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UGC team visits MDU Rohtak

The UGC expert committee visited the Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak on August 12 to assess its performance during the 10th Plan and its requirements in the 11th Plan year. MDU has been providing quality education to students of the NCR.

MAHARSHI DAYANAND University (MDU) has the potential to emerge as an institution of academic excellence and higher education of the nation, if the University Grants Commission (UGC) provides liberal grants for infrastructure upgradation and other development initiatives of the University. This was stated by MDU vice-chancellor Dr RP Hooda while welcoming the UGC expert committee on August 12.

The UGC expert committee today commenced its visit to MDU for review of University’s performance during the Tenth Plan and assess its requirements for the Eleventh Plan.

Speaking on the occasion, VC Dr Hooda highlighted the significant progress made by MDU since its establishment in 1976. He said that the varsity is providing quality education to students not only through traditional courses, but also through innovative, job-oriented professional courses. Latest courses in the realm of Biotechnology, Food Processing Technology, Management, International Business, Business Economics, Retail Management, Foreign Language courses have been introduced. Students’ intake in the varsity has increased about 74 per cent in the last five years with an average annual growth of about 14 per cent.

Notably, this is quite higher than UGC’s norm of about five per cent. VC Dr Hooda said that an important aspect of MDU’s developmental stride is its collaboration(s) with international/national institutions like University of Central Lancashire (England), Korean Institute of Energy Research and Central Electronics Engineering Institute, Pilani. He informed that collaboration agreement with the National Malaria Research Institute (New Delhi) is in pipeline. He emphasised that concerted efforts are being made to upgrade infrastructural facilities on the campus, develop academic linkages with premier institutions and establish a congenial academic environment in MDU so that it realises its true potential. Dr Hooda gave a comprehensive presentation about the University highlighting its salient aspects. He expressed hope that the UGC will consider MDU’s requirements positively.

Speaking on the occasion, convener of the UGC expert committee, Professor TS Papola complemented the university for making significant contribution towards students of rural areas. He said that MDU is catering both to the national capital region as well as its rural catchment area. He said that the UGC expert committee will duly consider MDU’s requirements for greater funding. Committee member Dr B Hanumaiah and Professor DK Gautam also spoke in the meeting. The members were visibly impressed by the facilities on the campus.

Later on, the UGC expert committee visited various university teaching departments and assessed the departmental requirements.

Registrar Dr SP Vats, dean, academic affairs, Professor Surender Kumar, all deans of faculties and other important members were also present.


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