The government had removed the governor from the post of chancellor of the university
Mallika Sarabhai (file picture) | Photo: Girish Kumar CR/Mathrubhumi
Thiruvananthapuram: Renowned dancer Mallika Sarabhai has been appointed as the Chancellor of Kalamandalam Kalpita University. The government issued an order in this regard. Minister V.N. said that Mallika Sarabhai is an artist who has a great vision of using art and literature for social transformation. Vasavan said.
V.N. said that it was decided to appoint Mallika Sarabhai as the chancellor of Kalamandal as part of the government’s decision to appoint people with expertise in the subject as chancellors of universities. Vasavan informed. The minister added that the appointment was made after exchanging ideas with Mallika Sarabhai and she expressed her interest.
Earlier, the government had removed the governor from the post of chancellor of the university through a special order. The UGC’s provision is that the sponsoring agency of the proposed university can take a decision on the chancellor. Because the sponsoring agency of Kalamandalam is the government, it was possible to issue a special order to remove the governor.
The government had announced that a prominent personality in the field of arts and culture will be appointed as the chancellor. The appointment will be for five years. An age limit of 75 years was also fixed for the chancellor.
Born the daughter of renowned dancer Mrinalini Sarabhai and astronaut Vikram Sarabhai, Mallika Sarabhai is a world-renowned Bharatanatyam and Kuchupudi dancer. She has also proven her talent in the fields of theatre, film, television, literature, publishing and directing.
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