Somanath is Chanakya University chancellor
) chairman S Somanath will take over as chancellor of Chanakya University, a private university based in Devanahalli.
Somanath will replace founder-chancellor MK Sridhar, who was part of the core committee developing National Education Policy (NEP). Sridhar will continue to be a part of the board of governors.
Chanakya University started in 2022 through a state legislature act.
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