Fledgling since its inception 13 years ago, the Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University in the city is set to see better days besides expanding its footprint through affiliations.
The varsity which has a sanctioned strength of 15 staff of which not one has been filled up since inception in 2011, has now received approval from the Governor who is also the Chancellor. But the actual recruitment will commence only after the election Model Code of Conduct is over. In the absence of full-fledged or permanent staff, the varsity was dependent on guest faculties and lecturers which impeded its growth all these years.
‘Besides, the varsity is now entitled to open branches within the State and it intends to open two in Bengaluru, one each in Mangaluru, Kalaburagi, Hubballi-Dharwad and Belagavi.
