REPORT OF THE XI PLAN VISITING COMMITTE! OF BANASTHALI VIDYAPEETH, BANASTHALI 20™ TO 22%? NOVEMBER,2008REPORT OF THE XI PLAN VISITING COMMITTEE OF BANASTHALI|. VIDYAPEETH, BANASTHALI Report of the XI Plan Visiting Committee constituted by the Chairman,UGC to visit the Banasthali Vidyapeeth, Banasthali on 20 to 22" November,2008 to review the Performance of the University during X Plan and to assess its requirements for the XI Plan. Members of the Review Committee : 1, Prof. Marimma Verghese - Convenor Former Vice Chancellor SNDT Women University, Mumbai 2. Prof. B.Vijay Kumar - Member Director, ACEE University of Kerala Thiruvanthapuram 3. Prof. E.Haq - Member Centre for the Study of Social Systems School of Social Sciences . Jawaharlal Nehra University, New Delhi-110 067 4. Prof. B.B.Goel =. Member ii Department of Public Administration i Panjab University Chandigarh 5. Prof. N.S.Gajbhiye - Member Vice Chancellor D.D.U.Gorakhpur University ee : - Gorakhpur-160 014 6. Prof. Anjali Gandhi * : Member Department of Social Work Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi7. Prof. Kishor Gandhi * Centre for National Integrity & Development 7/339, Subhash Nagar, Gurgaon Member Secretary 8. Dr(Mrs.)H.K. Chauhan, 5 Joint Director, . University Grants Commission New Delhi. i Prof. Anjali Gandhi and Prof. Kishor Gandhi could not attend the meeting due to their prior engagements. In a pre-visit meeting Prof, Verghese, Convenor of the Committee welcomed the members and briefed them about the University and the work to be done by the Committee. Thereafter, the Committee had a meeting with Prof. Aditya Shastri , Vice Chancellor of the| University who welcomed the committee members and presented a brief profile of the University and gave information about the University’s activities and achievements during He also put forth before the committee a blue print of the| the period of 10" five year pla ivities of the University alongwith the financial requirements for the XI Plan Proposed ac period. The members of the committee together and in groups visited the following academic departments and centres of the university as well as its supporting units : 1. Department of Economics 2. Department of Political Science & Public Administration 3. Department of History & Indian Culture 4, — Department of History & Indian Culture11. 12, 13, 14, 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22, 25, 27, Department of Hindi Department of English & Modern European Languages Department of Sanskrit & Vedic Studies Department of Music Department of Visual Arts Department of Textile Designing Department of Dance Department of Chemistry Department of Computer Science Department of Electronics Department of Mathematics & Statistics Department of Physics - Department of Home Science Department of Education Department of Physical Education Shopping Complex Bank Auditorium & Art Gallery Stadium Swimming Pool Air Strip & Hanger School Krishi Vijagan Kendra‘The members of the Committee during their visits to the departments and the centres had it depth discussion with the members of the faculty and got themselves acquainted with their activities. They also interacted with Teaching Staff / Administrative Staff of the University as well as a group of students to know from them their assessment of the achievements of the university and also the problems and difficulties which they are facing. The members of the Committee have also interacted with the non-teaching staff to know their problems and difficulties they are confronted with. The members of the Committee also went through carefully the various documents which, were presented to them in the departments and centres as well as those which were produced by the office of the Director. The Committee also had a detailed discussion wi the Vice Chancellor / Director of the University about various issues related to th university. On the basis of these discussions which the members of the committee had and| the documents with the members of the committee perused the committee would like to make the following observations and assessments of the performance of the university| during the 10" Plan Period. A. About the Institution Banasthali Vidyapeeth is a fully residential university exclusively for women situated in| raral surroundings. The Vidyapeeth at the moment has more than 7000 students. Banasthali’s Edacational Programmes aims at an all around development of students personality. To achieve its objectives of ‘synthesis of spiritual values and scientific achievement of the east and the west’ , it has evolved five fold Educational Programme call“Panchmukhi Shiksha” comprising of the following aspects :- (i) Physical (ii) Practical Git, Aesthetic (jv) Moral (v) Intellectual . Banasthali enjoys autonomy for its programmes. On October 25, 1983, the Govt, of India granted a Deemed University Status to Banasthali Vidyapith. At present the University has 25 teaching departments. The university is unique in nature having an Aviation Academy to train the students as Pilots and also a good cavalry which ‘rain the students in Horse Riding, The University currently has around 4 lakhs sq.ft. of academic premises. The Vidyapith is currently maintaining, not the best possible, a healthy teacher-student ratio of 1:14.56, B. Campus Development ‘The University is spread over in 600 acres of land in Banasthali and 250 acres of land just 2kilometres away from Banasthali. The entire university structure, hostel, residential complex ete. are located in 650 acres of land. This is partially covered with the compound wall. The Campus need farther development in order to make it as student friendly and user friendly. C. Equipment The University office and offices of the centres, departments etc. are furnished satisfactory. Most of the departments and centres have minimum computers, softwares and other instruments, Student amenties, such as the provision for drinking water and sanitation is made in almost all the buildings but there is scarcity of water. Internet facility through various outlets located in the library, computer centre and elsewhere also is made available.Ae D. Academic Activities From the documents presented to the Committee and through the presentations of university authorities and faculty members, it is observed that the university has been academically quite active and vibrant. The enrolment of students in some departments are confined to single digit. More care need to be taken to enhance the strength of students ix departments like Psychology, History, Political Science, Sociology etc. by appropriate facilitating measures. Commendations Recommendations : Banasthali Vidyapeeth is a university with a difference for women’s education catering to the School level till higher education. The university situated in a rural area has achieved many laurels and contributed to Women’s education against many constraints. It has an enabling environment for academic achievement. The organizational culture with a focus on'“family culture” create a special relationship among the management teachers and students. The institution’s yeomen services to the students coming from different parts of India is appreciated by every one. It is a rare fusion of modernity with the tradition and a high density of value education and simple living. The mission of the university to empower students with holistic education is commendable. ‘The confidence building measures adopted by the management in the ‘curriculum mix’ as well as the co-curricular or ‘panchmukh dimensions’ have a great impact on the students personality. The variety of ‘tournaments’ being conducted, the flying training, horse riding, shooting, the music, arts and dance- all together bring transformation to the students’ personality. ‘The Committee visited all the departments and interacted with the staff, non-teaching staffand students. There were new initiatives in curriculum developments in the degre: programmes. Emerging areas have been incorporated in the certificate programmes witt the vocational orientation. Faculty is making efforts to make the teaching learning proces: attractive and a pleasant experience. There are some points the university need to consider for further improvement. 1. erry Academic : Work load for teachers need to be regulated as per UGC norms . The laboratory facilities need to be strengthened. The Student teacher ratio need to be maintained as per the norms. The in-service teachers may be encouraged to complete Ph.D. programme on war footing . It is essential to introduce the centralized system of examination for various courses for admission purpose. B.Tech/M.Tech. Programmes in Chemical Engineering need to be reviewed. Choice based credit and semester system need to be introduced. Six degree programmes in the department of Bio-Science and Bio-technology overload the system, which may be reviewed. The system needs to be reclassified according to the appropriate regulatory Body’s requirements and jurisdiction. It is applicable to the department of Chemistry / Chemical Engineering also. Itis also desirable to upgrade the skills and knowledge of the in-service employees. Research,Consultancy and Extension Research needs strengthening in terms of research promotion, research output, consultancy, collaboration and research publications. Extension is another area which need attention although there are some initiatives for catering to the farmers of the neighborhood. Students doing research felt the need for having research journals. The number of students assigned to the Ph.D. guides need to be regulated as per UGC norms. Infrastructual Facilities The university needs an auditorium to accommodate the large number of students for various events. The library has a large stock of books, however, new books need to be procured and some disciplines need to have more books and journals...Internet facility is not always available to students and the same need to be upgrade«| and access needs to be created for all faculty and students. Certain conveniences need to be provided to the differently abled students anc employees like ramps, railings, toilets facilities ete. Since this is a residential university of women, more hostel facilities need to be provided to the students. ‘The student amenties like rest room and the , water, toilets facilities need to provide adequately. Students Support The Counseling and placement cell need to be established. Students coming from different backgrounds also require personal counseling. The visual and the print media must be available to the students. It is essential to review the present fee structure for various courses.Funds Utilization The university had been allocated Rs. 3.75 cores under 10" Five Year Plan. The details arc as follows : Building - 124.00 Equipment - 105.00 Staff - 024.00 Books & Journals ~ 063.00 Others - 059.00 The university has fully utilized the amount sanctioned during the 10" Plan Period.UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMISSION FORMAT FOR CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF THE VISITING COMMITTEE 1, | Name of the University Banasthali University, Banasthali 2. | Date of Establishment 1983 3. | Whether selected under UGC scheme of University with Potential for Excellence (UPE)or Centre with potential for No Excellence (CPE) 4. | Dates of Visit 20" -22"4 November,2008 llComposition of the Committee ‘Sr. [Name and ‘Address Phone No. E-Mail No | Designation 1. | Dr. Mariamma Former VC, SNDT 080-23637368 (R) | drmaverghese@homall Verghese , Women’s University | 09341800152 (M) Convenor Mumbai drmaverghese@gmail.cc Banglore Address: Kripa-12, Jakkur Layout Vellary Road, Banglore- 560064 2. | Prof. B. Vijaya University ofKerala | (0471-2343514 (©) Professorvijayakumar@) Kumar Director, Thiruvantapuram 0471-2302523.(R) | com Adult & Continuing 09447738890 (M) Education Res. : TC-21/1602, Sreevilsam Neduncadu, Karamana P.O.Trivendrum-695002 3. | Prof. E. Haq Centre for the Study of | 09868663944 Social ; School of Social Sciences Jawaharlal . Nehru University New Delhi-110067 4. | Dr. BB. Goel Department of Public _ | 0172-2541457 Administration 09815449898 Panjab University Chandigarh- 160014 5. | Prof. N.S.Gajbhiye | D.D.U.Gorakhpur 0551-2201577(0) | nsg@iiitkac.in Vice Chancellor University 0551-2200006(R) | gaibhiyens@mail.com Gorakhpur-273009 0551-2340458(R) 09415134267(M) 6 | Dr.(Mrs.) HK. | University Grants 23381335 ‘kchauhan@uge.ac.in Chauhan, Joint Commmison, New 9313591834 Director Delhi 6. Number of Faculties 7. Number of Departments including Centres: 23@ 8. Summary of Departmental Profiles (Rs, In Lakhs) Name of the Department Requisition of the | Recommendation by Department the Visiting Committee Economics 146.62, 07.00 Pol.Se.&Pub.Admn. 46.36 07.00 History & Indian Culture 08.66 07.00 Sociology 06.40 | 08.00 ‘Geography 18.00 04.00 Psychology 247.08 04.00 Hindi 10.30 09.00 English & Modern European Languages ale 25.00 09.00 Sanskrit & Vedic Studies 09.90 10.00 Music 37.87 10.00 Visual Arts [ 342.58 10.50 Textile Designing 161.43 16.00 Dance 35.00 01.00 Chemistry 116.00 50.00 Bio-Se. & Bio-Tech. 308.50 40.00 ‘Computer Se. 8177 30.00 Electronics 72.00 28.00 Mathematics & Statistics 55.99 07.00 Physics 248.00 34.00 Management 120.61 12.00 Home Science 63.30 12.00 Education 4737 10.00 | Physicar Education 09.44 10.00 ‘Women Study Centre 06.40 0.60 Total 2250.58 336.00 139. Central Facilities Recommended : Facility Present Status | Date of | Up Gradation | Recommendation of Creation | requested by the Visiting ‘setup | the University | Committee Central Library 50.00 ‘Campus 100.00 Development Sports Facility 7 50.00 Stadium Students 20.00 Amenities ‘Computer. Centre 7 Tr 27.00 IcT Guest House 10.00 Health Centre : Tt 10.00 Auditorium } 150.00 Total 417.00 1410. Grant recommended for schemes m erged with Development Grants (Rs. In Lakh) SI. Name of the scheme Grant | UGC Grant Expected No requested by | ceiling for recommended | Number of the university | the Scheme | by the beneficiaries! Committee T. | Travel grant 60.00 60.00 60.00 300 %, | Day Care Centre 05.00 05.00 05.00 75 3, | Publication Grant 35.00 35.00 35.00 400 | 4. | Conference/Seminat! 35.00 35.00 300 | 500 ‘Workshop/Symposia/ Short Term Training Programmes al 3. | Appointment of 30.00 30.00 30.00 3000 Visiting Professor / _| Fellows r | Adventure Sports & | 50.00 50.00 oC) 3000 Development of Sports i equipments 7, | Equal Opportunity Cell 05.00 02.00 02.00 400 $. | Basic facilities for 30.00 50.00 30.00 1500 ‘Women 9. | Faculty Improvement 25.00 25.00 25.00 150 Programme (FIP) 70. | Establishment of Career |" 50.00 27.00 27.00 1000 & Couselling Cell in Universities | LL Ti. | Celebrations of Silver 25.00 25.00 25.00 8000 Jubilee Year Tz. | Remedial Coaching 40.00 12.00 12.00 600 {3. | Special Development 150.00 150.00 150.00 1200 Grant for universities in Backward/ Rural areas =e Ja. _| Special Development 75.00 100.00- > = grants Rejuvenation Grant for old universities a5 Cnt.Instrumentation Maintenance facility (IMF) 50.00 33.00 33.00 1200 16. Special Scheme for construction of Women’s Hostel 200.00 100.00 100.00 500 17. Facilities for Differently abled persons 10.00 10.00 10.00 30 18. Universities having higher percentage of SC/ST/OBC/Minorities / Women Students 100.00 Total 995.00 749.00 649.0011. Summary of Financial recommendations of the Visiting Committee 2) General Development Grant (including Central Facilities and Departments) S.No Item ‘Amount Recommendation Requested @s. in lakhs) | Qs. in lakhs) 1 Building 500.00 284.50 2. ‘Equipments 250.00 220.50 3. Books & Journals 100.00 90.50 4 ‘Staff 5 z 5. ‘Others (including 250.00 157.50 campus development- Stadium) 6 Total 1100.00 753.00 1 b) Grants recommended for Merged Scheme 649.00 Nil 6 Spill over of the X plan - ‘Total Grant recommended for 11 (a) +(b) +e) = 753.00+649.00 = 1402.00 Lakh 17n Signature of the Visiting Committee members ee if. Marimma Verghese) ‘Convenor (Prof. B.B.Goel) @r. NS.Gajbhiye) (@r.(Mrs.) HK. Chauhan) Member Member Member Secretary,UGC