Cabinet approves amendments to Nalanda University Amendment Bill

i. In respect of the University, inclusion of the words "non-state, non-profit, self-governing international institution having academic freedom for attainment of these objectives" in the Preamble;

ii. Also, a mention of the inter-governmental Memorandum of Understanding on the establishment of Nalanda University that came into force on October 10, 2013 and the provision that any other State that subscribes to the object and purpose of the establishment of the University to become signatory to the MoU;

iii. Vice-Chancellor shall also perform the role of Member-Secretary of the Governing Board;

iv. The Nalanda Mentor Group will continue as Governing Board till members referred to in clauses (c) to (h) of sub-section (1) of section 7 are nominated;

v. The Headquarters Agreement specifying privileges and immunities of the academic staff will be made applicable from the date of signing of such Agreement; and

vi. Instead of five members from the participating countries of the East Asia Summit, the Governing Board will have seven members, one each nominated by seven participating and non-participating countries of the East Asia Summit.