ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT 20120175-20-1816

Submitted to NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL (NAAC) BANGALORE,

RADHA KRISHAN SANATAN DHARAM (PG) COLLEGE -136027 ()

Affiliated To University, Kurukshetra

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The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) (2017-2018)

Part – A

1. Details of the Institution

1.1 Name of the Institution RKSD (PG) COLLEGE

1.2 Address Line 1 RKSD (PG) COLLEGE

Address Line 2 Road

City/Town Kaithal

State Haryana

Pin Code 136027

Institution e-mail address [email protected]

Contact Nos. 01746-235119, 01746-222368

Name of the Head of the Institution Dr. Sanjay Goyal

Tel. No. with STD Code 01746-235119

Mobile 09416365483

Dr. Seema Gupta Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator

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Mobile 09315473931

IQAC e-mail address [email protected]

1.3 NAAC Track ID HRCOGN10324

1.4 NAAC Executive Committee No. &Date F.19.26/EC(SC-28)/DO/2017/31.2 Dt. 30-10-2017

1.5 Website address www.rksdcollege.com

Web-link of the AQAR www.rksdcollege.com

1.6 Accreditation Details

Sr.No. Cycle Grade CGPA Year of Accreditation Validity Period 1 1st Cycle B 73.65 2002-03 5 Years 2 2nd Cycle A 3.10 2017-18 5 Years

1.7 Date of Establishment of IQAC: DD/MM/YYYY 09/09/2005

1.8 Details of the previous year’s AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest Assessment and Accreditation by NAAC. i. AQAR 2013-14 on 11-02-2017 ii. AQAR 2014-15 on 11-02-2017 iii. AQAR 2015-16 on 11-02-2017 iv. AQAR 2016-17 on 18-05-2018

1.9 Institutional Status

University State Central Deemed Private

Affiliated College Yes √ No

Constituent College Yes No √

Autonomous college of UGC Yes No √

Regulatory Agency approved Institution Yes √ No

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Type of Institution Co-education √ Men Women

Urban √ Rural Tribal

Financial Status Grant-in-aid √ UGC 2(f) √ UGC 12B √

Grant-in-aid +Self Financing √ Totally Self-financing

1.10 Type of Faculty/Programme

Arts √ Science √ Commerce √ Law PEI (Phys Edu) √

√ TEI (Edu) Engineering Health Science Management

Others (Specify) Computer Science

1.11 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges) , Kurukshetra

1.12 Special status conferred by Central/ State Government-- UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR etc.

Autonomy by State/Central Govt. / University ----

University with Potential for Excellence ---- UGC-CPE ----

DST Star Scheme ---- UGC-CE ----

UGC-Special Assistance Programme DST-FIST ------

UGC-Innovative PG programmes Any other ------(Specify)

UGC-COP Programmes ----

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2. IQAC Composition and Activities

2.1 No. of Teachers 09

2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff 01

2.3 No. of students 02

2.4 No. of Management representatives 01

2.5 No. of Alumni 01

2. 6 No. of any other stakeholder and Community representatives 01

2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists 01

2.8 No. of other External Experts 01

2.9 Total No. of members 16

2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held 06

2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders 06

Faculty 02 Non-Teaching Staff 01 Student 01 Alumni 01 Others 01

2.12 Has IQAC received any funding from UGC during the year? Yes No √

If yes, mention the amount

2.13 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related) (i) No. of Seminars/Conferences/ Workshops/Symposia organized by the IQAC

Total No. 02 International 00 National 00 State 00 Institution Level 02

 Nine Day Sanskrit Speaking Camp (ii) Themes  Week-long celebration on Gandhi and Sardar Patel Jayanti

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2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC:  Co-ordinated for NAAC Inspection. The college got accredited with A-grade.  Prepared a detailed action plan in the light of suggestions made by NAAC Peer Team.  Submitted AQAR 2016-17.  Held regular meetings with different stakeholders.  Promoted the use of e-resources and open educational resources.  Provided support for Research pursuits of faculty and students.  Conducted Quality management and scrutiny of linkages and collaborations.  Recognizing the increase intake of girl students, IQAC planned their inclusion and participation in different activities and expansion of support services as per their specific needs.  Sensitized the students about environmental issues and cleanliness from self to surroundings.  Administrative and Academic Audit of the college.

2.15 Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome

Plan of Action/Outcome of the year Plan of Action Outcome of the year

Teaching Learning  Interdepartmental and interdisciplinary exchange ensured within the college. and Evaluation  Proposals for seminars, workshops and conferences from various departments invited.  Use of ICT tools and e-resources encouraged.  To start remedial classes at College level in selected departments.  Participation ensured in workshops, conferences, seminars and paper/poster presentation by faculty and students. Faculty development  Support for participation of faculty in FDP. and capacity  Training and counseling sessions conducted for the support staff. building of Supportive Staff

Research and  Encouraging academic environment for Doctoral and post-Doctoral research. Innovations  Different departments to conduct classroom and institution level seminars/workshops engaging students.  Active participation in Science Exhibitions, youth and cultural festivals.  Special focus on creativity in academics, cultural and sports especially of girls.  Special drive for research orientated projects, case studies and assignments.  Documentation and research on Haryanvi folk traditions.  Linkages developed at state, national and international level.

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 All round measures to fulfill institutional social responsibility.  Special focus on special needs of girl students. Institutional  Eco-friendly measures; various initiatives to make the campus eco-friendly were Social Initiatives taken up. Possibility of segregation of waste was taken up. &  Special campaign by faculty and students for donations to areas affected by natural Best practices disasters.  Convergence of institutional social responsibility with community initiatives and needs of different kinds.  Drives on environmental awareness regularly taken up by different cells/committees independently and in collaboration with District/state administration and NGOs.  Fresh perspectives and initiatives in the activities by NSS, NCC, Eco-Club, Women Cell and Legal Literacy Cell.  Innovative teaching-learning, Research oriented students’ Activity  Initiatives continue towards implementation of the Environmental policy of the College. Rule book for all the stakeholders is being considered.  Cultural activities conducted by various Societies of the College.  Academic Conclave and National conferences, Seminars and workshops conducted on various interdisciplinary themes.

Welfare  Need-based financial support, wheat-loan, uniform to Non-teaching Staff. Programmes  Counseling on ‘Mental Stress’ through spiritual and yoga sessions provided to Teaching, Non-teaching staff and Students.  To ensure a suitable enabling environment to all students with special needs, the IQAC and students welfare committee work in active liasoning with alumni association.

Infrastructure and  To realize long term objectives, a committee constituted to work on institutional Learning Resources Vision and Mission 2030 with due inputs and feedback from all stakeholders.  Infrastructural renovation and development as per emerging requirement.  To update learning resources, facilities and the overall ambience of the library.  To prepare templates for submitting reports, feedback etc.  To ensure proper and regular feedback from different stakeholders.  Analysis of students’ progression and feedback.  Regular upgradation of college website incorporating emerging requirements.

Alumni  List of alumni regularly updated through Dept./Faculty wise efforts. &  Link for Alumni Association created on the college website. Parents  Distinguished alumni invited for lectures, workshops and interaction with students. participation  Alumni meetings held to discuss and enhance wholesome education and development.  Consistent and active participation from alumni in feedback, welfare programmes and scholarships etc.  Valuable Feedback through meetings and online feedback mechanism.  Parents-teachers meeting and interaction on the occasion of Founder’s Day and Hawan Ceremony.

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Academic Calendar of the year Annexure-I (Page 32)

2.16 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes No √

Management Syndicate Any other body √

Provide the details of the action taken

The draft was placed in the meetings of Advisory Council and Governing Body. The Governing Body advised IQAC to study Best Practices of colleges accredited with A+ for quality improvement and needful

initiatives.

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Part – B Criterion – I Curricular Aspects

1.1 Details about Academic Programmes: Number of Number of Number of self- Number of Value Added Level of the existing programmes added financing / Career Oriented Programme Programmes during the year programmes programmes PhD 00 00 00 00 PG 06 00 03 00 UG 11 00 06 00 PG Diploma 01 00 01 00 Advanced Diploma 00 00 00 00 Diploma 00 00 00 00 Certificate 01 00 00 01 Others 00 00 00 00 Total 19 00 10 01

Interdisciplinary 00 00 00 00 Innovative 00 00 00 00

1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS/Core/Elective option / Open options: Elective option (ii) Pattern of programmes:

Pattern Number of programmes Semester 18

Trimester 00 Annual 01

1.3 Feedback from stakeholders* Alumni √ Parents √ Employers √ Students √ (On all aspects)

Mode of feedback: Online Manual √ Co-operating schools (for PEI)

*An Analysis of the feedback Annexure-II (Page 33-34)

1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their salient aspects.

Not Applicable

1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details: No

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Criterion-II Teaching, Learning and Evaluation

2.1 Permanent Total Assistant Professors Associate Professors Professors Others faculty 47 28 19 00 00

2.2 Permanent faculty with Ph.D. 28

2.3 Faculty Positions Recruited (R) and Vacant (V) during the year

Assistant Professors Associate Professors Professors Others Total R V R V R V R V R V 00 18 00 00 00 00 00 02* 00 20

*Others includes the posts of Principal and Librarian

2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty 69

2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia 00 No. of Faculty International level National level State level Attended Seminars/Workshops 00 04 00 Presented papers 18 89 00 Resource Persons 00 19 03

2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning

 Qualitative shift in teaching-learning process with increasing use of ICT tools supported by 24X7 Wi-Fi enabled campus and successful inclusion of research based projects, surveys, summer trainings in feasible subjects. Group discussions, Case studies, communication skills enhancing learning practices.  Vibrant academic environment with interaction between students and faculty which constantly creates

opportunities for learning beyond classroom setting.  Additional smart classrooms and technologically well-equipped seminar rooms being provided.  Well-equipped computer labs and Internet facility available for all students of different streams.  Blended learning through presentations/animations/videos on the rise in use in addition to the conventional lecture method and class room teaching.  Continuous evaluations being introduced through provisions of internal assessment i.e. assignments and class-tests.  A wide range of activities outside classrooms by different cells/societies for wholesome holistic development of students.

 Targeted participation of faculty in orientation/refresher/workshops focused on MOOCS, learning and open education resources.  Sustained drives for environmental awareness, independently and in collaboration with several government and non-governmental organisations, leading to grassroot level activism of students in selected rural areas.

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2.7 Total no. of actual teaching days during this academic Year 162

2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by the Institution

 Despite semester system of examination provisions within norms of internal assessment used for Continuous

Assessment (CA) for Internal Examinations/class-tests and Practical.

 Regular tutorials conducted at Post-graduate level.  Research oriented assignment introduced in selected subjects.  At under-graduate level, there is extensive use of evaluation methods such as regular tests, objective tests, projects, presentations, quizzes, group discussions, debates, etc.  Timely submission, evaluation and display of internal assessment ensured.

 Transparent system of redressal of students’ grievances related to internal assessment adopted.

2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum restructuring/revision/syllabus development as member of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development workshop: 04 00 00

2.10 Average Percentage of attendance of students 87%

2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage

Total no. of Division Title of the Programme students appeared Distinction % I % II % III % Pass % B.Sc. (Medical) VI Sem. 62 09 51 02 NIL 85.48 B.Sc. (Non-Medical) VI Sem. 85 19 63 01 06 84.33 B.Sc. (Electronics) VI 59 02 43 NIL NIL 75.43 B.Sc.(Computer Science) VI 31 04 25 NIL NIL 89.28 BCA VI Sem. 14 NIL 04 NIL NIL 42.85 B.A. VI Sem. 444 11 168 52 NIL 53.01 BBA VI Sem. 20 NIL 03 17 NIL 71.14 B.Com. VI (General) 205 06 117 48 NIL 80.48 B.Com. (Hons.) VI Sem. 63 06 53 02 NIL 97.00 B.Com. VI Sem. Insurance 30 NIL NIL 08 NIL 26.67 B.Com. VI Sem. Taxation 25 NIL 05 06 01 48.05 M.Sc. (Maths) IV Sem. 38 24 32 NIL NIL 84.27 M.Sc. (Maths) III Sem. 39 14 17 04 NIL 55.26 M.A. (English) IV Sem. 15 NIL 04 06 NIL 66.66 M.A.() IV Sem. 14 NIL 05 06 NIL 78.57 M.A. (Political Science) IV Sem. 25 NIL 08 07 NIL 60.01 M.A. (Economics) IV Sem. 15 01 05 02 NIL 53.03 M.Com. IV Sem. 71 NIL 48 03 NIL 71.83 PGDCA 12 NIL 01 01 NIL 16.67

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2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes

 As per Affiliating university norms, semester system of examination with provision of internal assessment in the ratio of 80:20 ensured.  Review of syllabi completion from time to time  The IQAC plays a pivotal role in carrying out the action plan chalked out at the beginning of the academic year.  Systematic addition of ICT tools in classrooms teaching-learning process ensured.  Feedback received through manual and online mechanism was properly analysed by a sub- committee in IQAC.  Initiatives taken to develop a systematic approach to evaluation and monitoring through faculty- student committee.

2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Number of faculty Benefitted Refresher Courses 07 UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme 00 HRD Programmes 00 Orientation Programmes 00 Faculty Exchange Programme 00 Staff training conducted by the University 00 Staff training conducted by other institutions 01 Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 09 Others (Short Term Course) 05

2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff

Number of Permanent No. of Vacant No. of Permanent No. of Positions Employees Positions positions filled during the filled temporarily Year Administrative NIL 25 NIL 60 Staff Technical Staff 04 06 NIL 28

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Criterion – III Research, Consultancy and Extension 3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution

 Promoted the use of e-resources and open educational resources.  Departments encouraged to incorporate research component in their curriculum.

 Students and Faculty members encouraged to visit various libraries and labs to update themselves.  Survey-based projects or research promoted among students.  Recommended seed money or budget for supporting the faculty and students for research.  Financial support was increased for various classroom activities.  Sensitised students to present papers in seminars and conferences.  Received regular feedback from students and teachers regarding their need for new books for library.  Anti-plagiarism drive was initiated among students. 3.2 Details regarding Major Projects: Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted Number 00 00 00 00 Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 00 00 00 00

3.3 Details regarding Minor Projects Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted Number 00 00 00 00 Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 00 00 00 00

3.4 Details on Research Publications International National Others Peer Review Journals 14 04 00 Non-Peer Review Journals 00 02 00 e-Journals 00 02 00 Conference proceedings 00 04 00

3.5 Details on Impact factor of Publications

Range 0.5 - 5.0 Average 1.5 h-index Nos. in SCOPUS

3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and other organisations

Name of the Total Grant Received Nature of the Project Duration/Year funding Agency Sanctioned Major Projects - Haryana Granth Minor Projects upto Aug. 17 1.38 lacs 1.38 lacs Academy Interdisciplinary Projects - (Major) Industry Sponsored - Projects Sponsored by the - University/ College

Students Research Projects - (other than compulsory by the University)

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(i) March 16, 2017 DGHE 50000 50000

Any other(Specify) HRY Sanskrit 12000 12000 (ii) Feb. 1-9, 2018 Academy & Sanskrit Bharti, Total 62000 62000

3.7 No. of books published i) With ISBN No. 04 Chapters in Edited Books 03

ii) Without ISBN No. 00 3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from NA

UGC-SAP CAS DST-FIST

DPE DBT Scheme/funds 3.9 For Colleges

Autonomy CPE DBT Star Scheme

INSPIRE CE Any Other (specify)

3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy 00

3.11 No. of Conferences organized by the Institution / Workshop

Level International National State University College Number -- 01 01 -- Sponsoring -- DGHE HRY Sanskrit Academy & Sanskrit -- Agencies Bharti, New Delhi

3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons 19

3.13 No. of collaborations International -- National 14 Any other 09

3.14 No. of linkages created during this year .1540 Total budget for research for current year in lakh

From funding agency --- From Management of University/College ---

Total ---

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3.16 No. of patents received this year Type of Patent Number Applied - National Granted - Applied - International Granted - Applied - Commercialised Granted -

3.17 No. of Research Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and Research fellows of the institute in the Year Total International National State University District College 01 00 00 00 00 01 00

3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution who are Ph. D. Guides 01

And students registered under them 03

3.19 No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution NA

3.20No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones)

JRF NA SRF NA Project Fellows NA Any other NA

3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events AA

College level 300 State level 30

National level -- International level --

3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events:

District level 50 State level 84

National level 02180 International level 00

3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS

University level 00 State level 00

National level 00 International level 00

3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC

University level 00 State level 00

National level 00 International level 00 3.25 No. of Extension activities organized

University forum College forum 20

NCC 06 NSS 22 Any other 20

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3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and Institutional Social Responsibility

 Commencement of Academic session with a Hawan Ceremony.  Comprehensive orientation programme of newly enrolled students.  Fresher and Farewell parties for Students.  Days of National importance celebrated: International Women’s Day, Ozone Day, Environment Day, Literacy Day, Voters’ Day, Gandhi Jayanti, Sardar Patel Jayanti, Shahidi Diwas, Haryana Martyrdom Day, etc.  Organised Talent Search Competitions: Cultural, Literary and Fine Arts.  Participation in Zonal, Inter-Zonal and Ratnavali Festivals.  Founder’s Day Celebration.  General Quiz Competitions: State & College Level.  Health Check-up Camp for Girls.  Sanitary Vending Machine Installed.  Blood Donation Camp.  Mock-Drill on Disaster Management  Essay-Writing, Debate, Declamation, Poster-Presentation, Exhibitions and Festive fairs.  Participation in State Level Science Exhibitions.  Educational Tours and Trips.  Presentation of Research Papers by Students in various State and National Seminars.  Screening of movies, short documentaries, videos, etc related to syllabi.  ‘Go Green Go Clean’ Drives in Campus.  Activities & Camps organised by NSS & NCC.  Beti Bachao Beti Padhao drive.

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Criterion – IV Infrastructure and Learning Resources 4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities

Facilities Existing Newly Created Source of Fund Total Campus area 11.52 Acres ---- Management Fund 11.52 Acres Class rooms 60 ---- Management Fund 60 Laboratories 19 ---- Management Fund 19 Seminar Halls 04 ---- Management Fund 04 No. of important equipment ------Management Fund 6.1 lacs purchased (≥ 1-0 lakh) during the current year Value of the equipment purchased 7.63 lacs 79954 Management Fund 8.43 lacs during the year (Rs. in Lakhs) Indoor Stadium 01 ---- UGC/Management 01 Fund Library Books 53739 1091 Management Fund 54,830 *Boys and Girls Common Rooms (03), Canteens (02) Staff rooms (02), Departmental Rooms (16)

4.2 Computerization of administration and library

 Administrative functioning of the college fully computerized.  The college website updated on regular basis.

 The college library fully computerized.

4.3 Library services

Existing Newly added Total No. Value No. Value No. Value Text Books 50474 77.2 lacs 1040 2.11 lacs 51514 79.3 lacs Reference Books 3265 7.04 lacs 51 28600/- 3316 7.33 lacs e-Books ------Journals 17 19440/- 02 4600/- 19 24040/- e-Journals Inflibnet 5900/------Digital Database ------CD & Video 15 ------Others (specify)/Magazine 82 48234/- 02 1800/- 84 50034/-

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4.4 Technology upgradation (overall)

Total Computer Browsing Computer Internet Office Departments Others Computers Labs Centres Centres Existing 184 09 103 11 02 23 16 02

Added 10 00 02 00 00 00 00 00

Total 194 09 105 11 02 23 16 02

4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for technology upgradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)

 Department of Zoology organized training for students on “How to use Smart Boards”.  Four faculty members participated in a National Workshop on the “Role of Local Chapters in NPTEL” conducted by Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur at Bhargava College of Engg. & Tech. Samba, J&K.

 Three faculty members attended a twenty one day Inter disciplinary Refresher course on Information Technology.  Department of Sanskrit organised a workshop on “Sanskrit and ICT Tools”.  Department of Commerce organised a seminar on “Tally Education”.

 Department of Computer Science conducted practical sessions for library and non-teaching staff for upgrading their knowledge of computer, Internet and e-Governance.

4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs: i) ICT 6.33 lacs ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities 7.69 lacs iii) Equipments 0.76 lacs iv)Others 4.96 lacs

Total 19.80 lacs

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Criterion – V Student Support and Progression 5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services

• A comprehensive orientation program is organised on the very first day of the college to apprise students about rules and regulations of the Affiliating University, and Students Support Services.

• Students motivated and guided through Student Welfare Committee, Legal Literacy Cell, EWYL Cell, Red Ribbon Society, the Career Guidance and Counselling Cell, Anti-ragging Committee, Minority Cell, Grievance Redressal Cell, SC/ST Committee, Canteen Committee and Anti-corruption Cell for making students aware about their activities through notices and lectures. • Active use of College Website, Facebook and Whatsapp for dissemination of information for Students

Support Services. • College prospectus gives detailed information about admission policy, system of reservation, fee-structure, subject/options, academic calendar, house examination, schedule of semester examination, fixed programs of various committees etc. • Infrastructural and coaching support to sports persons given special space in all methods of communication.

5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression

 Mechanism of internal assessment with attendance as an essential component is actively used for identifying outstanding performers and students at risk of poor performance.  Through College Website, Facebook page and Whatsapp groups, the objective is being addressed.  Career and Guidance Cell tracks the record of students preparing for various competitions.  The Alumni Registration Committee keeps the record of Alumni. Moreover, the Alumni link introduced in the college website has also supplemented the efforts.  The progression is also tracked at the departmental level through personal communication of teachers with

students and Alumni.

5.3 (a) Total Number of students UG PG Ph. D. Others 4702 448 NIL NIL

(b) No. of students outside the state 18

(c) No. of international students

No % No % Men Women 00 00 00 00

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Last Year This Year General SC ST OBC Physically Total General SC ST OBC Physically Total Challenged & Challenged Others & others 3249 687 1482 34 5452 3069 698 00 1365 18 5150

Demand ratio-1:1.92 Dropout-5.53%

5.4Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (If any)

The career guidance and counselling cell makes the students aware about the job opportunities and inspires them to prepare for competitive examinations like CTET, HTET, NET, State Services and Central Services etc by way of conducting various lectures and workshops.

No. of students beneficiaries 270

5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations

NET 12 SET/SLET 00 GATE 00 CAT 00

IAS/IPS etc. 00 State PSC 00 UPSC 00 Others 15

5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance

 Information regarding various government/private vacancies advertised through various newspapers

was displayed regularly on the Career Guidance & Counseling Cell Notice Board throughout the year for the information of the students.  A workshop for preparation of Civil Services examination was organized in collaboration with Department of Economics on 19th January 2018.  A seminar by Ms Aparna Grover, Director Infomaths Studies Pvt. Ltd. was organized for

the students of B.Sc. (NM, CS, and Electronics) & BCA regarding career opportunities after graduation nd on 22 February 2018.  A Motivational seminar by famous and renowned success Guru Mr. Harman Singh was organized by Department of Zoology.  A Motivational seminar on “The Art of Success” by famous and renowned success Guru A.K. Mishra,

Director, Chanakya IAS Academy, New Delhi was organized on 20th March 2018.  A Seminar was organized by Ms Kanika Mahajan in collaboration with MIM Academy Chandigarh, on 22nd March 2018.  A workshop was organized by the cell in which a talk was delivered regarding “Career Opportunities

for the students of Economics” on 24th March 2018.

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No. of students benefitted 550

5.7 Details of campus placement

On campus Off Campus Number of Organizations Number of Students Number of Students Number of Students Placed Visited Participated Placed

00 00 00 00

5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes

 Women Cell in association with various departments, cells, committees and societies initiated gender sensitization programmes.  Girl Students were made sensitized towards sanitation by installing A Sanitary Napkin Vending Machine and Incinerator in Girls’ Common Room on 12th September 2017, and in Girls’ Common Room of Evening

Session on 12th March 2018  Awareness Seminar on “Personal Hygiene and Cleanliness” was organised to make the girls students aware of the importance of personal health and hygiene on 17th September 2017.  Posters and flex on girls’ oriented issues were displayed in the college campus on 13th September 2018.  A guest lecture by Sh. Anil Sirohi, Advocate, District Court, Kaithal on Women Empowerment was organized

on 8th March, 23rd International Women's Day.  The girl students of the college were imparted feminine sensibilities by organizing screening of movies like 'Queen' and “Padmaavat”.  An Extension lecture was delivered by CJM-cum-Secretary, District Legal Service Authority, Kaithal, Dr. Ashok Kumar on the topic of “Acid Attack Victim and Legal Aid” given by the DLSA on 7th oct. 2017.

 An Extension lecture was delivered by CJM-cum-Secretary, District Legal Service Authority, Danish Gupta on the relevance of legal literacy in changed scenario on 15th March 2018.

5.9 Students Activities

5.9.1 No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events

State/ University level 80 National level 15 International level 04

No. of students participated in cultural events

State/ University level 182 National level 00 International level 00

5.9.2 No. of medals /awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events

State/ University level 62 National level 11 International level 04

Cultural

State/ University level 23 National level 00 International level 00

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5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support

Number of students Amount

Financial support from institution 275 3.94 lacs Financial support from government 1154 1.02 Cr. Financial support from other sources(NGOs) 96 3.36 lacs Number of students who received International/ National 15 00 recognitions(Sports)

5.11 Student organised / initiatives Fairs

State/ University level 00 National level 03 International level 00

Exhibition

State/ University level 05 National level 00 International level 00

5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students 16

5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed  Time table committee suitably accommodated the special requirements of students commuting from nearby villages.  On the demand of students, Library facility made available from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.  The college administration takes up the issue of transport services to to a nearby stoppage for the students, especially girls.

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Criterion – VI Governance, Leadership and Management 6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution

Vision

To impart quality education in traditional fields of knowledge with continuous inclusion of latest developments and to perpetuate Indian and global traditions of learning for transforming lives.

Mission

 To impart education with a futuristic vision.  To improve quality of lives through education  To facilitate transition towards a digital society  To strengthen interface with dynamics of agriculture, industry and emerging needs of community.  To harmonize the needs of employability with the pluralistic ethos of the nation.

6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System: Yes

 The college has its own mechanism of management information which is fully computerised. A complete switch over to ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) in the future will take care of various administrative

activities.

 For better management and governance, the college administration ensures a system of participative

management. The suggestions given by the Governing Body, the Management, IQAC and the Advisory are implemented by the various administrative offices, under the leadership and guidance of the Principal.

6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following

6.3.1 Curriculum Development

 The College adheres to the guidelines for curriculum development set down by the Affiliating University.  Within the prescribed curriculum, flexibility is ensured by providing options as per choice of the students. Within the curriculum, medium of instruction is both English and Hindi though majority of the students opt

Hindi medium.  From time to time the faculty members play an active role in the process of curriculum development as members of the Board of Studies of the Affiliating University, in their respective subjects.  The experience gained by faculty members as participants/resource persons at conferences,

seminars/workshops and also as members of Board of Studies and member of Governing Bodies in other institutions and various committees of the Affiliating University facilitates the process of curriculum design.

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6.3.2 Teaching and Learning

 In the light of the suggestions made by NAAC Peer Team the management and the college administration

requested IQAC to review action plan and Academic calendar for required additions and upgradations in the relevant fields.  The college management ensures that the qualified and committed faculty are recruited. This helps in ensuring quality in student-centric teaching-learning process.  Targeted grooming of faculty for inclusion of latest tools of teaching-learning is fully supported.

 Faculty is provided with need based academic and study leave.  The provision of maternity leave is strictly followed.  Library and Learning resources are being restructured as per students’ feedback.  Along with class room teaching method, the process of adopting ICT tools, online courses gaining momentum.

 There is a growing interest among faculty and students for owning social responsibilities by addressing issues beyond the curriculum such as environmental degradation, gender sensitization and nurturing of Haryanvi Folk tradition.

6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation

 The college abides by the norms of Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra with regards to semester and annual system. These include theory, practical, viva-voce and project work etc.  The college conducts various class tests, group discussions, assignments, viva-voce, class seminars, quiz contests and presentations in addition to the regular university examinations.

 Internal evaluation is done in a transparent manner and students are given fair opportunity by addressing their concerns.  To monitor the strengths and weaknesses of students in their syllabi based activities, the faculty remains constantly in touch and provide proper guidance and feedback on one to one basis in addition to the

routine classroom sessions.

6.3.4 Research and Development  The research endeavours of the faculty are fully supported as per UGC and Haryana Govt. norms at

different platforms of consultations and decision making on innovations in research orientation of UG and PG students is duly initiated.  Faculty members are actively engaged in research work in their respective areas and regularly publish their research papers in international and national journals of repute. Around 80% of our faculty members are actively engaged in different areas of research.

 The College also has a vibrant, rapidly expanding postgraduate /UG student research culture. Faculty members are encouraged to avail opportunities for research grants, projects and fellowships offered by

UGC minor and major research proposals, and also participate and present papers in workshops,

seminars and conferences regularly, both in India and abroad.

 To strengthen the resources and environment for research, the library has subscribed to INFLIBNET for

e-resources.

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6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentations

Library: The College has a well-maintained and rich library catering to the needs and interests of students and faculty. The library is fully computerized. Ample e-resources are available in the library. In order to track the overtime-missing books, replacements, withdrawals an inventory is maintained in the library. Reprography and internet facilities are provided to users. The modern infrastructure and diversity of its resources carry an imprint

of the decades old tradition of constant support extended by the alumni. New books and periodicals are added regularly. To further strengthen the library system, library committee plays an active role.

ICT: The College adopts policies and strategies for adequate technology deployment and maintenance. The college is updating ICT facilities and other infrastructural facilities to facilitate effective teaching and learning

process. The staff and students have access to technology and information on current and relevant issues. Computers with internet facilities have been provided to teaching departments to include computer aided teaching. The College has setup eight Smart boards and number of LCD projectors in seminar halls and selected labs which also serve as Smart class rooms. Students are assigned projects that require the use of ICT tools. A popular mode of presentations in practice is power point presentations (PPTs).

Physical Infrastructure: An Indoor Stadium, 3 Seminars Halls, a Conference Hall, well-lighted and ventilated classrooms, well-equipped labs (few with SMART boards), separate Diamond Jubilee Block for post-graduate departments (with separate departmental offices), separate common rooms for boys and girls, library, guest room, a dispensary, ample parking areas, departmental offices, lush green lawns etc. are provided. Keeping in mind the increasing number of students an extension building is being proposed with classrooms and labs.

In order to ensure safety and security of the campus community, the College is under central surveillance with the installation of CCTVs at several locations on campus. Fire extinguishers have been installed on campus, and students and staff have been trained in handling the equipment.

Based on the requirements, budget is prepared with due provision for equipment, furniture, labs and classrooms. The institution has allocated sufficient resources for regular maintenance and upkeep of infrastructure, basic amenities and equipment. The quality of drinking water for students is ensured through adequate number of water purifiers, filter and water coolers. An effective monitoring system through various committees ensures the maintenance and upkeep of infrastructure, facilities and equipment of the college. The college administration ensures timely additions and proper maintenance of the overall infrastructure with a student-centric and eco- friendly vision.

6.3.6 Human Resource Management

The college management ensures a supportive environment and the quality of human resources is constantly improved and upgraded. To recognize the deep-rooted tradition of belongingness, the institution has continued with a unique practice of honouring the employees on completing twenty-five years of service. Moreover, ample opportunities are provided for the professional progress of teaching and non-teaching staff.

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6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment

Recruitments to the teaching and non-teaching staff are done strictly as per guidelines of the UGC, Affiliating University and state government. The vacancies are filled by the governing body as per norms through its own resources. At the onset of each academic year, the Governing Body reviews the existing positions and identifies personnels for various teaching and non-teaching positions. The management makes appointments through

prescribed procedures. Walk-in interviews are conducted for the recruitment of staff against non-sanctioned

posts. Applicants are interviewed by a selection panel consisting of the Principal, members of the Governing

Body and Head of the concerned department/a senior member of the faculty.

6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration

To develop entrepreneurial outlook among students, visits to local industries and manufacturing units continued as a regular feature. On-the-job training programmes were organized for vocational courses (B.B.A., B.C.A. and P.G.D.C.A. etc.). Department of Botany, Commerce, Economics, Electronics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics and Zoology organized industrial visits for the students at various places. Various departments carry

forward the linkages and collaborations with industry, scientific, educational and cultural organizations/institutions to provide the students required exposure and career opportunities.

6.3.9 Admission of Students

Online admission process managed by Director General of Higher Education, Govt. of Haryana, is followed. As the most preferred destination in the region, applications received for admissions to various courses are usually many times the number of seats allotted. The admission process is strictly based on the criteria of merit and reservation policy as per the norms of the State Government and Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra.

6.4 Welfare schemes for:

Teaching  Loan facilities  Contributory Provident Fund for management faculty  Contribution towards group insurance Non-teaching  Maternity leave  Advance to meet emergency expenditure of faculty members  Pension and gratuity for staff under aided structure.  Festival advance  Interest-free wheat loan and uniform for support staff.  A welfare society of the members from teaching and non-teaching employees for extreme exigencies is also working.

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Students  In addition to regular and updated information on job opening in public and relevant private sector, the Career Guidance Cell organises orientation sessions for proper career planning and guidance of students to enhance their employability and providing information on job availability.  SC/ST committee, Grievance Cell, Students’ Welfare Committee and Women Cell work actively.  A Dispensary under the supervision of a visiting doctor.  Organize student welfare activities. The Student Welfare Committee is working as nodal agency for this purpose.  Distribute bus passes in collaboration with Haryana Road Transport Department.  Organize orientation programmes for the first-year students on all matters relating to academics, student discipline and services  Organize a health camp for girl students  Various scholarship schemes and financial help in form of a large number of scholarships instituted by Alumni and philanthropists.  Special aid from SAF towards admission fee, book bank and winter dress for needy students.

6.5 Total corpus fund generated 75.24 lacs

6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done Yes √ No

6.7 Whether Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) has been done?

Audit Type External Internal Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority Academic Yes K.U.K. Yes IQAC Administrative Yes C.A/D.G.H.E. Haryana Yes IQAC

6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declare results within 30 days? NA

For UG Programmes Yes √ No

For PG Programmes Yes √ No

6.9 What efforts are made by the University/ Autonomous College for Examination Reforms?

NA

6.10 What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the affiliated/constituent colleges?

NA

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6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association

The institution has a vibrant relationship with Alumni. The Alumni have been supporting different infrastructural

projects and library. The seminal initiative of the Alumni in form of financial support to the students is also well institutionalised. Further, the association takes keen interest in college activities and provides useful feedback

from time to time. Teaching departments track the progression of alumni. One of our alumnus confers scholarships for needy girls students on annual basis.

6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association

In the process of formation of a formal Parent-Teacher association, Principal and the faculty keep in constant touch with parents. Feedback and suggestions received for improvement in the functioning of the institution are given proper thought and consideration.

6.13 Development programmes for support staff

IQAC in coordination with Dept of Computer Science organized computer literacy program with practice sessions for supportive staff to train them with functional knowledge of Computer, Internet Access and e– Governance. Special interactive sessions were arranged for sensitizing the supportive staff on issues of caste and

gender.

6.14 Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly

• The college has been maintaining a clean and green campus with aesthetically selected plants and carefully groomed lawns. A plantation drive in coordination with Forest Department was undertaken to increase the green cover. • Various committees like Campus Beautification and Floriculture Committee, Waste Disposal Committee and

NSS units protect, conserve and monitor the environment. • Dustbins have been placed at various locations in large number. • Use of polythene bags is banned. • Prescribed procedure is followed for the disposal of hazardous chemical waste. • Students are made aware about the importance of clean environment through special drives. • CFL/ LED lamps have replaced incandescent lamps in the campus to save electricity. • Special care is taken to switch off electrical appliances and equipments when not in use. • A waste disposal committee works to ensure the proper disposal of waste generated in the College. • The artificial recharge structure installed in the playground of the college was properly maintained. • To promote the use of clean energy, gradual shift to solar power has been planned, with a 120 KW Solar Power Plant being proposed to be installed in the campus. This is likely to reduce 90% dependency on electricity purchased from the Govt. • Institutional participation and support in state level seminar on “Environment Education Camp & Drawing

Competition” organised by Haryana Forest Development Corporation & Haryana State Pollution Control Board on 21st March 2018.

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Criterion – VII Innovations and Best Practices

7.1 Innovations introduced during this academic year which have created a positive impact on the functioning of the institution. Give details:

 Formation of Entrepreneurship Development Club planned.  Regular exchange of ideas and logistics among RKSD Group of Institutions.  Targeted participation of faculty in orientation/ Refresher/ Workshop focussed on MOOCS, e-learning and open educational resources making a definite impact on class room teaching-learning......  Interdepartmental exchange on inculcating scientific temper, gender sensitization and environmental awareness among students.  Collection and publication of hitherto scattered and unpublished Haryanvi Folk Songs/  The active collaboration with District Sports Authority in harnessing the talent of emerging sportsmen, women of the region with participation especially of girls players at State, National and International level.  Motivational drive among girl students resulting in the girls students opting for NCC as cadets and one of them selected for Republic Day Parade.  Sustained drive for environmental awareness independently and in collaboration with several Government and

non-governmental organizations.  Active use of Social Networking sites for disseminating information to the students and community at large.  Institutional level Seminars/ workshops on emerging issues of new quality imperatives in teaching-learning

process.  Qualitative shift in teaching-learning process with increasing use of ICT tools supported by 24X7 Wi-Fi enabled campus and successful inclusion of research based projects, surveys, summer trainings in feasible subjects. Group discussions, Case studies, communication skills enhancing learning practices.  Additional smart classrooms and technologically well-equipped seminar rooms being provided.  Well-equipped computer labs and Internet facility available for all students of different streams.

7.2 Provide the Action Taken Report (ATR) based on the plan of action decided upon at the beginning of the year * ATR for the Year as Annexure-III (Page 35-74)

7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution (please see the format in the NAAC Self-study Manuals)  Campaign For Environmental Awareness *  Qualitative Transformation of Academic Space Within the Institution *

* Best Practices for the year as Annexure-IV (Page 75 onwards)

7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness/protection

 Various committees like Campus Beautification and Floriculture Committee, Waste Disposal Committee, Eco-club and NSS & NCC units protect, conserve and monitor the environment. • Participation of faculty in environment related seminar/conference and research motivated. • Institutional participation and support in state level seminar on “Environment Education Camp & Drawing Competition” organised by Haryana Forest Development Corporation & Haryana State Pollution Control Board on 21st March 2018.

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• Motivated and groomed a group of selected students to participate in Government sponsored Internship under “Swacch Bharat Abhiyaan”. • A year-long cleanliness drive beginning from the College Campus & outside initiated by NSS under “Swacch Bharat Abhiyaan”. • The students of Economics Association donated plants with plant pots to the department for the cause of environmental awareness. • A DGHE sponsored One Day National Seminar was organized on 16th March, 2018 on the topic “Environment & Natural Resources: Human Necessity and Challenges” by the department of Zoology. • College initiated the plan for Installation of Solar power Plant in the college campus. • College addressed the issue of risk management regarding Environment protection.

7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No √

7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add. (For example SWOT Analysis)

SWOT Strengths • Centrally located with a credible standing as a premier co-educational institute with a legacy of six decades in value based education for all round development of students.

• Well-educated, committed and experienced Management with expertise in different professional and educational fields. • Strong Awareness of and effective fulfilment of Social responsibility. • Community and Alumni Support to the vision and mission of the institution • A multi faculty self-financed evening session with increasing focus on vocational courses.

• Glorious history in academics, sports and cultural activities. Weaknesses  Limitations of space for infrastructural expansion.  Absence of hostel culture among students making day boarding by a large number of students as inevitable.  Limitations in timely filling of regular posts due to constraints posed by change in Government policies.

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Opportunities • New Postgraduate courses in Physics and Chemistry • Cluster collaboration with institutions located within district and collaboration for research with institutes of eminence • Vocational character of courses such as B.Sc. (Computer Science), B.Sc. (Electronics), B.Com. (Taxation), B.Com (Insurance), B.Com. (Hons), B.B.A., B.C.A. and P.G.D.C.A. has enhanced prospects of skill development for employment in various sectors. • Well recognized and vibrant sports culture, spacious play grounds and newly added multi-purpose indoor stadium in providing ample scope of grooming players as professionals. Threats/Challenges • Complacency as the largest institution of the region. • Gaps in available forms and needs of viable collaboration with industry and academics • Growing use of latest gadgets among students causing diversion from academics • To cope up with the rural-urban divide and variations in school education of students intake constantly posing challenges to teaching learning methods and teaching schedule. • To strengthen self-learning and refine communication skills for greater employability of the students. • Redefining vision and mission as per emerging scenario of higher education and employment.

8 Plans of Institution for next year  Redefining vision and mission of the institution.  Upgradation of Wi-Fi system, College Website and streamlining of information on Alumni Link  Extension of the building.  Library to be centrally air-conditioned and additional changes as needed.  Upgradation of Science labs and Canteen  Wash Rooms in PG Block and Tagore Block.  To establish an English language Lab.  On-line courses, to establish a Studio, E-resources in library  Recruitment against vacant posts.  Organisation of International/National/State Level Seminars/ Conferences.  Encouraging Interdepartmental Activities.  Research fund to facilitate research by faculty and students.  To increase participation of students in various Subject societies and cells.  Need based computer training for supportive staff.  To revise template for submission to IQAC from Departments and faculty  To plan transition of ERP, Management Information System.  To review and consolidate policy on linkages and MOUs.  Proposal of a Research section in college magazine, Gyananjali and promotion of research orientation of PG students.  Academic Audit and Environment Audit.  Policy on Risk Management.  Student progression to be monitored regularly.  To promote faculty for minor and major research projects.

Dr. Seema Gupta Dr. Sanjay Kumar Goyal Co-ordinator, IQAC Chairperson, IQAC

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ANNEXURE- I SCHEDULE OF ACADEMIC CALENDAR UNDER GRADUATE COURSES EVENT DURATION Admissions 01.07.2017 to 14.07.2017

ODD SEMESTER

Teaching 15.07.2017 to 13.11.2017 Examination 14.11.2017 onwards Winter Vacations 18.12.2017 to 31.12.2017 EVEN SEMESTER Teaching 01.01.2018 to 28.04.2018 Examination 30.04.2018 onwards Summer Vacations 19.05.2018 to 01.07.2018 POST GRADUATE COURSES Admissions 01.07.2017 to 19.07.2017

ODD SEMESTER Teaching 20.07.2017 to 17.11.2017 Examination 18.11.2017 onwards Winter Vacations 18.12.2017 to 31.12.2017 EVEN SEMESTER

Teaching 01.01.2018 to 28.04.2018

Examination 30.04.2018 onwards Summer Vacations 19.05.2018 to 01.07.2018

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ANNEXURE- II STUDENTS FEEDBACK ANALYSIS

I. Feedback about Teaching-Learning TL 1: Are you getting adequate opportunities to acquire new skills? TL 2: Do teachers present subject matter clearly? TL 3: Are teachers approachable for consultation outside the class? TL 4: Do the teachers have good knowledge of the subject? TL 5: Are the classes held regularly?

II. Feedback about College Infrastructure CI 1: Do you enjoy the facilities of portable drinking water? CI 2: Are you getting good facilities in the common room? CI 3: The college canteen is spacious and provides hygienic food options? CI 4: The College is located suitably and connected with local transportation facilities?

CI 5: Does the campus have enough lawns and greenery

COLLEGE INFRASTRUCTURE

Agree Disagree

98 90 80 75 75

25 25 20 10 2

CI-1 CI-2 CI-3 CI-4 CI-5

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III. Feedback about Library Facilities LF 1: Is the library equipped with good collection of books? LF 2: Is the number and quality of magazines, newspapers, periodicals adequate? LF 3: The reading room/ Hall of the library provide good facilities? LF 4: Does library provide a conducive reading environment? LF 5: Is your library equipped with adequate Computer Facilities.?

LIBRARY FACILITIES Agree Disagree

85 91 92 87 85

13 15 15 9 8

LF-1 LF-2 LF-3 LF-4 LF-5

IV. Feedback about Extra-Curricular Activities ECA 1: Do you get information in time for participation in various competitions? ECA 2: Do you get chance to attend quality extension lectures/workshops/seminars? ECA 3: Are the numbers of extension lectures/ workshops/ seminar sufficient? ECA 4: Do you get fair chance to participate in college activities? ECA 5: Do you find the extra-curricular activities in college useful?

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Agree Disagree

97 94 92 94 90

10 6 8 6 3

ECA-1 ECA-2 ECA-3 ECA-4 ECA-5

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ANNEXURE-III

DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES

Department of English:

 An Essay Writing Competition for B.A. I Year students was organized in the month of September. The topics of the competition were: 'Students and Politics’, 'Aim in Life', 'Mobiles: A Bane or Boon'.  A Seminar on 'The Waste Land' by T.S. Eliot was organized for PG students on 12 September 2017. Three students presented their papers.  An Essay Writing Competition for B.A. Final was organized. The topics of the competition were: 'Swacch Bharat Abhiyaan', 'Fashion among Students', ‘Present Education System’.  On 3 February 2018, Women Cell in collaboration with English Literary Society of the college organized a screening of Hindi Movie ‘Padmaavat’, a revered work of fiction.  A Paper Reading Competition on 'The Guide' by R.K. Narayan was organized for PG students on 5 February 2018. Four students presented their papers.  Four students of M.A. English participated and presented their research papers in a National Seminar “Reflections and Manifestations of Women in Literature” at Gaur Brahmin Degree College, on the topics ‘Repression of Women in Tennessee Williams', ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ and ‘Challenging Patriarchy: A Study of 2016 Hindi Movie ‘Pink’ from 16-17 February 2018.  A seminar for B.Sc. I year students was organized on 12 March 2018. The topics of the seminar were: 'Corruption in Medical Profession in India', ' Education System in India', 'Reservation in India' and 'Gender Discrimination in India'.  Department in collaboration with Punjabi University, Patiala organized a Nukkad Natak ‘Aakhir Kadaon Tak’ on the theme of drug menace on 19 March 2018.  English Literary Society organized a screening of Hindi Movie 'Haider' on 29 March 2018. The movie is based on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy ‘Othello’.  Two students of M.A. English presented their research papers in a National Seminar on 'Environment and Natural Resources: Human Necessity and Challenges' on 16 March 2018 organised by Department of Zoology. The topic of their papers were 'Environmental Concerns in the Movie: Toilet Ek Prem Katha' and ' and Environment' respectively.  On the 13 April 2018 students of M.A. English organized a one day educational trip to Hills, Tikkad Taal, and Chandigarh.

Department of Political Science:

 On 31 July 2017, Political Science Association was established for active participation of students in departmental activities.  On the occasion of '75th Anniversary of Quit India Movement' an extension lecture was delivered on 9 August 2017, on the theme, 'Role of Quit India Movement in Indian Freedom Struggle' by Dr. R.K. Gupta.  A Quiz Contest on the theme “Indian Constitution” was organized by Political Science Association on 12 August 2017.  In context of Independence Day celebrations a lecture was delivered by Dr. Sudesh Bansal in PG Seminar room on the theme, 'Indian Democracy: Success and Failure' on 17 August 2017.  A Group Discussion was organized on the theme 'Democracy in India: Challenges and Opportunities' on 19 August 2017 and 'Sadbhawna Diwas' was also celebrated.

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 A debate competition was held on the theme, 'Teacher: A Role Model of Indian Society' on the occasion of Teachers Day i.e. 5 September 2017.  On 7 September 2017, Declamation Contest was organized on the issues of '70 Years of India's Independence' and '75 years of Quit India Movement'  A visit of UG/PG Students of the department was organized on 13 September 2017 to see the functioning of the offices located in Mini Secretariat, Kaithal.  On the auspicious occasion of Martyr’s Day, an extension lecture on the theme 'Bhagat Singh and his Ideology in Contemporary Times' was delivered by Prof. Shri Om on 27 September 2017 among the UG students of Political Science.  On the occasion of Gandhi and Sardar Patel Jayanti, a week-long activities were organized from 3-9 October 2017. An ‘Exhibition of the rare photographs of Gandhi and Patel’ were also displayed in PG Seminar Room. Students of Political Science Association also organized a class Seminar on Gandhi's methods of teaching.  On 24 October 2017, United Nations Day was celebrated in the Department. An extension lecture was delivered by Dr. C.B. Saini on the theme, 'UN System: Success and Failure in Contemporary Times'.  On the occasion of Solidarity Day 30 October 2017, an extension lecture was delivered by Prof. Shri Om on the theme 'Role of Indira Gandhi in Indian Democracy'.  In the context of 'Golden Jubilee celebration year of Haryana' debate competition was organized on the theme, 'Haryana through the Ages' on 3 November 2017.  On 14 November 2017, a Quiz Contest on the theme 'Nehru and his Vision' was organized by Political Science Association for PG students.  A series of lectures were organised on the occasion of ‘Swami Vivekananda Jayanti’ from 11-15 January 2018. The main speakers of this function were Prof. P.S. Narwania, Dr. R.K. Gupta, Dr. Rajesh Goel, Dr. C.B. Saini and Mr. Rajesh Kumar.  On the occasion of Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti a lecture was delivered by Prof. S.C, Kaushik, on the theme, 'Subhash Chandra Bose and Indian Freedom Movement' on 22 January 2018.  ‘National Voter’s Day' was celebrated on 25 January 2018 and PG students of Political Science participated in the function organized by District Administration on this occasion.  An extension lecture was delivered by Dr. Surender Singh Arya on the theme, 'Relevance of Swami Dayanand Swaraswati in Present Indian Society' on 15 February 2018 among the UG students of Political Science.  On 8 March 2018, on the occasion of International Women’s Day a declamation competition was organized by the department on the topic 'Women Empowerment: A Need of Hour'.  An extension lecture was delivered by Dr. R.K. Gupta on the theme, 'Emerging Trends in Indian Political System' on 12 March 2018.  In collaboration with 'Legal literacy cell' a discussion was organized on 14 March 2018, on the theme, 'Necessity of Legal Literacy for Common Man' by Danish Gupta, C.J.M. cum Secretary D.L.S.A., Kaithal.  A one-day Educational Tour to Parliament House, India Gate, National Museum, Rashtrapati Bhawan and Rashtrapati Bhawan Museum, New Delhi of PG Student of Political Science was organized on 6 April 2018.  An extension lecture was delivered by Prof. Shri Om on the theme, 'Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: His Vision for Indian Society' on 13 April 2018.

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Department of Commerce

 On 7 October 2017, Department in collaboration with Investor Protection Fund organized the ‘Investor Awareness Programme’ under the aegis of National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) to educate and aware the students about the investment opportunities in securities market.  On 16 February 2018, a seminar was organized on ‘Tally Education’ in collaboration with Tally Education Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore and Tally Education Pvt. Ltd., Kaithal Branch.  On 24 February 2018, a declamation contest was organized in which 25 students exhibited their oratory skills on the recent topics like ‘GST: Economic Booster or Set Back’, ‘Indian Budget 2018’, ‘One Nation-One Election’, ‘Digital India’.  On 26 February 2018, a provocative Case Study competition for the students of B.Com. III year was organized to imbibe critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving capabilities in them. All the participants discussed the success stories, SWOT Analysis and marketing strategies of the companies.  On 27 March 2018, a one-day Educational trip to Punjab University, Chandigarh and Kasauli was organized. 55 students of B.Com. Final along with faculty members visited the places to adore the nature's aesthetics.

Department of Mathematics

 A seminar on career guidance was organised on 14 March 2018 for M.Sc. students. A team of faculty members from MIM institution, Chandigarh delivered a lecture on use of shortcut methods to solve mathematical problems in various entrance examinations. They also guided students how to prepare for exams like NET, GATE, NBHM etc.  A team of three students participated and secured Ist position in a state level Mathematical quiz organized by the department of Mathematics of Hindu Girls College, on 6 February 2018.

Department of Physics

 A workshop on 'Experimental Physics' was organized for students of B.Sc. I year from 5-6 September 2017.  On -Screening a movie 'Pursuit of Happiness' on 27 January 2018.  Students of B.Sc. presented working model in Inter-district Level Physics Exhibition conducted by Haryana State Council for Science and Technology (HSCST), held in Govt. College, Kaithal on 8 February 2018.  Organised a one-day Educational Trip to Chandigarh and Morni hills in collaboration with department of Chemistry on 17 March 2018. 50 students of B.Sc. participated in it.

Department of Chemistry

 A Poster & Collage Exhibition was organized for the students of B.Sc. II and III year students of Medical and Non-Medical on 8 September 2017. Students displayed their posters and collage on topics: ‘Green Chemistry’, ‘Environmental Chemistry’, ‘Nuclear Chemistry’, ‘Nano-Chemistry’ and ‘Industrial Chemistry’.  Three students of B.Sc. participated in State Level Science Quiz Contest conducted by Haryana State Council for Science and Technology, Panchkula held at M.D.U., Rohtak on 9 February 2018 and won second prize.  Inter Class Quiz was conducted by the department on 20 February 2018. Eight teams of 3 students each participated from all chemistry classes.

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 The department organized an Essay Writing Competition for B.Sc. I on the theme ‘Save Earth’ on 10 March 2018.  The Wall Magazine was maintained regularly under the guidance of Dr. Shilpy Aggarwal.

Department of Geography

 On 5 September 2017, Teacher's Day was celebrated by the students of Geography. On this occasion department organized a Chart Exhibition Competition.  Students of Geography Department got first position in Inter College Quiz Competition held at C.R.A. Jat College, on 19 September 2017.  An Inter Class Quiz competition was organized by the department of Geography on 12 February 2018. Eight teams participated in it.  A team of two students participated in Inter District Science Exhibition organized at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Government College, Kaithal.

Department of Economics

 Economics Association was constituted for the academic session to enhance and encourage active participation of students outside the classroom and in Departmental activities.  On 29 August 2017, the students of the department were told about the importance of cleanliness in life. A cleanliness drive was also launched by the faculty with the help of students in the college campus.  On 8 September 2017, to celebrate the literacy day, the students of Economics Association donated plants with plant pots to the department for the cause of environmental awareness.  On 9 September 2017, a fresher party was organized by the Economics Association.  On 29 September 2017, department organized ‘53rd A.D. Shroff Memorial Declamation contest’ which was sponsored by Forum of Free Enterprise, Mumbai. Cash prizes of Rs. 1250, 1000, 750 were distributed to First, Second and Third position holders respectively.  A district level declamation contest sponsored by HARCOFED was organized by Jat College, Kaithal on 27 October 2017 on the topic ‘The role of Cooperatives in Sustainable Development and Progress’.  A workshop for preparation of civil services was organized by the department in association with Chanakaya IAS Academy Chandigarh on 19 January 2018. A Team of four resource persons interacted with students.  On 25 January 2018, an inter-college declamation contest was organized by Department of Economics, S.D. College, Ambala Cantt. Out of 30 students of 13 different colleges, our student from B.Com. II year got 2nd prize.  On 10 February 2018, department organized a seminar and quiz competition on ‘Union Budget 2018-19’ for the UG students.  On 17 February 2018, a state level Power Point Presentation was organized by department of Economics, Dyal Singh College, . In this competition 35 students from 15 prominent colleges participated. Our student got second Prize in this completion.  On 26 February 2018, a poster presentation competition was organized by the department for the students of B.Com. II year, in which students presented 22 districts of Haryana by way of poster presentation.  On 27 February 2018, a Multidisciplinary National Seminar and Poster presentation competition was held at Guru Nanak Girls College, Nagar. In this competition one student got best

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paper presentation award and four students won 1st, 2nd, 3rd and consolation prize Rs. 1500, 1100, 800 and 500 respectively.  On 7 March 2018, an Economics Quiz competition was organized by the Department. In this competition 5 teams participated.  On 14 March 2018, a State Level Essay Writing and declamation contest was organized by Department of Economics, Dyal Singh College, Karnal. Our student got 1st prize in essay writing competition and consolation in declamation contest.  On 20 March 2018, a motivational seminar on ‘The Art of Success’ by Mr. A.K. Mishra, Director, Chanakya IAS Academy, New Delhi was organized by the department association with Career Guidance and Counselling Cell on “Art of Success in life and Orientation for Civil Services”.  Two students of department got 1st and 2nd position in a State Level Essay Writing Competition organized by the Department of Economics, D.A.V. College, Cheeka.  On 4 April 2018, a one day Educational trip to Mussourie was organized by the Department. 52 students visited various spots of tourist interest and a number of educational institutes.

Department of Zoology

 In July 2017, a workshop on ‘Laboratory Techniques in Zoology’ was organized where the students of B.Sc. Medical learned the techniques and usage of various instruments used in the laboratory- Phase contrast microscopy, microtome, staining, sample collection, etc.  PPT presentations were given by B.Sc. III year students on various topics of ‘Evolution and Environmental Biology’ in February 2018 under the guidance of Dr. Anil Jindal and Ms. Anu. The presentation was followed by Q and A session.  Two students of B.Sc. III year medical participated in District Level Science exhibition held at Dr. B.R. A. Govt. College, Jagdishpura, Kaithal from 8-9 February 2018. Their model on the topic ‘Integrated Approach for Clean and Green Smart Village’ bagged first position and was selected for State Level Science Exhibition. One student also received cash prize for best presentation.  About 12 students of the Department participated in Great Backyard Bird Count, held from 15-19 February 2018, by Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Cornell University, New York (USA) and powered by e-Bird portal. Under the supervision of Dr. Gagan Mittal the students counted birds of more than 110 species in and around district Kaithal and Jind. Two students secured top positions in the State of Haryana in this event.  The students of B.Sc. III year visited Sultan Fish Farm, Village Butana, Nilokheri (Kurukshetra) on 1 March, 2018 and learned various techniques involved in freshwater aquaculture. Mr Sultan Singh explained the students about the various techniques in Fish culture and Fish Processing Industry.  The B.Sc. I year Medical students collected various varieties of insects, as part of their project work, from Kaithal and neighbouring areas under the supervision of teachers of the Department.  Department of Zoology organized a ‘Motivational Lecture’ for students by Mr Harman Singh, a motivational speaker of National repute on 9 March 2018.  The students of Zoology maintained the wall magazine regularly, under the guidance of Dr. Gagan Mittal, Dr. Anil Jindal and Ms Anu.  The Department of Zoology uses the facility of SMART Boards to its fullest. Most of the lectures are designed and presented on the SMART Board for the benefit of the students. The final year students were also trained to use the SMART Boards.  A DGHE sponsored One-day National Seminar was organized on 16th March, 2018 on the topic ‘Environment & Natural Resources: Human Necessity and Challenges’. In all 450 students, research

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scholars, teachers from various Institutes of Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, New Delhi, Telangana and Tamilnadu participated in the Seminar.  On 14 April 2018, a one-day educational tour was organized for the students of B.Sc. II year Medical students to Chhat Bir Zoo, Chandigarh and Museums of Department of Zoology and Anthropology, Panjab University, Chandigarh.

Department of Electronics

 A one-day educational trip to visit the Department of Electronics Science, K.U.K. on 22 February 2018 was organized in which 60 students visited the department.  Students attended a workshop on ‘Electronics as Career Option’ and they also had some fun by visiting Dharohar.

Department of Hindi

 A story writing, Poem Recitation and Declamation Contest was organized on the occasion of Hindi Diwas on 14 September, 2017.  An Extension lecture was delivered by Dr. Vijay Dutt Sharma on ‘Bhasha Vigyan avam Hindi Bhasha’ on 19 November 2017.  Department organized screening of the movie ‘Idgaah’ on 15 February 2018. This movie is related to the Syllabus of B.A. I year.

Department of Sanskrit

 Sanskrit Parishad was formed in the beginning of the session for successful organisation of departmental events and activities.  Extension lecture delivered by Dr. Lalit Kumar Gaur, Chairperson, Department of Pali-Prakrit- Sanskrit and Director Sanskrit and Prachya Vidya Sansthan K.U.K. on ‘Sanskrit Bhasha Sab Bhashao Ki Mool’ and ‘Sanskrit Bhasha mein Vaigyanikta’ on 30 August 2017.  A Workshop on “Sanskrit and ICT Tools” was organized on 11 September 2017.  A Written Quiz Competition based on syllabus for UG classes was organized.  A nine-day Sanskrit speaking camp was organized in collaboration with Haryana Sanskrit Academy, Panchkula and Sanskrit Bharti from 1-9 February 2018.  An extension lecture was organized on the topic ‘Science, Maths and Ayurveda in Sanskrit’ on 9 February 2018.  29 students of UG classes of the college were selected for the National Scholarship given by Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed to be University) Delhi. A scholarship of Rs. 4000/- was given to each and every selected student.

Department of Botany

 The students of B.Sc. III year visited Cactus Garden Panchkula, Lake nursery forest & Wildlife Department UT, Chandhigarh for spot study of plants accompanied by Dr. Sushil Gupta and Ms Sarita Rani in April 2018.  The students of B.Sc. III year visited sugar mill industry to study the process of sugar extraction from sugarcane and to study various pollutants arising from this process, in October 2018.  The students of B.Sc. II year were taken to Ambala road fields of Kaithal for the spot study of plants in July 2018.

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 The students of B.Sc. I year were taken to Mundri dam for the collection of Phanerogams, Cryptograms and Angiosperms in month of September.  Power point presentation was organized for B.Sc. III year student under the guidance of Ms Meenakshi Sheokand.

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PARTICIPATION/ PRESENTATIONS/ SESSION CHAIRED IN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE/ SEMINARS/ SYMPOSIUM

Dr. Rajbir Parashar, Associate Professor, Department of English

 Presented a research paper in USA at Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas from 19-21 April and University of Massachusetts, Amherst, USA.

Manjula Goyal, Associate Professor, Department of English

 ‘Feminism in Manju Kapur's Writings’ in Hindu Girls College, Jagadhri on 8 November 2017.  ‘Women Empowerment: A Myth or Reality with Special Reference to Manju Kapur's Works’ in University College, Moonak on 10 March 2018.

Dr. Vikas Bhardwaj, Associate Professor, Department of English

 ‘Women and Nature in Kamala Markandaya’s Nectar in a Sieve’ in “Contemporary Indian Women Writings: Critical Perspectives” sponsored by the Director General Higher Education, Haryana at Vaish Arya Kanya Mahavidyalaya, , Haryana on 10 March 2018.

Jaibir Dhariwal, Assistant Professor, Department of English

 ‘Ecocritical Approach in Literature: An Analysis on Literature and Literary Theory’ sponsored by UGC organized by Hindu Girls College, Jagadhri, from 8-9 November 2017.

Anjali Kurra, Assistant Professor, Department of English

 ‘Globalisation and Dalit Women in India’ on 'Women's Work and Occupational Health - Emerging Issues, Challenges & Policy Measures in an Unorganized Sector ( WWOH - 2018)’ at Arya PG College, .

Richa Langyan, Assistant Professor, Department of English

 ‘The Teachings and Lessons of Bhagvad Gita and its Relevance to the Modern Management’ in “Exploring Self in Digital Age - The Perspective of Shrimadbhagvadgita Philosophy at Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra from 25-27 November 2017.  ‘Social Integration and Social Change’ on “Agrarian Crisis and the Farmers' Suicides in Punjab: Sociological, Political, Economic and Environmental Perspectives” organized at University College, Moonak on 10 March 2018.

Archana Tiwari, Assistant Professor, Department of English

 ‘Women Empowerment: Feeding the Future’ in “Agrarian Crisis and the Farmers' Suicides in Punjab: Sociological, Political, Economic and Environmental Perspectives” organized at University College, Moonak on 10 March 2018.

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Dr. Laxmi Mor, Associate Professor, Department of Sanskrit

 ‘Shrimad bhagwad Geeta Mein Prayukta 'Aatma' Shabda-Vimarsha’ in 'Exploring Self in Digital Age - The Perspective of Shrimadbhagwad Geeta Philosophy' organised by Department of Tourism & Hotel Management, University School of Management, Department of Sanskrit, Pali & Prakrit, Department of Philosophy, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra from 25-27 November 2017.

Dr. Vinay Singhal, Assistant Professor, Department of Sanskrit

 ‘Srimad Bhagwad Gita Mein Samanjasya Se Vishwa Samanjasya Ke Sutra’ organised in International Geeta Mahotsav at Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra from 25-27 December, 2017. The paper was published in the proceedings of the seminar.

Dr. Shilpy Aggarwal, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry

 ‘Multifunctional Materials: Analytical Techniques and Diverse Applications’ at National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra on 20 January 2018.

Dr. Surender Singh Arya, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science

 ‘Modi's Neighbourhood Policy: A Special Reference to Pakistan’ sponsored by ICSSR on “Dynamics of India's Foreign Policy in Contemporary Era” organized by Department of Political Science, USOL, Panjab University, Chandigarh from 26-27 March 2018.

Raghbir Singh, Assistant Professor, Department of Geography

 ‘Changing Cropping Pattern in NCR Haryana Part: A Spatio Temporal Study’ at University College Moonak on 10 March 2018.

Dr. Rakesh Mittal, Assistant Professor, Department of History

 ‘Relevance of Bhagwad Gita in Modern Time’ at Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra from 26-27 November 2017.

Dr. Bijender Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Hindi

 ‘Hindi ke Vikas me Hindi Patrkarita Ka Yogdan’ in Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra on 26 October 2017.  ‘Tanav Grasta Jeevan avam Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta me Updisht Manviya Mulyon ki Prasangikta’ at Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra on 19 Nov. 2017.  ‘Chatron ke Ujjwal Bhavishya ke Prerna ke Sandarbha me Swami Vivekananda’ at Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra on 23 Jan. 2018.

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PARTICIPATION/ PRESENTATIONS IN NATIONAL CONFERENCE/ SEMINARS/ SYMPOSIA

Dr. Seema Gupta, Associate Professor, Department of English

 ‘Eco-critical Aspects in Philip Larkin’s Poetry’ in “Environment and Natural Resources: Human Necessity and Challenges” sponsored by Director General Higher Education, Haryana organized by Department of Zoology, R.K.S.D. (P.G) College, Kaithal on 16 March 2018.

Manjula Goyal, Associate Professor, Department of English

 "Ecofeminism: A Balance of Ecology or Environmentalism and Feminism in Markandaya's Nectar in a Sieve" sponsored by Director General Higher Education, Haryana organized by Department of Zoology, R.K.S.D. (P.G) College, Kaithal on 16 March 2018.

Dr. Vikas Bhardwaj, Associate Professor, Department of English

 ‘Women in Willa Cather’s O Pioneers!’ in “Reflections and Manifestations of Women in Literature: An Overview” sponsored by the Director General Higher Education, Haryana at Gaur Brahmin Degree College, Rohtak, Haryana from 16-17 February 2018.  ‘Hindu Environmental Ethos in James Cameron’s Avatar’ in “Environment and Natural Resources: Human Necessity and Challenges” sponsored by Director General Higher Education, Haryana organized by Department of Zoology at RKSD (PG) College, Kaithal on 16 March 2018.  ‘Syncretism and the Bishnoi Sect’ in “Syncretistic Literatures in India with Special References to Saint Kabir” sponsored by Haryana Punjabi Sahitya Academy, Panchkula at University College, Kuruksheta, Haryana organized by Department of English on 7 April 2018.

Dr. Suruchi Sharma, Assistant Professor, Department of English

 "An Interplay of Nature and Human Psyche in Khaled Hosseini" The Kite Runner' at Hindu Girls College, Jagdhari from 8-9 November 2017.  "Importance of Cleanliness and Hygiene at Workplace" on Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan at Government College, () on 30 January 2018.  ‘Conceptualisation of Indian Literature: A Post-Colonial Project’ on “Literature and Life: How Near, How Far?” from 12-13 February 2018.  ‘Anita Desai's Cry, The Peacock: An Ecocritical Exposition’ in “Environment and Natural Resources: Human Necessity and Challenges” at R.K.S.D. (PG) College, Kaithal on 16 March 2018.

Jaibir Dhariwal, Assistant Professor, Department of English

 ‘Animal Imagery in the Early Poetry of Ted Hughes’ on “Literature and Life: How Near, How Far?” sponsored by Director General Higher Education, Haryana, organized by B.L.J.S. College, from 12-13 February 2018.

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 ‘Ted Hughes as an Environmentalist and Ecopoet’ in “Environment and Natural Resources: Human Necessity and Challenges” sponsored by Director General Higher Education, Haryana at R.K.S.D. (P.G) College, Kaithal on 16 March 2018.  ‘Importance of Cleanliness and Personal Hygiene’ in Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan at Government College, Chhachhrauli, Yamunanagar on 30 January 2018.

Naresh Garg, Assistant Professor, Department of English

 ‘Role of Romantic Age in Sensitizing Human Being and Generating Environmental Awareness’ in “Environment and Natural Resources: Human Necessity and Challenges” at R.K.S.D. (PG) College, Kaithal on 16 March 2018.  ‘Analysis of Incorporating Multimedia in Teaching and Learning English Language’ in “English Language Teaching and Information Communication Technology: Trends and Challenges” at Markanda National College, Sahabad Markanda on 28 February 2018.  ‘English Language: A Panacea for Career Growth’ in “Skill India: Challenges and Reforms” at Seth Navrang Rai Lohia Jai Ram Girls College, Lohar Majara Kurukshetra on 19 January 2018.

Anjali Kurra, Assistant Professor, Department of English

 ‘Dalit Literature in India: Issues and Concerns’ in “Literature and Life: How Near, How Far?” at B.L.J.S. College, Tosham from 12-13 February 2018.  ‘Ecological Concerns in Bama's Karukku’ in “Environment and Natural Resources: Human Necessity and Challenges” at R.K.S.D. (P.G.) College, Kaithal on 16 March 2018.

Richa Langyan, Assistant Professor, Department of English

 ‘Women Empowerment through Skill Development’ on “Skill India: Challenges and Reforms” sponsored by Department of Higher Education, Haryana organized at Seth Navrang Rai Lohia Jairam Girls College, Lohar Majra Kurukshetra on 19 January 2018.  ‘Necessity of Public Awareness’ on “Environment and Natural Resources: Human Necessity and Challenges” sponsored by DGHE, Haryana at R.K.S.D (P.G) College, Kaithal on 16 March 2018.  ‘Meaning of Indian Traditions in English Writings’ in National Panel Discussion on “Critique of Sanskrit Terms and Concepts in English Literature” sponsored by Haryana Sanskrit Academy, Panchkula at Sanatan Dharma College (), Ambala Cantt on 5 May 2018.

Archana Tiwari, Assistant Professor, Department of English

 ‘Ecocriticism: Interdisciplinary study of Literature and Physical Environment’ on “Environment and Natural Resources: Human Necessity and Challenges” sponsored by DGHE Haryana at R.K.S.D (P.G) College, Kaithal on 16th March, 2018.

Himani, Assistant Professor, Department of English

 Participated in 2nd National Conference on “Women Empowerment and Gender Equality in Digital India” at MM College of Pharmacy, MMU Mullana, Ambala on 3 November 2017

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Pranjal Thareja, Assistant Professor, Department of English

 ‘Natural Resources: A Human Necessity’ on “Environment and Natural Resources: Human Necessity and Challenges” sponsored by DGHE Haryana at R.K.S.D (P.G) College, Kaithal on 16 March, 2018.

Dr. Vinay Singhal, Assistant Professor, Department of Sanskrit

 ‘Yoga Jivikaarjan Ki Sambhavnayen avem Chunotiyan’ in HSA sponsored Seminar organised by G.M.N. College, Ambala Cantt on 12 April 2017.  ‘Hitopdesha Ka Vyavharik Swaroop’ in HSA sponsored Seminar organised by S.D. College, Ambala Cantt on 23 September 2017.  ‘Puranon Mein Nihit Prachya Vidyayen’ organised by Institution of Sanskrit and Indological Studies, Kurukshetra University Kurukshetra on 23 March 2018.  ‘Prakritik Sansaadhno ke Samrakshan Ka Vedic Dristikon’ organised by R.K.S.D. (P.G.) College, Kaithal on 16 March 2018.

Dr. S.K. Goyal, Associate Professor, Department of Physics

 ‘Over-Exploitation of Ground Water Resource, Impact and Sustainable Management’ in one-day Interdisciplinary National Seminar on “Environment and Natural Resources: Human Necessity and Challenges" at R.K.S.D. (P.G.) College, Kaithal on 16 March 2018.

Dr. A.K. Narula, Associate Professor, Department of Physics

 ‘Health Risk Assessment of Radon in some Dwellings of Haryana’ in one-day Interdisciplinary National Seminar on “Environment and Natural Resources: Human Necessity and Challenges” at R.K.S.D. (P.G.) College Kaithal sponsored by DGHE, Haryana on 16 March 2018.

Dr. Alisha Goyal, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics

 'Recent Advancement in Science and Technology in India' sponsored by DGHE Haryana at Markanda National College, Shahabad on 20 January 2018.  'Environment and Natural Resources: Human Necessity and Challenges' sponsored by DGHE, Haryana at RKSD (PG) College, Kaithal on 16 March 2018.

Dr. Shilpy Aggarwal, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry

 Attended three day 69th IPC National Conference on “Indian Scenario of Pharmaceutical Education: Challenges and Future Perspectives” as Poster Evaluator organized by Indian Pharmaceutical Congress Association held at Chitkara University, Rajpura from 22-24 December 2017.  Attended three day National Conference on “Integrating Pharmacology with Modern Healthcare” organized by Indian Pharmacological Society at Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy and Technology Management, SVKMS NMIMS, Mumbai from 15-17 February 2018.

Dr. Ashok Sharma, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry

 ‘Public Awareness: Key to Environmental Protection’ sponsored by D G Higher Education, Haryana on 16 February 2018.

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Dr. Satyabir Singh Mehla, Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics

 ‘Study of Serial Queuing Processes with Feedback and Balking’ in “Applications of Mathematics in Present Scenario” from 10-11 November 2017 organised by Department of Mathematics, Maharaja Agarsen Mahavidyalaya, Jagadhri.

Dr. Sanjay Garg, Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics

 ‘Axi-symmetric Problem due to Thermal Sources in Generalized Thermo-elastic body’ in “Applications of Mathematics in Present Scenario” from 10-11 November 2017 sponsored by DGHE, Haryana at Maharaja Agrasen Maha-Vidyalaya, Jagadhri.  ‘Rayleigh - Lamb Problems in Fluid Saturated Poroelastic Plates’ on “Recent advancements in Science and Technology in India” sponsored by DGHE Haryana on 20 January 2018 at Markanda National College, Shahabad.  ‘Using Environmental Science to Bridge Mathematics and the Science’ on “Environment and Natural Resources: Human Necessity and Challenges” sponsored by DGHE, Haryana on 16 March 2018 at R.K.S.D. (P.G.) College, Kaithal.

Preeti Bansal, Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics

 ‘Applications of Mathematics in Real Life’ in “Applications of Mathematics in Present Scenario” from 10-11 November 2017 organised by Department of Mathematics, Maharaja Agarsen Mahavidyalaya, Jagadhri.  ‘Environmental and Mathematical Sciences’ in “Environment and Natural Resources: Human Necessity and Challenges” on 16 March 2018 organised by Department of Zoology, R.K.S.D. (PG) College, Kaithal.

Dr. Virender Pal Goyal, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics

 ‘Goods and Services Tax (GST) as a Measure to Boost Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India’ in 'GST: One Nation One Tax Regime' from 22-23 March 2018 at S.D. College, Panipat.

Dr. Suraj Walia, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics

 ‘Goods and Services Tax (GST): A Landmark Reform in Indian Taxation System’ organized by Department of Economics and Commerce, Hindu Girls College, Jagadhri Haryana on 2 February 2018.  ‘Growth & Performance of Agriculture Development in Indian Economy: An Analysis’ in Multi- Disciplinary National Seminar sponsored by DGHE, Haryana, organized by Department of Social Sciences, Guru Nanak Girls College, Yamuna Nagar on 26 February 2018.  ‘Goods and Services Tax (GST) as a measure to boost Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India’ organized by Department of Economics and Commerce, S.D. College, Panipat from 22-23 March 2018.

Shweta Gupta, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics

 ‘Demonetization: Success or Failure Paradox’ in “Indian Economy in 2018: Challenges and Prospects” at D.A.V. College, Cheeka on 10 March 2018.

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 ‘Environmental Ethics and Sustainable Development’ in “Environmental and Natural Resources: Human Necessity and Challenges” at R.K.S.D. (P.G.) College, Kaithal on 16 March, 2018.

Manika, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics

 ‘Digital India: Reforming through Technology’ in “India at cross roads” at MLN College, Radaur on 30 January 2018.  ‘Digital India: New way of Innovating India digitally’ in “Managing Change in Contemporary Business Scenario” at Dyal Singh College, Karnal on 27 February 2018.  ‘Emerging Trends of Digital Marketing in India’ in “Indian Economy in 2018: Challenges and Prospects” at D.A.V. College, Cheeka on 10 March, 2018.  ‘Environmental Ethics and Sustainable Development’ in “Environmental and Natural Resources: Human Necessity and Challenges” at R.K.S.D. (P.G.) College, Kaithal on 16 March, 2018.

Meenu Aggarwal, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics

 ‘Environment Pollution and Development’ in “Environmental and Natural Resources: Human Necessity and Challenges” at R.K.S.D. (P.G.) College, Kaithal on 16 March 2018.

Dr. C.B. Saini, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science

 ‘Environment Awareness: Sine Qua Non for Human Existence’ in “Environment and Natural Resources: Human Necessity and Challenges” organized by Department of Zoology, R.K.S.D. (PG) College, Kaithal on 16 March 2018.

Dr. Ashok Atri, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science

 ‘New Dimensions of Indian Federal System in Modi's Era’ at DAV (PG) College, Karnal on 30 October 2017.

Dr. Surender Singh Arya, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science

 ‘Sustainable Development: A Human Necessity for Coming Generations’ in “Environment and Natural Resources: Human Necessity and Challenges” organized by Department of Zoology, R.K.S.D. (PG) College, Kaithal on 16 March 2018.

Rachna Sardana, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce

 ‘Digital India- A Roadmap for Development’ in “Digital Economy: Challenges and Opportunities” at DAV College, Karnal on 28 February 2018.  ‘Green Marketing and Sustainable Development’ in “Environment and Natural Resources: Human Necessity and Challenges” organized by Department of Zoology, R.K.S.D. (PG) College, Kaithal on 16 March 2018.

Vishal Anand, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce

 ‘Demonetization and its Impact on various sectors of Indian Economy’ in “India at Cross Roads” at M.L.N. College, Radaur on 30 January 2018.  ‘Role and Prospects of Start-ups in India’ in “Digital Economy: Challenges and Opportunities” at D.A.V. (P.G.) College, Karnal on 28 February 2018.

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Pooja Gupta, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce

 ‘GST in India – Prospects and Challenges’ in a DHE sponsored seminar on “India at Cross Roads” at M.L.N. College, Radaur on 30 January 2018.  ‘Impact of Globalization on Environment’ in “Environment and Natural Resources: Human Necessity and Challenges” organized by Department of Zoology, R.K.S.D. (PG) College, Kaithal on 16 March 2018.

Manoj Bansal, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce

 ‘Digital India Empowerment and Transformation’ at D.A.V. College, Cheeka on 10 March, 2018.

Nidhi Rani, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce

 ‘Environmental Ethics and Sustainable Development’ in “Environment and Natural Resources: Human Necessity and Challenges” organized by Department of Zoology, R.K.S.D. (PG) College, Kaithal on 16 March 2018.  ‘Study of Employee Empowerment and Job Satisfaction’ in “Employee Empowerment” at S.D. College, Ambala on 28 March 2018.  ‘Role of Intellectual Property Right in Present Scenario’ in “Intellectual Property Right” at GMN College, Ambala on 30 March 2018.

Ajay Mittal, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce

 ‘Impact of Demonetization on Indian Economy: Issues and Challenges’ at Mukand Lal National College, Radaur on 30 January 2018.  ‘Digital India: Transforming India from Power to Empowerment” at D.A.V. College, Cheeka on 10 March 2018.  ‘Role of Environmental Ethics and Sustainable Development’ in “Environment and Natural Resources: Human Necessity and Challenges” organized by Department of Zoology, R.K.S.D. (PG) College, Kaithal on 16 March 2018.

Dr. Sucheta, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce

 ‘Role of ICT in Road Safety’ in “Road Safety in India: Issues and Challenges” at S.A. Jain (P.G.) College, Ambala on 28 March 2018.

Nikhar, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce

 ‘Sustainable Development through Environmental Ethics-Vedic point of View’ in “Environment and Natural Resources: Human Necessity and Challenges” organized by Department of Zoology, R.K.S.D. (PG) College, Kaithal on 16 March 2018.

Vishal Goyal, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce

 ‘Traditional Banking v/s E-Banking’ in “Lab to Land–Innovations of Science” at R.K.S.D College, Kaithal on 27 February 2017.

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 ‘Demonetisation–Impact on the Economy’ in “Digital India” at D.A.V College, Pehowa on 18 March 2017.  ‘Corporate Social Responsibility in India’ in “Corporate Social Responsibility in India” at S.D. (PG) College, Panipat from 29-30 March 2017.  ‘Skills Development in India: Challenges and Roadmap’ in “Skill India: Challenges and Reforms” at Seth Navrang Rai Lohia Jairam Girls College, Lohar Majra, Kurukshetra, Haryana on 19 January 2018.  ‘Corporate Social Responsibility towards Environment’ in “Environment and Natural Resources: Human Necessity and Challenges” organized by Department of Zoology, R.K.S.D. (PG) College, Kaithal on 16 March 2018.

Meenu Rani, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce

 ‘Environmental and Natural Resources: Human Necessity and Challenges’ in “Environment and Natural Resources: Human Necessity and Challenges” organized by Department of Zoology, R.K.S.D. (PG) College, Kaithal on 16 March 2018.

Dr. Anil Jindal, Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology

 ‘Paddy Straw Management to Control Environmental Pollution’ in “Environment and Natural Resources: Human Necessity & Challenges” organized by Department of Zoology, R.K.S.D. (P.G.) College, Kaithal on 16 March 2018.  ‘Solar Power: An Emerging Technology for Green Energy’ in “Recent developments in Science and Technology in Modern Era” organized by Arya P.G. College, Panipat on 15 December 2017.

Raghbir Singh, Assistant Professor, Department of Geography

 ‘Economic Activities in India’ in National Seminar at Jairam Girls College, Lohar Majra, Kurukshetra on 19 January 2018.  ‘Role of Environmental Ethics in Sustainable Development’ in “Environment and Natural Resources: Human Necessity and Challenges” organized by Department of Zoology, R.K.S.D. (PG) College, Kaithal on 16 March 2018.

Dr. Rakesh Mittal, Assistant Professor, Department of History

 ‘The Non-Co-operation Movement in Haryana’ in Haryana History Conference at C.R.S. University, Jind from 24-25 November 2017.  ‘Development of Handicraft Industries in Pre and Post-Independent India’ at Jairam Girls College, Lohar Majra, Kurukshetra on 19 January 2018.  ‘The Role of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in the Upliftment of Down to Odden’ at V.V. College, Shamli from 18-19 February 2018.

Dr. Asha Rani, Assistant Professor, Department of History

 ‘Janjation ke Sangarsh’ at Shaheed Bhima Nayak (P.G) college, Badvani from 29-30 October 2017.  ‘Madhyakaleen: Bahari akarman aur bhartiyon ka pratirodh’ in Delhi University from 17-18 March, 2018.

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Dr. R.P. Maun, Associate Professor, Department of Hindi  ‘Solar Energy’ in “Environment and Natural Resources: Human Necessity and Challenges” organized by Department of Zoology, R.K.S.D. (PG) College, Kaithal on 16 March 2018.

Rajesh Singh Deshwal, Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics  ‘Technology and Environment’ in “Environment and Natural Resources: Human Necessity and Challenges” organized by Department of Zoology, R.K.S.D. (PG) College, Kaithal on 16 March 2018.

Dr. Sushil Gupta, Associate Professor, Department of Botany

 ‘Ethanobotany and its Significance’ in “Environment and Natural Resources: Human Necessity and Challenges” organized by Department of Zoology, R.K.S.D. (PG) College, Kaithal on 16 March 2018.

Sarita Rani, Assistant Professor, Department of Botany

 ‘Environment & Sustainable Development’ in “Environment and Natural Resources: Human Necessity and Challenges” organized by Department of Zoology, R.K.S.D. (PG) College, Kaithal on 16 March 2018.

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RESEARCH WORK/PUBLICATION WORK BY FACULTY

Manjula Goyal, Associate Professor, Department of English

 "Education Versus Marriage: A Study of Women's Right in Manju Kapur's Difficult Daughters and Home" in IJRHAL, ISSN 2321-8878 Vol.5, Issue 8, August 2017, Impact Factor 3.6586  “Education: A Medium to Develop Professional Skills in ‘Manju Kapur's Difficult Daughters” in IJELL, ISSN - 2321-7065, Issue 8, August 2017, Impact Factor 5.27

Dr. Suruchi Sharma, Assistant Professor, Department of English

 “Diaspora, Women and the Marginalised: Literary Perspectives” in 'Predicament of Women in Khaled Hosseini’, edited book ISBN 978-93-86655-51-6 Published by Pacific Books International, New Delhi.  “Comparative Literature: A Global Perspective” in Shashi Despande ‘The Dark Holds No Terror and Shobha De's Socialite Evenings: Comparison and Contrast of Women Characters', ISBN 978- 93-86655-8 Published by Pacific Books International, New Delhi.

Dr. S.P. Verma, Assistant Professor, Department of English

 “Paulla Gunn Allen: A Study of Narrative American World View” in International Referred Journal of Commerce, Arts and Science, ISSN 2319-9202, Vol. 4 Issue 1, November 2017.  “Joy Hajaro: A Study of narrative American World View” in International Referred Journal of Management Sociology and Humanity, ISSN 2277-9809, Volume 4 Issue 1, November 2017.

Himani, Assistant Professor, Department of English

 “Regaining Authenticity: A study of Rosie’s character in R.K. Narayan’s The Guide” in International Journal of English Language, Literature and Humanities in IJELLH Vol. 6, Issue 6, June 2018.

Dr. Laxmi Mor, Associate Professor, Department of Sanskrit

 “Shrimadbhagwad Geeta Mein Prayukta 'Aatma' Shabda-Vimarsha" in International Journal of Indology Prachyavidyanusandhanam, a Refereed Research Journal, Vol. 13, Jan.-Jun. 2018, ISSN 0974-5866, UGC approved journal no.40744, Meerut.

Dr. Ashok Sharma, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry

 "Spectral Techniques for Identification of Triglycerides" In Asian Journal of Research in Chemistry, Vol.10, Issue 5, 2017.

Dr. Alisha Goyal, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics

 “Tailoring of Optical and Electrical Properties of PMMA by Incorporation of Ag Nanoparticles”, Bull. Mater. Sci., Vol. 40, No. 4, August 2017, PP. 615-621.  “Green Chemical Synthesis of Ag-PMMA Nanocomposite”, ISST Journal of Applied Chemistry, Vol. 8, No. 2, December 2017, ISSN: 0976-7355 PP. 82-83.

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Dr. Virender Pal Goyal, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics

 “Relationship between Foreign Trade and Economic Growth of India: An Empirical Investigation” published in “The Indian Economic Journal” of the Indian Economic Association Special Issue, December 2017.  “Dynamics of Rural Transformation in Haryana- Role of Microfinance” Edited by M.R. Khurana, 'Dynamics of Rural Transformation in India' with ISBN No.978-93-85883-29-3, Studies Pren, June 2018.

Suraj Walia, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics

 “Access to Higher Education for Economic Growth in Haryana (India): An Empirical Investigation” in The Indian Economic Journal (Journal of The Indian Economic Association) Special Issue, UGC Approved Journal, December 2017.  “Higher Education and Economic Growth in Haryana: An Application of Co-integration and Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) Approach” in International Journal, Asian Resonance (UGC Approved Journal), Vol. 6, Issue 3, July 2017, ISSN 0976-8602.  Published an article (editorial) of one thousand words entitled “Matter of Happiness” in English Newspaper Daily Post on April 10, 2018.

Dr. Ashok Attri, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science

 “China's 'One Belt One Road (OBOR)' Initiative: Beginning of a new game in Power Politics” in Political Discourse a Refereed Research Journal, December 2017.

Dr. Surender Singh Arya, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science

 "Kashmir Dispute between India and Pakistan: Need for an Innovative Approach" in Political Discourse a Refereed Research Journal, Vol. 3, no. 1, June 2017.  "Linguistic Reorganization of States: Impact on Punjab and Haryana" in International Journal of Education and Science Research Review (IJESRR) an International Refereed Research Journal (UGC Approved Journal No. 49022 with Impact Factor 2.816), Vol. 4, Issue 3, June 2017.  "Terrorism: A Major Irritant between India and Pakistan Relations" in Academic Discourse an International Refereed Research Journal, Vol. 6, No. 2, December 2017.

Raghbir Singh, Assistant Professor, Department of Geography

 "Changing Land Use in NCR Haryana Part Aspatio Tempered Study (1979 to 2015)" in International Journal Chintan, Vol. 29, Part-2, January-March 2018, ISSN: 2229-7227.

Dr. Asha Rani, Assistant Professor of History

 “Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel ka Desh ki Ekta aur Akhadanta me Yogdan” in ‘International Journal of Education and Science Research in August, 2017.

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BOOKS PUBLISHED BY FACULTY MEMBERS

Dr. Sanjay Garg, Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics

 “Partial Differential Equations”, ISBN No. 978-93-86706-09-6 Published by A.S. Parkashan, Meerut.

Dr. Rajinder Badgujjar, Associate Professor, Department of Hindi

 “Saang Samrat-Chander lal Vaadi Granthavali”, ISBN No. 978-81-928853-7-7 Published by Haryana Grantha Academy, Panchkula, Haryana.  “Lok Sanskriti aur Devender Satyarthi ka Hindi Sahitya”, ISBN No. 978-93-84249-29-8 Published by Jyoti Prakashan, Mayur Vihar, .  “Hindi Dalit Atamkathayen: Ek Sanskritik Vishleshan”, ISBN No. 978-93-84249-27-4 Published by Jyoti Prakashan, Mayur Vihar, Sonipat.

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FACULTY AS EXPERTS/ CHAIRPERSONS/ RESOURCE PERSONS

Dr. Suruchi Sharma, Assistant Professor, Department of English

 Delivered an Extension Lecture on the topic ' The Role of English Language in Changing Scenario' at Babu Anant Ram Janta College, Kaul on 23 January 2018.

Jaibir Dhariwal, Assistant Professor, Department of English

 Chaired a Technical Session in National Seminar on ‘Technological Symposium for the Digital Transformation of India’ organized by Ch. Ishwar Singh Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Fatehpur-Pundri, sponsored by D.G.H.E., Haryana from 16-17 March 2018.  Chaired a Session in ‘Animal Imagery in the Early Poetry of Ted Hughes’ in National Seminar on ‘Literature and Life: How Near, How Far?’ sponsored by Director General Higher Education, Haryana, organized by B.L.J.S. College, Tosham, from 12-13 February 2018.

Dr. Vinay Singhal, Assistant Professor, Department of Sanskrit

 “Samajik Samasyon Ke Samadhan Mein Jain Dharma Sammat Aachar Vichar Ki Prasangikta” as a resource person in HSA sponsored National Seminar at Mahavir Digambar Jain Mandir, Yamunanagar on 2 April 2018

Dr. S.K. Goyal, Associate Professor, Department of Physics

 Chaired technical session in DGHE sponsored National Seminar at R.K.S.D. (PG) College, Kaithal on 16 March 2018.

Dr. Satyabir Singh Mehla, Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics

 Chaired a session in one day National conference on “Environment and natural resources: Human necessity and challenges” on 16 March 2018 organised by Department of Zoology, R.K.S.D. College, Kaithal.

Dr. C.B. Saini, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science

 Chaired a session in one-day Interdisciplinary DGHE Sponsored National Seminar on “Environment & Natural Resources: Human Necessity & Challenges” organized by Department of Zoology, R.K.S.D. (PG) College, Kaithal on 16 March 2018.

Dr. Surender Singh Arya, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science

 Chaired a session in one-day Interdisciplinary DGHE sponsored National Seminar on “Environment & Natural Resources: Human Necessity & Challenges” organized by Department of Zoology, R.K.S.D. (PG) College, Kaithal on 16 March 2018.  Appointed as Member of Subject Experts Committee by Board of School Education Haryana, to analyse the Answer Keys of Question Papers for HTET Level-II (TGT Social Science) and Level-III (PGT Political Science) on 28 December 2017.

Dr. Anil Jindal, Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology

 Chief Guest in Silver Oak International School, Kaithal and delivered a talk on the occasion of “Earth Day” on 21 March 2018.

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 Judge in District Level Science Essay Competition organized by Haryana Government held in B.R.A. Govt. College, Kaithal on 27 September 2017.

Dr. Suraj Walia, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics

 Judge in Poster Presentation Competition in Multi–Disciplinary National Seminar on “Agriculture Reforms in India: Proposals and Implementations” sponsored by Director Higher Education, Haryana and organized by Department of Social Sciences, Guru Nanak Girls College, Yamuna Nagar, Haryana on 26 February 2018.

Rachna Sardana, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce

 Delivered a lecture in NSS camp on 22 March 2018 during Seven days camp organized by NSS units of R.K.S.D. (PG) College.

Raghbir Singh, Assistant Professor, Department of Geography

 Delivered an Extension Lecture on "Career in Geography and How to Prepare Current Affairs for Competitive Exams" at Govt. College, Safidon on 13 March 2018.

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WORKSHOP/ FDP/ORIENTATION/ REFRESHER COURSE ATTENDED BY FACULTY

Jaibir Dhariwal, Assistant Professor, Department of English

 National Workshop on the “Role of Local Chapters in NPTEL” conducted by Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur at Bhargava College of Engg. & Tech. Samba, J&K, on 23 September 2017.

Himani, Assistant Professor, Department of English

 Participated in One week National Workshop on “Research Methodology” at MM College of Pharmacy, MMU Mullana, Ambala from 4-9 December 2017.

Dr. Shilpy Aggarwal, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry

 Attended one-day National Workshop on “IP Awareness Programme on National IPR Policy 2016” organized by ASSOCHAM, Kurukshetra University and IP Office, K.U.K. on 11 January 2018.  Attended RUSA sponsored UGC-HRDC One Week Short Term Program on Advanced Analytical Instrumentation Techniques in Sciences at GJUST, Hisar from 12-19 March 2018.

Dr. Ashok Sharma, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry

 Attended Short Term Programme on " Advanced Analytical Instrumentation Techniques " from 02- 08 November 2017.

Kapil Jain, Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics

 Participated in One Week Short Term Course on ‘Gender Sensitization’ from 25-30 June 2018 at HRDC, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra.

Suraj Walia, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics

• Attended Special Winter School Refresher Course on “Changing Dimensions of Higher Education in India organized by UGC Human Resource Development Centre, Rani Durgawati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh from 11-30 December 2017. • Attended One Week Short Term Course on “Forecasting Models with Applications of Software (FMAS)” organized by Department of Humanities and Social Sciences & Department of Mathematics, National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra from 03-07 January 2018.

Dr. Ashok Atri, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science

• Participated in MOOC/NPTEL Workshop on 'Role of Local Chapter' conducted by Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, UP at Bhargava College of Engineering and Technology, Samba, Jammu and Kashmir on 23 September 2017. • Participated in Refresher Course in History, Political Science and Public Administration at UGC- HRDC Central University of Pondicherry from 8-28 March 2018.

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• Participated as Nodal Officer in Seven day Camp by Haryana Red Cross Society at RKSD College from 15-19 January 2018. • Participated as Nodal Officer in One-day training programme by Red Ribbon Club under Haryana State Aids Control Society, sponsored by DGHE on 19 February 2018.

Dr. Surender Singh Arya, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science

• Participated in Short Term Course on “Research Methodology in Arts and Humanities” at UGC- HRDC Kumaun University, Nainital, Uttarakhand from 25 -31 July 2017. • Participated in MOOC/NPTEL Workshop on “Roll of Local Chapter” conducted by Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, UP at Bhargava College of Engineering and Technology, Samba, Jammu and Kashmir on 23 September 2017. • Participated in Refresher Course in “Political Science and Public Administration” at UGC-HRDC University of Mysore, Mysore, Karnataka from 11-31 January 2018. • Participated in UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Gandhi in Modern Times” organized by Gandhian Studies Centre, D.A.V. College for Girls, Yamuna Nagar from 23-24 February 2018.

Rachna Sardana, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce

• Attended a twenty one day Inter disciplinary Refresher course on ‘Information Technology’ organized by Department of Computer Science in collaboration with HRDC, Kurukshetra University from 24 October to 13 November 2017.

Pooja Gupta, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce

• Attended a twenty one day Inter disciplinary Refresher course on ‘Information Technology’ organized by Department of Computer Science in collaboration with HRDC, Kurukshetra University from 24 October to 13 November 2017.

Dr. Rakesh Mittal, Assistant Professor, Department of History

• Participated in the Interdisciplinary Refresher course in History and Political Science held at HRDC Centre, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry from 08-28 March 2018.

Dr. Bijender Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Hindi

 Attended One day workshop on the “Role of Local Chapters” by IIT, Kanpur at BCET Samba on 23 September 2017.

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AWARDS AND HONORS BY FACULTY

Dr. Ashok Atri, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science

 Honoured by Haryana Sahitya Academy Kaithal for the contribution in the field of literature and given Brij Bhushan Bhardwaj Memorial literary Award on 26 November 2017.

Dr. Bijender Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Hindi

 Honoured by District Election Office, Kaithal on 25 January, 2018

Ph.D Degree Awarded

 Dr. Seema Gupta, Associate Professor, Department of English  Dr. Vikas Bhardwaj, Associate Professor, Department of English  Dr. Suruchi Sharma, Assistant Professor, Department of English  Dr. S.P. Verma, Assistant Professor, Department of English

Ph.D thesis Submitted

 Suraj Walia, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics

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Sports Achievements Dept. of Health and Physical Education & Sports Boxing Championship (Women) Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra

1. Gold Medal in AIBA Open International Boxing Tournament held at New Delhi 2. Bronze Medal in 3rd International Boxing Championship at Kazakhstan 1 3. Gold in Senior National Boxing MANISHA BA II 211 Championship 4. Gold Medal in All India inter University 5. Gold Medal in Senior State Boxing Championship 6.Gold Medal in Inter College Boxing Championship 1.Gold Medal in Balkan Boxing international Championship at Bulgaria 2. Bronze Medal in World Youth 2 NEHA BA II 210 Women Boxing Championship 3. Bronze in Golden Glove Youth Women Boxing Championship 4. Gold Medal in DHE Boxing Championship

1. Gold Medal in Inter College, 2. Gold Medal in All India Inter University 3 POONAM BA II 468 3. Gold Medal in junior National boxing Championship 4. Gold Medal in DHE Boxing Championship

1.Gold Medal in Senior State Boxing Championship 4 2.Gold Medal in Inter College ANU BA II 647 Boxing Championship 3.Bronze Medal in Senior National 4. Gold Medal in DHE Boxing Championship

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1. Bronze Medal in inter College 2.Silver Medal in Youth National 5 Boxing Championship SUMAN B.sc I 20155 3. Silver Medal in DHE Boxing Championship

1. Silver Medal in Inter College Boxing Championship, NIRMAL BA I 20144 6 2. Bronze Medal in DHE Boxing

Championship

1. Silver Medal in Inter College

Boxing Championship

ANJU BA I 20146 2. Represent Junior National Boxing 7 Championship 3.Silver Medal in DHE Boxing Championship 1.Bronze Medal in Inter College

Boxing Championship MANJEET BA I 200142 8 2.Silver Medal in DHE Boxing

Championship 1.Bronze Medal in Junior National

Boxing Championship, REENA BA I 200157 9 2.Bronze Medal in DHE Boxing

Championship

Silver Medal in DHE Boxing 10 RANI B.A. II 469 Championship

Bronze Medal in DHE Boxing 11 SONIA BA I 65 Championship

Boxing Championship (MEN) Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra

Sr. Name Class Roll No. Position No. 1. Gold Medal in K.U.K Boxing Championship 2. Bronze Medal in All India Inter University Boxing 1 VIJAY CHAHAL BA II 413 Championship 3. Bronze Medal in Senior National Boxing Championship 4. Silver Medal in 1ST Haryana Series Boxing Championship

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1. Gold Medal in K.U.K Boxing Championship 2. SONU DHULL BA I 412 2. Bronze Medal in Senior State Boxing Championship 3. Bronze Medal in Senior National Boxing Championship

1. Gold Medal in K.U.K 3. DEEPAK B.A III 1206 Boxing Championship 2. Represent in Senior National Boxing Championship 1. Gold Medal Senior National 4. SONU M.Sc. 1569610018 Boxing Championship 2. Gold Medal in K.U.K Boxing Championship

5 TINKU DHULL BAIII 185 1. Silver Medal in K.U.K Boxing Championship

6 NARESH KUMAR BAII 604 Bronze Medal in K.U.K Boxing Championship

JUDO Championship (W) Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra Sr. No Name Class Roll No Achievement

1 JYOTI DEVI B.A. III 171 Gold Medal in KUK Judo Championship

2 LEKHIKA B.A. III 1351056 Silver Medal in KUK Judo Championship

3 ASHA RANI B.Com I 2456 Gold Medal in KUK Judo Championship

4 JITENDER B.A. 2 487 Silver Medal in KUK Judo Championship 2 5 SOHAN B.A .1 Silver Medal in KUK Judo Championship 2 6 RAHUL B. A. Bronze Medal in KUK Judo Championship

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Bronze Medal in KUK (100kg) 7 DEEPAK B.A. III 1206 Judo Championship Bronze Medal in KUK (Open) Judo Championship

Athletics Championship (M/W) Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra Sr. Name Class Roll Achievement No No Gold Medal in Relay Race KUK Athletics 1 PREETI B.A.II 583 Championship Silver Medal in100m KUK Athletics Championship Represent University in A.I.I.U. Athletics Championship Gold Medal in Relay Race 2 MANISHA B. Com III 3075 Bronze Medal in 100m KUK Athletics Championship Represent University in A.I.I.U. Athletics Championship Gold Medal in Relay Race KUK Athletics 3 SANJU B.A. III 1290 Championship

Gold Medal in Relay Race KUK Athletics 4 EKTA B.COM II 2567 Championship Bronze Medal (400) in Relay Race KUK Athletics Championship

Basketball Championship, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra Sr. Name Class Roll Achievement No No Bronze Medal in Inter University Basketball Championship 1 SANJU B.A.III 1290 Represent in All India Inter University Basketball Championship Bronze Medal in Inter University Basketball Championship 2 ANJU B.A.II 473 Represent in All India Inter University Basketball Championship

3 SAGAR B.A.II 483 Represent in Inter University Basketball Championship Gold Medal in Rural Asian Basketball 4 YASHDEP B.A.II 484 Championship Bhutan

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WUSHU Championship (M/W) Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra

1 Gold Medal in KUK Wushu MONU BA III 1081 Championship 2 DEEPAK BA III 1206 Bronze Medal in KUK Wushu Championship

3 AMIT RANI M.A.I 20013 Silver Medal in KUK Wushu Championship 4 MONIKA B.A. I 20022 Silver Medal in KUK Wushu LAKRA Championship 5 MEENA DEVI B.A. I 20021 Silver Medal in KUK Wushu Championship 6 RANI B.A. I 469 Silver Medal in KUK Wushu Championship 7 SUMAN B.Sc.II 20012 Silver Medal in KUK Wushu Championship 8 ANJALI B.Com II 2425 Bronze Medal in KUK Wushu Championship

Rural (Male) Olympic International Football Championship, Nepal Sr. Name Class Roll Achievement No No

Silver Medal in Rural Olympic 1 SALINDER B.A. I 10290 International football Championship held at Nepal

KHO-KHO (Men) Team Bronze Medal in Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra Kho-Kho Championship

Sr. Name Class Roll No Achievement No

1 VAKIL B.A. III 1295 Bronze Medal in KUK Kho- Kho Championship

2. ROHIT B.A.II 466 Bronze Medal

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3 MOHIT B.A.III 1297 Bronze Medal

4 RADHESHYAM B.Com 2711 Bronze Medal II

5 SIDDARTH B.A. II 583 Bronze Medal

Bronze Medal 6 JITENDER DHULL B.A.II 355

Bronze Medal GURMEET B.A. III 1265 7 Bronze Medal 8 DEEPAK B.A. I 1145

Bronze Medal 9 BITTU RAM B.A. I 357

Bronze Medal 10 SURENDER B.A.II 477

Bronze Medal 11 SACHIN B.A. II 478

Bronze Medal 12 SUNIL DALAL B.A.I 10114

Taekwondo Championship (M/W) Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra Bronze Medal in KUK Taekwondo (M&W) 1 DEEPAK B.A. III 1206 Championship

Bronze Medal in KUK 2 AMIT RANI M.A. I 20013

Bronze Medal in KUK 3 MEENA BA I 20021 Bronze Medal in KUK 4 MONIKA BA I 20022

Bronze Medal in KUK 5 RANI B.A. II 469

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Wrestling Championship (M) Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra Sr. Name Class Roll No Achievement No

1 Devender B.A. I 156851922 Silver Medal in Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra

Best Physique Championship (Men) Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra Sr. Name Class Roll Achievement No No

1 SAMEER B.A.I 565 Represent in All India Inter University

Ball Badminton Championship (WOMEN) Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra 1 ANKITA B.A. II 205 BRONZE MEDAL IN KUK

2 JYOTI RANI B.A. II 276 BRONZE MEDAL IN KUK Participation in All India Inter University Championship 3 POOJA B.A. II 71 BRONZE MEDAL IN KUK

4 SANJU B.A. III 1290 BRONZE MEDAL IN KUK

5 SUMAN B.A. II 275 BRONZE MEDAL IN KUK

6 MANPREETKAUR B.A. II 204 BRONZE MEDAL IN KUK

7 SHIWANI B.Sc. III 3858 BRONZE MEDAL IN KUK Participation in All India Inter University Championship 8 NEHA B.Com. 88 BRONZE MEDAL IN KUK II

9 SUDESH B.A. II 161 BRONZE MEDAL IN KUK

10 RAJNI B.A. I 40 BRONZE MEDAL IN KUK

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Fencing Championship Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra

Sr. Name Class Roll Achievement No No

AMIT B.A.I 138 BRONZE MEDAL IN KUK 1

2 ANIL KUMAR B.A.II 150 BRONZE MEDAL IN KUK

3 MULTAN B.A.I 244 BRONZE MEDAL IN KUK

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Cultural Achievements

Ratnavali: A Golden Jubilee Celebration (Haryana Day Festival held at Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra) Name of the Event Position Haryanvi one-act Play : First Haryanvi one-act Play : First best actress Haryanvi one-act Play : Second best actress Old Antique Haryanvi : Second Haryanvi Kavita : Second Haryanvi Declamation : Second

(Zonal Youth Festival held at Govt. College, Bheriyan, Pehowa, Kurukshetra) Name of the Event Position Choreography : First Haryanvi Dance Female (Solo) : First On the Spot Painting : First Poetic Symposium : First One Act Play : Best Actress Haryanvi Pop Song : Second Haryanvi Dance Male (Solo) : Second Rangoli : Second Symposium : Second Debate : Second Mime : Third Classical Solo Dance : Third Western Instrumental Solo : Third Poster Making : Third Cartooning : Third On the Spot Photography : Third Ritual : Third

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NCC

 On 15 Aug. 2017 the Chief Guest was given Guard of Honour by NCC Cadets on Independence Day Parade.  On 26 Jan 2018 the Chief Guest was given Guard of Honour by NCC Cadets on Republic Day Parade, in which the Girls NCC Cadets took part for the first time.  In the month of October 2017, 55 NCC Cadets of 5/10 Company participated in the camp organized at Rupnagar, Punjab.  On 22nd June, 2018 a ‘Traffic Rule Awareness Rally’ was organized to make the public aware of traffic rules.  On 21st June 2018, about 400 NCC cadets from school and college took part in ‘Yoga and Pranayama Programme’ on International Yoga Diwas.

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NSS

 A Cleanliness Drive was launched by NSS Volunteers under “Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan” on 12 August 2017.  Distribution of Plants by Prof. Chetna Sharma under “Voice of Nature” Programme on 20 August 2017.  Celebrated World Literacy Day on 8 September 2017.  Celebrated World Peace Day on 15 September 2017.  Celebrated NSS Day on 24 September 2017.  Celebrated Sampardayik Sadbhawna Diwas on 2 October 2017.  Celebrated Van Mahotsav Day on 5 October 2017 by planting trees in college campus.  A Blood Donation Camp was organized on 10 October 2017 in college in collaboration with Red Cross Society, Kaithal.  A Blood Donation Camp was organized on 9 December 2017 in collaboration with HDFC Bank.  Celebrated Swami Vivekanand Jayanti as “Yuva Mahotsav Day” on 19 January 2018.  Participated in a Voter Survey in College in association with District Administration.  A Skit was enacted on 25 January 2018 by NSS Volunteers. D.C. Sunita Verma was invited on this occasion.  A Cleanliness Drive in college campus under “Go Green Go Clean” campaign was organised on 27 January 2018.  An Extension lecture was delivered to celebrate Jayanti of Subhash Chandra Bose.  A Workshop on ‘Stress Management’ was organized by Art of Living on 16 February 2018.  A Seven-day NSS Camp was organized in Oddoa wali Gamdi, Kaithal from 20-26 March 2018.  NSS volunteers participated in Yoga Programme on the occasion of “International Yoga Day” on 21 June 2018.  50 students registered in SBSI (Swacch Bharat Summer Internship) and worked for 100 hours in adopted village, Deohra in June 2018.

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CAREER GUIDANCE CELL

 Information regarding various government/private vacancies advertised through various newspapers was displayed regularly on the Career Guidance Cell Notice Board throughout the year for the information of the students.  A Workshop for preparation of Civil Services examination was organized on 19 January 2018 in collaboration with Department of Economics. A Team of four resource persons from Chanakaya IAS Academy Chandigarh delivered their lecture regarding preparation for civil services examination and interacted with students.  On 22nd February 2018 a Seminar was organized for the students of B.Sc. & BCA regarding career opportunities after graduation. Ms Aparna Grover, Director Infomaths Studies Pvt. Ltd. Chandigarh delivered a talk on career opportunities in the Banking/Insurance sector after graduation.  On 20th March 2018, a Motivational Seminar was organised on “The Art of Success” by famous and renowned success Guru A.K. Mishra, Director, Chanakya IAS Academy, New Delhi.  On 22nd March 2018 a Seminar was organized in collaboration with MIM Academy Chandigarh. Ms Kanika Mahajan, delivered a talk to the students of Mathematics regarding various career opportunities for higher studies.  On 24th March 2018 a Workshop was organized in which a talk was delivered by Dr. Virender Pal Goyal & Prof. Suraj Walia regarding “Career Opportunities for the students of Economics” in which under graduate and post graduate students of Economics participated.

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WOMEN CELL

 A Sanitary Napkin Vending Machine and Incinerator was installed in Girls’ Common Room on 12 September 2017and in Girls Common Room, Evening Session on 12 March 2018.  Awareness Seminar on ‘Personal Hygiene and Cleanliness’ was organised on 17 September 2017.  An Exhibition of Craft Items and Posters prepared by the students was organized on the day of visit of NAAC peer team on 15 September 2017.  Posters and Flexes on girls’ oriented issues displayed and pasted in the college campus on 13 September 2018.  Prize Distribution function was organized on 26 September 2017 to facilitate the students who participated in various activities during the session 2016-17.  With festivals round the corner, the girl students had a Mehandi Designing Competition to infuse the spirit of festivity. The RKSDian girls showcased their talent in the “Mehandi Fair” held on 7 October 2017. The fair also provided them a platform to mint money through their skills.  An Extension lecture was delivered by Sh. Anil Sirohi, Advocate, District Court, Kaithal, on Women Empowerment on 8 March, 2017, 23rd International Women's Day.  The girl students of the college were imparted feminine sensibilities by organizing screening of movies like ‘Queen’, a journey of discovering oneself, and “Padmaavat”, a revered work of fiction which is based on the epic Padmavat by Sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi.

LEGAL LITERACY CELL

 The Legal Literacy Cell established literacy club of twenty students on 4th September 2017 for the smooth functioning of ongoing activities.

 On 7 October 2017, an Extension lecture was delivered by CJM-cum Secretary- District legal Service Authority, Kaithal, Dr Ashok Kumar on the topic “Acid Attack Victim and Legal Aid” given by the DLSA.

 Participated in District Level competition organized by BRA Govt. College Kaithal on 25 February 2018. Twenty two students participated in ten events and won positions in the nine.

 On 15 March 2018 Extension lecture was delivered by CJM-cum Secretary- District legal Service Authority, Danish Gupta on the relevance of Legal literacy in the changed scenario.

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COLLABORATIONS & LINKAGES

Collaborations

National/State Level

 Haryana Forest Development Corporation, Panchkula  Haryana State Pollution Control Board, Panchkula  Sultan Fish Seed Farm, Nilokheri.  Forest Department, .  Sahitya Sabha, Kaithal.  District Sports Authority.  Haryana Sanskrit Academy, Panchkula.  Sanskrit Bharti, New Delhi.  Forum of Free Enterprise, Mumbai.  Anmol Banks Pvt. Ltd., Noida.  Fortune Group of Institute, Chandigarh.  Panjab University, Chandigarh.  Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar.  HARCOFED Bank, Panchkula.

District Level

 Luxmi Switchgears Pvt. Ltd., Kaithal.  HDFC Bank, Kaithal.  MRF Tyres, Kaithal.  Honda, Kaithal  LIC, Kaithal.  Kotak Mahindra Old Mutual Fund, Kaithal.  John Deere Trade, Kaithal.  Shakti Traders Sonalika Tractors, Kaithal.  Central Cooperative Bank, Kaithal.

LINKAGES

International Level

 Ted Hughes Society.  ASLE – Association for the Study of Literature & Environment.  Folger Shakespeare Library, Washington D.C.  Robert Woodruff Library, Georgia Atlanta.  International Federation of Astrology and Spiritual Science  IATEFL Education, Kent (UK).

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National Level

 Shakespeare Association  Haryana Sanskrit Academy  Kanya Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar ( Punjab)  MMU, Mullana  Manav Rachna International University, .  Aggarwal College, Ballabhgarh.  NIMS University, Jaipur  NIILM University, Kaithal.  Indian Medical Association  Solar Power Plant , Government of Haryana  Haryana Kala Parishad- Multi-Art Cultural Centre  Arya College, Panipat.  IUAC, New Delhi.  Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Department of Space, Government. of India,  Dehradoon.  Jiwaji University, Gwalior.  C.B.L. University, Bhiwani.  Arya College, Panipat.  PETA  Online portal e-bird.

District Level

 Religare Securities Ltd., Kaithal.  Maruti Suzuki Eakansh Motors, Kaithal.  Kotak Life Insurance, Kaithal.  RKSD College of Education, Kaithal.  RKSD College of Pharmacy.  BAR Janta College, Kaul.  BR Ambedkar Government College, Kaithal.  HDFC Bank, Kaithal.  Red Cross Society, Kaithal.  Red Ribbon Club, Kaithal.  Indian Medical Association, Kaithal.  JCI City, Kaithal.  Police Department, Kaithal.

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Annexure-IV

Best Practice of the Year-1

 Title of the practice Campaign For Environmental Awareness  The context that required the initiation of the practice Due to the increasing environmental degradation at the regional, national and global level and a continuance observance on adverse impact on the living conditions in rural and urban Haryana, a need was felt to address the overall issue in a manner that the students, faculty and community at large is made aware on the diverse aspects of environmental balance through a wide range of approaches and activities already available or to be visualized and evolved as per segments to be addressed and engaged.  Objectives of the practice  To launch a sustained campaign in a phased manner  To make deep and wide impact from college campus to grass-root level

 The practice The college decided to start the campaign with participation of Eco-Club, NSS and NCC students. This initiative gradually involved different cells, societies and committees. At the initial stage, plantation, cleanliness and general awareness drive on environmental issues were taken up. For popularizing the campaign, social networking sites, college website, Facebook page of the institution, WhatsApp and Alumni link were actively used. A large number of student-volunteers came forward to participate and carry forward the campaign to the nearby localities and rural areas. The college administration also reached out to a number of govt. and non-govt. organizations for support and participation. The college became a centre of debates, discussions, exhibitions and other related activities on environment and risk management.  Obstacles faced if any and strategies adopted to overcome The popular mode of addressing the issue in a rhetorical and ceremonial manner was a major problem and special efforts were required to make the campaign really effective. Debates, discussions and poster exhibitions providing clarity helped in raising level of awareness and qualitative shifts in modes of participation. Given the wide range of developmental, cultural and political issues and standpoints involved in prevalent discourse on Environment and Climate change, it was particularly difficult to immediately arrive at a set of activities relevant to different target groups and areas for sustained drives. Regular participation of faculty, consultation and collaboration with govt. and non-govt. agencies/ organizations and grassroot level experience helped in sustaining focus on key environmental issues.

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 Impact of the Practice The campaign was thoroughly successful in making deep impact from micro to the macro level. Beginning at the institutional level, it finally reached a number of nearby villages. Students under Swacchata Abhiyaan took summer training in community service and became volunteers as well as leaders of the campaign. As done at the college level, they actively used social networking sites like Facebook and WhatsApp. This practice was particularly successful building a tempo of awareness that resulted in ground level activism addressing a wide range of local and global issues including stubble burning, groundwater level, diversification of crops, organic farming, forms and management of pollution, transport habits, climate change, diversity of species, flora and fauna etc. with a genuine community perspective. The recurrence of natural calamities and resultant urgency of risk management remained the vantage point of all activities and discourse emanating from the practice. Finally, it was felt that this practice carries a scope and social responsibility for the generations to come and the existence of planet Earth itself. Resources Required Initially, the college provided required finances and logistics. But it expanded with broader support from society, govt. and several NGOs identifying their objectives with the campaign. Volunteerism of participants and organizers is self-assuring in terms of resources required. Further Details:

 A DGHE sponsored One Day National Seminar was organized on 16th March, 2018 on the topic “Environment & Natural Resources: Human Necessity and Challenges”. In all 450 students, research scholars, teachers from various Institutes of Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, New Delhi, Telangana, Tamilnadu, participated in the Seminar. The Keynote speakers were Dr. R. K. Sharma, Dean of Colleges and Chairman, Department of Zoology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Prof. (Dr.) S. S. Hundal, Punjab Agriculture University, Ludhiana, Dr. Jitender Sharma, Dept of Zoology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra and about 225 research papers were presented.  In collaboration with Haryana Forest Development Corporation & Haryana State Pollution Control Board, a state level seminar was organized on “Environment Education camp & Drawing Competition” on 21st March 2018.  Dr. Suruchi Sharma and Jaibir Dhariwal, Dept. of English participated and presented research papers in a Multi-disciplinary National Seminar on Swacch Bharat Abhiyaan, sponsored by DGHE, Haryana, organized by Govt. College, Chhachhrauli (Yamuna Nagar) on 30th March 2018.  On 29th August, 2017 the students of Economics department were told about the importance of cleanliness in life. A cleanliness drive was also launched by the faculty with the help of students in the college campus.

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 On 8th September, 2017, the students of Economics Association donated plants with plant pots to the department for the cause of environmental awareness.  Various committees like Campus Beautification and Floriculture Committee, Waste Disposal Committee, Eco-club and NSS & NCC units protect, conserve and monitor the environment.  A year-long cleanliness drive beginning from the college Campus & outside initiated by NSS under “Swacch Bharat Abhiyaan”.  A 100-day long drive of cleanliness in Deora Village under Swacch Bharat Summer Internship.  A cleanliness Drive was launched by NSS Volunteers under “Swacch Bharat Abhiyaan” on 12th August 2017. An Extension Lecture was also delivered by Dr. Rishipal Bedi on this occasion.  Distribution of Plants by Prof. Chetna Sharma under “Voice of Nature” Programme organized by NSS on 20th August, 2017.  The college has been maintaining a clean and green campus with aesthetically selected plants and carefully groomed lawns. A plantation drive in coordination with Forest Department was undertaken to increase the green cover.  Dustbins have been placed at various locations in large number.  Use of polythene bags is banned.  Prescribed procedure is followed for the disposal of hazardous chemical waste.  CFL/ LED lamps have replaced incandescent lamps in the campus to save electricity.  Special care is taken to switch off electrical appliances and equipment when not in use.  A waste disposal committee works to ensure the proper disposal of waste generated in the college.  The artificial recharge structure installed in the playground of the college was properly maintained.  To promote the use of clean energy, gradual shift to solar power has been planned. A 120 KW Solar Power Plant is being proposed to be installed in the campus. This will reduce 90% dependency on electricity purchased from the Govt.  Debate, Declamation, Collage, Poster-Making Competition were organised on the theme of Environment protection.

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Best Practice II

Title of the Practice Qualitative Transformation of Academic Space within the Institution  The context that required the initiation of practice The academic ambience of an institution depends upon several factors. But it is the teaching-learning process that serves as the foundation for the germination and diversification of curriculum based or extra- curricular directions and activities. During this academic session, the college was inspected by NAAC Peer Team and accredited with grade -A. In continuation with the internal churning on teaching-learning process, the common thread running through the overall observations and suggestions made in the report of the peer team was also for due cognizance and assimilation of new methods and technologies in this particular aspect. While interacting with management, faculty, non-teaching staff, IQAC and various departments, the peer team emphasized that the institution has the potential and resources to redefine the teaching-learning process and overall academic environment as per latest paradigms and technology in all streams. This necessitated a review of the Action Plan and academic calendar of the session.  Objectives of the Practice  To re-invent classroom teaching-learning process  To plan experimentation at the departmental level.  To enhance participation of students in the teaching-learning process through innovative activities.  To percolate research orientation and expertise of faculty through reforms in internal examination and evaluation  The practice Without the excitement of participation in the classroom and motivation for self-learning through various methods, students are prone to become indifferent to the teaching learning process in the class room. While consolidating classroom teaching methods, sustained efforts were made to overcome the tendency and limitation of the students as passive listeners in the classroom. Instead of ongoing incremental change, systematic and all round measures were planned and taken across the streams from UG to PG. Faculty were provided with required exposure and orientation on ICT tools and IQAC coordinated institution level workshops as per emerging paradigms of quality assurance in teaching-learning process. At the classroom level, activities based on the curriculum were planned and widely experimented with. Different departments conducted Quiz contests, Poster Making and Poster exhibitions, Presentations, Declamations, Group discussions and Essay Writing competitions etc. to involve students actively. Power point presentations using smart board were made a regular feature in B.Sc. final year labs. The task of preparing presentations with due space for needful explanations was assigned to the students in groups of two-three with other students and the faculty as audience. In this way the students got the

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opportunity to have a thorough discussion on all the experiments prescribed in the syllabus both as presenter and audience. The post-graduate departments developed poster-making and poster-exhibition as effective tools of learning with active participation of students. In groups of threes/fours, students were given the task of preparing posters on specific text in the syllabus and elaborate the depiction invoking a useful discussion on the topic in the process. Similarly, students of other courses were also engaged in activities like group discussion, declamation, quiz etc. for rejuvenating the teaching-learning process. The dept. of Commerce, Economics, Zoology and Botany transformed project work and assignment to make them survey based and research-centric. Particularly, students of Commerce attended three-week industry training and submitted well documented projects for evaluation and defended through presentation and viva. At UG level, dept. of English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Punjabi, Political Science and History selectively clubbed presentations on a part of assignments in the class room settings. Departments of Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science and Chemistry held dept. specific and interdepartmental activities planned and organized by students through subject societies. In addition to the above activities faculty and students participated and presented their innovative projects and research at state, national and international level exhibitions, seminars and conferences within and outside India. A One-day drive among Postgraduate students on anti-plagiarism awareness was launched. Further details are there in Annexures of Departmental Activities and Achievements of Faculty.  Obstacles faced if any and strategies adopted to overcome Obsession with exams-centric teaching-learning process and continuous pressure of university exams and completion of syllabi due to semester system was a major hurdle in experimentation. By encouraging faculty to adopt and assimilate latest ICT tools helped a lot. Focus on curriculum with regular efforts to make linkages with the aspects beyond given horizons of curriculum through opportunities availed by assignments/project works and PPT or classroom group discussions, participation of students carried the endeavour to a sustainable success for the coming academic sessions.  Impact of the Practice A genuine and qualitative shift in teaching-learning process is rejuvenating teacher-taught relationship and overall academic space of the institution. The college library witnessed extraordinary use of INFLIBNET, books and reading Hall. The Library Committee started a process of getting suggestions and feedback from students for incorporating the needful changes. Faculty and students placed special request before the management to further upgrade the facilities available in the library. Another dividend of the practice was a growing interest among faculty for getting engaged in personal and group consultation of students on issues and problems within or outside curriculum.

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 Resources Required The college management and administration supported this experimentation in teaching-learning with additional smart classrooms, upgradation of seminar rooms and readiness to send faculty for orientation/training/ workshops/refresher courses on latest ICT tools and processes.

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