Himachal Pradesh University

Introduction

Established in 1970, Himachal Pradesh University is a public university in Shimla, India. The suburban campus in Summerhill hosts 28 teaching departments focusing on, among other subjects, Bhoti (an Indo-Tibetan language), ayurveda, and yoga. Half of the 220,000 students enrolled in the university and its more than 80 affiliated colleges are women.

Notable Alumni

• Tsering Dundup, Public Relation Officer, Tibetan Youth Congress, Tibetan Youth Congress, MA in Geography (2003), Gold Medalist
• Hamid Karzai, President of Afghanistan, MA in International Relations & Political Science (1983), Doctor of Literature (honorary, 2003)
• Anand Sharma, Minister of State, Ministry of External Affairs , Government of India

References

External links

• Official University Website - Himachal Pradesh University
• A Cyber Joint for Himachal Pradesh University Alumni