Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh): The central tribal university named after revolutionary hero Raja Shankar Shah and found a mention in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address in Shahdol in Madhya Pradesh is left grappling with the absence of its own building. The University was mooted to bolster the pride of the tribal community was established in 2019.
Even after four years, it continues to operate out of the library building of the Government Autonomous PG College, relying solely on the space available for examinations and academic activities. Interestingly enough the university was allocated 120 acres of land in Sarna but a proper building of the university remains unrealised because of bureaucratic hurdles and political manoeuvres.
Struggle for building- The Raja Shankar Shah University was established in 2019 on 120 acres of land in Sarna, which was allocated by the government for constructing the university's building. Originally named Chhindwara University, the institution was later renamed by the Shivraj Singh government as Raja Shankar Shah University to honour the revolutionary hero. With the mere name change, the university continues to operate out of the library building of the Government Autonomous PG College, relying solely on the space available for examinations and academic activities.
Stifled growth, limited pperations-The absence of a dedicated building has severely hindered the university's progress. Instead of hosting regular classes, the university has been reduced to conducting only examinations. The library building, with its limited area of approximately 6,000 square feet, struggles to accommodate staff members, resulting in cramped working conditions.
