointed as the 25th Vice Chancellor of Rashtrasant
Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University.
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The announcement was made
by Maharashtra Governor and Chancellor Acharya Devvrat regarding her selection
for the top post.
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Dr Kshirsagar, aged 54,
is an alumna of Nagpur University and currently serves as director-technical
and adviser at Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering.
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She holds a PhD in computer
science along with an MBA in finance and marketing.
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The governor’s order
specifies that her tenure will extend for a period of five years.
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The appointment has been
viewed as both symbolic and strategically important for the institution’s
future direction.
