18th February 2025 – GCU inaugurated its Census Resource Lab, becoming one of six institutions in Karnataka with access to All India Census microdata. Honourable Chancellor Dr. V.G. Joseph and Karnataka State Census Director, Mr. Vijaykumar Bhavikatti, IAS, graced the event.
Through an MoU with Census India, the lab will facilitate research in demographics, urban planning, and policy-making, reinforcing the university’s commitment to data-driven development.