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{{Short description|University in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India}}
{{Short description|Deemed university in Dindigul, India}}
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{{Infobox university
{{Infobox university
| name = Gandhigram Rural University
| name                   = Gandhigram Rural Institute
| other_name = Gandhigram Rural Institute
| other_name             = GRI
| native_name=காந்திகிராம் கிராமிய நிகர்நிலைப் பல்கலைக்கழகம்
| image                  = {{Not a typo|A.P.J. Abdul Kalam presenting a citation to Padma Vibhushan Shri Adoor Gopalakrishnan, an alumnus of the Gandhigram Rural Institute at a function held at Gandhigram Rural University in Tamil Nadu on September 23, 2006.jpg}}<!-- Do not change the spelling of the file! -->
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| image = A.P.J. Abdul Kalam presenting a citation to Padma Vibhushan Shri Adoor Gopalakrishnan, an alumnus of the Gandhigram Rural Institute at a function held at Gandhigram Rural University in Tamil Nadu on September 23, 2006.jpg
| caption               = Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam in an event in the institute
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| caption = Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam in an event in the university
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| established           = {{start date and age|1956}}<ref name="AboutGRI">{{Cite web |title=The Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University |url=https://www.ruraluniv.ac.in/aboutgri?content=profile |access-date=2024-05-19 |website=ruraluniv.ac.in }}{{Dead link|date=July 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
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| established = {{start date|df=yes|1956}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ruraluniv.ac.in/aboutgri?content=profile|title = The Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed University}}</ref>
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| chancellor             = Dr. KM. ANNAMALAI<ref name="Chancellor">{{cite web |url=https://www.ruraluniv.ac.in/administration?content=chancellor |title=Chancellor}}</ref>
| budget =  
| vice_chancellor       = Dr. N. Panchanatham<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ruraluniv.ac.in/Governance?content=System |title=The Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University}}</ref>
| chancellor = KM. Annamalai<ref name="Chancellor">{{cite web| url=https://www.ruraluniv.ac.in/administration?content=chancellor|title="Chancellor"}}</ref>
| students               =  
| vice_chancellor = M.R.Kubendran <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ruraluniv.ac.in/Governance?content=System|title = The Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed University}}</ref>
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| city                   = [[Gandhigram, Tamil Nadu|Gandhigram]], [[Dindigul]]
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| country               = [[India]]
| city = [[Gandhigram, Tamil Nadu|Gandhigram]], [[Dindigul]]
| campus                 = Rural
| country = [[India]]
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| campus = Rural
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| affiliations           = [[Ministry of Human Resource Development]], UGC of India
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| website               = {{Official website|www.ruraluniv.ac.in}}
| affiliations = [[Ministry of Human Resource Development]], UGC of India
| website= {{Official website|www.ruraluniv.ac.in}}
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'''The Gandhigram Rural University''' ('''GRI''')<ref>[http://ruraluniv.ac.in Gandhigram Rural University website]</ref> is a centrally-funded [[Deemed university|Deemed University]] based on [[Dindigul]] in [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed University |url=https://www.ruraluniv.ac.in/Governance?content=System |access-date=2022-04-28 |website=www.ruraluniv.ac.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Gandhigram Rural Institute {{!}} Dindigul, India {{!}} GRI |url=https://www.researchgate.net/institution/Gandhigram-Rural-Institute |access-date=2022-04-28 |website=ResearchGate |language=en}}</ref>
'''The Gandhigram Rural Institute''' ('''GRI''') is a centrally-funded [[deemed university]] in [[Dindigul]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]].


==History==
== History ==
Dr. T.S. Soundaram and Dr. G. Ramachandran developed the institute. The Gandhigram [[Rural]] Institute  of Higher Education was founded in 1956 to carry on [[Mahatma Gandhi]]’s ‘[[Nai Talim]]’ system of education. In 1976 it was declared as [[Deemed University]], by [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] (UGC), [[New Delhi]], Under Section 3 of [[University Grants Commission Act, 1956|UGC Act 1956]].<ref>{{cite web|title=UGC Act-1956|url=http://mhrd.gov.in/sites/upload_files/mhrd/files/upload_document/ugc_act.pdf|website=mhrd.gov.in/|publisher=Secretary, University Grants Commission|access-date=1 February 2016}}</ref> It is fully funded by UGC.
GRI was founded by [[G. Ramachandran (social reformer)|G. Ramachandran]] and his wife [[T. S. Soundaram|T.S. Soundaram]], in 1956. It adopted the education model of [[Mahatma Gandhi]], [[Nai Talim]]. In 1976, it was declared a [[Deemed University]] by the [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] (UGC) under Section 3 of the [[University Grants Commission Act, 1956|UGC Act, 1956]]. It is fully funded by the UGC.


In 2006 it was renamed Gandhigram Rural Institute as per the guidelines of UGC.<ref>[http://ruraluniv.ac.in/aboutus.htm About Us]</ref>{{Clarify|date=January 2020|reason=Renamed Institute, not University? Sounds backwards. The cite is a deadlink. Please clarify the use of University vs. Institute consistently throughout the article.}}
In 2006, it was renamed Gandhigram Rural Institute as per the guidelines of UGC.


With devotion to Mahatma Gandhi's revolutionary concept of ‘[[Nai Talim]]’ system of education, Gandhigram Rural Institute has developed academic programmes in Rural Development, Rural Economics and Extension Education, Rural Oriented Sciences, Cooperation, Development Administration, Rural Sociology, English and Foreign Languages, and, [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Languages of India|Indian Languages]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gandhigram Rural Institute (GRI) Dindigul Courses & Fees Structure: Duration, Seats & Study Mode |url=https://www.careers360.com/university/the-gandhigram-rural-institute-dindigul/courses |access-date=2022-04-28 |website=www.careers360.com |language=en}}</ref>
The institute has developed into a major educational complex, comprising seven faculties, offering more than 50 programmes. It awards [[doctoral]], [[Master's degree|master's]] and [[bachelor's degree]]s, diplomas, and certificates through its seven academic faculties: rural development, rural economics and extension education, rural-oriented sciences, cooperation, development administration, rural sociology, and English, Tamil and Indian languages.
<!--SUCH A WIDE STATEMENT NEEDS REFERENCES BEFORE IT CAN BE ACCEPTED HERE..........Today, it has become a nationally and internationally recognized institute for its contribution to rural education, so much so that the [[New Education Policy of the Nation]] reflects the principles evolved here in developing the rural university concept.-->


The institute has developed into a major educational complex, comprising seven faculties, offering in 50 programmes. It awards [[Doctoral]], [[Master's degree|Master's]] and [[Bachelor’s degree]]s, diplomas, and certificates through its seven academic faculties: Rural Development, Rural Social Sciences, Rural Oriented Sciences, English and Foreign Languages, Tamil, Indian Languages and Rural Arts, Rural Health and Sanitation, and, Agriculture and [[Animal Husbandry]].
It has 3000 students, 150 teaching and 250 non-teaching staff.


It has 3000 students and 150 teaching and 250 non-teaching staff.
The institute was accredited with a five-star status by the [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council]] (NAAC) in 2002, and with an A grade during re-accreditation in 2010 and 2016.<ref name="AboutGRI" />


The institute was accredited with Five Star status by NAAC, in February 2002. It was re-accredited with A grade in 2010.
== Campus ==
The Gandhigram Rural Institute has a campus of nearly {{convert|200|acre|km2}} in a rural setting, nestling in one of the enclaves of the Sirumalai range. To its west are chains of mountains including the Kodaikanal Hill Station. Lying north of Madurai, Gandhigram is easily accessible by rail and road. The climate is hot throughout the year.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University |url=https://www.ruraluniv.ac.in/aboutgri?content=campus |access-date=2024-05-19 |website=ruraluniv.ac.in}}</ref>


Recently, It named as Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to be University)
== Alumni ==
 
* [[K. R. Meera]], Indian Writer
==Campus==
The Gandhigram Rural Institute has a campus of nearly {{convert|200|acre|km2}} in a rural setting, nestling in one of the enclaves of the beautiful Sirumalai range. To its west are chains of mountains including the Kodaikanal Hill Station. Lying north of Madurai, Gandhigram is easily accessible by rail and road. The climate is hot throughout the year.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}}
==Notable alumni==
* [[Raghavan (actor)]], Malayalam film industry
* [[Raghavan (actor)]], Malayalam film industry
* [[Adoor Gopalakrishnan]], Prominent director
* Pocker Kadalundi, Journalist
* [[Dr. E.Desingu Setty]], Professor and Author


== Transport ==
== Transport ==
The nearest railway station is [[Ambathurai]], the nearest railway junction is [[Dindigul]], and the nearest major town is Dindigul. The nearest airport is [[Madurai Airport]].
The nearest railway station is [[Ambathurai]], the nearest major railway junction is [[Dindigul Junction railway station|Dindigul]] and the nearest major city is [[Madurai]]. The nearest airport is [[Madurai Airport]].
 
== Rankings==
{{Infobox India university ranking
| type = University and College
<!----------General---------->
|NIRF_U_2021=90
|NIRF_O_2021=101–150}}
 
Gandhigram Rural Institute was ranked 91
0 among universities in India by the [[National Institutional Ranking Framework]] (NIRF) in 2021<ref name="Rankings_NIRF_U_2021" /> and in the 101–150 band overall.<ref name="Rankings_NIRF_O_2021" />


== Former Chancellors ==
== Rankings ==
Gandhigram Rural Institute was ranked 91 among universities in India by the [[National Institutional Ranking Framework]] (NIRF) in 2020,<ref>{{Cite web |title=MoE, National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) |url=https://www.nirfindia.org/2020/UniversityRanking.html |access-date=2024-05-19 |website=nirfindia.org |archive-date=28 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210628054704/https://www.nirfindia.org/2020/UniversityRanking.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> rank 101–150 in 2021<ref>{{Cite web |title=MoE, National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) |url=https://www.nirfindia.org/2021/UniversityRanking150.html |access-date=2024-05-19 |website=nirfindia.org}}</ref> and rank 151-200 in 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=MoE, National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) |url=https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/UniversityRanking200.html |access-date=2024-05-19 |website=nirfindia.org}}</ref>


== Former chancellors ==
* [[P. B. Gajendragadkar]], seventh Chief Justice of India
* [[P. B. Gajendragadkar]], seventh Chief Justice of India
* [[T. S. Soundram]], Indian physician and politician
* [[T. S. Soundram]], Indian physician and politician
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* [[Renana Jhabvala]], social worker in India
* [[Renana Jhabvala]], social worker in India


== Former Vice Chancellors ==
== Former vice chancellors ==
 
* [[G. Ramachandran (social reformer)|G. Ramachandran]], social reformer
* [[G. Ramachandran (social reformer)|G. Ramachandran]], social reformer
* [[M. Aram]], educator and peace activist
* [[M. Aram]], educator and peace activist
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* Sm. Ramasamy
* Sm. Ramasamy


==References==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 06:01, 14 November 2025


Gandhigram Rural Institute
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam in an event in the institute
Other name
GRI
Established1956; 70 years ago (1956)[1]
ChancellorDr. KM. ANNAMALAI[2]
Vice-ChancellorDr. N. Panchanatham[3]
Location
Gandhigram, Dindigul
,
India
CampusRural
AffiliationsMinistry of Human Resource Development, UGC of India
Websitewww.ruraluniv.ac.in

The Gandhigram Rural Institute (GRI) is a centrally-funded deemed university in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India.

History[edit | edit source]

GRI was founded by G. Ramachandran and his wife T.S. Soundaram, in 1956. It adopted the education model of Mahatma Gandhi, Nai Talim. In 1976, it was declared a Deemed University by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. It is fully funded by the UGC.

In 2006, it was renamed Gandhigram Rural Institute as per the guidelines of UGC.

The institute has developed into a major educational complex, comprising seven faculties, offering more than 50 programmes. It awards doctoral, master's and bachelor's degrees, diplomas, and certificates through its seven academic faculties: rural development, rural economics and extension education, rural-oriented sciences, cooperation, development administration, rural sociology, and English, Tamil and Indian languages.

It has 3000 students, 150 teaching and 250 non-teaching staff.

The institute was accredited with a five-star status by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in 2002, and with an A grade during re-accreditation in 2010 and 2016.[1]

Campus[edit | edit source]

The Gandhigram Rural Institute has a campus of nearly 200 acres (0.81 km2) in a rural setting, nestling in one of the enclaves of the Sirumalai range. To its west are chains of mountains including the Kodaikanal Hill Station. Lying north of Madurai, Gandhigram is easily accessible by rail and road. The climate is hot throughout the year.[4]

Alumni[edit | edit source]

Transport[edit | edit source]

The nearest railway station is Ambathurai, the nearest major railway junction is Dindigul and the nearest major city is Madurai. The nearest airport is Madurai Airport.

Rankings[edit | edit source]

Gandhigram Rural Institute was ranked 91 among universities in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2020,[5] rank 101–150 in 2021[6] and rank 151-200 in 2022.[7]

Former chancellors[edit | edit source]

Former vice chancellors[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "The Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University". ruraluniv.ac.in. Retrieved 19 May 2024.[permanent dead link]
  2. ↑ "Chancellor".
  3. ↑ "The Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University".
  4. ↑ "The Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University". ruraluniv.ac.in. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  5. ↑ "MoE, National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF)". nirfindia.org. Archived from the original on 28 June 2021. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  6. ↑ "MoE, National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF)". nirfindia.org. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  7. ↑ "MoE, National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF)". nirfindia.org. Retrieved 19 May 2024.

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