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Education
Prof. Ashan Riddi Named Vice-Chancellor of Arunachal Pradesh University
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 05:01 AM
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Prof. Ashan Riddi has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of Arunachal Pradesh University, according to an announcement by India Today NE.
Arunachal Pradesh University has announced the appointment of Prof. Ashan Riddi as its next Vice-Chancellor. The decision, reported by India Today North East, marks a significant leadership change for the state’s premier higher‑education institution.
Prof. Riddi, an academic with extensive experience in the region, is expected to steer the university through its ongoing expansion plans and academic reforms. Stakeholders anticipate that his tenure will focus on strengthening research output and enhancing student services.
The university’s governing council confirmed the appointment after a selection process that evaluated candidates on academic credentials and administrative capability. The new Vice-Chancellor will assume office in the coming weeks, succeeding the previous incumbent.
Education officials in Arunachal Pradesh welcomed the decision, noting that strong leadership is crucial for addressing the challenges faced by higher‑education institutions in the Northeast. The appointment aligns with broader state efforts to improve educational standards and accessibility.
Further details about Prof. Riddi’s vision for the university are expected to be shared in an inaugural address later this month.
Prof. Riddi, an academic with extensive experience in the region, is expected to steer the university through its ongoing expansion plans and academic reforms. Stakeholders anticipate that his tenure will focus on strengthening research output and enhancing student services.
The university’s governing council confirmed the appointment after a selection process that evaluated candidates on academic credentials and administrative capability. The new Vice-Chancellor will assume office in the coming weeks, succeeding the previous incumbent.
Education officials in Arunachal Pradesh welcomed the decision, noting that strong leadership is crucial for addressing the challenges faced by higher‑education institutions in the Northeast. The appointment aligns with broader state efforts to improve educational standards and accessibility.
Further details about Prof. Riddi’s vision for the university are expected to be shared in an inaugural address later this month.