UNIVERSITY OF ALLAHABAD Annual Report (01st April 2012 to 31st March 2013) Allahabad-211002 UP, INDIA Annual Report 2012-13 1. From the Vice-Chancellor’s Desk 2. University of Allahabad: At a Glance 3. Finance: At a Glance 4. Faculties, Departments, Centre and Institutes 5. Student Amenities and Activities 6. Academic Outreach (Role of faculty in national level organizations) 7. Report of the Constituent Colleges of University of Allahabad 8. Research and other Publications of the Faculty a. Publication of books. b. Publication in Refereed Journals c. Papers in Conference Proceedings etc. d. Ongoing projects From the Vice-Chancellor’s Desk Prof Anil K. Singh Ph.D., F.M.A.Sc., F.A.Sc., F.N.A.Sc. Greetings from the University of Allahabad! It is a matter of immense pleasure to present to you the Annual Report of the University of Allahabad for the year 2012-2013. This Report has been prepared as part of a statutory requirement and also to assess the progress of the University with regard to efficiency of services and achievements towards its mission. It aims at highlighting the areas of strength and also making a close scrutiny of the weaknesses of the University in order to review its policies for drawing up a future roadmap for optimal performance and for setting the direction for the future. I hope the Report will serve as a guiding post in formulating strategies for the coming years. Steadfast to its noble mission of pursuit, advancement and generation of knowledge underlining the exploration of their intersection and frontiers, the University has carved a niche for itself among the institutions of higher learning in India and abroad. Conceived with the motto ‘Quot Rami Tot Arbores’ (‘As Many Branches So Many Trees’), this University has been the fountainhead of many a great institution of excellence emerging as its offshoots and presently interspersed among Central India, Vidarbha region, Bihar, West Bengal, U.P. and Rajasthan. The uniqueness of this great seat of learning down the ages also lies in the purposeful contribution that it has made to the mammoth task of nation building. Organized in Faculties, Institutes, Centres, Constituent Colleges and several other academic and research units, the University conducts high-end academic and research activities in several areas of human concern and curiosity, also including courses relevant in today’s fast changing scenario in the realm of knowledge and societal needs. The University is making rapid strides to meet the challenges of higher education in modern times. It has initiated a relentless march towards the true summation of its social and academic endeavours. It has been through sheer unflagging commitment to excellence that the University has marched on the path of progress yielding rich scholastic dividends. Academic ambience of the highest order, and research and teaching of the unwavering paradigm for full realization of one’s potential have been the main drivers of the success story of the University. We derive satisfaction in sharing with you the resolve that the University has made to establish synchrony between the University and the rest of the world - with the changing scenario in the realm of higher education in the wake of globalization and liberalization. We feel elated about the all-round progress that the University has made during the year being covered in this report. Various important and indeed much-needed initiatives taken in the previous year for enhancing faculty strength, academics, research & development activities, innovation and out-reach activities, improving students’ amenities and welfare, faculty and staff welfare activities, development of various infra-structures, enhanced use of ICT, streamlining and modernization of admission, examination, overall governance, and numerous other measures taken for efficient and effective functioning of the University have given a great fillip to achieving the goal of excellence in all of our pursuits. However, challenges still persist. Despite these challenges, we are very hopeful of achieving expeditious growth and the set goals. We feel that for the full realization of University’s vision and mission, all stakeholders must champion its cause without any prejudice or parochial considerations. Hence, we would like to call upon all concerned to engage with us to innovate towards new solutions, which are in sync with 21st century requirement and work setting and that focus on affordability, scalability and sustainability. I would like to thank and express my profound gratitude to the Hon’ble Visitor, Rector and Chancellor for their support, encouragement, leadership, guidance, and vision in this exciting journey and in realizing our ambitious agenda. I would also like to express my gratitude to the Members of the Executive and Academic Councils, Finance Committee and a number of other internal statutory bodies for their guidance and support. I would also like to offer thanks to the officials and the staff of the Ministry of Human Resource Development, the University Grants Commission and the local District Administration for their cooperation and support. I take this opportunity also to place on record my sincere appreciation of the untiring efforts of the faculty members, officials, staff and students of the University towards achieving the desired goals, their support and cooperation and effort in building a team spirit. I also thank the University community elsewhere for their concern about the University and offering valuable suggestions, guidance and anchorage. We share our immense pleasure at the completion of 125 eventful years of the glorious history of the University. At this juncture, we are filled with a sense of pride and fulfilment by becoming part of this unique institution of higher education. On this memorable event, continuing our inexorable march towards becoming the global best, we re-dedicate ourselves wholeheartedly with renewed vigour and commitment to help the University attain even loftier heights in the coming years. I thank the Annual report Preparation Team led by Dr. R.K.Singh, Professor In-charge, Academic Programmes, for bringing out this publication. I hope that the readers will find the Report both informative and useful. Thank you! 1. University of Allahabad: At a Glance 2012-13 (as on 31.3.2013) Year of establishment 1887, Declared “An institute of National importance” vide University of Allahabad Act, 2005 (No. 26 dated 23 June 2005) Jurisdiction The power conferred on the University shall be exercisable in respect of the area within a radius of sixteen kilometers from the Convocation Hall of the University, without prejudice to the territorial jurisdiction over the said area that may be assigned to any other University. Whether Unitary or affiliating Affiliating Campus area Senate Campus Area = 78.216Acres M.C.C. Campus Area = 67.08 Acres Chatham Lines Campus Area 49.46 Acres Engineering College Area = 13.402 Acres Beli form Area = 12.656 Acres Shila Dhar Institute of Soil Science Area = 3.494 + 0.788 = 4.282 Acres Pura Gadaria Area = 3.61 Acres F.C.I. Area = 3.555 Acres Total = 232.261 Acres No. of affiliating Colleges, with State/UT wise Total 11 Constituent Colleges (All located in Allahabad, UP) break-up Allahabad Degree College, Allahabad Arya Kanya Degree College, Allahabad Chaudhary Mahadeo Prasad Degree College, Allahabad Ewing Christian College, Allahabad Iswar Saran Degree College, Allahabad Hamidia Girls’ Degree College, Allahabad Jagat Taran Girls’ Degree College, Allahabad K.P. Training College, Allahabad Rajarshi Tandon Girls’ Degree College, Allahabad Sanwal Dass Sadan Lal Khanna Girls’ Degree College, Allahabad Shyama Prasad Mukherji Govt. Degree College, Allahabad Number of Faculties / Schools 04 Number of Departments / Centres Departments + new units in formation: 31 University College: NIL University Institutes: 03 (with 12 Centres, 07 in IIDS & 05 in IPS) Temporary (Self Financing) University Institute: 01 Independent Centre: 01 Constituent Institute: 01 Constituent Colleges: 11 Names of Faculties/ Institutes and institutions Faculties maintained by the University. 1. Arts 2. Science 3. Law 4. Commerce School School of Language No. of Departments Faculty of Arts 1. Ancient History, Culture and Archaeology 2. Anthropology 3. Arabic and Persian 4. Education 5. English and Modern European Languages 6. Geography 7. Hindi and Modern Indian Languages 8. Journalism and Mass Communication 9. Medieval and Modern History 10. Music and performing Arts 11. Philosophy 12. Physical Education 13. Physical Education 14. Political Science 15. Psychology 16. Sanskrit; Pali, Prakrit and Oriental Languages 17. Sociology 18. Urdu and 19. Visual Arts Faculty of Commerce 1. Commerce and Business Administration, and 2. Economics Faculty of Law 1. Law. Faculty of Science 1. Bio-Chemistry 2. Botany 3. Chemistry 4. Defence and Strategic Studies 5. Earth and Planetary Sciences 6. Electronics and Communication 7. Home Science 8. Mathematics 9. Physics 10. Statistics 11. Zoology Institutes of the University 1. Institutes of Interdisciplinary Studies a) Centre of Bio-technology b) Centre of Bio-informatics c) Centre for Film & Theatre d) Centre for Women’s Studies e) Centre for Gandhian Thoughts f) Centre of Globalization and Development Studies g) M.N. Saha Centre of Space Studies h) K. Banerjee Centre of Atmospheric & Ocean Sciences i) Centre of Materials Science j) Nano Technology Application Centre k) Centre of Environmental Sciences 2. Institute of Professional Studies