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The Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2023 was passed for the establishment of Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University in which state?
Odisha
Telangana
Manipur
Jharkhand
Telangana
The Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2023 was passed by the Indian Parliament to amend the Central Universities Act, 2009. It provides for the establishment of the Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University in the state of Telangana (Mulugu district).
The Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2023 was passed by the Indian Parliament to amend the Central Universities Act, 2009. It provides for the establishment of the Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University in the state of Telangana (Mulugu district).
Education falls under the Concurrent List (List III, Entry 25) of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India, allowing both Parliament and State Legislatures to enact laws regarding universities.
The Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2023 was introduced and passed in Parliament in December 2023.
It amends the Central Universities Act, 2009 to set up Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University in Mulugu district, Telangana.
The establishment fulfills a statutory commitment under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014.
The university aims to promote higher education, research, and instructional facilities in tribal art, culture, and customs.
Sammakka and Sarakka are revered tribal deities in Telangana who fought against oppressive taxation by the Kakatiya rulers in the 13th century.
The Medaram Jatara (Sammakka Saralamma Jatara) celebrated in Telangana is recognized as the largest tribal gathering in the world.
Option A (Odisha) has the Central University of Odisha located in Koraput.
Option D (Jharkhand) hosts the Central University of Jharkhand in Ranchi, while Manipur (Option C) hosts Manipur University and Central Agricultural University.
B is correct тАФ The Central Universities (Amendment) Act, 2023 established the Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University in Telangana.
For competitive exams, questions on new Central Universities often tie into Statutory Bodies, AP Reorganisation Act provisions, and tribal art/culture heritage sites like Medaram Jatara.