A State University established by upgrading Gurucharan College under Assam Act No. LVII of 2023.
A State University established by upgrading Gurucharan College under Assam Act No. LVII of 2023.
Governor of Assam
Ex-officio Chancellor, Gurucharan University
His Excellency Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya is the 32nd Governor of Assam and serves as the ex-officio Chancellor of Gurucharan University. He assumed the office of Governor on July 30, 2024, bringing with him a distinguished career in politics, social service, and education.
As Chancellor, His Excellency presides over convocations, confers degrees upon graduates, and provides overall direction to the university's academic and administrative affairs. He serves as the ceremonial head of the institution and ensures that the university maintains its commitment to excellence in higher education.
Born on October 3, 1954, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, Shri Acharya hails from a lower-middle-class family. His parents were the late Shri Kalidas Kharwar and the late Smt. Pyari Devi. He is married to Kumud Devi and has a daughter.
Shri Acharya completed his early education at Saraswati Shishu Mandir. He is recognized as a Sahitya Ratna in Hindi, reflecting his deep commitment to education and literature.
Shri Acharya began his career in 1973 as a teacher at Bhartiya Shishu Mandir in Ramnagar, Varanasi. Driven by a passion for education and social welfare, he initiated the groundbreaking "Child Education in the Village" (शिशु शिक्षा गांव की ओर) campaign on June 22, 1977.
Notable Achievement: First person to open private primary schools in villages in Eastern Uttar Pradesh
Became a volunteer (swayamsevak) of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) early in his life, laying the foundation for his political journey.
Divisional President, BJP Ramnagar, Varanasi
1990General Secretary, Combined District of Varanasi
1995District President, BJP Varanasi
1996Vice-President, BJP Uttar Pradesh
2000sPresident, Uttar Pradesh Kashi Kshetra BJP
2000sConvener for PM Narendra Modi's parliamentary seat in Varanasi
2019Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council (MLC): Elected in 2015 and re-elected for a second term in 2021. Served until February 2023.
Chairman, Uttar Pradesh Fisheries Development Corporation Limited (UPFDC) - A position equivalent to State Minister, appointed by then-Chief Minister Kalyan Singh.
Assumed Office: July 30, 2024
Additional Charge: Governor of Manipur
Served from February 2023 to July 2024. Resigned from the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council to assume this constitutional position.
As the ex-officio Chancellor of Gurucharan University by virtue of his position as Governor of Assam, His Excellency holds the highest constitutional office in the university's governance structure.
Presides over convocations and confers degrees upon graduating students
Provides overall direction and ensures adherence to educational standards
Appoints the Vice-Chancellor and other key university officials
Ensures alignment with state educational policies and objectives