Annual Report (1 April 2003 to 31 March 2004)
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JAWAHARLAL N EHRU U NIVERSITY 34th Annual Report (1 April 2003 to 31 March 2004) New Delhi-110067 Contents 1-5 6-12 13-15 16-217 1. School of Arts and Aesthetics (SA&A) 16-18 2. School of Computer & Systems Sciences (SC&SS) 19-23 3. School of Environmental Sciences (SES) 24-36 4. School of International Studies (SIS) 37-69 5. School of Information Technology (SIT) 69-72 6. School of Language, Literature & Culture Studies (SLL&CS) 73-104 7. School of Life Sciences (SLS) 105-117 8. School of Physical Sciences (SPS) 118-125 9. School of Social Sciences (SSS) 126-197 10. Centre for Biotechnology(CBT) 198-202 11. Centre for the Study of Law & Governance (CSLG) 203-208 12. Centre for Sanskrit Studies (CSS) 209-214 13. Centre for Molecular Medicine (CMM) 215-217 218-219 220-226 227-228 229-230 231-234 235-236 237-238 1. University Library 237 2. University Science Instrumentation Centre 238 3. University Employment Information & Guidance Bureau 238 239-247 239-247 A. University Court 243 B. Executive Council 244-247 C. Academic Council 239-241 D. Finance Committee 247 248-262 A. Faculty Members 248-258 B. Professor Emeritus 259 C. Faculty Members Appointed 260-261 D. Faculty Members Finally Retired after Re-employment 261 E. Faculty Members Retired on Superannuation 262 F. Faculty Members Resigned/Retired Voluntarily 262 G. Faculty Members Re-employed 262 263-302 A. Ph.D. 263-278 B. M. Phil 279-301 C. M. Tech 302 Officers of the University (As on 31.3. 2004) Dr. Karan Singh Chancellor Prof. Gopal Krishan Chadha Vice-Chancellor Prof. Balveer Arora Rector Prof. Rajiv K. Saxena Rector Sh. Ramesh Kumar Registrar Sh. S. Nandkeolyar, IA&AS Finance Officer Dr. S. Chandrasekaran Coordinator (E) Sh. Jit Singh Secretary to Vice-Chancellor Deans of Schools of Studies Prof. Jyotindra Jain Dean, SA&A Prof. Karmeshu Dean, SC&SS Prof. Kasturi Datta Dean, SES Prof. R. R. Sharma Dean, SIS Prof. J. Subba Rao Dean, SIT Prof. H. C. Pande Dean, SLL&CS Prof. Alok Bhattcharya Dean, SLS Prof. H. B. Bohidar Dean, SPS Prof. M. K. Palat Dean, SSS Chairpersons of Centres of Studies Prof. Anuradha M. Chenoy Chairperson, CRCA&EES/SIS Prof. Abdul Nafey Chairperson, CAWES/SIS Prof. Manoj Pant Chairperson, CSDIL&E/SIS Dr. A. K. Pasha Chairperson, CWA&AS/SIS Prof. Uma Singh Chairperson,CSCA&SWPS/SIS Dr. H. S Prabhakar Chairperson, CEAS/SIS Dr. C. S. R. Murthy Chairperson, CIPO&D/SIS Prof. Ramadhikari Kumar Chairperson, CRS/SLL&CS Prof. Mohd. Aslam Islahi Chairperson, CAAS/SLL&CS Prof. Vasant G. Gadre Chairperson, CSS/SLL&CS Prof. S. K. Sareen Chairperson, CLE/SLL&CS Prof. N. A. Khan Chairperson, CIL/SLL&CS Prof. S. Ainul Hasan Chairperson, CPCAS/SLL&CS Prof. P. K. Motwani Chairpeson, CJNEAS/SLL&CS Dr. M.L. Bhattacharya Chairperson, CCSEAS/SLLCS Prof. K. Madavane Chairperson, CFFS/SLL&CS Prof. Anil Bhatti Chairperson, CGS/SLL&CS Prof. B. K. Khadria Chairperson, ZHCES/SSS Prof. V. V. Krishna Chairperson, CSSP/SSS Prof. Mridula Mukherjee Chairperson, CHS/SSS Prof. Arun Kumar Chairperson, CESP/SSS Prof. Anand Kumar Chairperson, CSSS/SSS Dr. Ritu Priya Mehrotra Chairperson, CSM&CH/SSS Prof. Aslam Mahmood Chairperson, CSRD/SSS Prof. Zoya Hasan Chairperson, CPS/SSS Prof. P. B. Mehta Chairperson, CP/SSS Prof. Santosh Kar Chairperson, CBT Prof. Niraja Gopal Jayal Chairperson, CSLG Prof. G. Mukhopadhyay Chairperson, SCMM Prof. Shashi Prabha Kumar Chairperson, CSS Prof. Jayati Ghosh Director, WSP Prof. Aditya Mukherjee Director, ASC Office of the Librarian Sh. S. K. Khullar Acting Librarian Office of the Dean of Students Prof. Rajendra Dengle Dean of Students Prof. V.K. Jain Associate Dean of Students Smt. Damayanti V. Tambay Dy.Director,Physical Education Dr. Gautam Patra Chief Medical Officer Office of the Chief Proctor Prof. R. K. Kale Chief Proctor Office of the Foreign Students Advisor Prof. Rekha Vaidyarajan Chairperson Office of the Director Admissions Prof. H. C. Narang Director Office of the Director, JNIAS Prof. Balveer Arora Director (Academic) Office of the Alumni Affairs Prof. Pramod Talgeri Chief Advisor Equal Opportunity Office Dr. Tulsi Ram Chief Advisor Public Relations Office Smt. Poonam S. Kudaisya Public Relations Officer The Legend A university stands for humanism, for tolerance, for reason, for the adventure of ideas and for the search of truth. It stands for onward march of the human race towards ever higher objectives. If the universities discharge their duties adequately, then it is well with the Nation and the People. The above visionary statement by the first Prime Minister of Independent India on the occasion of the diamond jubilee of Allahabad University held on 13 December, 1947, reflects the great importance that Nehru attached to the university education in India. Nehru firmly believed that universities could play a crucial role in not only shaping the life of a nation but also strengthening it by inculcating among young students the cardinal virtues of humanism, tolerance, reason, and breadth of vision and in imbuing the students with the fervor of imaginative ideas and quest for truth. As a fitting tribute to the visions of such a great statesman, the Jawaharlal Nehru University was established in 1966 under the JNU Act, 1966 (53 of 1966); indeed it was a National Memorial to Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. As a mark of further respect, the University was formally inaugurated by the late Sh. V. V. Giri, the then President of India, on the birthday of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on 14 November 1969 which also coincided with the birth centenary year of Mahatma Gandhi. The University’s objectives are: to disseminate and advance knowledge, wisdom and understanding by teaching and research and by the example and influence of its corporate life and in particular to promote the study of the principles for which Jawaharlal Nehru worked during his life-time, namely National integration, social justice, secularism, democratic way of life, international understanding and scientific approach to the problems of society. Towards this end, the University was entrusted with the task of : - fostering the composite culture of India through the establishment of such departments or institutions as may be required for the study and development of the languages, arts and culture of India; - taking special measures to encourage students and teachers from all over India to join the University and participate in its academic programmes; - promoting an awareness and understanding of the social needs of the country in the students and teachers and prepare them for fulfilling such needs; - making special provision for integrated courses in humanities, science and technology in the educational programmes of the University; - taking appropriate measures for promoting interdisciplinary studies in the University; - establishing such departments or institutions as may be necessary for the study of languages, literature and life of foreign countries with a view to inculcating in the students an international understanding and a holistic perspective; and - providing facilities for students and teachers from various countries to participate in the academic progammes sand activities of the University. The uniqueness of JNU is evident from its basic philosophy, policies and major programmes that are clearly spelt out and embodied in the University Act itself. Accordingly, the University has always strived to evolve such policies and programmes of studies that would be a qualitative and distinct addition to the national resource base in higher education instead of reflecting mere quantitative expansions of the existing facilities. The University thus has been concentrating on programmes that 1 are of relevance to national progress and development. In this regard, the University has taken the following initiatives: >> A conscious effort has been made to promote ideas of national integration, secularism, a scientific outlook, a cosmopolitan and a humanistic approach towards life. >> The national character of the University has been maintained by selecting students and faculty from all regions of the country. >> Interdisciplinary approach to teaching and research has been promoted in recognition of the fact that knowledge is indivisible and accordingly a structure of Schools and Centres of teaching has been established. >> The emphasis on teaching and research in non-conventional areas has ensured that duplication of facilities available in other universities is avoided as far as possible. >> Care has been taken to establish a model School of language teaching and research both in Indian as well as foreign languages with well-equipped modern language laboratories and centres where the study of literature, culture and civilization of the countries concerned becomes feasible and effective. >> A system has been evolved whereby main academic decisions such as the courses to be taught, precise contents of those courses and the methods of evaluation are taken by the teachers themselves. The teachers adopt the system of continuing internal evaluation with the grading system which promotes understanding. >> Admissions to different programmes are made entirely on merit basis through an open all India Entrance Examination, held at more than 60 different centres spread over the country and two centres abroad. >> In accordance with the policy of the Government of India, the University provides reservations both at the levels of students admission and faculty recruitment. >> There is a liberal provision for merit-cum-means scholarships/fellowships, and students as well as faculty members are provided with financial support to undertake field trips in connection with their research both within the country and abroad. >> Participation in Cultural Exchange Programmes with Universities/Institutes abroad is being encouraged to promote international understanding. The University has signd Memoranda of Understanding with a large number of Foreign Universities and Institutions. >> A Grievance Redressal Committee has been set up to promote cordial relations between the students and the University administration.