JAMMU: Prof. Tito Ganju has been appointed as Professor of Emeritus and inducted into the Academic Advisory Board of Desh Bhagat University, a NAAC A+ and 12B accredited institution established in 1972.

The university confirmed the appointment in a statement released on Monday. The Academic Advisory Board, according to the university, consists of individuals from academia, research, industry, public service, and social sectors, and is tasked with providing strategic guidance to the institution's academic and research ecosystem.

Prof. Ganju has been associated with higher education and public discourse for over three decades. He is known for his work in intellectual history, policy thought, and cultural studies. His previous roles include teaching, institutional mentorship, and involvement in academic policy frameworks.

Desh Bhagat University stated that the advisory board plays a key role in curriculum planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and institutional development. With the addition of Prof. Ganju, the board is expected to expand its capacity in fostering research-oriented and socially engaged academic models.

Prof. Ganju's appointment was acknowledged by several of his peers as a move that brings both academic experience and independent thinking into institutional planning processes.