Nagpur University welcomes first female VC, veteran academic Kshirsagar takes charge

Dr Manali Kshirsagar assumed charge as the first full-time woman Vice-Chancellor of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University on Dec 3, outlining her plans to prioritize technology-focused courses.

She succeeded acting Vice-Chancellor Dr Madhavi Chavare.

Kshirsagar, 54, an alumna of the university, holds a PhD in computer science and an MBA in finance and marketing.

She is currently serving as director-technical and adviser at Nagpur’s Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering.

The governor’s order states that her tenure as Vice-Chancellor will be for five years.

At a press conference, Kshirsagar said she would focus on launching innovative technology-based courses aimed at enhancing students’ employability.