Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University Srinagar (Garhwal) (A Central University)

Minutes of the 3rd Meeting of the Academic Council

Held On 12th February, 2011 at 11.00 A.M.

HEMWATI NANDAN BAHUGUNA GARHWAL UNIVERSITY SRINAGAR, GARHWAL (Uttarakhand) (A Central University)

Minutes of the 3rd meeting of Academic Council held on 12 February, 2011 at 11 a.m. at HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar Garhwal – (UK)

The following members were present:- 1. Prof. S.K. Singh, Vice-Chancellor - Chairman 2. Prof. J.P. Sharma - Member 3. Prof. Arun Kamal - Member 4. Prof. Ram Sharan Joshi - Member 5. Prof. Neelima Desmukh - Member 6. Prof. M.S.M. Rawat - Member 7. Prof. Annappurna Nautiyal - Member 8. Prof. J.P. Pachauri - Member 9. Prof. S.K. Srivastava - Member 10. Prof. O.P. Sati - Member 11. Prof. Atul Saklani - Member 12. Prof. S.P. Kala - Member 13. Prof. A.R. Dangwal - Member 14. Prof. Lata Gairola - Member 15. Dr. U.S. Rawat, Registrar -Secretary

Prof. Sunil Kumar Gupta, Prof. Sujit K. Basu, Prof. Tista Bagchi, Prof. A.N. Rai, Prof. Rashmi S. Patil and Prof. Vibha Dhawan could not attend the meeting. At the outset, the Chairman welcomed the Hon’ble members specially the external members and thereafter with the brief introduction of the members, the Chairman appraised them with the overall development made by the University particularly in the area of academic advancement after 2nd meeting of Academic Council i.e. 8th May, 2010. Thereafter, the agenda items were taken up for discussion and approval.

Agenda Item No. 1: Confirmation of minutes of 2nd meeting of the Academic Council held on 8-May- 2010.

Note: A copy of the minutes of the 2nd meeting of Academic Council, dated 8-May-2010 circulated vide letter No. Aca./2010/118 dated 12.05.2010 is placed at Annexure - 1 for confirmation. Resolution The Hon’ble members unanimously appreciated the efforts made by the University for recording the minutes based on the decision taken in the 2nd meeting of Academic Council held on 8th May, 2010. Therefore, it was resolved to confirm the minutes of 2nd meeting of the Academic Council.

Agenda Item No. 2: Report on the action taken on the minutes of 2nd meeting of the Academic Council held on 8-May-2010. Action taken report on the minutes of the 2nd meeting of the Academic Council held on 8-May-2010 is placed at Annexure - 2 for kind perusal. Resolution The Academic Council has taken a note of it.

Agenda Item No. 3: To consider and approve the draft of the ordinances for Board of Discipline. Note: Academic Council in its meeting dated 8-5-10 resolved to approve the draft Ordinances with minor changes and added the name of Controller of Examination in the Board of Discipline. The matter was placed before the EC held on 15-5-2010 under supplementary agenda item as S-1 (Sl. No. 2) and it was resolved to refer back the agenda item to the Academic Council with the suggestion that at 2(a) in the Constitution of Board of Discipline, in place of the Vice Chancellor, a senior person be made as Chairperson so that Vice Chancellor can act as Appellate Authority in case of any dispute. Therefore, the matter is placed before the Academic Council as Annexure - 3 for consideration of the modification and kind approval. Resolution It was resolved to approve the draft ordinances with minor changes/ modification by incorporating the suggestions/ views offered by the Hon’ble members. As per suggestion, the para 2(b) of the ordinances for the Board of Discipline may be recorded as under:- “The Board of Discipline and Discipline Coordination Committee shall ordinarily be convened by the Secretary on the instruction of Chairperson atleast twice in an academic year. The Secretary shall maintain the proceeding and conduct the correspondence therefore”. Regarding the suggestion of Executive Council for Chairperson, it was further resolved that Pro Vice- Chancellor will be the Chairperson. In case where there is no Pro Vice-Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor is authorized to nominate any Sr. Professor as a Chairperson of the Board of Discipline in place of Pro Vice- Chancellor.

Agenda Item No. 4: To consider and approve the draft of the Ordinances for Board of Student Welfare. Note: Academic Council in its meeting dated 8-5-10 resolved to approve the draft Ordinances for Board of Student of Welfare. Thereafter, the matter was placed before the EC held on 15-5-2010 under supplementary agenda item as S-1 (Sl.No. 3) and it was resolved to refer back the agenda item to the Academic Council with the suggestion that at 1(a) in the Constitution of Board of Student Welfare, in place of the Vice Chancellor, a senior person be made as Chairperson so that Vice Chancellor can act as Appellate Authority in case of any dispute. Therefore, the matter is placed before the Academic Council for consideration of the modification and kind approval (Annexure - 4). Resolution It was resolved to approve the draft of Ordinance for Board of Students Welfare with the suggestion that the para 1(b) should be read as under:- “The minutes of the meeting of the Board of Student Welfare shall ordinarily be convened twice in an academic year, on the instruction of the Chairperson, by the Secretary, who shall maintain the proceedings and conduct the correspondence and prepare the Annual Report for approval of the Board thereof.” In view of modification made in para 1(b) as referred above, it was resolved that para 2(b) of the Ordinances be deleted being repetition of para 1(b). It was further resolved to authorize the Vice-Chancellor to nominate any Sr. Professor as a Chairperson of the Board of Student Welfare in place of Pro Vice-Chancellor (if the post of Pro Vice-Chancellor does not exist).

Agenda Item No. 5: To consider draft Ordinances of Students Council for implementation. Note: After approval of the AC the draft of the Ordinances for Students Council was placed before the EC held on 15-5-10 under supplementary agenda item as S-1(Sl. No. 4) and it was approved for implementation. While implementing the decision of the EC there was mass agitation from the student’s communities including manhandling in the Chief Proctor office, resulting hindrances in the university functioning and deterioration of the law and order situation in the university campus for a longer period. With the intervention of the District authorities a meeting of the university officers and district authorities along with the representatives of the students was held on 12/8/2010 under the chairmanship of Vice Chancellor. Minutes of the meeting is placed herewith at Annexure- 5. On the basis of the recommendation of the committee constituted vide office order no. Admin/2010/1612 dated 31/8/2010 honorable Vice Chancellor has passed the order that the recommendation of the committee needs amendment of the ordinances/statutes and should be put up before the AC and EC for consideration. Untill the decision of these statutory bodies, the student union shall be continued. The recommendation of the committee is therefore placed before Academic Council for kind perusal and approval (Annexure - 6).

Resolution After detailed discussion, it was resolved to authorize the Vice-Chancellor to constitute a Committee consisting of two members from Academic Council, one from Executive Council and two from University system to examine the matter thoroughly and submit its recommendation for further course of action. In the mean time the status que be maintained.

Agenda Item No. 6: To consider and approve the draft of the Ordinances for School Board. Note: Academic Council in its meeting dated 8-5-10 resolved to approve the Ordinances for School Board. Thereafter, the matter was placed before the EC held on 15-5-2010 under supplementary agenda item as S-1 (Sl.No. 6) and it was resolved to refer back the agenda item to the Academic Council with the suggestion that the matter may be brought after getting the assent of Visitor regarding opening of various Schools in place of Faculties in the university. Now, the university has received the assent of the Visitor in regard to establishment of School of Studies in place of Faculties. Accordingly the university has issued the notification under reference no. R.O./2011/41 dated 17/1/2011 (Annexure - 7). Consequent upon the establishment of various Schools, the draft of the Ordinances for School Board is to be approved by the AC. Therefore, the matter is placed before the Academic Council for kind approval (Annexure - 8). Resolution It was resolved to approve the Ordinances for the School Board with following modification in the composition of School Board of different Schools – Under para 2 (v) instead of five Associate Professors (not being Head of Deptt.) and three Assistant Professors of the School it should be three Associate Professors and two Assistant Professors respectively on the School Board, by rotation in the order of seniority in their respective cadres. The Vice-Chancellor is also authorized to nominate two experts who are not in the University service (HNBGU) on the School Board of different Schools. It was further resolved that the senior most faculty member of each department comprising the School from amongst the affiliated colleges (in case there are affiliated colleges running courses in that department) be also included on the School Board of respective School.

Agenda Item No. 7: To consider and approve the draft of the Ordinances for the Women Advisory Board. Note: Academic Council in its meeting dated 8-5-10 resolved to approve the draft Ordinances for the Women Advisory Board. Thereafter, the matter was placed before the EC held on 15-5-2010 under

supplementary agenda item as S-1 (Sl.No. 8) and it was resolved to refer back to the Academic Council with the suggestion that at 1(a) in the Constitution of Women’s Advisory Board, in place of the Vice Chancellor, a senior person preferably a woman be made as Chairperson so that the Vice Chancellor can act as Appellate Authority in case of any dispute. Therefore, the matter is placed before the Academic Council for consideration of the modification and kind approval (Annexure - 9). Resolution It was resolved to differ the agenda item with the remarks that the composition of Women Advisory Board be reconstituted.

Agenda Item No. 8: To consider and approve the Syllabii of various Semester Courses in the University. Note: Academic Council in its meeting dated 8-5-10 resolved that the syllabii of various Semester Courses be sent to the members of the Academic Council for perusal at the earliest and next Academic Council meeting be fixed as soon as possible, so that the syllabii of various courses could be approved for implementation. Therefore, the proposed syllabii of various courses are placed as under before the Academic Council for kind approval. Sl.No. Courses Annexure 1 MA – Economics (Semester system) 10 2 MA – Philosophy (Semester system) 11 3 MA – Mass Communication (Semester system) 12 4 MA – Theatre (Semester system) 13 5 MA – Drawing & Painting (Semester system) 14 6 MA – Home Science (Semester system) 15 7 MA – Political Science (Semester system) 16 8 MA – English (Semester system) 17 9 MA – Sanskrit (Semester system) 18 10 MA – Psychology (Semester system) 19 11 MA – Sociology (Semester system) 20 12 MA – Hindi (Semester system) 21 13 MA – Ancient Indian History (Semester system) 22 14 MA – History (Semester system) 23 15 MA – Yoga and Alternative Therapies (Semester system) 24

16 MA – Music (Semester system) 25 17 MA/M.Sc. – Geography (Semester system) 26 18 MA/M.Sc. – Defence & Strategic Studies (Semester system) 27 19 MA/M.Sc. – Mathematics (Semester system) 28 20 MA/M.Sc. – Statistics (Semester system) 29 21 M.Sc. – Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (Semester system 30 22 M.Sc. – Biotechnology (Semester system) 31 23 5 year integrated M.Sc. – Biotechnology (Semester system) 32 24 M.Sc. – Zoology (Semester system) 33 25 M.Sc. – Bioinformatics (Semester system) 34 26 M.Sc. – Industrial Biotechnology (Semester system) 35 27 M.Sc. – Biomedical Science (Semester system) 36 28 M.Sc. – Forestry (Semester system) 37 29 B.Sc. – Forestry (Semester system 38 30 PG Diploma in Natural Resource Management (Semester system) 39 31 PG Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication (Semester 40 system) 32 Diploma in Theatre & Folk Arts (Semester system) 41 33 PG Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics (Semester system) 42 34 PG Diploma in Human Rights and Duties Education 43 35 PG Diploma in Yogic Science (Semester system) 44 36 Bachelor of Physical Education (B.PEd) 45 37 B.Sc. in Seed Technology (Semester System) 46 38 Certificate course in Yoga (only for foreigner) 47

Resolution While discussing the matter on the syllabii of various semester courses prepared by the different departments, the Hon’ble members unanimously appreciated the efforts made by the departments for the Semester courses in different departments with some minor suggestions. Therefore, it was resolved to approve the syllabii of various Semester courses at P.G. level and diploma and certificate courses as referred above for implementation. It was further resolved to incorporate the suggestions given by the Hon’ble members in the syllabii of various courses as enumerated under:-

Mass Communication – In M.A. Mass Communication (IV Semester) under paper/course no. 20 (Course code MMC-Co22) pertaining to Film Studies Paper, the name of Shyam Benegal, Ritvik Ghatik and Maniratnam be added in profiles part of syllabus as suggested by Prof. R.S. Joshi. English – In M.A. English, course VI of Ist Semester - American Literature Paper, the name of (i) Hemingway’s – The Old Man and the Sea and (ii) Melville’s – Moby Dick and Whitman be included. Similarly, in Literacy Criticism the name of Horace Sophocles’ Oedipus alongwith Aeschylus and Euripides be included. The nomenclature of Common Wealth Literature under course XVI – Group A (Elective) be changed either as Post Colonial Literature or Third World Literature. Course II – Drama -5 John Gary be replaced by Gay and Oscar Wilde be included in this course. Course IV – Literary Critisism - Horace be added after Longinus. Course X - Romantic Poetry, William Blake be placed at no. 1. Course XIV - Indian Literature in English Translation, the proper sequence of the authors be maintained as Vyas, Bharat, Kalidas, Ravindra Nath Tagore, Anandvardhana & Shrieal Shukla. Course XV – Major Critical Concepts and Movements no. 1 be changed as Naturalism, Realism & Marxism. In course XVIII Group C – Course Modern Indian Writing (Elective), Faiz Ahd. Faiz and Firaque Gorakhpuri be included in addition to Mohmad Iqbal. Hindi – In M.A. Hindi the name of Mohan Rakesh “Aadhe Adhoore” and Vijay Tendulkar be included in Drama Paper and the name of Nirmal Verma in Indian Writing in Translation. It was further resolved that the name of Kedarnath Singh and Virendra Dangwal be included in Chayawadottar Kabya (Paper HC – 211) in M.A. Hindi IInd Semester. Similarly, in paper 313, the name of Prof. Namwar Singh (Kavita Ke Naye Aayaam ), Shailesh Matiyani and Manohar Shyam Joshi be included in the paper of Hindi Alochana Sahitya of IIIrd Semester. In paper 421, the name of Govind Chand Pandey (Ved Anuwad) be included. in paper no. 317- Renu ( Maila Aanchal ), Shivani, Vidyasagar Nautiyal and Masoom Raza (Aadha Gaon) be included. An elective paper on Dalit Sahitya and Stree Lekhan may also be included in Hindi. It was further resolved to authorize the Vice-Chancellor to form a Committee at School level to review the course structure periodically.

Agenda Item No. 9: To consider and approve the Pre-Ph.D courses for pursuing Ph.D in various disciplines of the University.

Note: In pursuance of the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for award of M.Phil/Ph.D degree) Regulations 2009 the university is going to conduct Pre-Ph.D. courses for pursing Ph.D. in various disciplines. The proposed syllabii for various Pre-Ph.D courses are placed as under before the Academic Council for kind approval. Sl.No. Pre-Ph.D. Courses Annexure 1 Geography 48 2 Anthropology 49 3 Hindi 50 4 Economics 51 5 Political Science 52 6 English 53 7 Sanskrit 54 8 Sociology 55 9 Philosophy 56 10 Psychology 57 11 Theatre 58 12 Education 59 13 Physics 60 14 Chemistry 61 15 Horticulture 62 16 Forestry 63 17 Plant Physiology 64 18 Seed Technology 65 19 Tourism 66 20 Extension Education 67 21 Rural Technology 68 22 Biotechnology 69 23 Zoology 70 24 Mathematics 71 25 Geology 72 26 Environmental Science 73 27 Statistics 74

28 Microbiology 75 29 Botany 76 30 Defence & Strategic Studies 77

Resolution It was resolved to approve the Pre- Ph.D. courses for pursuing Ph.D. in various disciplines of the University. It was further resolved to authorize the Vice-Chancellor to constitute a Committee at School Level to review the course structure periodically.

Agenda Item No. 10: Ratification of conducting Ph.D. viva of Ms. Sameeksha Barthwal in Psychology – Reporting item Note: In view of the expression of inability on the medical ground to conduct the Ph.D. viva voce of Ms. Sameeksha Barthwal, Mahadevi Kanya Pathshala (P.G.) College, Dehradun by her Guide Dr. Anuradha Singh, Reader & Head Deptt. of Psychology, M.K.P. (P.G.) College, Dehradun Hon’ble Vice Chancellor has permitted Prof. Lata Goirala, Deptt. of Psychology, HNBGU, (Convener, RDC) to conduct the Ph.D. viva. The viva voce took place on 21/12/2010. The matter is placed before Academic Council for ratification. Resolution The Academic Council has taken a note of it.

Agenda Item No. 11: Ratification of the MOU signed between Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai and HNBGU, Srinagar for “Setting up a nodal calibration centre at HNB Garhwal University to strengthen radon studies in states of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir” – Reporting item Note: Keeping in view the requisite degree of fitness in terms of research activity in the field of radon studies in states as referred above and in the interest of the university the MOU was signed in Nov-2010. The above Calibration Centre will be setup at Department of Physics, SRT Campus Badshahi Thaul, Tehri (Garhwal) at a total cost of Rs. 48,93,250/- (to be provided by BARC). The MOU is valid for a period of 5 years which can be extended further based on mutual consent. A copy of MOU is placed at Annexure - 78 The matter is placed before the Academic Council for ratification. Resolution It was resolved to ratify the decision.

Supplementary Agenda Items Agenda Item No. S-1: To consider and approve the Syllabii of various Semester Courses in the University. Note: Academic Council in its meeting dated 8-5-10 resolved that the syllabii of various Semester Courses be sent to the members of the Academic Council for perusal at the earliest and next Academic Council meeting be fixed as soon as possible, so that the syllabii of various courses could be approved for implementation. Therefore, the proposed syllabii of various courses are placed as under before the Academic Council for kind approval. Sl.No. Courses Annexure 1 LLM (Semester System) (i) 2 BA LLB – 5 years (Semester System) (ii) 3 M.Sc. Physics (Semester system) (iii) 4 M.Sc. Chemistry (Semester system) (iv) 5 M.Sc. Environmental Science (Semester system) (v) 6 PG Diploma in Environmental Management (Semester system) (vi) 7 PG Diploma in Environmental Economics (Semester system) (vii) 8 M.Pharma (Semester system) (viii) 9 M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Semester system) (ix) 10 M.Sc. – Rural Technology (Semester system) (x) 11 M.Sc. – Horticulture (Semester system) (xi) 12 M.Sc. Seed Science & Technology (Semester system) (xii) 13 Master in Extension Education (Semester system) (xiii) 14 M.Com (Semester system) (xiv) 15 PG Diploma in Entrepreneurship (Semester system) (xv) 16 Master in Business Administration (Semester system) (xvi) 17 Master of Business Administration in Tourism (Semester system) (xvii) 18 Master in Education (M.Ed.) (Semester system) (xviii) 19 Master in Human Resource Development (Semester system) (xix) 20 Master in International Business (Semester system) (xx) 21 M.A./M.Sc. in Anthropology (Semester system) (xxvi)

Resolution It was resolved to approve the Syllabii of various Semester courses in the University as depicted above under Supplementary Agenda Items. It was further resolved to approve the P.G. course of Master in Social Work (two years) in School of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Agenda Item No. S-2: To consider and approve the Pre-Ph.D courses for pursuing Ph.D in various disciplines of the University. Note: In pursuance of the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for award of M.Phil/Ph.D degree) Regulations 2009 the university is going to conduct Pre-Ph.D. courses for pursing Ph.D. in various disciplines. The proposed syllabii for various Pre-Ph.D courses are placed as under before the Academic Council for kind approval Sl.No. Pre-Ph.D. Courses Annexure 1 Ancient Indian History (xxi) 2 History (xxii) 3 Commerce (xxiii)

Resolution It was resolved to approve the Pre-Ph.D. courses of various subjects as enumerated above.

Agenda Item No. S-3: To consider and approve institution of “Smt. Sulochana Devi and Shri Jagdish Prasad Bahuguna Post Graduate Scholarship” Note: Smt. Sulochana Devi & Shri Jagdish Prasad Bahuguna, resident of Village Malachouri, P.O. Kirsu, Dist Pouri Garhwal have expressed their interest to sponsor a scholarship @ Rs. 800/- per month to one student each from MA Hindi 1st year and 2nd year out of the interest earned on an endowment fund of Rs. 2.0 lakhs. Under clause 6(1)(xii) and 28(1)(f) of the Central University Act 2009 it is proposed to institute the above scholarship with the conditions stipulated at Annexure- (xxiv). Resolution It was resolved to approve the Scholarship for the institution of “Smt. Sulochana Devi and Shri Jagdish Prasa Bahuguna at Post Graduate level in Hindi.

Agenda Item No. S-4: To consider and approve changes in method of examination of Environmental Science paper which is a compulsory subject for all the students of 2nd year of undergraduate courses. Note: The Examination Committee in its meeting dated 7/2/2011 has resolved to conduct examination of Environmental Science paper which is a compulsory subject for all the students of 2nd year of UG courses (B.A., B.Sc. & B.Com.) in multiple objective type questions (100 questions) instead of subjective type questions from the year 2011 onwards. This will facilitate quick uniform assessment of the paper with the use of OMR technology for the declaration of result in time. Therefore, the matter is placed before A.C. for consideration and approval. Resolution Arising out of discussion, it was resolved to approve changes in method of examination of Environmental Science paper (compulsory subject) for all the students of 2nd year of undergraduate courses w.e.f. 2011 onwards.l

Agenda Item No. S-5: Ratification of the MOU signed between Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun and HNBGU, Srinagar to encourage research and academic activities of mutual interests – Reporting item. Note: To encourage research and academic activities in the field of Geology/Geophysics & in the interests of the university research scholars and faculties a MOU was signed between Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun and HNBGU, Srinagar on 1-2-2011. The MOU is valid for a period of 6 years which can be extended further based on mutual consent. A copy of MOU is placed at Annexure – (xxv). The matter is placed before the Academic Council for ratification. Resolution It was resolved to ratify the decision already taken in the matter.

Any other item: With the permission of the Chair. Item No. (1) :To consider and approve institution of “ONGC Scholarship under Industry-Academia Interface” Note: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has decided to award 200 “ONGC Scholarship to meritorious students pursuing B.Tech/BE, M.Sc. & M.Tech courses in 80 reputed academic institutions of our country and they have selected Garhwal University being one of the premier universities of our country for award of three “ONGC Scholarships” to first rank holder in M.Sc. Geology, Physics and Chemistry in 2010-11 for one year duration during the year 2011-12 @ Rs. 5000/- per month. As per provision under clause 6(1)(xii) and

28(1)(f) of the Central University Act 2009, it is proposed to institute the above scholarship with the conditions stipulated by ONGC vide their letter dated 19-1-2011(copy enclosed). Resolution It was resolved to approve the terms and conditions of ONGC Scholarship offered to HNBGU, Srinagar (Garhwal) under Industry – Academia Interface for the year 2011-2012.

Item No. (2): Ratification of MOU signed between Hemwati Nandan Bahuguana Garhwal University and Tehri Hydro Development Corporation. Note: Tehri Hydro Development Corporation has requested Hemwati Nandan Bahuguana Garhwal University to design trailer meeting programme leading development in management especially designed for Tehri Hydro Development Corporation employees meeting the standards as laid down by the UGC Delhi. On successful completion of programme, Hemwati Nandan Bahuguana Garhwal University will award one year PG diploma in environmental management. The programme and its subjects are designed by Hemwati Nandan Bahuguana Garhwal University based on inputs received from Tehri Hydro Development Corporation. The programme curriculum including objectives, subjects including credit/grade of each subjects alongwith methodology and pedagogy and field work to be covered under this programme during the course of one year period (two semesters) in the form of MOU already signed between HNBGU and THDC on 19 October, 2010. The detail of the programme alongwith terms and conditions stipulated in MOU is enclosed herewith. The matter is submitted before Academic Council for ratification. Resolution It was resolved to ratify the terms and conditions of MOU signed on 19th October, 2010 between HNBGU and THDC at Srinagar. During the course of general discussion, the Hon’ble members have suggested that to promote the academic excellence and research work, being undertaken by the Univ. in the various departments on different issues/ problems, the Univ. should bring the publication of Journals on half yearly basis and to highlight the different kind of activities by publishing newsletter on monthly basis on priority. The meeting ended with vote of thanks to the Chair.

Prof. S.K. Singh Dr. U.S. Rawat Vice-Chancellor Registrar