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Aligarh:
The Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University, Prof. P. K. Abdul
Azis addressing the function 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.
He said that establishment of the special centres is a historic
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 Memorandum of Understanding have been signed
by 22 premier universities of the world and transparency has been
brought in implementation of Right to Information Act.
Finance Officer, Mrs. Yasmeen Jalal Baig elaborated on finance,
accounts, property and Waqfs and said that the University has
received no audit para in the audit report. She further added that
the efficiency and transparency in financial management has inducted
by observing the MHRD and UGC rules strictly. While speaking on the
University properties she said that the boundary wall was
constructed in campus to ward off encroachers. She said that to
enhance security in campus CCTV cameras were installed. Mrs. Yasmeen
also informed that by taking legal recourse the University was able
to secure Shahjahan Manzil and Raza Lodge and arrangements were made
to safeguard Waqf property.
Controller of Admissions and Examinations, Prof. Pervez Mustajab
gave details of admissions and told that in year 2008, new admission
test centres were established which revived University’s All India
character. He also elaborated on future planning in respect of
admission tests and focused on the transparency centric initiative
implemented in both admissions and examinations in the University.
OSD (Development), Prof. Akhtar Haseeb said that in all departments
and residential halls overall 500 computers have been made
available. Saudi Arabian government extended special help of thirty
thousand dollars for preservation of rare manuscripts. He also said
that 143 new projects have been approved making the University a
true research hub.
DSW, Prof. Ainul Haq Khan while detailing about residential halls of
residence said that waiting list has been almost exhausted and much
better facilities are being provided in hostels. With the
constitution of Central Allotment Committee the problem of
unauthorized occupancy in residential halls was brought to a naught.
Principal of J. N. Medical College, Prof. Ashraf Malik said that
patients from neighbouring areas are being provided better health
services and the services are being further improved through special
grant of Rs. 150 Crore under Prime Minister’s Health Security
Scheme. The up-gradation initiative will place JNMC on par with
AIIMS.
Principal of Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology,
Prof. Ekram Husain pointed out that the college has received special
grant of Rs. 9 Crores on the basis of report of Joshi Committee for
upgrading it to the level of IIT. He also told that 92% students
have been provided employment. A detailed project of Rs. 400 Crores
has been sent to MHRD.
Earlier, Dean, Faculty of Theology Prof. Saud Alam Qasmi said that
the achievements obtained by the institution in three years are
laudable. Information Technology has been developed, Library has got
new direction, hostels have been constructed and large number of
students have been selected in IIT. He said that in 21st Century we
have to remove illiteracy by spreading message and mission of Sir
Syed in each home and that is possible only when all people
cooperate in this task.
Chairman of Mass Communication Department and Media Advisor, Prof.
N. A. K. Durrani while expressing thanks urged for extending
cooperation in constructive endeavours of the University so that in
coming two years the institution may further progress. Dr. Shakeel
Samdani, Coordinator, General Education Centre conducted the
programme.
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