JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY 35th Annual Report (1 April 2004 to 31 March 2005) New Delhi-110067 Contents THE LEGEND 1-5 ª ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND ADMISSIONS 6-11 ª UNIVERSITY BODIES 12-14 ª SCHOOLS AND CENTRES 15-224 ª School of Arts and Aesthetics (SA&A) 15-20 ª School of Computer & Systems Sciences (SC&SS) 21-24 ª School of Environmental Sciences (SES) 25-32 ª School of International Studies (SIS) 33-62 ª School of Information Technology (SIT) 63-78 ª School of Language, Literature & Culture Studies (SLL&CS) 69-105 ª School of Life Sciences (SLS) 106-119 ª School of Physical Sciences (SPS) 120-127 ª School of Social Sciences (SSS) 128-203 ª Archives on Contemporary History 204 ª Centre for Biotechnology (CBT) 205-209 ª Centre for the Study of Law & Governance (CSLG) 210-215 ª Centre for Sanskrit Studies (CSS) 216-220 ª Centre for Molecular Medicine (CMM) 221-224 ª ACADEMIC STAFF COLLEGE 225-226 ª STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES 227-235 ª WELFARE OF WEAKER SECTIONS 236-238 ª UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION 239-241 ª UNIVERSITY FINANCE 242-245 ª CO-CURRICLAR ACTIVITIES 246-247 ª Gender Sensitisation Committee Against Sexual Harassment 246 ª Alumni Affairs 246-247 ª Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Advanced Study 247 ª International Collaborations 247 ª CENTRAL FACILITIES 248-249 ª University Library 248 ª University Science Instrumentation Centre 249 ª University Employment Information & Guidance Bureau 249 ANNEXURE 250-290 ª MEMBERSHIP OF UNIVERSITY BODIES 250-261 ª University Court 250-254 ª Executive Council 255 ª Academic Council 256-260 ª Finance Committee 261 ª TEACHERS 262-278 ª Faculty Members 262-272 ª Emeritus/Honorary Professors 273 ª Faculty Members Appointed 274-275 ª Faculty Members Finally Retired after Re-employment 275 ª Faculty Members Retired on Superannuation 276 ª Faculty Members Resigned 276 ª Faculty Members Re-employed 277 ª Faculty Members Confirmed 277-278 ª Faculty Members Retired Voluntarily 278 ª RESEARCH SCHOLARS 279-311 ª Ph.D. 279-291 ª M. Phil 292-310 ª M. Tech 311 Officers of the University (As on 31.3. 2005) Dr. Karan Singh Chancellor Prof. Gopal Krishan Chadha Vice-Chancellor Prof. Balveer Arora Rector Prof. Rajiv K. Saxena Rector Sh. Ramesh Kumar Registrar Sh. S. Nandkeolyar, IA&AS Finance Officer Dr. S. Chandrasekaran Coordinator (E) Sh. Jit Singh Secretary to Vice-Chancellor Deans of Schools of Studies Prof. Jyotindra Jain Dean, SA&A Prof. Karmeshu Dean, SC&SS Prof. Jitendra Behari Dean, SES Prof. Manmohan Aggarwal Dean, SIS Prof. Alok Bhattacharya Dean, SIT Prof. A.K. Basu Dean, SLL&CS Prof. R.N.K. Bamezai Dean, SLS Prof. H. B. Bohidar Dean, SPS Prof. Ramprasad Sengupta Dean, SSS Chairpersons of Centres of Studies Prof. Ajay Patnaik Chairperson, CRCA&EES/SIS Prof. C.S. Raj Chairperson, CAWES/SIS Prof. Manoj Pant Chairperson, CSDIL&E/SIS Dr. A. K. Pasha Chairperson, CWA&AS/SIS Prof. Uma Singh Chairperson, CSCA&SWPS/SIS Dr. H. S Prabhakar Chairperson, CEAS/SIS Prof. C. S. R. Murthy Chairperson, CIPO&D/SIS Prof. Sankar Basu Chairperson, CRS/SLL&CS Prof. S.A. Rahman Chairperson, CAAS/SLL&CS Prof. S.P. Ganguly Chairperson, CSPI&LAS/SLL&CS Prof. S.K. Sareen Chairperson, CLE/SLL&CS Prof. Mohd. Shahid Hussain Chairperson, CIL/SLL&CS Prof. S. Ainul Hasan Chairperson, CPCAS/SLL&CS Prof. Sushma Jain Chairperson, CJNEAS/SLL&CS Dr. Sabaree Mitra Chairperson, CCSEAS/SLLCS Prof. K. Madavane Chairperson, CFFS/SLL&CS Prof. Rekha Vaidya Rajan Chairperson, CGS/SLL&CS Prof. B. K. Khadria Chairperson, ZHCES/SSS Dr. P.N. Desai Chairperson, CSSP/SSS Prof. Mridula Mukherjee, Chairperson, CHS/SSS Prof. Jayati Ghosh Chairperson, CESP/SSS Prof. Anand Kumar Chairperson, CSSS/SSS Dr. Ritu Priya Mehrotra Chairperson, CSM&CH/SSS Prof. Murali Dhar Vemuri Chairperson, CSRD/SSS Prof. Sudha Pai Chairperson, CPS/SSS Prof. Satya P. Gautam Chairperson, CP/SSS Prof. Uttam K. Pati Chairperson, CBT Dr. Amit Prakash Chairperson, CSLG Dr. G. Mukhopadhyay Chairperson, SCMM Dr. Shashi Prabha Kumar Chairperson, CSS Prof. Tanika Sarkar Director, WSP Prof. P.M. Kulkarni Director, ASC Office of the Librarian Dr. M. Koganuramath Librarian Office of the Dean of Students Prof. Rajendra Dengle Dean of Students Prof. V.K. Jain Associate Dean of Students Smt. Damayanti V. Tambay Dy. Director, Physical Education Dr. Gautam Patra Chief Medical Officer Office of the Chief Proctor Prof. R. K. Kale Chief Proctor Office of the Foreign Students Advisor Prof. Varun Sahni Chairperson Office of the Director Admissions Prof. H. C. Narang Director Office of the Director, JNIAS Prof. Niraja Gopal Jayal Director (Academic) Office of the Alumni Affairs Prof. Vaishna Narang Chief Advisor Equal Opportunity Office Dr. Tulsi Ram Chief Advisor Public Relations Office Smt. Poonam S. Kudaisya Public Relations Officer The Legend A university stands for humanism, for tolerance, for reason, for the adventure of ideas and for the search of truth. It stands for the onward march of the human race towards ever higher objectives. If the universities discharge their duties adequately, then it is well with the Nation and the People. This visionary statement by the first Prime Minister of Independent India on the occasion of the diamond jubilee of Allahabad University on 13 December, 1947, reflects the great importance that Jawaharlal Nehru attached to university education in India. He firmly believed that universities could play a crucial role in shaping and strengthening the life of a nation by inculcating in their students the cardinal virtues of humanism, tolerance, reason, and breadth of vision and in imbuing them with the fervour of imaginative ideas and quest for truth. As a fitting tribute to the vision of this great statesman, Jawaharlal Nehru University was established in 1966 under the JNU Act, 1966 (53 of 1966); indeed, it was a national memorial to Pt. Nehru. As a mark of further respect, the University was formally inaugurated by the late Sh. V. V. Giri, the then President of India, on the birthday of Panditji on 14 November 1969, which also coincided with the birth centenary year of Mahatma Gandhi. The University’s objectives are: to disseminate and advance knowledge, wisdom and understanding by teaching and research and by the example and influence of its corporate life and, in particular, to promote the study of the principles for which Jawaharlal Nehru worked during his life-time, namely national integration, social justice, secularism, democratic way of life, international understanding and a scientific approach to the problems of society. Towards this end, the University was entrusted with the task of : ª fostering the composite culture of India through the establishment of such departments or institutions as may be required for the study and development of the languages, arts and culture of India; ª taking special measures to encourage students and teachers from all over India to participate in its academic programmes; ª promoting an awareness and understanding of the social needs of the country in the students and teachers and preparing them to fulfill these needs; ª making special provision for integrated courses in humanities as well as science and technology in its educational programmes; ª taking appropriate measures for promoting interdisciplinary studies; ª establishing such departments or institutions as may be necessary for the study of languages, literature and life of foreign countries with a view to inculcating in the students an international understanding and a holistic perspective; and 1 ª providing facilities for students and teachers from various countries to participate in its academic progammes and activities. The uniqueness of JNU is evident from its basic philosophy, policies and programmes which are spelt out and embodied in the University Act. Accordingly, the University has always strived to evolve such policies and programmes of studies as would be a qualitative and distinct addition to the national resource base in higher education instead of reflecting mere quantitative expansions of the existing facilities. The University, thus, has been concentrating on programmes that are of relevance to national progress and development. In this regard, the University has taken the following initiatives: ª A conscious effort has been made to promote ideas of national integration, secularism, a scientific outlook, a cosmopolitan and a humanistic approach towards life. ª The national character of the University has been maintained by selecting students and faculty from all regions of the country. ª An interdisciplinary approach to teaching and research has been promoted in recognition of the fact that knowledge is indivisible and, accordingly, a structure of Schools and Centres of teaching has been established. ª The emphasis on teaching and research in non-conventional areas has ensured that duplication of facilities available in other universities is avoided as far as possible. ª Care has been taken to establish a model School of language teaching and research in Indian as well as foreign languages with well-equipped language laboratories and centers, where the study of the literature, culture and civilization of the countries concerned becomes feasible and effective. ª A system has been evolved whereby main academic decisions, such as the courses to be taught, their content and the methods of evaluation, are taken by the teachers themselves. ª Admissions are made entirely on merit through an open all-India Entrance Examination, held at 55 centres across the country and two centres abroad. ª In accordance with the policy of the Government of India, the University provides reservations in both students admissions and faculty recruitment. ª There is a liberal provision for merit-cum-means scholarships/fellowships, and students as well as faculty members are provided with financial support to undertake field trips in connection with their research both within the country and abroad.