The idea of starting a University at Lucknow was first mooted by Raja Sir Mohammad Ali Mohammad Khan, Khan Bahadur, K.C.I.E. of Mahmudabad, who contributed an article to the columns of "The Pioneer urging the foundation of a University at Lucknow. A little later Sir Harcourt Butler, K.C.S.I., K.C.I.E, was appointed Lieutenant-Governor of the United Provinces, and his well-known interest in all matters under his jurisdiction, specially in matters educational, gave fresh life and vigour to.......

Venkateshwara Open University is an international seat of higher learning and non-profit foundation. The dreamer, our founder Chancellor, Sh. Sudhir Giri is a man of passion and commitment, he vowed to achieve something special in the field of higher education for the benefit of youth from poor financial background and unreached remote areas. Sh. Giri is a young dynamic entrepreneur who has been bestowed with prestigious awards namely R.N. Tagore Award in the year 2003 and UP Ratna Award.......