Vice-President appoints Prof. Renu Cheema Vig as the Vice Chancellor of Panjab University

The Voice of Chandigarh News:

The Vice-President, Jagdeep Dhankhar, who is also the Chancellor, Panjab University appointed Prof. (Dr.) Renu Cheema Vig, presently the Dean of University Instruction (DUI), as the Vice Chancellor of Panjab University.

Exercising the powers conferred by Section 10 of the Panjab University Act 1947, Mr. Dhankhar made the appointment of Prof. Vig for a term of three years. 

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

Consequently, the Hon’ble Vice-President constituted a three member Search-cum-Selection Committee on March 21, 2023 for recommending names for the post of Vice Chancellor, Panjab University. Prof. Renu Vig’s appointment follows from the committee’s report.