Tribhuvan Sahkari University Act, 2025 Commences
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What Happened
Why It Matters
Background
History & Context
What Changed
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Legal Status of IRMA: BEFORE, IRMA was an independent educational entity registered as a society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. NOW, the society is dissolved, and IRMA operates as a 'Centre of Excellence' and a constituent school within the new university framework.
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Institutional Recognition: BEFORE, IRMA was a premier standalone business school. NOW, the Tribhuvan Sahkari University holds the statutory status of an 'Institution of National Importance' established by an Act of Parliament.
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Scope of Curriculum and Scale: BEFORE, IRMA primarily focused on postgraduate diplomas and fellowships in rural management. NOW, the university expands its scope to offer diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programs specifically in cooperative finance, law, marketing, and accounting, aiming to train 20 lakh personnel over five years.
Prelims Angle
NCERT Connection
Practice Questions
Q1
Correct Statement(s)Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Tribhuvan Sahkari University and the cooperative sector in India? 1. The Tribhuvan Sahkari University Act, 2025 establishes India's first national cooperative university by upgrading the Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA). 2. Under the Indian Constitution, promoting the professional management of cooperative societies is a Fundamental Duty.