Section 7. Objects of the University

The objectives for which the University is established are as follows: (a) To establish academic Departments, centres, faculties and institutions of excellence to train professionals of high competence and commitment. (b) To affiliate colleges and to set up university centre for interactive, distance, online and other modes of learning in a networked system of learning centres, using modern information and communication technologies; (c) To collaborate with educational and healthcare institutions, Government and voluntary organizations to offer various academic programmes; (d) To provide educational and healthcare of underdeveloped regions, especially tribal areas and their people; (e) To advocate the need and contribution of higher education as a valuable means to individual and societal development; (f) To assist students and graduates in planning, preparing and being placed in their careers; (g) To develop innovative concepts and programmes in higher education; (h) To develop educational programmes that are flexible and responsible to changes in society; (i) To contribute to the development of a knowledge-based society;