Mohanlal Sukhadia University (erstwhile Udaipur University) at Udaipur is a State University established by an Act in the year 1962 to cater the needs of higher education in Southern Rajasthan with more then 2.25 Lakh Students. The University is located in Aravalli Hill Area largely dominated by tribal populations. Endowed with rich cultural heritage, natural resources and beautiful landscape, Udaipur is a world renowned tourist attraction. Ever since its inception university has been striving to maintain excellence in teaching, research and community service. Great emphasis has been laid in creating scientific temper, maintaining high ethical values and in keeping pace with emerging areas of higher learning. University has ensured overall socio-economic growth of all the sections of society by encouraging greater access and inclusive approach making it most preferred institution for higher education, learning and research. Conscious about its social responsibilities, the university has played significant role in socio-economic development of backward, under-privileged and socially challenged people through its various extension activities. UGC sponsored “Women’s Study Centre” and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare supported “Population Research Centre” established in the university have contributed significantly in the areas of women empowerment, gender equality and child development.