Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 18 March 2025
Professor Phanithi Prakash Babu has officially taken charge as the Vice-Chancellor of Pondicherry University. His appointment was made by the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, in her capacity as the Visitor of the University, under Statute 1(A) of the Pondicherry University Act, 1985. The Ministry of Education confirmed the appointment through an official communication dated March 6, 2025.
Professor Babu assumed office on the morning of March 17 at the university campus in Puducherry. Following his formal takeover, he paid a courtesy visit to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Puducherry, Mr. N. Rangasamy, at the Legislative Assembly. Later, he addressed a gathering of Deans and Heads of Departments at the institution campus.
His tenure is expected to bring fresh initiatives and academic advancements to Pondicherry University. (Story Based on Communication from Pondicherry University)