About Central University of Karnataka
The Central University of Karnataka (CUK) has been established by an Act of Parliament (No. 3 of 2009) at Kalaburagi, Karnataka. It is one of the 16 new Central Universities established by the Government of India during the UGC XI Plan Period to address the concerns of ‘equity and access and to increase access to quality higher education. The University has a 654-acre campus near Kadaganchi village in Kalaburagi district, Karnataka State. It is claimed that CUK is the first Central University to move to its permanent campus quickly among the new ones. The main objective of this growing University is to integrate teaching, learning, training, research, innovation, and skill development with an aspiration to excel in undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral studies. (Click here to know more.)
About the Department of Law, School of Legal Studies
The Department of Law was established in 2019 to set a new benchmark of excellence in higher legal education in India. The object is to pursue steady steps toward excellence. To strive towards an acclaimed centre of excellence in teaching and research in the field of legal studies, nurture students’ talent and skills for their inclusive growth, and contribute to strengthening the rule of law. (Click here to know more.)
About the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)
The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) is the apex body of the Government of India for research in the social and human sciences. Founded in 1969, ICSSR operates under the aegis of the Ministry of Education, Government of India. ICSSR plays a pivotal role in advancing knowledge and understanding of various social issues and challenges, and providing research-based solutions to policymakers and stakeholders in the development of the nation through initiatives and schemes such as research projects; doctoral, postdoctoral, senior fellowships, and national fellowships; research internships; training and capacity building of early career researchers; publication grants; national and international seminars, conferences and workshops; publication of cutting-edge research; national and international collaboration; promotion of social science and humanities research through research institutes, recognised institutes and regional centres. Documentation centre of ICSSR - National Social Science Documentation Centre (NASSDOC) - provides library and information support services to researchers in social sciences.
ICSSR's mission is to shape the agenda of social science research across the nation and contribute to informed policymaking and societal development by promoting research excellence. (Click here to know more.)