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Parliament Passes "Central Universities (Amendment) Bill 2025" to Establish Tribal University.

National | Dated: 10 Dec 2025

The Parliament passed the "Central Universities (Amendment) Bill 2025" to amend the Central Universities Act, 2009. The bill seeks to establish the "Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University" in the Mulugu district of Telangana. This university aims to provide advanced education and research facilities in tribal art, culture, and customs.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The project has an allocated budget of Rs 900 crore for the next four years.
  • It is named after the legendary mother-daughter duo, Sammakka and Sarakka, revered by the tribal communities of Telangana.
  • The move fulfils a commitment made under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Bill: Central Universities (Amendment) Bill 2025.
  • New University: Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University.
  • Location: Mulugu, Telangana.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

The "Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University", approved by the Parliament, will be established in which state?

Correct Answer: Telangana

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Ministry of Education

  • Minister – Dharmendra Pradhan
  • MoS – Dr. Subhas Sarkar