Indore Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya Appoints 12 New Department Heads

Following a two-year administrative pause, the Indore Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya has initiated a significant restructuring of its academic leadership. Vice-Chancellor Prof Rakesh Singhai has appointed new heads for 12 teaching departments on a rotational basis to streamline university operations. This transition introduces five faculty members to leadership roles for the first time.

Leadership Changes at Indore Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya

The university has seen a wide range of personnel shifts. Prof BK Tripathi, a veteran faculty member of the International Institute of Professional Studies, has been named head of the School of Law, succeeding Prof Manish Sitlani. In the School of Social Sciences, Dr Mukesh Sharma has taken over, while Prof Rekha Acharya moves to lead the School of Economics. Additionally, Prof LK Tripathi has been designated as the new head of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Other notable changes include Dr Meeta Jain taking charge of the School of Life Sciences alongside her existing role at the School of Biochemistry. Prof Anjana Jajoo has been reassigned to lead the School of Agriculture. The university also appointed Dr Ajay Sahani to the School of Physical Education and Dr Mahesh Dumaldar to the School of Mathematics and Statistics.

DAVV has appointed 12 new department heads, including five faculty members serving in leadership roles for the first time.

Among the new appointees, Dr Ajay Tiwari has been given charge of the School of Computer Science, replacing Prof Ugrasen Suman. Tiwari has also replaced Prof GL Prajapati as the university's chief warden. Furthermore, Dr Gourav Purohit has been appointed to lead the School of Aviation, Tourism and Hospitality Management, while Dr Piyush Kendurkar takes over the Directorate of Distance Management. Dr Pooja Jain has been named head of the School of Lifelong Learning and has also been given charge of the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Kaushal Kendra.

Why it matters

The reshuffle marks a major shift in the university's administrative structure after a two-year period of stability. By rotating leadership and introducing fresh faces to key departments, the university aims to refresh its management approach, impacting faculty governance and student-facing administrative services across the institution.