Shri. Rajesh M.R

Music and Performing Arts are seamless ambassadors of our Indian cultural heritage historically. These are the arts and artifacts of mankind which brought joy and goodwill to everyone’s lives. Their enrichment and accomplishment resulted in gradual progression of mankind towards civilized society and its prosperity. The need for such activity has increased in today’s scientific world and its relevance become even more crystal clear in our age.

In this directionanout standing contribution to the cultural glory of the state of Karnataka is the establishment of Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University in Mysuru in the year 2008-09. However, now it’s our collective responsibility to protect, preserve, nurture, develop, and to take it forward the rich culture of Music and Performing Arts to the next generation. In tune with the aspiration and goals of NEP- 2020, Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University is preparing itself to achieve increased Access, Equity, Quality, Accountability, and Affordability. While serving the triple objectives of the university to create , impartand disseminate knowledge—the mission of Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University is to engage in teaching, training, research and extension activities that are designed to address the nagging problems. Therefore, I earnestly call upon all the stakeholders, especially the students, teachers and alumnus of the Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University —a legacy of learners and enthusiasts who has the emotional and intellectual bonding to build Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University an innovative model university. Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University is a unitary and residential university with seven Under-Graduate programmes , five Post – Graduate programmes, D.Litt., and several other Diplomas and Certificates of technical, professional, and inter-disciplinary in nature with nearly 150 students pursuing higher education in the campus.