Kumud Sharma, Chairman of the Hindi Department of Delhi University, senior literary critic, media expert and Vice-President of Sahitya Akademi, took charge as the Vice-Chancellor (V-C) of Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya (MGAHV ), Wardha on Friday. On Thursday, as per the order issued by the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India, Prof Kumud Sharma was appointed as the ViceChancellor of the Hindi University. Her appointment will be for a period of five years from the date of assuming charge. The Acting ViceChancellor of the University, Prof Hanuman Prasad Shukla, handed over the charge to her in theViceChancellor’s office. On this occasion, Registrar,

 

Prof Anand Patil was present. After assuming charge, she held a meeting with the Dean, Heads of Departments and Directors of the University. President Droupadi Murmu appointed Prof Kumud Sharma as the new Vice-Chancellor of MGAHV. She is currently the Chairman and Senior Professor of the Hindi Department at Delhi University and also the Chairperson of the Management Committee of several colleges. Prof Kumud Sharma has extensive academic experience. She completed her Ph D in 1985 from Allahabad University on the topic ‘Development of National Consciousness in New Poetry’.

 

She received her D Litt degree from Ranchi University in 2002 on the topic ‘Globalisation: The Changing Scenario of Indian Media’. She has special interest in modern literature, feminist discourse and media research. She has received many important awards in her academic career. She has been honoured with the Bharatendu Harishchandra Award from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India in 2002 and 2009-10, ‘Sahitya Shri Samman’ from Delhi Hindi Sahitya Sammelan and Premchand Creative Writing Award. Prof Kumud Sharma has written many important books. Some of her famous books are ‘Bharatiya Sahitya ke Nirmata: Ambika Prasad Bajpayee, Samachar Bazaar Ki Naitikta, Aadhi Duniya Ka Sach, Hindi Ke Nirmata, Vigyapan Ki Duniya, Jansampark Prabandhan, Bhumandlikaran aur Media’.

 

Prof Kumud Sharma has published review articles, articles on social issues and translations of English stories in top newspapers and magazines of the country. Her books are taught in various universities. She has also been the Associate Editor of Sahitya Amrut magazine. Many students have done M Phil and Ph D under her guidance. Prof Sharma has served as an Advisor and member on many committees of Government of India including the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Mines, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Prasar Bharati, NCERT. Prof Kumud Sharma is the first woman Vice-Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya.