The Chancellor

Dr Mahesh Sharma is the First Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi Central University, appointed by the Hon’ble President of India for a term of Five years w.e.f. 21.02.2019.

Dr Sharma has served as a Chairman of Khadi and Village Industries Commission, Govt of India and as a Director-General of Madhya Pradesh State Science and Technology Council.

Born on March 28,1949 he has a Mechanical Engg. degree from Banaras Hindu University and a Ph.D. from IIT Delhi. He has been working tirelessly for rural resurgence and holistic development.