VIDYA BHAWAN RURAL INSTITUTE, UDAIPUR ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT (IQAR)

2010-11

Vidya Bhawan Rural Institute Badgaon Road, Udaipur 313001

Submitted By- Coordinator, IQAC VBRI, Udaipur(Raj.)

1 INTRODUCTION

It was in 1931 Vidya Bhawan Society was founded to fulfill the vision and dream to provide uncommon and innovative education to the common man. Vidya Bhawan Rural Institute was established in 1956 to impart quality education to the deprived sections of rural India. Under the aegis of the Union Ministry of Education, Government of India, it was conceived as one in the chain of institutes of rural higher education started at various places in the country focusing on teaching, research and extension to cater to the growing and fast emerging needs of the rural community.

At the heart of all the College’s activities is the commitment to the intellectual and personal development of all of its students. The College’s strategic focus is on five key areas – Education to all, Continuous co-curricular activities, Survival of our natural surroundings, Financial Growth and academic enhancements.

In the beginning, Rural Services Diploma Course, which was equivalent to graduate degree of any Indian University, Post-graduate Course in Rural Sociology and Community Development, Diploma Course in Civil and Rural Engineering, One year Sanitary Inspector Course were offered by Vidya Bhawan Rural Institute, Udaipur .

Due to change in the policy of the Government of India and difficulties faced regarding the recognition of the above mentioned courses, the Institute has gradually converted itself into a Post-graduate college with distinguishing features like Civil Engineering Department, Community Polytechnic Scheme, Extension Service and Farm Training. The Institute introduced under- graduate courses in Arts in 1964, in Science in 1968 and a post-graduate course in Rural Sociology in 1965.

Considering the special nature of this Institute and its infrastructure for extension activities, the I.C.A.R. entrusted it with Lab to Land Programme. The Directorate of Social Welfare of the Government of Rajasthan also entrusted the training programme of Anganwadi Workers for intensive child development to the Institute. Training programme of the Anganwadi workers is still continuing as an integral part of the Institute to contribute in creating awareness regarding child care, nutrition, health and hygiene among the rural women. With the expansion in farm activities, V.B.R.I. submitted scheme for establishment of separate Krishi Vigyan Kendra for training the farmers from the tribal block of Udaipur district and thus, KVK came into existence in 1984. Polytechnic wing also expanded with the addition

2 of Mechanical, Electronics and Computer branches and, therefore, the need was felt to develop it further as a separate wing and accordingly Vidya Bhawan Polytechnic came into existence in 1995 as adjunct of the Institute.

The Institute has been trying to fulfill its responsibilities as an Institution of higher education in spite of heavy odds. The last couple of years marked rejuvenation and revival of the Institute with the addition of viable professional and traditional courses that enhanced financial resources and academic image and prestige of the Institute.

The last couple of years have seen introduction of new courses in the Institute. These courses are designed as per the requirements of higher education today. The courses include some of the professional and job oriented courses like BBM, BCA, B.Sc. (Computer Science), B.Com. and M.Sc. (Analytical Chemistry). The Institute was a pioneer in launching the BBM programme in the entire state of Rajasthan.

In order to further fulfill the basic vision and objective of Vidya Bhawan for making quality education accessible to those who can not pursue regular academic programmes, the Study Centre of Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi was set up in 2003 offering a wide variety of professional, vocational, certificate, diploma and degree courses. The work done by the Study Centre in terms of quality students-service and efficiency has been recognized and appreciated fairly well by the University as well as the students.

The Institute was awarded B++ (Five star status) by the NAAC in 2006 May. Our Institute is the first ever grant-in-aid college, affiliated to M.L. Sukhadia University, in the Udaipur region that has been assessed and accredited by NAAC. B++ grade was awarded by the NAAC committee. The Institute with its avowed objective of serving the weak, strives to concentrate all its energies and resources on the all round development of rural youth in a quiet, serene and highly conducive atmosphere of learning. In spite of commercialization and privatization of higher education, the Institute has successfully adhered to the pursuit of its basic philosophy and has maintained a steady pace of growth.

3 Section A Plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards quality enhancement (attach separate sheet if required).

Proper planning was done to boost professional courses such as BCA and BBM by providing practical knowledge and also by increasing co curricular activities in these courses. Efforts put in to increase student strength in the basic or main stream courses such as BA, B.Sc., B.Com. and B.Sc. Comp.Sc.

It is also planned to purchase new equipments such as laptop, printer and projector to enhance the presentation skills of the students and to utilize the facilities so that the expert speaker to make their presentations more effective.

Apart from the regular teaching the faculty members are engaged in writing text books, undertaking minor research projects, writing research papers for the seminar and conferences and such other academic endeavors.

4 Section B Details in respect of the following (attach separate sheet). 1. Activities reflecting the goals and objectives of the institution Various activities done during this session reflecting primary goals of our institute are to make quality education assessable to the rural and common class. And to groom them in order to meet the growing demand of globalize world. To achieve this • Use of ICT and latest technologies are incorporated in the teaching methodology. • Internal assessment scheme was introduced in all disciplinaries. • Emphasis on research work. • Retaining of the existing faculties as well as appointment of new faculties for the smooth academic functioning. • Academic programmes related to socio academic needs of society. • To meet the growing demand of accountancy and related sector, M.Com (ABST) course proposal was worked out. • Proposal for increase in number of seats in M.Sc –Organic chemistry by 10 was planned out. • Strengthening of science laboratories. • Boosting the sports activities. • Career Counseling to final year students. • Financial help to poor students 2. New academic programmes initiated (UG and PG) • Nil 3. Innovations in curricular design and transaction • Nil 4. Inter-disciplinary programmes started • Nil 5. Examination reforms implemented • MCQ pattern was introduced in the examination. • Students verbal feedback on teachers at the end of the session. • Examination Admit Card distribution made easier.

• For BBM programmes, the internal assessment scheme comprises of tests, assignments, seminars, attendance, overall performance and pre-university examination and this carries 25% weightage for the final result. PUT is 3hr. papers

5 set on university exam pattern to acquaint the students with the type of questions asked in the University exams. It helps students revise entire syllabus before exams.

• For BCA programme, the internal assessment scheme comprises of tests, assignments, attendance, overall performance and this carries 25% weightage for the final result both in theory as well as practical. • For all U.G and P.G. Courses the internal assessment scheme carry weightage of 25% marks for final result and Departments concerned will conduct tests and seminars for the assessment of the student.

• For all practical subjects, regular assessment is a part of practice in this institute. 6. Candidates qualified: NET/SLET/GATE etc. • NET Qualified – Nil • SLET Qualified – Nil • Ph.D. Qualified – Nil 7. Initiative towards faculty development programme • Induction programme for new faculty. • Staff picnic was organized. • Expert Lectures and other programmes organized. • Regular Meetings of department faculty members were organized to discuss the approach to follow in successful conduct of curricular and co-curricular activities during the session. • Seminars and Workshops attended by the faculty: ••• Four lecturers of Computer Department participated in 2 days workshop held by Vardhman Mahaveer Open University Centre, Udaipur. ••• Dr. Sushma Jain & Dr. Anita Jain Participated in 5 day workshop and training program on uses of New Computer Technology in science organized by MLSU. ••• Mr. Sonesh Bhatia, Mr. Laxman Singh and Miss Cheshta Sharma lecturer Computer Sc. attended a 15 day faculty development program organized by RAJCOMP, Department of science and technology government of India organised at VB Polytechnic College. 8. Total number of seminars/workshops conducted • Nil

6 9. Research projects • Ongoing – Dr. T.P Sharma working on minor research project “Study of fauna and flora of deciduous forest of beed , Udaipur, South East Rajasthan • Completed – Dr. Laxmi Lal Vairagi completed a minor project on the topic “fgUnh lkfgR; ds fodkl esa efgyk jpukdkjksa dk ;ksxnku” and sent its final report to the UGC. 10. Patents generated, if any • Nil 11. New collaborative research programmes • Nil 12. Research grants received from various agencies • Nil 13. Details of research scholars • Nil 14. Citation index of faculty members and impact factor

• Paper Publication of Dr Saba Khan - Analytical application of 3-hydroxy-3-methyl- 1-(4sulphonamido phenyl)triazene in the spectrophotometric determination of Ni (II) in Oriental journal of Chemistry Vol 26(1) 335-336 (2010). ISSN 0970020X. ,H INDEX 5. • Paper Publication of Dr Saba Khan -Complexometric determination of Zinc (II) in pharmaceutical samples using hydroxytriazenes in International Journal of pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research , 2(1), 43-44 (2010). ISSN 0975-248X

• Paper Publication of Dr. Manish Rawal -Solvent free synthesis of some substituted 1, 2, 4 - triazoles using zeolite NaY as a reusable solid support and catalyst, Indian Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry , 20 , 169, 2010.

• Paper Publication of Dr. Manish Rawal -MW assisted synthesis of some heterocyclic compounds and their Mannich bases under solvent free conditions and their biological assay, Afinidad, 67 (550), 467, 2010.

• Paper Publication of Dr. Manish Rawal -Microwave assisted solvent free synthesis of some substituted benzothiazoles over zeolite, Int. J. Chem. Sci. , 8, 943, 2010.

7 15. Honors/Awards to the faculty: National and International S.No. Name Award 1 Miss. Chestha Sharma Gold Medal by MLSU in 18 Convocation 2 Dr. Anita Jain Woman Taxonomist Award for the first time 16. Internal resources generated • Some Financial Resources were generated from the NCRI Project held in VBRI, Udaipur. 17. Details of departments getting assistance/recognition under SAP, COSIST (ASSIST)/DST, FIST, and other programmes • Nil 18. Community services • On 5th Sep.11 three plantation programs were held with the contribution of Art of Living and NSS unit of VBRI to celebrate the environment day. • On 2 nd Oct.11 Mathama Gandhi and Shastri ji’s Jayanti was celebrated by organizing one day camp. • A blood donation camp was organized for both the NSS units. • A seven days camp was organised at Manoharpura School for NSS students. • Celebrated International Literacy Day on 08-09-2010 • Celebrated International Peace Day on 15-09-2010 • NSS day was celebrated on 24/09/2010 19. Teachers and officers newly recruited Permanent Teaching Staff S.No. Name Department 1. Dr. Manju Sharma Zoology 2. Dr. L.L. Vairagi Hindi 3. Dr. Rama Sharma Hindi 4. Dr. Kala Sharma Rural Development & Extension 5. Dr. S.K. Dalal Economics 6. Mrs. Kavita Parulkar English 7. Sh. M.R. Meena Sociology

8 8. Sh. Ramesh Chand Political Science 9. Sh. Pappu Lal Regar Public Administration 10. Mrs. Rachna Sharma Geography 11. Sh. O.P. Sharma R.D. & Extension 12. Dr. Kamla Paliwal Physics 13. Dr. Hukam Singh Mathematics 14. Dr. Y. Deora Mathematics 15. Dr. Indu Kothari Chemistry 16. Sh. D.R. Choudhary (Lab. Asstt.) Chemistry

Contractual Teaching Staff S.No. Name Department 1. Dr. T.P. Sharma Botany 2. Dr. Anita Jain Botany 3. Dr. Sushma Jain Zoology 4. Sh. Sonesh Bhatia Comp. Sc. 5. Sh. Laxman Singh Comp. Sc. 6. Ms. Chesta Sharma Comp. Sc. & Electronics 7. Mr. Pooran singh Comp. Sc. 8. Ms. Laxmi Dulawat Comp. Sc. 9. Ms. Mukta Agrawal Comp. Sc. 10. Dr. Saba Khan Chemistry 11. Dr. Daksha Sharma Chemistry 12. Mrs. Anju Jain Chemistry 13. Sh. Manish Rawal Chemistry 14. Dr. Priyanka Bhatt Commerce and Management Studies 15. Dr. Anu Shree Sharma Commerce and Management Studies 16. Dr. Kavita Ajmera Commerce and Management Studies 17. Dr. Kiran Asnani Commerce and Management Studies 18. Mrs. Harshita Bhatnagar Commerce and Management Studies 19. Ms. Monika Jain Commerce and Management Studies 20. Mrs. Kalpana Sharma History

9 21. Mrs. Archana Jain Sanskrit 22. Mrs. Kumud Paliwal (Lab. Asstt.) Chemistry 23. Mrs. Bhawna Lohar (Lab. Asstt.) Botnay 24. Mrs. Nisha Paliwal (Lab. Asstt.) Zoology 26. Sh. Dinesh Sharma (Lab. Asstt.) Physics 27. Sh. Manish Chechani (Lab. Asstt.) Computer Sc. 28. Sh. Abhishek (Lab. Asstt.) Computer Sc.

Guest Teaching Staff S.No. Name Department 1. Dr. Anubha Sanadhya English 2. Ravi Yadav 3. Jasvindra Zoology 4. Sourabh Geography 5. Priyanka Jalora Chemistry

Permanent Non-Teaching Staff S.No. Name Designation 1. Sh. Harshvardhan Accountant 2. Mrs. Rakshita Sharma UDC 3. Sh. Inder Lal Paliwal UDC 4. Sh. Nand Lal Kumhar LDC 5. Sh. Iqbal Khan LDC 6. Sh. Mana Gameti IV Class 7. Sh. Mani Ram Dangi IV Class 8. Sh. Kesu Lal IV Class 9. Sh. Chagan Lal IV Class 10. Sh. Bhan Singh IV Class 11. Sh. Ganesh lal IV Class 12. Sh. Ummed Singh IV Class

10 Contractual Non-Teaching Staff S.No. Name Department 1. Sh. Naresh LDC 2. Sh. Dal Chand IV Class 3. Sh. Ram Lal IV Class 4. Sh. Khuma Dangi IV Class 5. Sh. Dharma IV Class 6. Sh. Devraj Thapa IV Class 7. Sh. Umanath IV Class 8. Sh. Sohan Lal IV Class 9. Sh. Mohan Lal IV Class 20. Teaching – Non-teaching staff ratio • 1.5:1 21. Improvements in the library services • Nil 22. New books/journals subscribed and their value S.No. Subject No. of books 1. Management Studies 43 2. Sanskrit - 3. History - 4. Economics - 5. Chemistry 19 6. Hindi Literature - 7. Computer - 8. English - 9. Political Science - 10. Sociology - 11. Mathematics 56 12. Zoology - 13. Geography - 14. Commerce - 15. Reference Books 47 Total New Books Purchased 165

11 Total No. of Books in Library 1. Arts 19920 2. Science 11095 3. Computer 1012 4. Commerce & BBM 1383 5. Reference Books 1780 6. Book Bank 6540 Total Books 41730 Newspapers 1. National 04 2. Local 05 3. Employment News 02 4. Rojgar Sandesh 01 Journals / Magazine 1. Weekly 08 2. Fortnight 04 3. Monthly 16 4. Quarterly 06

23. Courses in which student assessment of teachers is introduced and the action taken on student feedback. On the request of the students

• Revision classes were organized in different subjects.

• Revision of practicals before the main exams.

• Regular MCQ model paper practice. 24. Feedback from stakeholders • Nil 25. Unit cost of education • Unit cost = 16488.36 • Unit cost excluding salaries = 2270.80/- per student per year per course

12 26. Computerization of administration and the process of admissions and examination results, issue of certificates • One Data Entry Operator was appointed on contractual basis for efficient working of administrative block. 27. Increase in the infrastructural facilities • Improvement in the canteen facilities. 28. Technology up gradation • Computer system and printer were installed in chemistry department. • Microwave was also purchased in Chemistry department. 29. Computer and internet access and training to teachers, non-teaching staff and students • Students of almost all departments go through the computer lab as mentioned in their curriculum and the Internet facility is provided for the students in Computer Lab. • All the non teaching staffs are provided support in their day to day computer related problems by Computer faculties. • When ever any faculty member wants to use the Internet Facility it is provided to them. 30. Financial aid to students • Financially week and poor boys and girls are given financial assistance by the

members teaching and non-teaching staff. Exemption in fees is given to outstanding

players and BPL students.

31. Activities and support from the Alumni Association • Pass out students provide help to the students by providing placement opportunities to the final year students from time to time. • An online group of pass out M.Sc Chemistry students is constituted where information regarding vacancies and recruitment opportunities are updated regularly. 32. Activities and support from the Parent-Teacher Association • During the time of admission of student, parents are in touch with various faculties. • In the case of irregularity in attendance, the college officials inform the parents through post card or telephone.

13 • The parents of the students visit the college time to time and enquire about the progress of their children. • The parents of the students, those who live in the hostel come frequently to the college to enquire about their children. The college staff always cooperate them and the Director personally attend the parent. 33. Health services • A blood donation camp was organized where health tips regarding heart related problems were given to the students. 34. Performance in sports activities • An Interclass Cricket Tournament was organised and a Intercollegiate Volleyball Competition was also organised in the college. • In Volleyball competition the VBRI team stood first and in Interclass Cricket tournament the B.Com team was the runner and B.Sc. team stood runner up. 35. Incentives to outstanding sportspersons • Outstanding players have given Track Suits. 36. Student achievements and awards • Students of the college also participated in the intercollegiate competition organized during annual function of the college “ SARGAM - 2011 ” in Jan 2011 and winners were as follows- Event: Mehandi II Prize- Miss Payal Asawa (B.Sc. I-Year) Event: Rangoli II Prize- Heena Khan and group (BBM- IIYear) III Prize- Vajahat Ali and group (BCA III-Year) Mr. VBRI –Mr. Neerav Jain (M.Sc Chemistry ) Ms. VBRI- Ms. Rajrajani (B.Com I year) • Students performed in education and various other events were awarded on 26-01- 2010 on Republic Day Celebration. 37. Activities of the Guidance and Counselling unit • Dr. Harshita Shrimali eminent faculty and Deputy Director Pacific Institute of Management and Mr. Manish Sharma delivered their lecture on Personality Development.

14 • Presentation on personality development was given by Mr. Karan Singh Rajput, BBM I st Year sudent. • An extension lecture on "Scope of Accountancy" was delivered by ICA. • On 26th sep.2011 an extension lecture was organized by Geography Department on the topic ‘GLOBAL WARMING’. A film ‘Prithvi ka Antim Satya’ based on the subject was shown. The programme was held under the aegis of Mrs. Rachana Bhardwaj. • National Education Planning and University Administration organized one day orientation program. This program was telecasted by IGNOU, NEW DELHI with the help of EDUSET. This Program was attended by 105 participants including computer programmer and DIET incharge. • One day orientation programme was organized by IGNOU on 5 th Aug. 2010 for the new students to introduce them with their discipline. • Dr. Indu Kothari, Dr. Saba Khan, Dr. Anju Jain, Dr. Manish Rawal & Ms. Daksha Sharma attended the conference on "Regular Developments in Medicinal chemistry" at Mewar University, Chittorgarh on 19 th April 11. • Management game "Dumb Charades" was organized on Oct. 28, 2010. • Regular seminars for both M.Sc. Previous & Final were conducted throughout the academic session. • Industrial tour for M.Sc. Final students was organized from 19 th Dec. to 22 nd Dec. 2010. The students visited Kueles Chemical Ltd. & Vardhman Industries in Chandigarh. • Quiz Competition was organized by computer department. • To Judge the business aptitude of students "Business Quiz" was organized on 30 th Sept, 2010. • Farewell of M.Sc. (Final) was held on 19 th Jan.11 • Dr. Priyanka Bhatt of Department of Commerce and Management were selected in Rajasthan Administrative Services and farewell was given to her by the faculty members of the Institute. 38. Placement services provided to students • A session was held by NIIT to give information about ‘Bhavishya Jyoti Scholarship Examination 2011’. In this examination 21 students of our Institute have participated.

15 • Ankita Shrimali of II year BCA and Heena Baheti of III year BCA stood I st at institute level in respective classes in University Exams. • NCRI Project Commenced by in the month of June for rural students to acquaint them with computer literacy and management skills. 39. Development programmes for non-teaching staff • Nil 40. Good practices of the institution • Industrial tour for M.Sc. Final students was organized

• Personality development, Group discussion and quiz competition are activities of the college

• Freedom is given to the teacher to try various educational methods.

41. Linkages developed with National/ International, academic/research bodies • Nil 42. Action Taken Report on the AQAR of the previous year • As proposed in the previous AQAR , new P.G course in commerce i.e. M.Com (ABST) was finalized to start in the session 2011-12 and proposal to increase seats in M.Sc Previous to fulfill the demands of organic chemistry was also finalised. 43. Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add. Plan for future • Technological up gradation of the departments. • Establishment of English Lab • Upgrading of library to E- library • Use of ICT in teaching Methodology.

16 Section C: Outcomes achieved by the end of the year (attach separate sheet if required). • At the end of the year, due to constant efforts of the faculty, there is a steady increase in the enrollment. • Results have been consistent. • To meet the growing demand of accountancy and related sector, proposal to start M.com (ABST) was worked out. • Proposal to increase number of seats in M.Sc –organic chemistry by 10 to meet the increasing demand in organic chemistry was finalized. • Regular conduction of curricular and co-curricular activities in all departments of our institute.

Section D: Plans of the HEI for the next year • M.Com (ABST) for commerce students, to be initiated. • Increase in number of seats in M.Sc Organic chemistry. • It is proposed to organize workshop related to minor and major research project for our faculty members to enhance project development skills. • Various co-curricular activities like extension lectures, industrial visit, career counseling, quiz competition etc should be organized time to time for overall development of our students. • It is also proposed to accomplish different competition exams such as Patwari exam, RTET, II Grade, III Grade Teachers Examination etc in our premises. • Special training of computer will be given to all teaching and non-teaching faculty of the institution. • Computerization of each and every department of the college.

Name & Signature of the Name & Signature of the Director/Coordinator, IQAC Chairperson, IQAC

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