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Jiwaji University Gwalior-2011- Admission 2011 JIWAJI UNIVERSITY GWALIOR Introduction & Studies: An Overview 20011-12 Published by: Registrar Jiwaji University Gwalior Jiwaji University Gwalior-2011- Admission 2011 Shri Rameshwar Thakur His Excellency the Governor of Madhya Pradesh and Chancellor of Jiwaji University, Gwalior His Excellency the Governor of Madhya Pradesh Shri Rameshwar Thakur, is the Chancellor of Jiwaji University, Gwalior. He was born on 28 July 1927 (Village Thakur Gangti, District Godda, Jharkhand). He had his early education in Bhagalpur, Patna University. He did his M.A., L.L.B. from Calcutta University and Chartered Accountant (F.C.A.) from I.C.A.I., India in1953. He actively involved in the Quit India movement in 1942 and stayed underground for about 6 months in Raj Mahal hills of Santhal Parganas, Jharkhand. He was arrested and detained in Central Jail, Kolkata (Dum Dum) beacuse of participation in the national movement in 1942. He actively participated in health care, educational upliftment, social reforms and rural reconstruction activities particularly in Santhal Parganas, Jharkhand .He Worked as a Chartered Accountant in the 1950.He also served as Lecturer in City College, Calcutta University during 1955-60. Later in 1960-73, he served as Visiting Professor, Department of Management Studies, Delhi University. He is the Founder Secretary of Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration as well as Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhavana Award. He was the founder trustee of Hari Devi Memorial Fund set up in 1965. He set up a 30-bedded Hari Devi Rural Referral Hospital at Godda in 1976 and 40-bedded Hospital for Cancer, Leprosy & T.B. in 2002 at native village, Thakur Gangti, Dist. Godda. He is the Founder trustee of Gadadhar Mishra Memorial Fund established in 1965 at Gandhigram. He was engaged in Gadadhar Fund for Khadi & Village Industries, Rural Development Programme in Godda District. He was the ICAI Council member from 1964 to 1970 and President of ICAI (VIth Council) during 1966-67. He was also President of Indian Fellowship of former Scouts and Guides and President of Indian Scouts and Guides from November 1998 to November 2001, and again after November 2004. He served as Chairman of Study Group on Banking Costs, Banking Commission, and Government of India from 1978-82. He was actively engaged in various committees. He was Former convener of Committee for Productivity, Efficiency and Profitability, RBI, Chairman of Associated Journals Ltd. from 1987-91. (National Herald Group of Papers), Chairman of Thakur Research Foundation, New Delhi and Chairman of Rajendra Bhawan Trust, New Delhi. He remained as Director, Unit Trust of India (4 years), Punjab National Bank from 1978 to 1982, Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (3 years), Punjab-Haryana and Delhi Chambers of Commerce (3 years). He was the member of Board of Governors, Management Development Institute, Gurgaon, Haryana, Planning Commission Committee on Voluntary Participation in Rural Development (1978-79), Central Direct Taxes Advisory Committee, Bihar State Planning Board, Uttar Pradesh State Planning Board, AICTE in Commerce and Governing Board, Peoples Action for Rural Development (Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India). Moreover he was Secretary of Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Trust, Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, since 1986, Deputy Leader – Indian Parliamentary Union Conference, Geneva (1984), Group Leader of Indian Delegation to the World Congress of Scouts, Burssels (1964), Founder and Group Leader of the International Congress of Accountants, Mexico in 1982, Leader of Fifteenth Asia Pacific Gathering, Colombo (1984), Leader of Indian Delegation to the 17th General Assembly Coventry, London (1987), Chairman, World Congress of Scouts & Guides Fellowship (1999). He was elected to Rajya Sabha for the first time from April 1984 to March 1990. He got privilege of being the Member of Committee of Privileges, Rajya Sabha during 1986-90 and Member of Public Accounts Committee during 1986-89. He was Re-elected to Rajya Sabha from April 1990 to March 1996. He was Union Minister of Finance (Revenue) and Rural Development and Parliamentary Affairs from June 1991 up to December 1994. First time he was appointed as Governor of Orissa on 17 November 2004 and later handled additional charge of Governor of Andhra Pradesh from 29 January 2006 to 22 August 2007. He was later appointed 15th Governor of Karnataka on 21 August 2007. He traveled many foreign countries - Russia, Poland, Belgium, France, West Germany, Italy, England, Switzerland, Egypt, USA, Mexico, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Thailand, Middle-East countries, Singapore, Bangladesh, etc. Jiwaji University Gwalior-2011- Admission 2011 Welcome Note From the desk of Vice-Chancellor I feel pleasure in welcoming you to Jiwaji University, one of the finest institutions of higher learning in Central India. The University is situated in the city of Gwalior, which is the MUSICAL-CULTURAL capital of India. Gwalior has traditionally been the seat of power in India for several centuries, and has a unique heritage of great kings, saints, literates, visionaries and reformers. On one hand, India is re-emerging on the global scene and marching towards becoming an economic power and Gwalior is emerging as hub for various facets of education on other hand. Jiwaji University is poised to be an intellectual nerve center for this rapid growth and development. Jiwaji University combines the best of ancient wisdom of India with futuristic mantra of ‘Think Global and Act Local’. You will find that continuity co-exists here with the change and traditional excellence thrives with the contemporary. It is to be mentioned here that the University is well placed to grapple with the challenges of creating thought and action in a wide range of spheres so as to progressively respond to the emerging societal needs of our country. We endeavor to inculcate in our students the sprit of competitive efficiency, an ability to re-invent themselves dynamically in their pursuit of global excellence. Our historic and serene campus is located in the North- East of Gwalior. You will find the lush green placid environs, state of art facilities, and an ideal atmosphere to pursue learning and conduct research. Madhya Pradesh has proved its excellence in almost all fronts including higher education, information technology, biotechnology, and management. Several multinationals and research institutes are seeking this state for its resources such as technical skills, business acumen and wealth of knowledge. To touch the greater heights in various aspects of sciences, social sciences, management and technical education and to become a world-class institution, Jiwaji University proposes to start a Multidisciplinary Research Park at its campus. This would serve as a knowledge hub with active links with neighboring educational institutions, research institutes and business houses along with leading international Universities as research partners. At the National level, Jiwaji University has signed Memorandum of Understanding with research institutes in recent years. The MOU would facilitate joint research, exchange of faculty and students. Jiwaji University is also planning to sign MOU with some of the foreign Universities in near future. I am proud to record the excellent work done by our teachers in moulding the younger generation of tomorrow. Efforts are being taken to groom our students to become quality professionals so as to meet the standards of modern industry. The students are exposed to the current happenings in their specialized fields by way of international / National Seminars, Symposia and Conferences. Each and every student brings his / her unique culture, tradition and perceptions to our University. I, personally welcome you to the Jiwaji University – Come and Contribute to this rich heritage and take away a unique learning experience, making it your gateway to success. I am hopeful that the information you are looking for in the pages ahead or on our web site “www.jiwaji.edu”. You may contact the specific School of Studies or Centers to gather the detailed information about the specific course in case of further clarification. I wish you all the best in your quest for excellence. Prof. Mazeahir Kidwai, Vice-Chancellor Jiwaji University Gwalior-2011- Admission 2011 Jiwaji University - An Overview Jiwaji University Gwalior came into existence on May 23, 1964, through M.P. Govt. Ordinance no. 15 of 1963. Late Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan, the then President of India, laid the foundation stone on 11th December 1964 at a sprawling campus of over 225 acres of land at Naulakha Parade ground. This was a generous contribution of Scindia family, in particular Kailashwasi Maharaja Shrimant Jiwaji Rao Scindia and late Rajmata Shrimati Vijayaraje Scindia. The institution was christened after the name of Kailashwasi Shrimant Jiwajirao Scindia as a standing memorial to his persona. The motto of the university is embedded in its logo Vidya Prapyate Tejah. About Gwalior Gwalior is an ancient and improtant city of the Madhya Pradesh. It is named after Rishi GALAV. It is located at the main track of North-Central railways and very well connected to all parts of the country. Trains staring from Delhi run towards Chennai, Banglore, Goa, Trivendrum, Kanyakumari, Mumbai, Pune, Bhuwaneshwar, Raipur, Bilaspur, Vijaywada, Hyderabad, Vishakhapattanam, etc. stop at Gwalior. Various trains strat from Gwalior towards Kolkata, Mumbai, Baruani, Kota, Varanasi, Allahabad, Kanpur, etc. It is also well connected by road and situated at Agra-Bombay highway. It is 120 Kms. south of Agra and 317 Kms. from Delhi. It is famous for its sangeet gharana, named Gwalior Gharana. It is belived that the famous Gayak Tansen was from this city. Padam Vibhushan Ustad Amjad Ali Khan was bornand brought up and trained in Gwalior. Ancient Gwalior huge fort has its own archeological and historical importance. Sun temple, a repilika of Konark temple of Orisa was built by Birlas has its religious and tourist importance. A big TIGRA DAME a huge water resirvor forms the major source of drinking water for the city is an another attraction of the region.