BBAU’s Prof. S. Victor Babu to Lead 45th South Indian History Congress (2026)
A significant academic honour has come to Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University as Prof. S. Victor Babu has been chosen to lead a prestigious national history forum in 2026. His nomination as General President of the 45th South Indian History Congress marks a proud moment for the university and highlights its growing academic stature.
Campus Time| Lucknow
Prof. S. Victor Babu, Professor of History and Dean of Academic Affairs at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, has been nominated as the General President of the 45th Annual Session of the South Indian History Congress (SIHC) for 2026.
The nomination, made by the Executive Committee of SIHC, acknowledges Prof. Babu’s significant contributions to historical research, academic scholarship, and institutional leadership. Reacting to the development, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Raj Kumar Mittal congratulated him and described the achievement as a matter of pride for the university.
Pride for BBAU
The annual session is scheduled to be held in July 2026 at Mahatma Gandhi University Nalgonda, Telangana, and is expected to bring together historians, researchers, and academicians from across India and abroad. Under Prof. Babu’s leadership, the session is likely to provide fresh perspectives and encourage scholarly discussions in the field of history.
History of South Indian Congress
Established in 1979, the South Indian History Congress is a prominent academic body that promotes research on the history, culture, and society of South India. The announcement has been welcomed by faculty members, research scholars, and students at BBAU, who have extended their congratulations on this recognition.
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