Newsletter

Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh

Volume: 1, Issue: 2, Feb. 2015

| Jant-Pali, Mahendergarh, Haryana-123029; Website: www.cuh.ac.in

Shri Pranab Mukherjee President of India &

Visitor of the University

Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani Minister of Human

Resources Development, Government of India

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Logo Central University of Haryana

Vision

To develop enlightened citizenship for a knowledge

society for peace and prosperity of individuals,

nation and the larger world through promotion of

innovation, creative endeavours and scholarly

inquiry

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Prof. U.P. Sinha Vice-Chancellor (Acting)

(Acting)

Prof. (Dr) M.P. Singh Chancellor

President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee Visitor of the University

“As Indians, we must of course learn from the past; but we must remain focused on the future. In my view, education is the alchemy that can bring India its next golden age. Our oldest scriptures laid the framework of society around the pillars of knowledge; our challenge is to convert knowledge into a democratic force by taking it into every corner of our country. Our motto is unambiguous: All for knowledge, and knowledge for all.” – Shri Pranab Mukherjee

“For me, the publication of the University

Newsletter is not only an information sharing

exercise, but it is the initiative to invite the

participation of various stakeholders in the

institution building exercise also”- Prof. U.P. Sinha

“I extend my best wishes for the publication and

growth of the Central University of Haryana

Newsletter.” -Prof. M.P. Singh

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The Central University of Haryana has traversed a long path ever since publication of

the First Newsletter in June 2014. We have achieved many milestones in diverse fields

related the University life. The students, staff and faculty of this University have

demonstrated exceptional team spirit for taking the University to new heights.

The Ministry of Human Resource Development, acting as a guiding light, has inspired in us a new vision for the future. Indeed, achieving the goal of academic excellence in Central University of Haryana has proved to be an exercise in converting challenges into opportunity. We have strived to achieve optimum utilization of available resources and creation of assets, wherever required, for efficient functioning of the University.

We have introduced eight new departments from Academic Session 2014-15 and appointed 22 Assistant Professors & 2 Associate Professors on short term contractual basis. The University is fully wi-fi enabled and is fully connected to National Knowledge Network (NKN). We are making maximum use of ICT though efficient technology management. We are in the process of upgrading software solutions used for academic and administrative purposes. The support & encouragement provided to the faculty for upgrading their research profile is paying rich dividends in terms of research output. Three teachers have received Major Research Project from ICSSR. One of them is also involved in international project with University of Edinburgh, Scotland. We have established a University- Industry Interface Cell to ensure coordination between industry & academics to fill up the gap between what Industry needs and what University teach. University has an innovation club whereby efforts are made to engage with industry and promote innovation in the University.

I affirm with assurance that with our collective and collaborative efforts we can lead our nation into the trinity of progress, which are greater political participation, social emancipation and upward economic mobility.

From the Desk of the Vice-Chancellor (Acting)

-Prof. U.P. Sinha

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MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS

Introduction of two New Schools and eight New Departments during the Academic

Session 2014-15. Schools of Studies opened during the AY 2014-15 are School of Earth,

Environment and Space Studies and School of Journalism, Mass Communication and Media.

Departments of studies introduced are Department of Environmental Sciences, Department of

Geography, Department of History and Archeology, Department of Journalism, Media and

Mass Communication, Department of Library and Information Science, Department of

Mathematics, Department of Psychology, Department of Sociology.

Appointment of Professors: Appointment of 22 Assistant Professors and 2 Associate

Professors on short-term contract basis to meet the present exigency. Most of these faculties

are alumni of good Universities like JNU, BHU, DU, IITs etc.

Admission to CU Haryana through CUCET-2014: Admission to various programmes of

Central University of Haryana were done through national level admission test i.e. Central

Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET)-2014 enabling us to get students from

Kashmir to Kanyakumari leading to the attainment of national character in true sense of the

word.

University to be fully Wi-fi enabled: one of the recommendations of the Vice-Chancellors’

Conference with President of India in February 2014 was launching of ‘Campus Connect

Program’. Government of India under the worthy leadership of PM Shri Narendra Modi has

also launched Digital India Mission. Central University of Haryana, keeping in view the

directions of its worthy leaders, has initiated the process of creating Wi-fi facility in its

Campus through MTNL (it has started functioning partially).

Prof. U.P. Sinha,

VC (Acting),

Registrar and

Finance Officer

handing over the

cheque and

agreement to

MTNL Manager

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University to have latest equipment and software for laboratories: University is in the

process of procuring the latest equipment and software for laboratories in the department of

Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Geography, Environment Science and Computer Science.

University Teachers awarded Major Research Projects by ICSSR: It’s a matter of great

delight that three teachers namely Dr. Chanchal Sharma, Dr. Rajeev Kumar Singh and Dr.

Ranjan Aneja applied for Major Research Projects under ICSSR and University has received

the approval of all of them. Besides, nine teachers have applied to UGC for major

research projects and in view of the quality content and relevance of the topics, University

expects that all the proposals shall get approved.

University submitted proposal for establishment of Chairs: Establishment of a Chair in

any University is a serious affair. University has submitted the proposal for establishment of

Chairs for dedicated studies on Swami Vivekananda; Prof. Amartya Sen; Sri Aurobindo

and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, and in most likelihood, University will get the approval for

the same.

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: University fraternity is actively engaged in devising the

sustainable mechanism to realise the mission of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in partnership with

the neighbouring community.

Proposal for establishment of Centers: University is in the process of preparing a proposal

for Centre for Regional Studies, Centre for Women Studies and Centre for Inter-disciplinary

Studies etc.

Prof. U.P. Sinha

along with

University Fraternity

participating in the

Swachh Bharat

Abhiyan

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Departmental Research Committees constituted: As approved by the Council,

Departmental Research Committees are being constituted to advise the departments in the

issues relating to research, print/electronic resources and other activities.

University Cells and Clubs for Holistic Development of Fraternity: University has

created cells and clubs to initiate the academic, research and co-curricular agenda of

contemporary relevance in tune with the vision of creating the community of learners well-

versed with the concept of multidisciplinary knowledge from holistic perspective.

University Publication Division published the first issue of University Newsletter:

University has already set up the publication division and the first issue of University

Newsletter has been published by it. Besides, Department of Economics is going to publish

the Theory of Development & Growth Models on behalf of the publication division without

any financial burden on the University.

Group Health cum Personal Accident Insurance Policy for the students: As approved by

the Executive Council vide resolution no. 2014/2.9 in its 17th meeting held on 15th Feb.

2014, University has launched the Group Health cum Personal Accident Insurance Policy for

the students through National Insurance Co. Ltd.

Semi-Permanent Structure Accommodation: As approved by the Council, University has

got Semi Permanent Structure to accommodate thirty teaching and non-teaching staff of the

University.

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Faculty Members attended Refresher and Orientation Courses: Many Faculty members

attended Refresher and Orientation Courses at Academic Staff Colleges of different

Universities like University of Hyderabad, Kurukshetra University, Guru Jambeshwar

University, IIM-Lucknow etc.

Foreign Visit by Faculties: One Faculty Member Dr. Chanchal Kumar Sharma, Asst.

Professor in the Dept. of Political Science, Central University of Haryana and a specialist of

Fiscal Federalism was invited by the University of Edinburgh, Scotland (UK) for the

Leverhulme International Workshop titled “Continuity and Changes in Indian Federalism”

organised from May 27-28, 2014. He was also invited by Government College University,

Lahore for giving key-note address in a seminar.

Many Students cleared NET examination: A large number of students (around 20) cleared

NET examination held in June 2014. Few of them cleared NET-JRF too.

Minority Students in University: A large number of minority students, particularly from

J&K got admission in CUH (More than 30 Muslims and around 10 Non-Muslims like

Christians, Jains etc). University tries to provide them conducive learning environment.

Yoga Training: A Yoga instructor has been given responsibility to conduct Yoga training

sessions for the students as well as staff. This is quite essential to remain in good health—

mental and physical. Yoga team of the Central University also participated in various

competitions organised by different organisations and won prizes in such events.

The Research Promotion Cell is in place to suggest mechanisms for monetizing and scaling

research and formal knowledge transfer.

Prize winning

Yoga Team of

University in a

group photo with

Prof. U.P. Sinha

and University

Fraternity

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University-Industry Interface cell has been established to ensure co-ordination between

University and Industry and to fill the gap between what industry needs and what university

teaches.

ET/ICT coordinator appointed to make teaching-learning process more effective and

efficient through the use and integration of ICT in Educational process.

Central Vigilance Cell has been established in the University.

Remedial Classes to young learners of the nearby villages:

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Inauguration of Semi-Permanent Residential Complex for CUH Employees

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President of India’s Interaction with CUH Students was organised on Sept. 4, 2014.

Orientation Programmes-Breaking the Ice”: University organised the “Orientation

Programmes-Breaking the Ice” for the newly-appointed faculty and students before the

commencement of the session from August 5-8, 2014.

Inaugural Function of Hindi Pakhwada by Rajbhasa Anubhag was organised on Sept.1,

2014.

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Gurotsav and Yoga Session was organised by University from Sept. 4-8, 2014.

The delegation of University girls participated in State Level Youth Red Cross Training

Camp at Haridwar and won the prize for outstanding performance.

NSS Day celebration on the occasion of N.S.S. Day at University under the Guidance of

DSW on Sept. 24, 2014

Teacher’s Day celebrated by various Departments of University on Sept. 5, 2014

Valedictory Function of Hindi Pakhwada was organised by Rajbhasa Anubhag of

University on Sept. 15, 2014.

Declamation Contest and Slogan Writing on sanitation, public hygiene, waste management

& related issues under the theme of Swachcha Bharat Abhiyan was organised on Sept. 29,

2014.

Prof. U.P. Sinha

addressing the

august gathering

at NSS Day

Celebration

Prof. Patanjali,

Hon’ble Member

of EC during Hindi

Pakhwada

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Sanitation drive & Sanitation awareness Rally at adopted Village-Jant with the involvement

of Panchayat & villagers under the banner of CUH on Sept. 30, 2014. A Special Lecture was

also given by Dr. Pankaj Mishra, University of Delhi under the banner of CUH on Sept. 30,

2014.

Swacha Bharat Abhiyaan (Clean India Campaign) was organised by CUH on the Birth

Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, on Oct. 2, 2014.

A Play was also organised by CUH students in the neighbouring village Jant on the occasion

of Swacha Bharat Mission for spreading the message of Clean India.

International Day for the Girl Child was celebrated under the theme Adolescent Girls:

Ending the Cycle of Violence by CUH Women Empowerment Cell on Oct. 11, 2014. A play

“Ek Unsuni Awaz” for spreading awareness on female feticide was also organised on the

same day.

Prof. U.P. Sinha

along with other

dignitaries at NSS

Day Celebration

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Interactive Sessions by Prof. Janardan Jha, former Pro-VC, IGNOU on “ICT Application

in Teaching-Learning Process” on Oct. 16, 2014 and “Skill Development & Innovative

Pedagogy” on Oct. 16, 2014 was organised by CUH

“Run for Unity” was organised by NSS Cell of Central University of Haryana on the

occasion of National Unity Day marking the 139th

Birth Anniversary of Iron Man of India-

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on Oct. 31, 2014.

Legal Services Day (Nov. 7, 2014) was celebrated by Central University of Haryana in

Government Sr. Secondary School, Pali, a village adopted by Central University of Haryana.

On this occasion, an Exhibition and a Play titled “Ek Kadam Nyaya ki Aur” was staged by

University Scholars.

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University celebrated International Students’ Day on Nov. 17, 2014 and organised Students’

Parliament as a part of it. As a part of International Students’ Day, a symposium on “Shikshit

Bharat, Shaksham Bharat-Quality Education for All” was also organised.

Outstanding performer of Student Parliament Invited to Parliament of India- the best

performer of Student Parliament Ghulam Mohd Khan (PhD Scholar) was invited to

Parliament of India by Govt. of India

Constitution Day was celebrated in the Central University of Haryana on Nov. 26, 2014.

This event was organised by Department of Law and Shri. Dilip Mandal, a well-known Sr.

Journalist and Ex-Managing Editor of India Today was the chief guest who conducted an

interactive session with the University fraternity on the Topic “Social Media and

Constitutional Democracy”.

Hindi Workshop was organised by Rajbhasa Department on Dec. 2, 2014.

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International Day of Persons with Disabilities was organised by “Differently-Abled

Persons” Cell of CUH. Prof. Shri Ram Mittal, CIE was invited for the Key Note Address

(Dec. 3, 2014).

Youth Red Cross Volunteers of University attended Red Cross Camp and brought

Laurels to the University from there.

Good Governance Day programme was organised by University on the 90th

Birthday of

Bharat Ratna Sh. Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the former Prime Minister of India. A Declamation

Contest on the theme Use of Technology and Innovation in Promotion of Good Governance

was also organised for the Students’ community. Renowned Educationist Prof. C.K. Saluja

from Central Institute of Education, DU and Shri Narendra Rawat, Former Principal, Vidya

Vihar, Bhiwani were invited as guest speakers. Annual Calendar of the University having

theme of “Clean India, Green India, and Empowered India” was also released at this

occasion.

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Chaired Meeting of NARAKAS, Mahendergarh

SSB Training Sessions organised keeping in mind the aspirations of students desiring to be

Defence Officers (it may be noted here that highest number of defence personnel are from

this part of Haryana wherein CUH is located).

International Human Rights Day celebrated by Department of Law, Central University of

Haryana on Dec. 10, 2014.

Internship for

Management &

Commerce

Students

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Anti-Addiction drive was organised by Students’ Council of the Central University of

Haryana (Jan. 19, 2015)

A Rath-Yatra promoting the message of “Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao Abhiyaan” under the

banner of Shri Vijay Maharaj of Bhiwani was flagged off by VC Prof. U.P. Sinha

Interaction with

the President of

India (Jan. 19,

2015)

Memorandum of

Understanding signed

between Department

of Psychology,

Central University of

Haryana &

Department of

Psychology, TM

Bhagalpur University,

Bhagalpur

Memorandum of

Understanding signed

between Central

University & National

Co-operatives Union of

India (NCUI), New

Delhi

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A Play and Exhibition on the “Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao Abhiyaan” was organised by

Women Empowerment Cell of CUH in Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Pali, a Village adopted by

Central University of Haryana. (Jan. 21, 2015). Learning material for all girls’ students of the

school was also distributed by the University.

National Voters’ Day was celebrated in CUH. Voters’ Oath was also administered on the

CUH students (Jan. 25, 2015).

Republic Day Celebrated in Central University of Haryana (Jan. 26, 2015)

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MoU signed with CUTS

Institute for Regulation and

Competition, New Delhi, an

internationally renowned

NGO working in the field of

regulation and competitions.

MoU signed with

Centre for Social

Research, New Delhi an

internationally

renowned NGO

working on the women

related issues

Prof. U.P. Sinha attended VCs Conference with President of India (Feb. 4-5, 2015)

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Participation & Prizes by CUH Students: Two Students of MJMC Programme made CUH

proud by participating in India Today Conclave. Their participation was acknowledged by

Union Energy Minister Sh. Piyush Goyal at the ceremony held at Siri Fort Auditorium, New

Delhi. In another event, Students from MBA Programme won prizes in an Inter-University

Case Study Competition.

Prof. U.P. Sinha attended VCs Conference with President of India (Feb. 4-5, 2015)

Prize winning

students at India

Today Conclave

receiving prize

at New Delhi

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Visit to Cow Shelter

Vice-Chancellor (Acting) visited “Gou Ashram” situated at Mahendergarh for

understanding how rural economics is affected by the health of cows in India as

University proposes to start the Dept. of Rural Economics from the next Session. In

this cow-shelter, injured and handicapped cows are also looked after and provided

remedies.

Prize winning

students of Inter-

University Case

Study Competition

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