Academic, Professor, Politician, Writer
First vice-chancellor of Tripura University (appointed in 2007)
Abani Mohan Saha
Arunoday Saha (born 4 February 1948) is an Indian academic, politician and writer from Tripura. He served as the first vice-chancellor of Tripura University after it was elevated to a central university in 2007. Saha is known for his contributions to the field of education and literature.[2][3][4]
He is a member of the Indian National Congress and contested the 2014 Indian general election from Tripura West constituency. In recognition of his work, he was awarded the *Tripura Vibhushan*, the state's highest civilian award, in 2023 and the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award, in 2025 for his contribution to literature and education.[5][6]
Life
Saha was born into a Bengali family in Bishalgarh, Tripura. His father, Abani Mohan Saha, was a businessman.[7]
He obtained his B.A. from Presidency College, Kolkata, M.A. in Economics from University of Calcutta, and Ph.D. from Utah State University. On 3 July 2007, he was appointed as the first vice-chancellor of Tripura University after it attained central university status. He retired on 18 February 2013.[8][9][10][11][12]
Saha entered politics with the Indian National Congress.[13] He stated, "My family has traditionally been with the Congress but this nomination as a Congress candidate for Lok Sabha is slightly unexpected. But as the party has honored me, I will also do my best in the election."[7]
He is also a published writer. His articles have appeared in journals and newspapers, and he has authored books related to economics and public issues.[14][15]
His wife, Prof. Manjari Choudhury, died in 2010.[16]
See also
References
- ↑ Arunoday Shah. Government of India. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
- ↑ Tripura University's Former VC Arunoday Saha Honored with Padma Shri for Contributions to Literature and Education. The Times of India(2025-01-27). Retrieved 2025-06-05.
- ↑ 'Literature remains in my blood', former VC of Tripura University Arunoday Saha on being honoured with Padma Shri. Hindustan Times(2025-01-26). Retrieved 2025-06-05.
- ↑ त्रिपुरा यूनिवर्सिटी के पूर्व वीसी अरुणोदय साहा को साहित्य और शिक्षा में योगदान के लिए पद्मश्री सम्मान. अमर उजाला(2025-01-26). Retrieved 2025-06-05.
- ↑ Tripura Govt confers state's civilian award to Prof Arunoday Saha, Kokborok literary N C Debbarma(21 January 2024). Retrieved 26 January 2025.
- ↑ Tripura University's ex-VC Arunoday Saha gets Padma Shri for literature, education(25 January 2025). Retrieved 26 January 2025.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 From education to election, Saha has come a long way. www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2022-01-04.
- ↑ Tripura University elevated to a Central University, Staff. oneindia.com(2007-07-04). Retrieved 2022-01-04.
- ↑ Tripura Literature Festival Inaugurated By CM Manik Saha In Agartala. Northeast Today(2025-02-22). Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ↑ “Women in Sports”: One-Day Seminar Organized by Tripura State Women's Commission. Tripura Times(2023-11-28). Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ↑ Experts recommend NCERT curriculum for schools in Tripura. The Indian Express(2018-06-28). Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ↑ Varsity dean hangs self in Tripura - She was depressed: Cops. The Telegraph(2010-04-02). Retrieved 2025-06-07.
- ↑ Arunoday Saha(Indian National Congress(INC)):Constituency- TRIPURA WEST(TRIPURA) - Affidavit Information of Candidate. myneta.info. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
- ↑ Renowned economist of Tripura Arunoday Saha conferred Padma Shri for literature and education. The Times of India(26 January 2025). Retrieved 7 June 2025.
- ↑ Tripura's Prof Arunoday Saha receives 'Padma Shri' from President Droupadi Murmu. Tripura Tribune(26 January 2025). Retrieved 7 June 2025.
- ↑ Tripura University VC's wife commits suicide. news.webindia123.com(1 April 2010). Retrieved 2022-01-04.
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