In a significant move ahead of the foundation ceremony for Uttarakhand Sports University, the state government has appointed senior IPS officer Amit Sinha (IPS:1997:UK) as its first Vice Chancellor. Currently serving as ADG and Special Principal Secretary (Sports), Sinha’s appointment, however, comes with a curious caveat—he will hold the post on an interim basis for one year or until a permanent VC is appointed, whichever is earlier.
Set to be inaugurated on National Sports Day (August 29), the university’s groundwork is progressing swiftly. In preparation, the Uttarakhand government has also named interim appointees to two other pivotal roles—Registrar and Finance Controller.
Sports Director Ashish Chauhan will act as Registrar, while VN Pandey, currently Finance Officer in the Sports Directorate, will serve as Finance Controller. Like the Vice Chancellor’s post, both appointments are valid for one year or until regular appointments are made.
These posts were officially created following the enactment of the Uttarakhand State Sports University Bill, 2025. An order issued by the state government confirms that these ex-officio roles are aimed at expediting the university’s operational setup.
Sports Minister Rekha Arya emphasized the urgency of fast-tracking administrative preparations and directed the appointed officials to ensure all tasks related to the university’s establishment are completed without delay.
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