The University : An Introduction
Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University is established as a State University of Uttarakhand vide Sate Government notification No 270/XXXVI(3)/2012/48(1)/2012 dated 19th October, 2012 in continuation to amendment of erstwhile Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyay Uttarakhand Vishwavidhyalaya Act. 2011 (Uttarakhand Act No 22 of 2011) as notified by State Government vide No 357/XXXVI(3)/201 1/57(1)/2010 dated 4th November, 2011.
The establishment of University is a rare distinction of popular and powerful demand and symbolised the hopes and aspiration of the people of Garhwal for the development through the instrument of higher education. The masses of this remote mountainous region demanded for opening a new University at Badshahi Thual, a small but historical town of Tehri Garhwal of Uttarakhand. It was an expression of the quest for empowering their future generation for overcoming endemic economic and social backwardness, geographic and environmental constrains, re-assertion of cultural identity of the local natural and human resources for development.
The University. nestled in the lap of Himalayan ranges in the Tehri Garhwal and having juridiction over seven districts viz. Chamoli, Raudraprayag, Pauri, Tehri. Uttarakashi. Haridwar and Dehradun of Garhwal region of Uttrakhand.
Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University Badshahi Thaul is situated on the way between Chamba and New Tehri at a distance of 3 km from Chamba, one of the brightest spots of district Tehri Garhwal, at an elevation of 1676 m from sea level. This town, situated on Delhi-Gangotri national highway, offers one of the most spectacular view of snow capped Himalaya and enchanting Bhagirathi Valley. The university campus is situated at an elevation of 1750 m on a ridge facing to the east, surrounded by dense oak and pine tree forest. It is at a distance of 8 km from New Tehri, a newly established master-planned township at an elevation of 1900 m and district headquarter of Tehri Garhwal. The famous Tehri Dam along with a huge lake between mountains, situated at a distance of 20 km from university campus, is a recent addition to the tourist attractions in the area.
The nearest airport to the university is Jollygrant Airport in Dehradun, which is about 80 km away. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, approximately 65 km away, although Haridwar, at a distance of 90 km, is more convenient as it is well connected to major cities in India by rail.
The university campus is well connected by road to important locations in the Garhwal Division, including Haridwar, Rishikesh, Dehradun, Mussoorie, Uttarkashi, and Srinagar. Regular bus services, as well as private taxis and jeeps, are available from these places to Chamba and New Tehri. The journey from Haridwar and Dehradun takes about 3 hours by bus, while it takes about 2 hours from Rishikesh to reach Badshahi Thaul. Additionally, the famous Tehri Dam, along with a large lake, is located approximately 20 km from the university campus and has become a popular tourist attraction in the area.
Objects of University
The objectives of the University are to disseminate and advance Knowledge by providing instructional and research facilities in such branches of Learning as it may deem fit: to make special provision for integrated courses in Humanities. Social Sciences. Science and Technology in its educational programmes: to take appropriate measures for promoting innovations in teaching learning process and inter-disciplinary studies and research: to educate and train man power for the development of the State and country: to establish linkages with industries and research organisations for the promotion of science and Technology in the state: and to pay special attention to the improvement of the social and economic conditions and welfare of the people, their intellectual, academic and cultural development.
The University is committed to achieve excellence in teaching and learning within an environment of high standards.
