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Prof. Rash Bihari Pd. Singh
Vice Chancellor, Patna University

Message from the Vice Chancellor

I have started working as the Vice Chancellor of Patna University, Patna from the forenoon of May 2, 2017. I am overwhelmed and my emotion has surfaced in writing this message for those who love Patna University and are emotionally bound to the culture of Patna University.

Dear Friends, Patna University is the 7th oldest University of India. It was once known as the ‘Oxford of the East’. It was established on Oct. 1, 1917 and we are celebrating this year as a Centenary Year (1917 – 2017). I am among a few privileged and lucky fellows of the University who keep more than 50 years (out of 100 years) active association with this great University, I entered the great campus to take admission in Pre-Arts in Patna College in June 1967 and since then I became an integral part of this great university in the varying capacities, namely, as a student, teacher, parent, researcher, research supervisor and education administrator. The University has given me motherly blessings and I have come here only to serve the mother as an obedient son. I am aware of the fact that the responsibility has now come on my shoulder to restore the glory and repute of the University. Once the students and teachers of the University were globally recognized simply stating that he/she belongs to Patna University. Now there has been changes in the situation, I am honest in stating that the present health of the University is not in good order. Stakeholders have some amount of distress and dissatisfaction. But everything is not lost. I as the head of the family, humbly swear in and assure you all that the University has started working effectively and I shall not take rest till the glory of Patna University is not only restored but this is felt by all stake holders.

However, my vision to work for the revival of the glory of the University needs your whole hearted support and co-operation. I am sure all stakeholders including Govt. of Bihar has to realize the facts and preventing ground realities of the campus. We all are equally concerned to the issues and challenges. We also need to address the issues and challenges collectively. I invite your critical suggestions on my performance, so that I may be able to take corrective measures wherever needed. I assure everybody that their expectations will not be ignored rather meaningfully addressed. My success will be your success and failures will come on my shoulders. Let us come forward to work together for this great University.