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The Kaushalya - The Skill University Act, 2021

The Kaushalya the Skill University Act, 2021

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This Act establishes Kaushalya the Skill University in Gujarat to promote skill-based education, entrepreneurship development, and vocational training across the state. It regulates the university's governance structure, administration, financial management, academic councils, and affiliation of skill colleges. The law applies to students, faculty, administrative staff, affiliated institutions, and industry partners participating in its training programs. By integrating higher education with practical skill training and industry collaboration, the Act aims to address modern skill gaps, enhance youth employability, upskill the workforce, and create standardized qualifications aligned with national frameworks to support industrial and economic growth.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Establishment and Incorporation of University
  4. 4. Headquarters of University
  5. 5. Objects of University
  6. 6. Powers and Functions of University
  7. 7. Officers of University
  8. 8. President
  9. 9. Director General
  10. 10. Powers and duties of Director General
  11. 11. Registrar
  12. 12. Directors
  13. 13. Deans
  14. 14. Controller of Examinations
  15. 15. Authorities of University
  16. 16. Board of Governance
  17. 17. Powers of Chairman of Board
  18. 18. Powers and functions of Board
  19. 19. Term of office and vacancies of members of the Board
  20. 20. Powers to make regulations
  21. 21. Academic Council
  22. 22. Powers and functions of Academic Council
  23. 23. Skill Development Council
  24. 24. Powers and Functions of Skill Development Council
  25. 25. Finance Committee
  26. 26. Powers and Functions of Finance Committee
  27. 27. Funds of University
  28. 28. Accounts and Audit
  29. 29. University open to all irrespective of sex, religion, class, creed or opinion
  30. 30. Appointment of teachers
  31. 31. Pension and provident fund
  32. 32. Department / Faculty of University
  33. 33. Powers of State Government to issue directions.
  34. 34. Indemnity.
  35. 35. Power to remove difficulties.

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