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About RGU

About Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), formerly Arunachal University, is the premier Central University of Arunachal Pradesh. Established in 1984 and recognized by UGC in 1985, it became a Central University in 2007. Perched atop the scenic Rono Hills near Itanagar, RGU offers undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, B.Ed., and doctoral programs. With strong research culture, vibrant seminars, and collaborations with national funding agencies, the University nurtures innovation and academic excellence. Its graduates have excelled in competitive exams, public services, and diverse professional sectors, making RGU a hub of knowledge, growth, and opportunity in the Northeast.

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About Rural Business Incubation Centre (RuBIC), RGU

The NABARD-assisted Rural Business Incubation Centre at Rajiv Gandhi University (RuBIC, RGU) in Doimukh was established through a collaboration between the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and RGU. Its primary goal is to promote impactful start-ups by creating a supportive entrepreneurial ecosystem for the youth in rural areas. RuBIC RGU stands out as one of Arunachal Pradesh's pioneering incubation centres focused on directly assisting agricultural and rural start-ups. Nestled in a tranquil and verdant campus, the centre offers a peaceful learning environment, away from the noise and pollution of urban centres. The establishment of RGU RuBIC aims to enhance and strengthen the start-up landscape in the agriculture and rural sectors, which hold the potential to significantly improve the lives of rural communities. RuBIC seeks to position itself as a key catalyst for rural development by fostering entrepreneurship, making it the first of its kind in Arunachal Pradesh.

Governance

PMRC, RIC & Team

PMRC Members

Chairman
Prof. Otem Padung, Finance Officer, RGU
Convener
Dr. Arindam Barman, Nodal Officer, RuBIC, RGU
Member
Prof. Sumpam Tangjang, Professor, Department of Botany, RGU
Member
Mr. Pradip Das, Lead District Manager (LDM), Lead Bank, Itanagar
Member
Dr. Baanu Loya, CEO, RuBIC, RGU
Special Invitee
Miss Neha M Sangma, Dy. CEO, RuBIC, RGU

Board Members, RuBIC Incubation Committee (RIC)

Chairperson
VC/ Registrar from the University/ Head of the Institution (Host Institution)
Member
Prof. Otem Padung, Finance Officer, RGU
Member
Dr. N.T Rikam, Registrar, RGU
Member
Dr. Arindam Barman, Nodal Officer, RuBIC
Member
Dr. Baanu Loya, CEO, RuBIC

Team

Dr. Arindam Barman, Nodal Officer, RuBIC, RGU
Dr. Baanu Loya, CEO, RuBIC, RGU
Miss Neha M Sangma, Dy. CEO, RuBIC, RGU
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