By TCN News
Aligarh: The Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University, Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis addressing the function on Monday to mark the completion of three years in office said that it is his constitutional responsibility to implement the resolutions passed by Academic Council, Executive Council and the University Court for establishment of the special centres of AMU. Speaking on the topic “Towards a New Horizon” at Kennedy Hall today he said that the dream of Sir Syed will be realized and the Aligarh Movement will be revived by establishment of these centres.
Prof. Azis clarified that efforts of establishing special centres were began even before him and he has only speeded up the process so that the backward Muslims of these regions may avail opportunities of higher education, he added.
Prof. Abdul Azis, sixth from right, in Aligarh on June 14, 2010.
He said that establishment of the special centres is a historical decision and that will have far reaching consequences. When in 2020 the AMU will be celebrating its centenary celebrations, these centres will become independent universities serving the community and the nation at large.
Vice Chancellor Prof. Azis said these centres will provide an opportunity for knowledge revolution and extend immense benefits to the backward classes particularly Muslims.
He also made it clear that establishment of special centres is entirely in accordance with the provisions of the Act and are legal. President of India in her capacity as the Visitor has already accorded approval to centres and the Central Government has allocated specific grant in its budget for the first time for these centres. He said that all those people who are opposing these centres may get clarification directly from him or the Registrar on this issue.
University Registrar Prof. V. K. Abdul Jaleel threw light on the achievements of three years and said, “Retired employees have been provided health services, 250 daily wagers have been absorbed on regular basis, 38 daily wage employees have been appointed as clerks, Directorate of Schools has been established, 434 teachers and 117 non-teaching employees have been promoted through selection committees”.
He further stated that Memoranda of Understanding have been signed by 22 premier universities of the world and transparency has been brought in implementation of Right to Information Act.