Jai Narain Vyas University

Jai Narain Vyas University (Hindi: जय नारायण व्यास विश्वविद्यालय), also known as University of Jodhpur, is in Jodhpur city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Established in 1962 it took over the four colleges of Jodhpur run by the state government. Accredited with "B" grade by the NAAC, this is the only residential university in the state of Rajasthan, catering mainly to the needs of students of western Rajasthan (the Marwar). Since this university is in the great Thar Desert, its R&D activities are centered on the heritage, society and challenges of the region. It is the western-most university of the country and imparts education and conducts research in border areas neighboring Pakistan.

History

The Jai Narain Vyas University (formerly known as University of Jodhpur), the second in the State of Rajastha,n was established in 1962 by the Jodhpur University Act (Act XVII), enacted by the State Legislature, for the Unitary Teaching University. Dr S Radhakrihnan, the president of India inaugurated the University of Jodhpur on 24 August 1962. In his inaugural address the president revered Prof. Radha Krishnan desired and defined the goals and objective of the university:

Jodhpur

Jodhpur (/ˈdʒɒdpʊər/  Listen ) is the second largest city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. After its population crossed a million, it has been declared as the second "Metropolitan City" of Rajasthan. It was formerly the seat of a princely state of the same name, the capital of the kingdom known as Marwar. Jodhpur is a popular tourist destination, featuring many palaces, forts and temples, set in the stark landscape of the Thar Desert.

The city is known as the "Sun City" for the bright, sunny weather it enjoys all the year round. It is also referred to as the "Blue City" due to the vivid blue-painted houses around the Mehrangarh Fort. It is the hometown of Meghraj Lohiya, a senior BJP Leader and present Chairman (status of Minister of State) of Rajasthan Small Industries Corporation Ltd. The old city circles the fort and is bounded by a wall with several gates. However, the city has expanded greatly outside the wall over the past several decades. Jodhpur lies near the geographic centre of Rajasthan state, which makes it a convenient base for travel in a region much frequented by tourists.

Jodhpur (Lok Sabha constituency)

Jodhpur Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 25 Lok Sabha (parliamentary) constituencies in Rajasthan state in India. It is the hometown of Meghraj Lohiya, Chairman (Minister of State) of Rajasthan Small Industries Corporation Ltd, who is also a senior BJP Leader of Rajasthan and well knowned industrialist.

Assembly segments

Presently, Jodhpur Lok Sabha constituency comprises eight Vidhan Sabha (legislative assembly) segments. These are:

Pabba Ram Bishnoi

Gajendra Singh Khimsar

Babu Singh Rathore

Ashok Gehlot

Kailash Bhansali

Suryakanta Vyas

Malkhan Singh Bishnoi

Shaitan Singh

Members of Parliament

Jodhpur (disambiguation)

Jodhpur is the second largest city in the Indian state of Rajasthan.

Jodhpur may also refer to: