MAHATMA GANDHI CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
MAHATMA GANDHI CENTRAL UNIVERSITY Mahatma Gandhi Central University (MGCU) came into existence by an Act of Parliament, Central Universities (Amendment) Act 2014 (No. 35 of 2014). The University became functional on February 3, 2016. MGCU is situated in Motihari (Bankat), on National Highway 28. The logo of MGCUB is a combination of charkha and motto of the name of Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Bihar written as, ‘मयि श्री: श्र्यताम् येशः’. The Charkha is wrapping tricolour yarn spun by its dynamic activities symbolising our national flag, making it a university of national importance. The colour of charkha is depicted in indigo blue connoting the first public movement against colonial rule by Mahatma Gandhi, the Champaran movement (Indigo Movement) one of the significant events of the region. “In addition to the above concepts the design also represents the glowing/ shining sun/ star in the middle. Sun is the source of energy connoting the source of knowledge. Charkh