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Professor Devanand Shinde
Vice-Chancellor,
Shivaji University, Kolhapur

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The magnificent aerial view of Shivaji University, Kolhapur
The magnificent aerial view of Shivaji University, Kolhapur






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The inspiring statue of Chh. Shivaji Maharaj
The inspiring statue of Chh. Shivaji Maharaj

Foreword










While the new academic year is about to commence, it’s my kind pleasure to share that I have come
to the conclusion of first year since I took over as a Vice-Chancellor of Shivaji University, Kolhapur. At
the outset, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Hon’ble Chancellor Mr. Chennamaneni
Vidyasagar Rao for endowing me this opportunity and also the confidence shown in me. Under the
visionary guidance of Hon’ble Chancellor, I have been striving for the betterment of the University
in all the spheres of higher education. I believe that Higher Education is a key contributor to the
growth of our social and economic capital and in a way stimulates creativity and nurtures
innovation. It also delivers our youth with the indispensable skills to be able to compete in the
global economy and is a growth engine of the national economy. In this context, I believe that it’s a
proper time to take a review of the achievements here at Shivaji University during the last one year
and ascertain the roadmap for the future. The present review report depicts blueprint of my one
year’s accomplishments. I feel proud about the recent ranking announcement by the MHRD,
National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) which ranks us at 28 position in India and first
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amongst the non-agricultural Universities in Maharashtra. Along with this there is also good
number of benchmarking achievements and other noteworthy attainments showcasing the
scholastic quality culture of the University.

As someone has rightly said “Cherish your visions and your dreams as they are the children of your
soul; the blueprints of your ultimate achievements”, the accomplishments in the last one year have
really made me more reponsive, responsible and encouraging further to serve all the stakeholders
of the University with greater commitment. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the
stakeholders for their contributions during the year. I look forward to working closely with you all
and to continue our relationship and partnership in our march towards excellence.

June 17, 2016 Prof. (Dr.) Devanand Shinde
Vice-Chancellor,
Shivaji University, Kolhapur

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Taking over as Vice-Chancellor of Shivaji University, Kolhapur
on June 18, 2015 with a belief that “Life doesn’t come with a manual,
it comes with a mother” affirming to serve the University as a mother institute…



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Glimpses of Accomplishments




Benchmarking



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rMHRD NIRF 28 rank. First in the State amongst non-agricultural Universities
rSecond in Nature Publications Group’s (NPG) e-journal usage in India
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rTimely data submission for AISHE of MHRD, GOI, for 4 consecutive year
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colleges in India
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rambapu Institute of Technology (RIT’s) Engineering College ranked 7th Amongst Maharashtra 75
in India
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rAmogh Thorat, Student of Shivaji University cleared UPSC
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rresearchers from University, Jasmin Sheikh and Sanjay Latthe amongst the 21 young Indian
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scientists selected for the 66th Nobel Laureate Meeting to be held in Lindau, Germany.
Internationalization
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ren courses granted under GIAN by MHRD
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rGIAN course on “GIS and Water Resources Management” by Dr. Venkatesh Merwade, Purdue
University, conducted successfully
rInstituted ‘International Affairs Cell’
rEstablished ‘International Student’s House’
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ransportation facility for foreign student/ researchers from nearest Airport
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rchange program for students and faculty

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Library initiatives



Initiated ICT Training for Visually Impaired Students (Jaws Software)
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rWi-Fi hot spot made operational at Library
Libr
rary Reading Hall with increased capacity of 750
Libr
rary capacity for the Competitive Examination students increased by 200
rEstablished ‘Abalal Rehman Art Gallery’, in the memory of legendary, well-known master-painter of
Kolhapur
rCelebration of Marathi Bhasha Din on the occasion of the birth anniversary of noted Marathi litterateur
V. V. Shirwadkar alias ‘Kusumagraj.’
‘
Gr
ranth-mahotsav 2016’ and Vachan – Katta programs to inculcate reading culture



MoUs



rChonnam National University, South Korea
rDongguk University, South Korea
rLeaders in Industry-University Cooperation (LINC), CNU, South Korea
Cent
rer for Development and Advanced Computing (CDAC, Pune)
rElixir Technologies, UK
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rechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), Ahmedabad
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rGerman Tool Room (IGTR), Aurangabad
rDhatu Tantra Prabodhini, Kolhapur
rHalade Enterprises, MIDC Shiroli, Kolhapur
rPumps, MIDC Gokul Shirgaon, Kolhapur
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Impetus on programs initiated at national level



Organization of a weeklong exhibition on the theme ‘Make in India’ with 30 stalls showcasing the theme,
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benefitted over 10,000 students
rOpening of 1700 Digital Lockers by students and citizens under ‘Digital India’ celebrations.
rInitiated Swachh Bharat – Swasth Bharat Mission under which cleanliness drive was conducted at six
places with 4000 volunteers
rCelebration of International Yoga Day: 2600 stakeholders participated and now made a sustainable
movement throughout the year
rMission for Aadhaar linking to electoral roll




Skilling the youth


rEstablished Center for Skill and Entrepreneurship Development (CSED)
rInstituted Center for Youth Development under National Skill Development Council (NSDC)
rImparting 253 skills on campus and 43 Career Oriented Courses (COC) in affiliated colleges benefitting
11,976 students
re than 11,000 students benefitted with 85 diversified skills at the Unique Skill Fair organized on
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the campus
r9000 students participated in two job fairs and over 1000 students placed
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rving skills imparted to over 500 students
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reading awareness of ‘Digital India’ through the 1700 trainers





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Role models to motivate and inspire the students


Celebration of 125 birth anniversary of Bharatratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar in an unique manner
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through 125 talks in 125 affiliated colleges at a time
relicitating Eminent Scientist Bharatratna Professor C.N.R. Rao with Late Prin. R. K. Kanbarkar
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award, Shivaji University’s first national award
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relicitated Padmashri Professor G.D. Yadav, Vice-Chancellor, ICT, Mumbai, an Internationally
renowned scholar
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ranized “Urja” program with Sakal Media group which lively showcased nine dignitaries attaining
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excellence by shear hard work amidst odds in their life. Over 25,000 students and citizens witnessed
the event
ranized patriotism inculcating program “Chala Ghadu Ya Deshasathi” in association with Young
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Inspirators Network (YIN), Sakal media Group: over 400 students participated























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Celebration of 125 birth anniversary of Bharatratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar 6

NSS Initiatives



Established NSS Units in University departments on campus
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Tree Plantation drive with 24,000 saplings in the University jurisdiction including over 2500
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saplings on campus
rCleanliness Drive at various places including University Campus and spread awareness about
the personal hygiene and proper sanitation with participation of 24,000 NSS volunteers
“S
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rachh Bharat – Swasth Bharat” - Rankala Lake Cleanliness Drive with participation of 1565
volunteers
rCleanliness drive of 23 statues in Kolhapur city

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ranized 21 Blood donation Camps on University campus leading to collection of over 1200
blood bottles
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ranized Eye Check up/ Health camps with participation of 1029 students
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ranized Shramdan in 160 adopted villages under ‘Munijan’ (Maharashtra Universities New
Initiative for Joint Action Now) scheme with participation of 16,500 volunteers
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ranized vehicle driving Training Camps and Awareness programme about the Road Safety
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with participation of 24000 volunteers
rMock Drill conducted under Avhan for preparedness towards disaster management with
participation of 90 volunteers

ran Donation Awareness Workshop received willingness of 300 students for donation
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ra Daud ( Run for Unity) marathon organized on October 31, to celebrate the birth
anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, with participation of 700 students and staff
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ranized University Level 14 Special Camps with participation of 5600 students
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Promoting Research Culture


Joining hands with ISRO by installation of INRSS Satellite receiver for GPS Functionality at Space
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Research Center, Panhala
rEstablished first National Lead Botanical Garden spread over 34 acres conserving 1100 endangered
species of plants
rCommencement of First Textile Incubation Center of the University, first in India as well at DKIET
College, Ichalkaranji
rUpgradation of academic, research and computational facilities under grant-in-aid from RUSA
Onl
ry university in the state to initiate “Research Sensitization Grants” for encouraging research at
undergraduate level
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research Students Financial Assistance” scheme for the full time registered researchers for Ph.D.
degree having no fellowship
rEncouraging the research students / faculty by instituting “Best Researcher Award”
























Scenic view of Lead Botanical Garden
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Governance and Societal initiatives




Payment Gateway & Employees Corner to provide services through ICT
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r‘College Connectivity mobile App’ for connectivity amongst the colleges
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raper less communication with colleges through ICT
rEnhanced Financial Assistance to Youth Festival, Weaker Colleges
rugmentation of “Earn and Learn” with 11% increase in remuneration
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rInitiated first Endowment Lecture series in Computer Science
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recognized Center for Value Education at Bahai Academy, Panchgani
red AIU Western Region Meet of Vice Chancellors
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rSubstantial financial Assistance (Rs.2.0 Lakhs) to the students participating in International Sport events
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reinitiating Shivsandesh : University e-News Letter
round Rs. 10 Cr grants to University from various funding agencies
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rought Relief initiative: 700 families from 6 villages provided grains & fodder
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rdoption of Six villages under “Swachha Bharat Abhiyan”
rwine Flu vaccination for all staff and student on campus (More than 6000 beneficiaries)
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First
runiversity in the state to make budgetary provision for Beti Bachao Abhiyan
rNurturing biodiversity on campus
ranization of “Shiv Mahotsav – 2016” in association with students and Alumni of University
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rLaunched “Panchaganga River Cleanliness Drive” with Sakal Media
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rpromotion of teachers: 21
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rPlacement drive for College Teachers: 840
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romotion of administrative staff: 31
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roduced Wall Calendar of the University
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repared the framework for CBCS
reness program regarding The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and
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Redressal) Act, 2013 and Anti Ragging Act
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Infrastructure development


Construction of Women’s Hostel under Earn and Learn Scheme, Research Scholar’s Boys Hostel, floor for
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Computer Science Department under U.G.C. XII plan, additional floor at Physics Department, additional
floor at Electronics Department, I.T. Lab at Statistics Department, internal roads in University campus
rension of laboratories at Zoology Department.
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rastructure development at Lead Botanical Garden.
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rEstablishment of Digital Classroom at Library Building.
rLandscape work near Humanity Building.
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relopment of computer labs for Geography Department.
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relopment and rejuvenation of water conservation system
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repair and rehabilitation work of existing Chemistry Building.
rEstablishment of Sub Station No. 4.
rEstablishment of temporary shed for Space Center at Panhala
rSupply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Main L.T. Panel for Transformer No. 1
rElectrification for Newly Constructed Floor of Physics deptt.
repair and renovation of lab at Chemistry Department.
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rElectrification for Newly Constructed Laboratories at Nano Science Department and newly constructed
workshop at Department of Technology.
rConstruction of mall / bazaar at Central Co-op. Consumer Store Department.
rConstruction of wall around University campus
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reation of hostel facility for foreign students
Ext
rension of Snack Spot No. 1, 2 and 3 on University campus.
Int
rerior and furniture work at newly extended Library Building.
rgradation of Electrification Work at ‘A’ Wing of Five Bungalow Hostel at Shivaji University, Kolhapur.
Up
rernal recolouring work of Main Administrative Building
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Sports



Krida Mahotsav state level tournaments
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B Gold medal: 4, Silver medals: 5, Bronze medals: 6
All
rIndia inter university tournaments
B Gold medal: 5, Silver medals: 9, Bronze medals: 8
(Events: Cycling , Swimming , Mallkhamb, Weight Lifting, Wrestling , Taekwondo and Kho-kho)
rJamadar S.S has won the Silver medal in cycling All India Championship.
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rKunte M.M won 4 Gold medals and 1 Bronze medal in all India Swimming tournaments.
rIndulkar R. P. won 1 Bronze medal in all India Swimming tournaments.
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rMiss. Reshma Mane won the Bronze medal in Wresting and
Mr. Hirugade A.B. and Mr. Shete V. D. have won 1 Bronze and 1 Silver medal in All India tournaments.






















Felicitation of winners at All India Inter University Sports tournament
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Personal…



Appointment on various committees of Government
Member, drafting committee for New Maharashtra Public Universities Act under the chairmanship of
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Hon’ble minister, Higher & technical Education, Government of Maharashtra
rMember, Scrutiny committees for the proposals of SGR University, Pune and Silk Skills University, Pune
and DSK World Education Council, Pune
rMember of taskforce for adjudging Grants-in-Aid for Arts, Commerce and Science faculties at Taluka
level in Maharashtra
rChaired NAAC peer teams for Postgraduate College, Ghazipur, UP and The Patidar Jin Science College,
Bardoli, Surat, Gujarat
rChaired AAA committee for V.G. Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mumbai


Important Conferences / Meetings Attended
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round table conference on “Globalization of Higher Education in the State of Maharashtra: Way
Forward” inaugurated by Hon’ble Chancellor
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rkshop on New National Educational Policy at Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics,
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Mumbai
rConsultative Meet on Internationalization of Higher Education, Organized at SPPU, Pune
rvered a session at 103 Indian Science Congress, Mysore on ICT based Drug Discovery and e-health:
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Opportunities for India
rPublished 11 research papers in International Journals
rFiled Two Indian patents
rCo-authored one book chapter in a book being published by Springer
rInaugurated and delivered Key Note Address at National Seminar organized by Indian Institute of
Chemical Technology, Hyderabad



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Benchmarking




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MHRD NIRF 28 rank

Shivaji University has bagged the 28th position in the rankings
announced by the MHRD - National Institutional Ranking
Framework (NIRF). According to the online data, the Shivaji
University has ranked first amongst the non-agricultural
Universities in Maharashtra.


Second in Country in NPG e-journal Usage


As per the Infonet Digital library consortium (INFLIBNET) report
the Shivaji University, Kolhapur (SUK) stands second in use of
Nature publications group’s (NPG) e-journal usage in the country.
It also revealed that the number of Nature scientific journal users
in the SUK have risen from a mere 34 in 2014 to more than 1,800
in 2015.

Timely data submission earns praise from Centre








The Shivaji University, Kolhapur (SUK) has been praised for submitting academic data for the year 2015-16,
sought under the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE), on time for the fourth consecutive year. All
282 colleges affiliated to Shivaji University had submitted AISHE data for the academic year 2015-16 by
January 31, the stipulated deadline. The AISHE data is used by the Centre to formulate better policies in the
higher education sector, which is why it is important. AISHE date comprises the information of an
educational institute such as enrolment at various levels, human resources, infrastructure, income and
expenditure.



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Internationalization of Higher Education





Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN)


MHRD, Govt. of India has initiated GIAN
scheme in Higher Education aimed at
tapping the talent pool of scientists and
entrepreneurs, internationally to
encourage their engagement with the
institutes of Higher Education in India so
as to augment the country’s existing
academic resources, accelerate the pace of
quality reform, and elevate India’s
scientific and technological capacity to
global excellence. Shivaji University
inspite of difficulties such as no direct air
connection could get seven GIAN
programmes in disciplines ranging from
Science, Technology, and Humanities to
Languages. In fact unique thing of some of
these programmes such as the one in Hindi
is a foreign faculty teaching our national
language. In yet another programme a US
professor will be deliberating on Maratha
History.



Launching of First GIAN Course on
June 6, 2016 at the
hands of Hon'ble Shri Chandrakant (dada) Patil,
Gurdian Minister of Kolhapur

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GIAN Courses at Shivaji University Kolhapur in 2016-17





The Deccan in the Eighteenth Century by Dr. Stewart Gordon, Center for South
Asian Studies, University of Michigan, USA





Evolutionary Morphology of Land Plants by Prof. Dmitry Sokoloff, Faculty of
Biology, L. M. S. University, Moscow, Russia





Sustainable Water Technology Innovation by Dr. Dae Sung Lee, Department of
Environmental Engineering at Kyungpook National University, South Korea.





Mechatronics: Synergic Integration of Mechanics by Dr. Manukid Parnichkun,
School of Engineering and Technology, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand.






Teaching Hindi Language and Literature to Foreign student by Dr.
Alessandra Consolaro, Turin University, Italy





Nanotechnology and Cancer Research by Dr. François BERGER, Grenoble Alpes
University-INSERM- Grenoble University Hospital, France


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Library Initiatives





Granthmohatsav 2016’& Marathi Bhasha Diwas


On the occasion of 52nd Convocation Ceremony,
Barrister Balasaheb Khardekar Library organised
‘Granthmohatsav 2016’-a Book Exhibition during
26-28 February, 2016. On 26th February, 2016
‘Orchestra Ideal Stars’ by visually Impaired
Students of National Association for Blind
(NAB),Kolhapur was organized. On 27th Feb,
2016 Granth-Dindi witnessing over 2000
participation. Celebration of Marathi Bhasha
Diwas was also accomplished. On 23rd February,
2016. A book exhibition on the occasion of the
National Science Day on the theme “Make in India”
was convened.
Granthdindi to spread reading culture




Vachan – Katta Programmes



Barrister Balasaheb Khardekar Library arranged
‘Vachan–Katta’ Programme. Under the
programme ‘Kavita-Vachan’ was successfully
carried out. On the occasion of birth Anniversary
of ‘Father of Library Science’ Dr. S. R. Ranganathan
which is celebrated as ‘Librarian’s Day’, Barrister
Balasaheb Khardekar Library organized another
‘Vachan Katta Event.





Vachan – Katta Programmes 16

Abalal Rehman Art Gallery


The Inauguration of Abalal Rehman Art Gallery
took place on 25th August, 2015 at Barrister
Balasaheb Khardekar Library, Shivaji University,
Kolhapur. In the art gallery, 56 original paintings
from ‘Rangbahar’ have been displayed.

Other Achievements

rWi-Fi hot spot made operational at Library
Libr
rary Reading Hall capacity increased by
750.
Libr
rary capacity for the Competitive
Examination students is increased by 200.
Inauguration of Abalal Rehman Art rInitiated ICT Training for Visually Impaired
Gallery at Library Building Students






















Abalal Rehman Art Gallery
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MoUs





Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)


The Centre for Development of Advanced
Computing (C-DAC), Pune on Friday April 1,
2016 signed a MoU with the Shivaji University,
Kolhapur. Under the agreement, the two
institutions will exchange expertise
related to information and communication
technology. Shivaji University is amongst the
three universities signing MoU with CDAC.
The MoU is a milestone for both institutions
and will help strengthen educational and IT
technology cooperation. Objectives of the
MoU are
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rwork closely on big data analysis, free
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and open source data mining embedded
systems, wireless sensor network, Very
Large Scale Integration (VLSI) design,
software engineering and multilingual
technologies
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rexpose students to cutting-edge skills
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rorganize joint seminars, workshops
and training sessions on innovation and
MoU signing ceremony between research To appoint experts from C-DAC
Shivaji University, Kolhapur and C-DAC Pune, as adjunct faculty
Seen in the photograph Hon. Dr. Mona and roffer last year MCA/ M.Sc. Computer
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Prof. Devanand Shinde and other dignitaries Science students internship at C-DAC.

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LINC, Chonnam National University, South Korea


This MoU with South Korean Chonnam National
University was signed to facilitate exchange
programmes for students and faculty between the
universities. It will play an important role in
facilitating easy student exchange, faculty
exchange, discussion of academics and joint
research projects between the universities. It will
also enable interaction within South Korean
industrial organisations as well as Indian
MoU signing ceremony between industries. Over 600 industrial experts will be
Shivaji University, Kolhapur and available from South Korea to interact with our
Chonnam National University
industries as well as students under the said MoU.
The industries from Kolhapur can make most out
of this facility by witnessing the interactions on
their development and research.



Dhatu Tantra Prabodhini



This MoU was signed to create a collaborative
environment for developing, adopting and
disseminating world class technologies in the
field of Metal Processing to help the Metal
Industry in Kolhapur to become globally
competitive.

MoU signing ceremony

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Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)


Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance
Council (BIRAC), an interface agency set up by
the Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
entered into a MoU with Shivaji University,
Kolhapur. This will enhance the industry-
institute cooperation in the areas of Bio-
technology.





MoU Signing Ceremony


Indo German Tool Room (IGTR), Aurangabad



The MoU between IGTR, Aurangabad and
Department of Technology emphasizes on
skill enhancement, on the job training in
workshops and laboratories for various
medium and long term courses as well as
initiation of joint professional academic
programmes such as B. Tech and M. Tech
programmes, identified from time to time in
chosen areas of technology.




MoU Signing Ceremony

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Western Ghat Research Centre on cards



On January 15, 2016 Union minister for forest
and climate change, Hon’ble Prakash Javadekar
inaugurated the Lead Botanical Garden
supported by Ministry of Environment and
Forest (MoEF), Government of India at Shivaji
University, Kolhapur. He assured support for
setting up of biodiversity research centre for the
Western Ghats. Lead garden maintained by the
Botany Department .
University is committed in preserving more than
Hon’ble Minister Prakash Javadekar 1100 endangered plants species in the garden
inaugurating the lead garden spread over 42 acres of land.



Celebration of birth anniversary of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar


Shivaji University celebrated Dr. Babasaheb
Ambedkar’s 125th birth anniversary in a very
innovative way. A series of 125 lectures held on
March 11, 2016 at 11 am throughout 125
affiliated colleges on the occasion of birth
anniversary of Sayajirao Gaikwad Maharaja of
Baroda. Prof. Avinash Dolas, the Member-
Secretary of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Writings
and Speeches Publications Committee,
Government of Maharashtra was the Chief Guest
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Inaugural of 125 birth anniversary and resource person for this event. He also
celebration of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar at the praised the innovative initiative of Shivaji
hands of Chh. Shahu Maharaj, University.
Prof. Avinash Dolas,
Prof. Devanand Shinde and others 21

Association of Indian Universities (AIU) West Zone Vice-Chancellors meet



Association of Indian Universities West Zone Vice
Chancellors Meet (2015-16) was hosted by Shivaji
University, Kolhapur during November, 26-27,
2015.
Inaugural Session was held in Rajarshi Shahu Hall,
under the chairmanship of Professor Furqan
Qamar, Secretary General of Association of Indian
Universities, New Delhi.

Sessions at AIU Meet
rInaugural Session by Professor G. Raghurama,
former Director, BITS Pilani, Go
AIU Meet Inauguration Function
rSession I : Make in India for Digital Paradigm
by Professor H. Maheshappa, Vice-Chancellor
of Vishweshwarya Technological University,
Belgaum, Karnataka

rSession II : Sector Skills Initiative under Digital
India by Yudhisther Yadav, NASSCOM, Mumbai
rSession III : Information and Communication

Technology in Outcome Based Education by
Professor D. H. Rao, Dean, Skill Development,
Vishveshwarayya Technical University,
Belgaum, Karnataka.
rSession IV : ICT based Futuristic Technology
and Potential Role of India in Horizon
2020Mahesh D. Kulkarni, Associate Director &
HOD, GIST, WDG, C-DAC, Pune, Country
AIU Meet : Releasing Special Issue of University News
Manager – W3C India
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Joining hands with ISRO for GPS Functionality



Shivaji University, Kolhapur received a satellite
signal receiver on May 7, 2016 under the Indian
Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS)
programme. The receiver has been installed at
the university’s Space Research Center at
Panhala, around 20km away from the campus.
The installation has given the university a
significant place in the Indian Space Research
Organisation’s (ISRO) map. The receiver has
already started functioning and a few recordings
were made. This is the beginning of a new era for
the university. This space observatory is a very
ISRO Receiver setup at Panahala important establishment for the university. The
space observation centre at Panhala is located
around 968m above sea level and gives six times
clearer sky visibility than what is available on
the university campus. The space research
centre will also be open to tourists, space
enthusiasts and students so that they can learn
about astronomy, comets, star, solar eclipses and
planetary transitions.
About the receiver and its importance
rIndian Regional Navigation Satellite System
(IRNSS) will offer an alternative to the GPS,
for which the receiver will play a vital role
ISR
rO will be install 105 such receivers
across the country




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Skill Fair

More than 5000 students benefitted with multi
skills at the Unique Skill Fair organized by Shivaji
University. The Skill Fair was organized by Centre
for Skill & Entrepreneurship Development very
effectively with overhauling response from
Students, Parents, Trainers and Teachers . The
Skill Fair has imparted very good skills to 5700
students. This was the first of its kind of Skill fair
organized by any of the University in the State of
Maharashtra.


Awarding Skill Cards to Students
Job Fair: Over 1000 students placed

























The central placement cell in association with industries organised two job fairs at university campus. Over
9000 students participated in both the job fairs and 1000 students were placed. 24

NSS Initiatives



Responding to the appeal of the Hon’ble Prime
Minister of India, the first international Yoga Day
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was celebrated on 21 June 2015, in which 2600
students, staff and citizens participated.
Looking at the overwhelming response it was
decided to conduct Yoga activity throughout the
year. Over 200 people per day are getting
benefitted.










Celebration of
International Yoga Day






















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rCleanliness Drive on various places including
University Campus. And Awareness about the
personal hygiene and proper sanitation:
24000 NSS volunteers participated.
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ranized vehicle driving Training Camps
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and Awareness programme about the Road
Safety: 24000 NSS volunteers participated.
rachh Bharat – Swasth Bharat – Rankala
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Lake Cleanliness Drive: 1565 volunteers
participated.
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activities: 90 volunteers participated
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volunteers participated
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ror Unity / Ekta Daud: 700 stakeholders
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participated.
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rSetup NSS Units in most of the Departments rUniversity Level Special Camps were
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ranized 21 Blood donation Camps
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raji University, Kolhapur (SUK) has made a
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rstudents participated in Eye Check up/ who are from the drought affected region and
Health camps are studying at various courses in the
r16500 volunteers participated in Shramdan university.






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Self-defence camp for NSS girl students


A week-long self-defence camp for the girl
students was conducted during February 26 to
march 2, 2016. The camp which is organised
exclusively for the National Service Scheme (NSS)
students focused on ancient defence techniques as
well as that of Karate and Taekwondo. 125
students participated in the camp which was
called as ‘Nirbhaya Abhiyan’.







Gearing towards Rain Water Harvesting


Shivaji University, Kolhapur (SUK), has started
implementing measures to save water on its
campus. The university has enlisted the help of the
National Service Scheme (NSS) unit, as well its
students and faculty members who are digging
farm ponds for storing water. Recently the
‘shramdan’ initiative at the university on May 2 in
the presence of enthusiastic NSS students and
faculty members was started. The ‘shramdan’
initiative went up to May 13, and the ponds will
help storing water once the hopefully ample rains
begin soon. Physical education teachers from
Sangli, Satara and Kolhapur districts participated
in this initiative and the university is getting a
good response to the voluntary work.
Volunteers Participated in Construction of Farm Pond.
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Examination Section


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rective implementation of ICT activities viz. Bar
coding, QR coding, On screen evaluation etc.
reduction in Examination Duration.(From 56
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days to 42 Days)
rInception of ADS- (Answer Book Distribution
System) for maintaining through and complete
confidentiality of answer books of engineering
programmes.
rnsion of SRPD (secured remote paper
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delivery) from 01 programme to 18
programmes by which almost 2300 question
papers delivered via e-mode.
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Padmashree Dr. G. D. Yadav addressing at rugmented QP distribution system to individual
University Convocation Ceremony examination center from confidential press for
maintains the confidentiality.
rDecentralization of CAP (outside 20+ in house)
activities for better deliveries.
rDeclaration of results in time.
Eff
rorts taken for putting into operations own
software system for in house result processing.
ranged intensive training programmes for all
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concern regarding implementation of new
software system for admission & pre
examination activities.
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rcement of additional flying Squad including
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a squad of COE & other officers of university for
curbing malpractices during the examinations.
rEstablished a coordination committee comprises
of Officers & others to take care of any complaint
Convocation 2016 so arises during examinations.

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Governance


Other notable initiatives r
Swine Flu vaccination for all staff and student
Reinitiating Shivshandesh University News
r on campus (More than 6000 No)
Letter with more thrust on social media rEnhanced us of ICT in examinations and
blogging plartform. administration
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Festival, Weaker Colleges rRs 6 Cr. Grant to University
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royees Corner to provide necessary different schemes
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service through ICT rSubstantial financial Assistance (Rs.2.0 L) for
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connectivity amongst the colleges rAnnouncement of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
rBudgetary provision for Beti bachav Abhiyan National Award
First
rer for Value Education Bahai Academy , rIncubation Center of Shivaji University at
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panchgani Textile at DKIET College, Ichalkaranji
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rht Relief Abhiyan Adoption of 6 villages rCommunication with colleges through ICT
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International Conference on Universal Human Values at Bahai Academy, Panchgani
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List of “A” Grade Affiliated Colleges


1. Vivekanand College, Kolhapur. 12. Chh. Shahu Institutute of Business Education &
2. Arts, Commerce and Science College, Ramanand Research, Kolhapur.
nagar, Burli, Tal. Palus, Dist. Sangli. 13. KIT’s College of Engineering, Gokul Shirgaon,
3. Bharati Vidyapeeth’s Dr. Patangrao Kadam Kolhapur.
Mahavidyalaya, Sangli. 14. Annasaheb Dange College of Engineering and
4. Smt. Kusumtai Rajarambapu Patil Kanya Technology, Ashta, Dist. Sangli.
Mahavidyalaya, Islampur, Dist. Sangli. 15. Sou. Sushila Danchand Ghodawat Charitable
5. Bharati Vidyapeeth’s Matoshri Bayabai Shripatrao Trusts’s Group of Institutions, Atigre, Tal.
Kadam Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Kadegaon, Sangli. Hatkanangle, Dist. Kolhapur.
6. Chh. Shivaji College, Satara 16. Shri Ashokrao Mane Shikshan Prasarak Mandal’s
7. Sadguru Gadage Maharaj College, Karad Group of Institution, Faculty of Engineering,
8. Yashwantrao Chavan Institute of Science, Satara Vathar Tarfe Vadgaon, Dist. Kolhapur.
9. Dhananjayrao Gadgil College of Commerce, Satara 17. Jaysingpur College, Jaysingpur, Dist. Kolhapur.
10. Venutai Chavan College, Karad 18. Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli.
11. Azad College of Education, Satara 19. Deshbhakta Ratnappa Kumbhar College of
Commerce, Kolhapur.

College with Potential Excellence 2015 - 2016
Dhananjayrao Gadgil College of Commerce, Satara Smt. Kusumtai Rajarambapu Patil
Kamala College, Kolhapur Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Islampur
Shri Swami Vivekanand College, Kolhapur

Autonomous Colleges of the University














Dhananjayrao Gadgil College of Commerce, Satara DKTE Society's Textile & Engineering Institute, Ichalkaranji 30

Placing research icons as Role Model in front of student































Eminent Scientist Professor C.N.R. Rao awarded with Shivaji University’s
first Principal R K Kanbarkar award



The first Principal R K Kanbarkar Award of the Shivaji University, Kolhapur (SUK) was given to eminent
scientist Bharat Ratna C N R Rao. The award distribution ceremony was held on April 12. Dr. Kanbarkar was
the university’s former vice-chancellor and passed away last year. His family donated Rs 25 lakh to the
university to institute an award for excellence in various fields.




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Sensitizing “Make in India” during National Science Week


The Theme for this year National Science week
(February 21-27, 2016) was “Make in India:
Science and Technology Driven Innovations”.
Inauguration of ‘National Science Week’. Seen in
the snap is the icon made by the students of
Department of computer Science
Eminent scientists namely Dr. Vivek Patkar,
(Freelance Scientist), Dr. Anirban Ain from
Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and
Astrophysics (IUCAA), Padmashree Dr. Sharad
Kale (BARC) and Dr. V. G. Gambhir (BARC)
delivered talks.
Besides the event was celebrated through group
discussion, poster and model competition, quiz
contest aimed at spreading the scientific spirit
amongst the young minds.



















Inauguration of ‘National Science Week’.
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