Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic University, also known as Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic Vishwavidyalaya (MMYVV), is an accredited, public university located in Katni, Madhya Pradesh, India. It is part of the Maharishi Educational System and was established by the state legislature in 1995. It offers both graduate and undergraduate degree programs. The university is named after its founder, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who introduced the Transcendental Meditation technique to the world. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic Vishwavidyalaya was established by the Madhya Pradesh state legislature (Act #37) in 1995 and the Maharishi has been called the "first chancellor of the university". MMYVV is part of the Maharishi Educational System which has 250,000 students, 6,000 faculty members and 4,000 administrators and staff members across 250 districts in India. MMYVVV has campuses in Bhopal, Indore and Jabalpur. The campuses are reported to contain "state of the art infrastructure and facilities" including a library, audio-visual rooms and computer labs. Athletic facilities such as a track and other outdoor and indoor sports are also available.