GOA UNIVERSITY ANNUAL REPORT 2008-09 XXIV ANNUAL REPORT June 2008– May 2009 GOA UNIVERSITY TALEIGAO PLATEAU GOA 403 206 GOA UNIVERSITY ANNUAL REPORT 2008-09 GOA UNIVERSITY CHANCELLOR H. E. Dr. S. S. Sidhu VICE-CHANCELLOR Prof. Dileep N. Deobagkar REGISTRAR Dr. M. M. Sangodkar GOA UNIVERSITY ANNUAL REPORT 2008-09 CONTENTS Pg. No. Pg. No. PREFACE 4 PART 3: ACHIEVEMENTS OF UNIVERSITY FACULTY INTRODUCTION 5 A: Seminars Organised 37 PART 1: UNIVERSITY AUTHORITIES AND B: Papers Presented 38 BODIES C: Research Publications 44 1.1 Members of Executive Council 6 D: Articles in Books 50 1.2 Members of University Court 6 E: Book Reviews 51 1.3 Members of Academic Council 8 F: Books /Monographs Published 51 G. Sponsored Consultancy 52 1.4 Members of Planning Board 9 Ph.D. Awardees 53 1.5 Members of Finance Committee 10 List of the Rankers PG 55 1.6 Deans of Faculties 10 1.7 Officers of the University 11 PART 4: GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 1.8 Other Bodies/Associations and their 11 4.1 General Information 56 Composition 4.2 Computerisation of University Functions 56 4.3 Conduct of Examinations 56 Part 2: UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS/ CENTRES / PROGRAMMES 4.4 Library 56 2.1 Faculty of Languages & Literature 13 4.5 Students’ Sports Activities 57 2.2 Faculty of Social Sciences 17 4.6 Directorate of Students’ Welfare & 58 Cultural Activities 2.3 Faculty of Natural Sciences 21 4.7 Publication Unit & Statistics Cell 58 2.4 Faculty of Life Sciences & Environment 26 4.8 U.G.C. Academic Staff College 58 2.5 Faculty of Management Studies 32 4.9 College Development Council 59 2.6 Faculty of Commerce 33 4.10 Counseling, Career Guidance and 61 2.7 Innovative Programmes 34 Employment Liaison Cell (i) Research and Development and 34 4.12 Health Centre 61 Resources Mobilisation Cell (RDRM) PART 5: AFFILIATED COLLEGES (ii) Remote Sensing Laboratory Non Professional Colleges 63 (RSL) 34 Professional Colleges 88 (iii) Ocean Science & Technology Cell 34 List of Rankers in Colleges 105 (OSTC) (iv) Distance Education, Information 36 PART 6: RECOGNISED INSTITUTIONS 105 and Training Infrastructure Students Strength at PG Level 106 (DEITI) Students Strength at UG Level 106 GOA UNIVERSITY ANNUAL REPORT 2008-09 P R E F A C E I have great pleasure in presenting to you the 24rd Annual Report of Goa University for the academic year 2008-09. As per our annual practice, this Annual Report is presented in six parts comprising I – Univer- sity Authorities and Boards, II – University Departments, Centres and Programmes, III – Achievements of the University Faculty, IV – General Administration, V – Affiliated Colleges, and VI – Recognized Institutions. The Report largely reflects the profiles of the post graduate departments at the University in terms of the major thrust areas of the departments and the significant achievements of both the members of the faculty and the students. The Report is also an indicator of the diverse activities that are conducted in the colleges affiliated to Goa University. It is a pleasure to note that year after year, academic activities continue to be strengthened in both, the University departments as well as in the affiliated institutions. Many colleges have successfully enhanced their infrastructure and the quality of their academic programmes. It is also heartening to note that a large number of technical, scientific and social science related seminars, conferences and workshops have been successfully at the University as well as in the affiliated colleges. The Twenty First Annual Convocation of Goa University was held on February 28, 2009 and was graced by Hon’ble Dr. S. S. Sidhu, the Governor of Goa and Chancellor, Goa University, as the Chief Guest. On this occasion, three stalwart sons of the soil -- Dr. Raghunath A. Mashelkar, former Director General, Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) and Gen. (Retd.) Sunith Francis Rodrigues, AVSM, PSM, former Chief of Army Staff, and Shri Ravindra Kelekar, Dnyanapeeth Awardee and noted litterateur, were awarded the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) of Goa University. During the period, the National Accreditation & Assessment Council (NAAC) reaccredited Goa University with the Grade B. It is heartening to note that the academic ethos of the institution remains healthy. The NAAC Peer Team has specifically lauded the efforts of the University faculty in establishing high standards of academic excellence and has commended the harmonious relationship among all the stakeholders such as students, faculty, non-teaching staff, parents, alumni and the officers of the University. I would like to record my deep appreciation and acknowledgment towards the cooperation and contributions of all the teaching and non-teaching staff members and students towards the achievement and progress of the University during the year 2008-09. Prof. Dileep N. Deobagkar Vice Chancellor GOA UNIVERSITY ANNUAL REPORT 2008-09 INTRODUCTION On the threshold of its Silver Jubilee, Goa University has treaded a path of sustained growth since its inception in 1985 around the nucleus of Centre for Post Graduate Instruction and Research of the University of Bombay in Goa. As is expected of an institution on the move, Goa University has grown steadily in terms of its infrastructure, addition of contemporary courses with a dynamic curriculum, and increase in the number of affiliated colleges and recognised institutes. The Annual Report of the University attempts to reflect the various facets of academic and co- curricular activities at the University. The information contained in the pages that follow truly reflect the vibrant academic ethos of the University, its focus on research, and notably the rich contribution of the faculty in terms of research projects, national and international seminars and workshops as well as publications. The Report also reflects the academic ethos of our affiliated colleges and institutes. We are thankful to all heads of University departments and Principals of affiliated colleges who have painstakingly compiled information that is contained in this Report. The Committee would like to express its gratitude to all those who have contributed in the publication of this Annual Report. K. S. Bhat Convenor, Editorial Committee M. K. Janarthanam Member A. J. Jayanthan Member Y. V. Reddy Member P. Mukhopadhyay Member K. R. S. Priolkar Member D. Parulekar Member R. R. Bhatikar Member GOA UNIVERSITY ANNUAL REPORT 2008-09 PART I: UNIVERSITY AUTHORITIES AND BODIES 1.1 Members of Executive Council Chairman Dileep N. Deobagkar, Vice-Chancellor (ex officio) Nominees of the Chancellor Justice Eurico D’Silva, Former Judge, High Court, Margao Anju Timblo, Managing Director, Cidade de Goa P. G. Kakodkar, Former Chairman, State Bank of India Maria Couto, Member (w.e.f. 1.8.08) Nominees of the State Government Shrinivas V. Dempo, Chairman, Dempo Group of Companies (upto 31.7.08) D. P. Pednekar, Porvorim (upto 31.7.08) Ramakant Khalap, Mapusa (w.e.f. 1.8.08) Datta D. Naik, Margao (w.e.f. 1.8.08) Nominees of the Vice-Chancellor A. Sreekumar, Dean, Faculty of Management Studies (upto 31.7.08) R. P. Adgaonkar, Dean, Faculty of Engineering (upto 31.7.08) D. J. Bhat, Head, Department of Botany (upto 31.7.08) D. M. Deshpande, Saraswat Vidyalaya’s College (upto 31.7.08) P.V. Desai, Dean, Faculty of Life Science and Environment (upto 31.8.08) Pradeep Naik, Dean, Faculty of Medicine, (w.e.f. 1.8.08) G.N.Nayak, Head, Department of Marine Science, (w.e.f. 1.8.08) Newman Fernandes, St Xavier’s College of Arts, Science & Commerce (w.e.f. 1.8.08 to 13.9.08) M. Pinheiro, V.M. Salgaocar College of Law, (w.e.f. 13.9.09) Ex officio Members Secretary (Higher Education) Govt. of Goa, (Ex.Officio) Secretary (Finance) Govt. of Goa, Member (Ex.Officio) M. M. Sangodkar, Registrar, Goa University, Member Secretary (Ex.Officio) During the year 2008-2009, seven regular meetings, two special meetings of the Executive Council were held. The meetings were held on 12-07-08, 20-09-08, 29-09-08 (special), 29-11-08, 10-1-09; 23- 1-09; 06-03-09, 15-04-09 (special) and 23-5-09. 1.2 Members of University Court Chairman Dileep N. Deobagkar, Vice-Chancellor (ex officio) Nominees of the Chancellor Caeser Menezes, Managing Director, Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt.Ltd. G. D. Kamat, Retired Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court Ines Cotta Carvalho, Margao Dattaraj V. Salgaocar, Salgaocar House, Vasco Nominees of the State Government Ganesh Shiva Kubal, Porvorim (upto 31.7.08) S. P. Dixit, Ponda (upto 31.7.08) P. M. Sawant, Mapusa (upto 31.7.08) S. U. Kerkar, Sankhli (upto 31.7.08) Shambu Bhau Bandekar, Saligao (w.e.f. 1.8.08) GOA UNIVERSITY ANNUAL REPORT 2008-09 Kashinath Jalmi, Marcela (w.e.f. 1.8.08) Deepti Salgaocar, Vasco (w.e.f. 1.8.08) Nisha D’Cunha, Porvorim (w.e.f. 1.8.08) Nominees of the Executive Council V. N. Jindal, Dean, Faculty of Medicine (upto 31.7.08) Louis Vernal, Dean, Faculty of Education (upto 31.7.08) B. K. Sharma, Dean, Faculty of Languages & Literature (upto 31.7.08) A. S. Nadkarni, Dean, Faculty of Law B. Ramesh, Dean, Faculty of Commerce Pradeep Naik, Faculty of Medicine (w.e.f. 1.8.08) A.R. Naik, Dean, Faculty of Engineering (w.e.f. 1.8.08) M.V. Vengurlekar, Dean, Faculty of Performing, Fine Art & Music (w.e.f. 1.8.08) Chairman, Goa University Students’ Council, Goa University Chairman/President, Chowgule Education Society, Smt. Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts & Science, Margao (upto 31.7.08) Chairman/President, Dnyanprasarak Mandal’s DM’s College of Arts, S. P. Vaidya College of Science and VNS Bandekar College of Commerce, Mapusa Goa (w.e.f.