Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya was established by the Government of Madhya Pradesh through legislature by an Act (9, 1991) on February 12, 1991. Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya (MGCGV) is a state university located in Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh, India. The sponsoring body of MGCGV is the Government of Madhya Pradesh.
As a state university, MGCGV receives funding and support from the Government of Madhya Pradesh, which plays a significant role in shaping the university’s policies, programs, and initiatives. The university’s mission is to provide education and skill development opportunities to rural communities, aligning with the state’s development goals.