Established in 2008, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Amarkantak (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Madhya Pradesh. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU) is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. IGNTU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.