Why in News?
Telangana Legislature passed the Telangana Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The Bill establishes and renames an Earth Sciences university after Dr. Manmohan Singh, granting it statutory status.
Key Highlights of the bill:
- Bill Name: Telangana Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2026 .
- University Name: Dr. Manmohan Singh Earth Sciences University. The university was earlier proposed as “Earth Sciences University of Telangana.
- Location: Kothagudem, Bhadradri Kothagudem district.
- Status: Statutory public university.
- The institution focuses on earth sciences and applied research, which are crucial for resource management and environmental sustainability.
