Bilateral Exchange Programmes : Under various Exchange Pro- grammes; 36 teachers went abroad and 37 foreign scholars came to India. Bilateral academic links between Institutes of Higher Education in India and those in German Democratic Republic, Federal Republic of Germany and Hungary were established in selected areas. Three Joint Seminars, one each in France, Hungary and India were organised with the participation of scholars from India land the countries concerned. Services of language teachers not on1v from France and Germany but also from a few other European countries were obtained under the Cultural Exchange Programmes. 12 teachers were awarded Fellowships for Research in Federal Republic of Germany. 21 in France, 13 in the USSR. 18 scholars were recommended
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for fellowships, tenable in the USA under the Indo-US Fellowships Pro-
grammes. Under the Commonwealth Academic Staff Fellowships and
Scholarships, 11 teachers were awarded Fellowships and 4 Scholarships.
9 teachers were provided financial assistance for participating in interna-
tional courses. Two high power delegations visited the Federal Republic
of Germany and Australia respectively to explore possibilities of collabo-
ration in the field of higher education.
(ii) Research Support
Major Projects : During 1981-82, 210 major projects in Science
and 60 major projects in Humanities and Social Sciences costing Rs. 222
lakhs were approved. 30 departments in Science are being assisted
under the schemes of Departmental Research Support and one more De-
partment has been identified.
Scholarships and Fellowships : The Commission continued to operate
the scheme of Post-Doctoral Fellowships, Research Fellowships, National
Associateships, National Fellowships, National lecturers and Fellowships
in Engineering and Technology. Selections for 1981-82 under these
awards are being finalised.
(iii) Development of Universities
The Commission has agreed to increase its share of assistance to
universities under development schemes for books, journals and equipment
during the Sixth Plan from 75% to 100%. In addition, 100% assistance
will be available to( the universities for providing administrative support
to academic programmes, besides assistance for teaching and technical
staff.
Pending assessment by the Visiting Committees of all the development
proposals submitted by the Universities for the Sixth Plan, the Commis-
sion has decided to sanction the urgent requirements of the universities
on the basis of discussions with the Vice-Chancellors concerned. Accord-
ingly, discussions have been held with the Vice-Chancellors of most
universities and approval of the urgent schemes is being communicated.
Grants amounting to Rs. 296.5 lakhs have been approved during 1981-82
for payment as basic grants to purchase equipment. Such grants for
purchase of books and journals were sanctioned during 1980-81. Besides,
during 1981-82, the Commission has approved introduction of specialised
courses in emerging fields like Water Resource Studies, Industrial Engi-
neering, Welding Research, Computer Sciences, Mine Mechanisation etc.
(iv) Development of Colleges
Guidelines for providing assistance to colleges for their development
during the Sixth Plan were finalised and circulated to the universities.
According to these guidelines, basic assistance for books, journals and
equipment will be provided to colleges. Teacher Fellowships for M. Phil
Course and participation of teachers in academic conferences in India
will be assisted on 100% basis. The criteria for determining the eligibi-
lity of colleges for development support have been revised under which
special consideration will be given to the academic viability of the colleges.
Special schemes have been formulated to provide assistance to colleges
which do not fulfill the eligibility criteria. These schemes are intended
to assist colleges located in tribal areas and those located in districts
which have no viable colleges. The assistance available from the Com-
mission for autonomous colleges has been increased from Rs. 1 lakh
per year to Rs. 2 lakhs per year for a period of 5 years. There are at
present 19 autonomous colleges, 1 in Bihar, 16 in Tamilnadu, and 2 in
Andhra Pradesh.
Committee to Enquire into the The University Grants Commission has decided to appoint a Com-
Working of Central Universities mittee under the chairmanship of Dr. (Mrs.) Madhuri R. Shah, Chairman,
UGC, to enquire into the working of the Central Universities. The other
Members of the Committee are Dr. C. Ram Reddy, Vice-Chancellor,
Osmania University, Hyderabad; Prof, Rais Ahmed, Professor of Physics
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Aligarh Muslim University; Prof. (Mrs.) Asima Chatterjee, Professor of
Chemistry, Calcutta University; and Dr. Ramesh Mohan, Director, Cen-
tral Institute of English and Foreign Languages, Hyderabad. Shri R. K.
Chhabra, Secretary, UGC, will be the Secretary of the Committee.
The Committee will examine
(a) whether the Central Universities are fulfilling the objectives set
out in their Acts;
(b) the general state of discipline in the Central Universities,
causes of periodic disturbances in the campuses, and remedial
action therefor;
(c) the adequacy of the machinery in the Central Universities to
deal with the grievances of students, teachers and adminis-
trative staff and, measures for strengthening corporate life in
these universities;
(d) the desirability of evolving a code of conduct for political
parties setting limits to their involvement in the university
affairs; and
(e) measures of reform necessary for the, efficient functioning of
the Central Universities and promoting on their campuses an
atmosphere conducive to study and scholarship.
The Committee has started its work.
B. CENTRAL UNIVERSITIES
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh The total number of students on rolls, during 1981-82 was 14,630, of
which 571 were from foreign countries. Some unfortunate incidents in the
campus disrupted the academic schedule of the University initially which,
remained closed for part of May, June and July. After the University re-
opened in August, intensive efforts were initiated to complete the syllabi
and retrieve the academic year. Extra classes were taken in all the faculties.
In the four months following the re-opening of the University, the remain-
ing syllabus was covered. Examinations were held and results were
declared in a record time. The 1980-81 session ended on November 15,
1981, and admissions for the following session commenced. During the
year 102 Ph.D. and 2 D.Sc. degrees were awarded.
Despite-the interruptions, various faculties, departments and institutions
continued to make steady progress. The University organised several semi-
pars and conferences and a number of its teachers were invited to attend
important national and international seminars and conferences.
A Chair on Rural Economics has been opened with assistance of the
State Bank of India.
A Workshop on Rehabilitation of the Blind was organised by the Insti-
tute of Opthalmology in collaboration with the National Association for the
Blind.
A reorganisation of medical education programme designed to cover the
rural population was initiated. A section of Immunology of the Eye was
established to help facilitate research by post-graduate students. A brain
research centre has been set up.
The Centre of Continuing Adult Education organised 60 educational
centres in the backward localities of the city and in the neighbouring vil-
lages. About 1400 persons were enrolled under the Leadership Scheme
organised by the Centre, Special centres have been set up for women. The
National Service Scheme was revived and a large number of students were
enrolled in the programme. A special camping programme was organised
in Nainital District in which 100 students participated in various Eco-
nomic development projects. The University students participated exten-
sively in various sports and games activities during 1981-82.
Though a residential University, there is an acute shortage of hostel
accommodation for students and residences for teachers and other staff in
the campus. The University Grants Commission has sanctioned the cons-
truction of an additional hostel for 500 students. Construction of a hostel
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for 145 students, a warden's residence, Animal House and Field Insectary
building, sanitary blocks in some halls, residences for some medical staff,
a 10-bedded ward for the post-martum programme and an operation theatre,
has been completed. Construction of a laboratory and a lecture theatre for
the Women's College, the building of the Centre of West Asian studies
more quarters for medical college teachers and some other departmental
buildings is in progress. Construction of the administrative block is ex-
pected to be completed shortly. Construction of buildings for Chemical
Engineering Department and extension to the Electrical Engineering Depart-
ment and more class-rooms in the Faculty of Engineering is to be taken
up shortly.
University of Delhi, Delhi During 1981-82 there were 83,453 students enrolled in the regular
courses offered by the University Departments and colleges. In addition,
6671 were enrolled as non-collegiate students, while the External Cell re-
gistered some 17292 students as private candidates and the School of Cor-
respondence, Courses had an enrolment of 6751. Thus, during the year
under report, the University has been catering to the needs of a total en-
rolment of 1,14,167. The University had a total enrolment of 2156 for
Ph.D. programmes and 806 for M.Phil.
During 1981 the University had a total staff strength of 631, consisting
of 117 professors, 278 readers, 219 lecturers and 17 research associates.
During 1981-82, the University decided to introduce an Advanced Dip-
loma Course in Urdu, a Certificate and a Diploma Course in Sanskrit, an
advanced Diploma Course in Bulgarian Language, a Diploma Course in
Rumanian Language, besides an M.A. Course in Psychology at South
Campus and a Part-time Course for B.E. (Tech). The Diploma Course in
Pali Language and Literature was bifurcated into a Certificate Course and
a Diploma Course. Similarly, the existing 2-year Diploma Course in
Chinese Language was bifurcated into a one-year Certificate Course and
1-year Diploma Course. The Maulana Azad Medical College was granted
permission to start a Course of Bachelor of Dental Surgery. Six Colleges
were granted permission to introduce new B. A. (Honours) and B.A. (Pass)
Courses.
The University instituted new medals, fellowships and scholarships
donated by individuals and organisations.
The University organised several lectures during the year by eminent
scholars both from India and abroad. Several teachers of the University
were honoured by professional organisations in their respective fields. Two
Professors of the University were elected Fellows of the Indian National
Science Academy. Prof. A. S. Paintel, Director, Vallabh Bhai Patel Chest
Institute was elected Fellow of the Royal Society of London. He is
the first Indian medical scientist to be honoured with this award.
The University accepted a proposal made by the Special Organising
Committee of the Asian Games to provide sports facilities on the campus
and permitting the use of the University lands for providing necessary faci-
lities for the Asian games.
University of Hyderabad, During 1980-81 the University made 297 new admissions to M.A., MSc.
Hyderabad and Ph.D. Course. The total enrolment during, the year was 548. 176
students who had completed their course obtained their degrees. For the
first time, 4 students submitted their theses for the award of Ph.D. These
are under evaluation.
The teaching strength of the University was 104 consisting of 20 pro-
fessors, 39 readers and 45 lecturers. Collaborative research work involv-
ing teachers of the University and other institutes of importance was per-
mitted leading to the publication of a number of research papers in reputed
Indian and foreign journals. 41 research projects are under implementa-
tion by the Faculty of the University. Prof. A. N. Radhakrishnan was
honoured with the B. C. Cuba Memorial Lecture Award for 1981 by the
Indian National Science Academy. He was also the recipient of Jagadish
Chandra Bose Award instituted by Hari Om Trust. Professor G. S.
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Agarwal was honoured with a Membership of the National Academy of
Science and Fellowship of the American Physical Society. Prof. D. Bala-
subramanian was awarded the Shanti Swarup, Bhatnagar Award for 1980-81
and was elected Fellow of the Indian Academy of Science.
A national symposium on 'Regulation of Fertility' was organised by the
School of Life Science in October, 1981. A seminar on 'Prem Chand' was
also organised by the Department of Hindi.
Development of the campus of the University maintained a satisfactory
momentum. Besides 58 teachers' quarters completed in the previous year,
a block of teachers hostel consisting of 8 units has been completed and
occupied this year. Two more blocks of the same, size are nearing comple-
tion. A lecture hall complex was completed and commissioned. An ex-
tension to the Central Instrument Laboratory to house the newly procured
Liquid Hedlum Plant is under construction. The construction of a guest
house and the Vice-Chancellor's house is nearing completion. A building
with .14 rooms to provide classroom accommodation to the School of
Humanities and Social Sciences in the main city has been completed.
Jawarlal Nehru University, During 1980-81 the total enrolment in the University was 3596, of
New Delhi whom 260 were enrolled in the Centre of Post-graduate Studies, Imphal.
The total number of students registered for M.Phil and Ph.D. was (152.
The total number of teachers in the University was 313, of whom 59 were
Professors, 100 Associate Professors and 139 Assistant Professors. There
were 10 Visiting/Honorary Professors and 5 part-time teachers. Dr. Y.
Nayudamma assumed office as Vice-Chancellor in June, 1981.
About 135 research projects sponsored by various national and inter-
national agencies were at various stages of execution during 1981-82.
Work on about 25 research projects was completed. Nearly 30 books
and over 150 research papers and articles in Indian and foreign journals
were published by the members of the Faculty.
Forty eminent scholars from India and abroad were invited to deliver
lectures and participate in Seminars. Four scholars were offered Visiting
Assignments for periods ranging from 1 month to 6 months. 48 faculty
members were permitted to accept invitations, Fellowships or Visiting
Assignments in institutions in India and abroad. 75 Faculty Members
attended Seminars/Conferences held in India or outside.
1325 students successfully completed their courses; in the University
during the year. Of these 36 were awarded Ph.D. degrees, 132 M.Phil/
MCH/MPS degrees and 441 M.A./MSc. degrees. BA/BSc. degrees were
conferred on 539 cadets of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla
and 169 of the Army Cadet College, Dehradun 40. Doctoral theses and
95 M.Phil dissertations are under evaluation.
More than 50% of the full-time students/scholars received financial
assistance from the University/outside sources in the form of Fellowships/
Scholarships or Freeships. Grants/loans were sanctioned to a number of
students from the Students Aid Fund or the Vice Chanclellor's Discretionary
Fund.
Over 10,800 volumes were added to the Library stock. The total hol-
dings of the Central Library now stand at 2,63,963.
The University continued to make efforts for developing it rich and
varied programme of co-curricular activities. About 30 sports and cul-
tural clubs are functioning in the University which provide opportunities
to students for participation in activities according to their talents and
aptitudes.
During the year under report construction of 36 quarters for faculty
was completed while construction of the Central Library building, 60 staff
quarters and the building of a Kendriya Vidyalaya was in progress.