AUTHORITIES OF UNIVERSITY AND INSTITUTE OF RURAL MANAGEMENT ANAND SCHOOLCentral

Section 21 of The "Tribhuvan" Sahkari University Act, 2025

Governing Board.

(1)The Chancellor shall be the Chairperson of the Governing Board.
(2)In addition to the Chairperson, the Governing Board shall consist of the following members who shall be nominated by the Central Government, namely:---
1. (a)Vice-Chancellor---Member, ex officio;
2. (b)Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation---Member, ex officio;
3. (c)Four Secretaries of Central Ministries or Departments dealing with important sectors of co-operative---Members, ex officio;
4. (d)Four Principal Secretaries or Secretaries of Co-operation Department of States or Union territories, by rotation---Members, ex officio;
5. (e)Managing Director, National Co-operative Development Corporation---Member, ex officio;
6. (f)Chairperson, National Dairy Development Board---Member, ex officio;
7. (g)Chief Executive, National Fisheries Development Board---Member, ex officio;
8. (h)Chairperson, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development---Member, ex officio;
  1. (i)Four Chairpersons of National Co-operative Societies, by rotation--- Members, ex officio;
9. (j)Chairperson, Institute of Rural Management Anand School---Member, ex officio;
10. (k)Four Deans of Schools and Departments established by the University, by rotation--- Members, ex officio;
11. (l)Two Directors of Institutes affiliated to the University, by rotation---Members, ex officio;
12. (m)Four Professors who are members of the Academic and Research Council, Capacity Building Council, Assessment and Improvement Council and Research and Development Council respectively, by rotation---Members, ex officio;
13. (n)Finance Officer of the University---Member, ex officio;
14. (o)President, Alumni Association---Member, ex officio;
15. (p)Four eminent persons in the field of co-operatives---Members;
16. (q)Representative of the Reserve Bank, not below the rank of Executive Director---Member, ex officio; and
17. (r)the Registrar---Member-Secretary, ex officio.
(3)The term of office of the nominated members, other than ex officio Members shall be for a period of three years from the date of their nomination: Provided that term of office of an ex officio Member shall continue so long as he holds the office by virtue of which he is a member.
(4)Subject to the provisions of this Act and the statutes made thereunder, the Governing Board shall exercise and perform the following powers and functions, namely:---
1. (a)to review, from time to time, the broad policies and programmes of the University, and to suggest measures for the improvement and development of the University;
2. (b)to consider and pass resolutions on the annual report and the annual accounts of the University and the audit report on such accounts;
3. (c)to nominate members of Academic and Research Council, Capacity Building Council, Assessment and Improvement Council, Research and Development Council and Board for Affiliation and Recognition; and
4. (d)to perform such other powers and functions as may be provided by the Statutes.

Summary

The Governing Board is headed by the Chancellor, who acts as the Chairperson.
It includes a large group of members, mostly high-ranking government officials and heads of national co-operative organizations.
The Vice-Chancellor and the Registrar are members, with the Registrar serving as the Member-Secretary.
Members who are not there because of their official job (ex officio) serve for a term of three years.
The Board's main jobs are to review broad policies, pass resolutions on annual reports, and approve the University's accounts.
It also has the power to nominate people to serve on several other important University councils.

Practical examples

1In May 2026, the Chancellor calls a meeting of the Governing Board. They spend the afternoon reviewing the University's 10-year plan to ensure it helps the national co-operative movement.

2Mr. Suresh, an eminent person in co-operatives, is nominated to the Board in June 2025. According to the rules, his term will end in June 2028 unless he is nominated again.

3The University's accountant finishes the year's books in 2027. The Governing Board meets to formally review and pass a resolution on these accounts as required by Section 21(4)(b).

FAQ

1. Who is in charge of the Governing Board?

The Chancellor of the University is the Chairperson of the Governing Board.

2. How long do members stay on the Board?

People who are members because of their job (like a Ministry Secretary) stay as long as they have that job. Others are nominated for three years.

3. What is the Registrar's role on this Board?

The Registrar is a member and serves as the Member-Secretary, meaning they likely handle the records and administration for the Board.

4. Does the Board manage daily classroom activities?

No, it focuses on broad policies, annual reports, and nominating members to other specialized councils.

Test yourself

1.Under Section 21 of The "Tribhuvan" Sahkari University Act, 2025, what is the term of office for a nominated member who is NOT an ex officio member?

2.According to Section 21 of The "Tribhuvan" Sahkari University Act, 2025, who serves as the Chairperson of the Governing Board?

3.Which of these is a specific power of the Governing Board under Section 21(4) of The "Tribhuvan" Sahkari University Act, 2025?

4.Under Section 21 of The "Tribhuvan" Sahkari University Act, 2025, which official serves as the Member-Secretary of the Governing Board?

5.Based on Section 21(4) of The "Tribhuvan" Sahkari University Act, 2025, how does the Governing Board influence other authorities like the Research and Development Council?

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