University Granth Nirman Board
The University Granth Nirman Board (UGNB), also known as the Gujarat State University Granth Nirman Board (GSUGNB), is a book-publishing firm in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, which publishes reference works at a break-even prices. Organisation
The education minister of Gujarat is the chair-person of UGNB. The general body includes vice chancellors of all state universities, directors of various government departments, seven nominated members who are educationalists associated with higher education and three members from the book publishing and selling industry. History
When a national scheme to promote regional languages and introduce them as a medium of education and research at University level was introduced, the Government of India established the Granth Nirman Board in every state. Accordingly, University Granth Nirman Board was established in 1970 at Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Initially, the Government of India granted it funds to publish book but since 1976, the Government of Gujarat bears its administrative costs. 