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{{short description|Central Sanskrit university in New Delhi, India}}
{{short description|Central university in Delhi, India}}
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{{Infobox university
| name = Central Sanskrit University
| name           = Central Sanskrit University
| former_name = Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan
| other_names    = CSU
| image = Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan Logo.jpg
| former_names    = Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan
| image_size =  
| image           = Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan Logo.jpg
| established = 15 October 1970
| image_size     = 200px
| type = [[central university (India)|Central university]]
| established     = {{start date and age|1970|10|15}}
| chancellor = [[Minister of Education (India)|Minister of Education]]
| type           = [[central university (India)|Central university]]
| vice_chancellor = Parameshwar Narayan Shastry
| head_label      = [[Visitor]]
| city = [[New Delhi]]
| head            = [[President of India]]
| country = [[India]]
| chancellor     = [[Minister of Education (India)|Union Minister of Education]]
| coor = {{coord|28.610598|77.103046|display=inline,title}}
| vice_chancellor = [[Shrinivasa Varakhedi]]
| website = http://www.sanskrit.nic.in
| city           = [[Delhi]]
| postal_code    = 110058
| country         = [[India]]
| location        =
| coordinates    = {{coord|28.610598|77.103046|display=inline,title}}
| website         = {{URL|http://www.sanskrit.nic.in}}
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'''Central Sanskrit University''', formerly '''Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan''', is a [[central university (India)|central university]] located in [[New Delhi]], [[India]], to promote [[Sanskrit]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/save-our-jobs-demand-sanskrit-professors/story-O6dzHTAqzWUjfQZvBojCXI.html|title=Save our jobs, demand Sanskrit professors|date=11 May 2015|newspaper=Hindustan Times|first=Vikas|last=Pathak|accessdate=21 June 2018}}</ref> Established in 1970, it functions under the [[Ministry of Human Resource Development]], [[Government of India]]. It offers B.A., B.Ed., M.A., M.Ed., and Ph.D programs and offers a distance learning program in Sanskrit. In March 2020, the [[Indian Parliament]] passed the ''Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020'' to upgrade it from [[deemed to be university]] status to central university status, along with two other universities [[Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University]] and [[National Sanskrit University]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.sanskrit.nic.in/uploads/2020_05_09_VC/The_Central_Sanskrit_Universities_Act_2020.pdf |accessdate=22 November 2020|title=Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020|date=25 March 2020|publisher=[[Government of India]] |work=[[The Gazette of India]]}}</ref>
 
'''Central Sanskrit University''', formerly '''Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan''', is a multi-campus [[Sanskrit language]] [[central university (India)|central university]] headquartered in [[West Delhi]], [[India]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/save-our-jobs-demand-sanskrit-professors/story-O6dzHTAqzWUjfQZvBojCXI.html|title=Save our jobs, demand Sanskrit professors|date=11 May 2015|newspaper=Hindustan Times|first=Vikas|last=Pathak|accessdate=21 June 2018}}</ref> It serves as the central agency for implementing Sanskrit-related policies and schemes of the Government of India, working closely with the Ministry of Education.<ref name="CSU">{{Cite web|author=|url=https://www.sanskrit.nic.in/about_us.php|title=About us|publisher=Central Sanskrit University, Government of India}}</ref>
 
==History==
Appointed by the Government of India, the Sanskrit Commission (1956-1957) recommended funding to private academies to spread the growth and popularity of the Sanskrit language. A Central Sanskrit Board was created to oversee Sanskrit education in the country.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Introduction |url=https://www.sanskrit.nic.in/schemes/introduction.php |access-date=2026-04-04 |website=www.sanskrit.nic.in}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=About us |url=https://www.sanskrit.nic.in/about_us.php |access-date=2026-04-04 |website=www.sanskrit.nic.in}}</ref>
 
On 15 October 1970, the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan was established under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 to promote the growth of Sanskrit across the country.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />
 
In March 2020, the [[Indian Parliament]] passed the Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020 to upgrade it from [[deemed to be university]] status to central university status, along with two other universities [[Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University]] and [[National Sanskrit University]]. On 30 April 2020, the school was renamed as Central Sanskrit University.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Introduction |url=https://www.sanskrit.nic.in/schemes/introduction.php |access-date=2026-04-04 |website=www.sanskrit.nic.in}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.sanskrit.nic.in/uploads/2020_05_09_VC/The_Central_Sanskrit_Universities_Act_2020.pdf |accessdate=22 November 2020|title=Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020|date=25 March 2020|publisher=[[Government of India]] |work=[[The Gazette of India]]}}</ref>
 
The university oversees 12 campuses across India and serves as the primary nodal agency for the Ministry of Education's Sanskrit-related policies.<ref name="CSU" />
 
==Academics==
This university offers B.A., B.Ed., M.A., M.Ed., Ph.D. programs and a distance learning program in [[Sanskrit language|Sanskrit]] language and literature education.<ref name="CSU" /> This University is set to launch B.Tech course in A.I. and Data Science, which was highlighted by Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] in the 135th Mann ki Baat episode. Such initiative encourages cultural and linguistic heritage of India while connecting and growing with new technology.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2026-06-28 |title=Central Sanskrit University introduces B.Tech programme in AI, data science |url=https://www.thehindu.com/education/central-sanskrit-university-introduces-btech-programme-in-ai-data-science/article71157681.ece |access-date=2026-07-01 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
 
==Campuses==
Central Sanskrit University is a multi campus university spread across different parts of India.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sanskrit.nic.in/campuses.php |accessdate=3 May 2024|title=Campuses|publisher=Central Sanskrit University}}</ref>
* Shri Ranbir Campus, [[Jammu]]
* Shri Vedvyas Campus, Balahar
* Shri Raghunath Kirti Campus, [[Devaprayag]]
* Jaipur Campus, [[Jaipur]]
* Headquarter Office & Campus, [[Delhi]]
* Shri Sadashiv Campus, [[Puri (city)|Puri]]
* K.J. Somaiya Campus, [[Mumbai]]
* Nashik Campus, [[Nashik]]
* Lucknow Campus, [[Lucknow]]
* Ganganath Jha Campus, [[Prayagraj]]
* Bhopal Campus, [[Bhopal]]
* Guruvayoor Campus, [[Thrissur]]
* Rajiv Gandhi Campus, [[Sringeri]]
* Ekalavya Campus, [[Agartala]]


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Sanskrit revival]]
*[[List of Sanskrit universities in India]]
*[[Sanskrit revival]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{official|http://www.sanskrit.nic.in/ }}
* {{official website|http://www.sanskrit.nic.in/ }}


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Latest revision as of 17:33, 19 October 2026

Central Sanskrit University
Other names
CSU
Former names
Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan
TypeCentral university
EstablishedOctober 15, 1970; 56 years ago (1970-10-15)
ChancellorUnion Minister of Education
Vice-ChancellorShrinivasa Varakhedi
VisitorPresident of India
Location
Delhi
,
India

28°36′38″N 77°06′11″E / 28.610598°N 77.103046°E / 28.610598; 77.103046
Websitewww.sanskrit.nic.in

Central Sanskrit University, formerly Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, is a multi-campus Sanskrit language central university headquartered in West Delhi, India.[1] It serves as the central agency for implementing Sanskrit-related policies and schemes of the Government of India, working closely with the Ministry of Education.[2]

History[edit | edit source]

Appointed by the Government of India, the Sanskrit Commission (1956-1957) recommended funding to private academies to spread the growth and popularity of the Sanskrit language. A Central Sanskrit Board was created to oversee Sanskrit education in the country.[3][4]

On 15 October 1970, the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan was established under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 to promote the growth of Sanskrit across the country.[3][4]

In March 2020, the Indian Parliament passed the Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020 to upgrade it from deemed to be university status to central university status, along with two other universities Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University and National Sanskrit University. On 30 April 2020, the school was renamed as Central Sanskrit University.[5][6]

The university oversees 12 campuses across India and serves as the primary nodal agency for the Ministry of Education's Sanskrit-related policies.[2]

Academics[edit | edit source]

This university offers B.A., B.Ed., M.A., M.Ed., Ph.D. programs and a distance learning program in Sanskrit language and literature education.[2] This University is set to launch B.Tech course in A.I. and Data Science, which was highlighted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the 135th Mann ki Baat episode. Such initiative encourages cultural and linguistic heritage of India while connecting and growing with new technology.[7]

Campuses[edit | edit source]

Central Sanskrit University is a multi campus university spread across different parts of India.[8]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Pathak, Vikas (11 May 2015). "Save our jobs, demand Sanskrit professors". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 21 June 2018.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "About us". Central Sanskrit University, Government of India.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Introduction". www.sanskrit.nic.in. Retrieved 4 April 2026.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "About us". www.sanskrit.nic.in. Retrieved 4 April 2026.
  5. ↑ "Introduction". www.sanskrit.nic.in. Retrieved 4 April 2026.
  6. ↑ "Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020" (PDF). The Gazette of India. Government of India. 25 March 2020. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  7. ↑ "Central Sanskrit University introduces B.Tech programme in AI, data science". The Hindu. 28 June 2026. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 1 July 2026.
  8. ↑ "Campuses". Central Sanskrit University. Retrieved 3 May 2024.

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