The University shall endeavour to promote the study of the principles for which Jawaharlal Nehru
worked during his life-time, namely, national integration, social justice, secularism, democratic way of
life, international understanding and scientific approach to the problems of society.
Towards this end, the university shall—
(i) foster the composite culture of India and establish such departments or institutions as may be
required for the study and development of the languages, arts and culture of India;
(ii) take special measures to facilitate students and teachers from all over India to join the
University and participate in its academic programmes;
(iii) promote in the students and teachers an awareness and understanding of the social needs of
the country and prepare them for fulfilling such needs;
(iv) make special provision for integrated courses in humanities, science and technology in the
educational programmes of the University;
(v) take appropriate measures for promoting inter-disciplinary studies in the University;
(vi) establish such departments or institutions as may be necessary for the study of languages,
literature and life of foreign countries with a view to inculcating in the students a world perspective
and international understanding;
(vii) provide facilities for students and teachers from other countries to participate in the academic
programmes and life of the University