By Pervez Bari, TwoCircles.net,
Bhopal: Aligarh Muslim University, (AMU), Vice Chancellor Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis has said that the XI Plan visiting team has recommended Rs. 184 crore under the general development grant which is the largest fund ever the University will be receiving.
Addressing the consultative meeting of Deans, Head of Departments of Studies and Principals of Colleges of Aligarh Muslim University the Vice Chancellor said that AMU intends to build an exclusive hall of residence for disabled students, an additional hall for girls to accommodate 1000 students and the whole campus will be renovated as the University Grants Commission has accepted several proposals of the University.
Dr. Rahat Abrar, AMU Public Relations’ Officer, in a Press release said according to Prof. Abdul Azis “the UGC made it clear that the sprawling campus of the AMU needs a thorough facelift and special deal is being given to AMU in the XI Plan. For providing facilities to students and making it a centre of excellence, UGC is committed to provide the funds required by AMU”.
The University will also start remedial coaching for SC, ST and minority students at under-graduate and post-graduate level and all the ICT facilities will be made available in the campus.
Addressing the meeting the Vice Chancellor said the Central Library and Computer Centre will be expanded and upgraded substantially. The university will provide visiting Professorship in selected departments and offer financial support for publication of outstanding research works. It will also support departments to organize seminars. Construction of washrooms for girls and differently-abled will also be a top priority, he added.
While reviewing the progress of utilization of funds in various departments the Vice Chancellor Prof. Azis has exhorted the chairmen to utilize the allocations for books and equipments within one month’s time frame. He emphasized on strictly adhering to the Central Government Purchase rules. He has asked them to utilize the allocate funds judiciously and promptly as no money should remain unutilized.
In lieu with the Government’s commitment to provide funds and infra structure to start new shifts at Engineering and Medical Colleges, Prof. Azis suggested that the Engineering and Medical Colleges of the University may consider the proposal.
Prof. Azis said that UGC has desired all the universities to fill the vacant posts without delay and the General Selection Committees are being planned at AMU on priority basis. ([email protected])