SRM School of Law Appoints Prof (Dr) YSR Murthy as Pro Vice-Chancellor
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Summary
Professor YSR Murthy has taken over as the Pro Vice Chancellor, School of Law, SRM Institute of Science and Technology. He was the Founding Vice Chancellor and Founding Dean, School of Law at RV University, Bengaluru from 2020-24. He went on to serve as the Vice Chancellor, Assam Royal Global University between 2024-25.A civil servant turned educator, Dr Murthy has over four decades of experience in higher education, human rights, media and non-governmental organisations, both at the national an
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Bar and Bench
Published Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Affected Population ~350 million students, 10 million teachers
Key Numbers
Education budget: Rs 1.25 lakh crore (2025-26)
1.5 million schools, 1,100+ universities
70% gross enrollment ratio target by 2030
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right