University Granth Nirman Board

• Name — University Granth Nirman Board • Native Name — યુનિવર્સિટી ગ્રંથનિર્માણ બોર્ડ • Abbreviation — UGNB • Fields — Education • Language — Gujarati • Formation — 1970 • Founder — Government of India • Type — Break-even • Status — Foundation • Purpose — Publication of reference books • Location — Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India • Owner — Government of Gujarat • Funding — Government of Gujarat • Leader Title — Chairperson • Leader Name — Jitu Vaghani • Leader Title2 — Vice Chairperson • Leader Name2 — Nagarajan M.

The education minister of Gujarat is the chair-person of UGNB. The general body includes vice chancellors of all state universities, directors of various government departments, seven nominated members who are educationalists associated with higher education and three members from the book publishing and selling industry.

When a national scheme to promote regional languages and introduce them as a medium of education and research at University level was introduced, the Government of India established the Granth Nirman Board in every state. Accordingly, University Granth Nirman Board was established in 1970 at Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Initially, the Government of India granted it funds to publish book but since 1976, the Government of Gujarat bears its administrative costs.

The Indian National Congress (INC) protested and asked for recall of Gujarat ni Rajkiya Gatha (The political history of Gujarat) published by the Board. The INC cited inaccuracies in the book for the reason. The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) accused the Board of corruption in purchase of a car and using funds for activities other than publishing. The Board had denied the accusations.

The following is established of the heading itself. Associated with India. It is also recorded that university Granth Nirman Board is recorded from 1970.