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ANNUAL REPORT 2013 (January 2013 to December 2013) Okkf"kZd fjiksVZ 2013 (tuojh 2013 ls fnlEcj 2013) KURUKSHETRA UNIVERSITY KURUKSHETRA (Established by the State Legislature Act XII of 1956) ('A' Grade, NAAC Accredited) A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 3 KURUKSHETRA UNIVERSITY KURUKSHETRA Published by Prof. Brajesh Sawhney Director Public Relations, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra. Printed by Sh. M.K. Moudgil, Manager, Printing and Publications, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra. ii A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 3 KURUKSHETRA UNIVERSITY KURUKSHETRA PREFACE I have the honour to present the Annual Report of Kurukshetra University for the year ending December 2013 to the University Executive Council/Court. This Report is being submitted under the provisions of Section 25 of the Kurukshetra University Act, 1986. REGISTRAR vkeq[k fnlEcj 2013 dks lekIr gksus okys o"kZ dh fo'ofo|ky; ds dk;Zdykiksa dh okf"kZd fjiksVZ fo'ofo|ky; dk;Zdkfj.kh ifj"kn@laln ds le{k izLrqr djrs gq, eSa xoZ dk vuqHko djrk gwaA ;g fjiksVZ dq#{ks= fo'ofo|ky; dq#{ks= vf/kfu;e 1986 vuqHkkx 25 ds izko/kkuksa ds vUrxZr izLrqr dh tk jgh gSA dqylfpo iii A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 3 KURUKSHETRA UNIVERSITY KURUKSHETRA CONTENTS Pages UNIVERSITY INTRODUCTION AND REVIEW i-xx CHAPTER – I AUTHORITIES AND OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY 1-30 i) Authorities ii) Officers iii) Finance Committee CHAPTER – II UNIVERSITY TEACHING DEPARTMENTS FACULTY OF ARTS & LANGUAGES i) Department of English 31 ii) Department of Hindi 33 iii) Department of Punjabi 37 iv) Department of Foreign Languages 40 v) Department of Library & Information Science 41 vi) Department of Urdu and Persian 44 vii) *Department of Tamil FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES i) Department of Political Science 45 ii) Department of Public Administration 47 iii) Department of Social Work 49 iv) Department of Economics 52 v) Department of History 58 vi) Department of Psychology 60 vii) Department of Sociology 64 viii) *Department of Anthropology FACULTY OF LIFE SCIENCES i) Department of Botany 66 ii) Department of Zoology 70 iii) Department of Bio-Chemistry 74 iv) Department of Biotechnology 77 v) Department of Microbiology 83 vi) Department of Home Science 85 vii) Institute of Environmental Studies 88 FACULTY OF SCIENCE i) Department of Physics 91 ii) Department of Chemistry 97 iii) Department of Mathematics 104 iv) Department of Statistics and Operational Research 108 v) Department of Geophysics 110 vi) Department of Computer Science & Applications 115 vii) Department of Electronic Science 123 viii) Department of Geography 125 ix) Department of Geology 128 x) Department of Instrumentation 131 xi) *Department of Industrial Chemistry FACULTY OF EDUCATION i) Department of Education 133 ii) Department of Physical Education 139 iii) Department of Military Science FACULTY OF INDIC STUDIES i) Department of Sanskrit, Pali and Prakrit 142 ii) Department of Philosophy 146 iii) Department of A.I.H., Culture & Archaeology 149 iv) Department of Music and Dance 151 v) Department of Fine Arts 154 vi) Institute of Indological Studies 155 iv A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 3 KURUKSHETRA UNIVERSITY KURUKSHETRA Pages FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY i) University Institute of Engineering & Technology 158 FACULTY OF LAW i) Department of Law 166 ii) Institute of Law 172 FACULTY OF COMMERCE AND MANAGEMENT i) Department of Commerce 174 ii) University School of Management 178 iii) Department of Tourism & Hotel Management 181 iv) Institute of Management Studies 185 v) Institute of Mass Communication & Media Technology 187 FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES i) Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences 190 CHAPTER– III UNIVERSITY MAINTAINED COLLEGES AND ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS i) Academic Staff College 195 ii) Bharat Ratna Baba Saheb Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar 197 Studies Centre iii) Mahatma Gandhi All India Services Coaching Institute 199 iv) Dr. Radha Krishnan Foundation Fund 200 v) University College of Education 201 vi) University College 202 vii) Women's Studies Research Centre 204 CHAPTER – IV OTHER INSTITUTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY i) Computer Centre 207 ii) Directorate of Distance Education 208 iii) University Library 215 CHAPTER – V STUDENTS ACTIVITIES i) National Cadet Corps 221 ii) National Service Scheme 222 iii) Games and Sports 225 iv) Youth and Cultural Affairs 227 v) Office of Dean Students' Welfare 229 vi) Gender Sensitization Committee Against Sexual Harassment 232 CHAPTER–VI AFFILIATED COLLEGES 2 33-266 CHAPTER – VII GENERAL i) Construction Department 267 ii) Examination 269 iii) Health Centre 270 iv) Hostels 272 v) Horticulture and Landscaping Department 278 vi) Lands and Farming Department 280 vii) Scheduled Caste Cell 282 viii) Scholarship 284 ix) University Employment Information & Guidance Bureau 286 x) University Press 290 xi) Dharohar Haryana Museum 292 xii) Accounts Branch 293 Appendices: Appendix 'A' and 'B' 296-382 *Departments are not functioning on the Campus. v A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 3 KURUKSHETRA UNIVERSITY KURUKSHETRA INTRODUCTION The land of Mahabharata and Srimadbhagavadgita witnessed the birth of Kurukshetra University in 1956. Situated on the plains of the river Saraswati on the western bank of the famous Brahm Sarovar, the foundation stone of the University was laid on 11th January 1957 by the Late Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India. The University which started with focus on Sanskrit and Indic Studies took a big leap forward in 1961 by transforming its initial unitary character into a multi-faculty university. Today the University has 46 Post Graduate Teaching Departments and Institutes that Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of the offer 175 courses besides offering Ph. D. Indian Republic, laying the foundation stone of programmes. Presently there are 363 colleges from Kurukshetra University on 11th day of January, 1957 9 districts of Haryana affiliated to the University. Accredited with an 'A' grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council, Bangalore, the University today enjoys a sound reputation and is eagerly sought by seekers of quality education in conformity with international standards. The University offers students from throughout the region, state and nation a world-class education by providing learning experience designed to develop intellectual abilities, as well as, social moral and ethical values. The major focus of the University's goal and objectives is on achieving academic excellence Hon'ble Governor-Chancellor, Sh. Jagannath Pahadia, inaugurating the building of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Studies Centre through generation and dissemination of new knowledge without losing sight of the disadvantaged section of the society. Critical thinking and free exchange of ideas have been identified as key ingredients toward intellectual growth and national development. Together, the ten faculties on the campus with 46 departments provide a mix of professional, interdisciplinary and traditional courses. New programmes in emerging areas like Defence Studies, Nano Science & Technology, Genomics, Internet Journalism, International Hospitality Business Management, Women Studies, Forensic Science, Management of Development & Welfare Services, Microelectronics and VLSI design, Printing, Graphics & Packaging, Multimedia, etc. have been added to the list of courses on offer to the learners. The University has introduced several integrated as well as interdisciplinary courses in the recent past. A directed thrust is visible vi A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 3 KURUKSHETRA UNIVERSITY KURUKSHETRA in course curricula on issues like gender equality, population control, social justice, environmental protection, etc. In its commitment to quality sustenance and enhancement, the University monitors and evaluates its strategies on improving the process of teaching-learning and evaluation. To this endeavor, mechanisms like regular feedback from students and other stakeholders like alumni, industry, academic peers, employers, community, etc. are actively practised. Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), constituted as per guidelines of NAAC and UGC, is functioning Hon'ble Chief Minister, Sh. Bhupinder Singh Hooda releasing as a nodal body on the campus. a CD at the national seminar on Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Research is an integral and very significant activity of the University and the faculty members are involved in it with dedication. Faculty members have been successful in bringing in large funds from various agencies like DST, UGC, DRDO, DBT, UNDP, World Bank (TEQIP), etc. under different schemes. The number of FIST, SAP and TEQIP assisted departments in the University is now 12. The Department of Geophysics obtained a grant of 2.45 crore rupees under stage-I of FIST programme under DST. The Department of Electronic Science and the Department of Instrumentation have received further funding under the TEQIP Scheme by the World Bank. The University Institute of Engineering and Technology has received funds under TEQIP Scheme. The University has a separate Research, Development and Patent Council to promote, evaluate and review research activities being carried out by the faculty members. A Corporate Resource Centre is functional with a view to promoting industry-academia interaction and consultancy services. The Dr. Radhakrishnan Foundation Fund has been set up in the University for promoting research and other academic activities. It also provides financial assistance for awarding scholarships to the needy students. The University is amongst the largest providers of on-campus hostel accommodation to the students in the country. It has presently 24 well maintained hostels accommodating over 5800 students in as many as 12 hostels for men and 12 for women. A large shopping complex with about 50 shops, parks, banks and a post office cater to the needs of the students and the staff. A separate market, ATM facility, computer lab with internet connectivity is situated in the girls' hostels complex. The University has a well equipped Health Centre. A 24-hour Ambulance service is available in the Girls Hostel Complex.

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