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Born in Patna, Bihar, Shri R.N. Ravi joined the Indian Police Service in 1976. He served in the Central Bureau of Investigation and Intelligence Bureau, and was appointed Chairman of the Joint Intelligence Committee in 2014. He assumed office as Governor of West Bengal on 12 March 2026.
A major voice in contemporary Indian English literature and Amazon Bestselling Author. Triple gold medalist in English literature, recipient of the Gold Medal from the Vice-President of India (2019), Michael Madhusudan Academy Award (2024), and Tagore Samman (2025). Author and editor of twenty-three books.
"At Hindi University, West Bengal, we believe that language is not merely a medium of communication but a repository of cultural heritage, intellectual thought, and collective identity. I am committed to fostering a multilingual ecosystem that promotes linguistic diversity while strengthening cultural integration."
Multilingual Focus: The university prioritizes the integration of Hindi, Bengali, English, and other Indian languages, fostering a multilingual academic culture for the promotion of literary heritage.
Hindi University, West Bengal, envisions becoming a leading center of excellence in language studies, fostering a harmonious blend of Hindi and other Indian languages in modern scholarship.
Promotion of Indian Languages — Foster the growth and development of Indian languages, with a focus on their literary, cultural, and intellectual traditions across the nation.