The Karnataka government has announced the renaming of the iconic Bengaluru University to Manmohan Singh University, honoring the legacy of the former Prime Minister and renowned economist, Dr. Manmohan Singh.
The decision was made official during a state education reform summit, where government officials highlighted Dr. Singh’s pivotal role in modernizing India’s economy and advocating for inclusive education. The university, one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions in Karnataka, will retain its academic structure and curriculum, but will now operate under the new name starting the upcoming academic year.
Dr. Manmohan Singh, widely respected for initiating India’s economic liberalization in 1991 as Finance Minister, has also been credited with strengthening higher education and promoting evidence-based policymaking during his tenure as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014.
State Education Minister R. Venkatesh stated, “This renaming is not just symbolic. It reflects our commitment to the values of intellectual excellence, integrity, and nation-building that Dr. Singh represents.”
The move has sparked a mix of reactions. While many have welcomed the decision as a fitting tribute, others have questioned the renaming of a historically regional institution after a national leader.
Regardless, the university community is preparing to embrace the change with a series of academic events, lectures, and public discussions dedicated to Dr. Singh’s contributions.
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