Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
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| Motto | Right for Rightful Health Science Education |
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| Type | Government |
| Established | 1996 |
| Chancellor | Governor of Karnataka |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr. M. K. Ramesh[1] |
| Location | , 12°55′34.04″N 77°35′33.15″E / 12.9261222°N 77.5925417°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Affiliations | UGC |
| Website | www |
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), located in Bengaluru, India, is a public, affiliating university set up in 1996 by the government of Karnataka, India, for the regulation and promotion of higher education in health sciences throughout the state of Karnataka. RGUHS is a member of Association of Commonwealth Universities, UK.[2]
It is the largest health sciences university in India.[3][4][5]
Notable alumni
[edit]- Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh (2004–2009)
- M. K. Muneer, Cabinet Minister, Government of Kerala (2001–2006, 2011–2016)
- Edmond Fernandes, consultant (empaneled) for the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
- C. N. Manjunath, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
- Bharat Shetty, Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly
- H. C. Mahadevappa, Cabinet Minister, Government of Karnataka
- Suraj Revanna, Member of Karnataka Legislative Council
Controversy
[edit]Irregularities in admissions and affiliations in paramedical and nursing courses at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) was cited which led to a nursing scam being exposed.[6]
In March 2023, Government of Karnataka led by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai wanted to rename the university to Kengal Hanumanthaiah, which was met with resistance and eventually the prospect was scrapped.[7]
See also
[edit]- Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University
- Baba Farid University of Health Sciences
- Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences
- Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University
- Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences
- Kerala University of Health Sciences
- Madhya Pradesh Medical Science University
- Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
- Odisha University of Health Sciences
- Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences
- Rajasthan University of Health Sciences
- Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences
- Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
- West Bengal University of Health Sciences
References
[edit]- ^ Chattopadhyay, Sanchari (5 December 2021). "Dr M K Ramesh appointed new VC of RGUHS". medicaldialogues.in. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- ^ "ACU Members - Asia - Central and South". Acu.ac.uk. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
- ^ "Silver jubilee halo for Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences' stellar work". The Times of India. 1 June 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- ^ "Bengaluru Medical students gear up to face questions on Covid-19 in this year's exam". The Deccan Herald. 11 June 2021.
- ^ "Won't let appointment of any undeserving as RGUHS VC: Dr Sudhakar". Mysooru News. 14 June 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- ^ "Nursing Scam Brewing at Rajiv Gandhi Health Varsity". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- ^ "Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences to be renamed after Kengal Hanumanthaiah: CM Bommai". The Indian Express. 28 March 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
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