AMU Kishanganj Centre
The Aligarh Muslim University Kishanganj Center (abbreviated as AMU Kishanganj) is a campus of Aligarh Muslim University, established in Kishanganj, Bihar, India.[1] It was founded as part of a nationwide initiative for higher education among Muslim populations.[2] It is one of the centers established after Aligarh Muslim University Malappuram Centre and Aligarh Muslim University: Murshidabad Centre.
History
AMU Kishanganj Center was established in 2011, following recommendations by the Ministry of Human Resource Development to establish centers of AMU in Bihar.[3]
The initial allotment of 224 acres of land for the center was made by the Bihar government in Chakla village, near Kishanganj town.[4][5][6] The Government of India had approved 124 crores of funds to the center,[7] but the funds are not allotted.[8][9][10]
Academic programs
The AMU Kishanganj Center initially started with a Bachelor of Education program in 2013.[11] It is now expanded its offerings to other undergraduate and postgraduate programs in arts, sciences, and professional fields.[12] Courses include a Bachelor of Education, law programs (integrated BA-LLB), diploma and certificate courses.
Infrastructure
The campus is located in a rural area on land provided by the Bihar government. Despite challenges in construction and funding, the center has developed basic academic and residential facilities, including academic blocks, hostels for students, libraries and seminar halls. Efforts to enhance the infrastructure have been ongoing, with plans to expand the campus further.[citation needed]
Future plans
The center plans to expand its academic offerings by adding three departments of research and study every year, according to the official webpage.[13]
References
- ^ "AMU Kishanganj Campus Webpage".
- ^ "The picture of a university: AMU Kishanganj centre flounders". The Indian Express. 2020-10-25. Retrieved 2025-01-25.
- ^ "Aligarh Muslim University to Open a Center in Kishanganj". The Times of India. 8 December 2012.
- ^ "Bihar to alot 224 acres of land for AMU Centre". IndiaTV News. 23 November 2011.
- ^ TwoCircles.net (2011-12-30). "AMU Kishanganj Centre: Bihar Gov. transfers land to varsity". TwoCircles.net. Retrieved 2025-01-25.
- ^ "Nitish's covert agenda pushes AMU off-campus to the backburner". The Milli Gazette — Indian Muslims Leading News Source. Retrieved 2025-01-25.
- ^ "Smriti Irani sanctions Rs 134 cr for AMU centre". The Indian Express. 2015-12-07. Retrieved 2025-01-25.
- ^ theclarionindia (2021-04-05). "AMU's Kishanganj Centre: Signature Campaign Launched for Rs125 Crore Held Back by Centre". Clarion India. Retrieved 2025-01-25.
- ^ Fatima, Nikhat (2020-12-04). "Education, livelihood of Seemanchal's minority community suffer as AMU-K awaits completion". TwoCircles.net. Retrieved 2025-01-25.
- ^ "AMU Kishanganj : किशनगंज में अलीगढ़ मुस्लिम यूनिवर्सिटी के लिए नीतीश से हस्तक्षेप की मांग, सलमान बोले- छोटा ही सही मगर जमीन का एक टुकड़ा दो". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 2025-01-25.
- ^ "AMU's Kishanganj centre set to become functional". India Today. 2012-12-08. Retrieved 2025-01-25.
- ^ Roy, Anirban Guha. "AMU centre in Bihar battles for BEd course recognition, students disillusioned". Hindustan Times.
- ^ "Future plans of Kishanganj cnetre".