e-Samarth: Gondwana & Nagpur Universities get 2nd and 3rd rank
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The Gondwana University and Nagpur University have secured the second and third positions, respectively, while Mumbai University leads the state.
e-Samarth is a central govt initiative which aims at introducing use of digital technology in all functionalities of the university system across the country. The system brings uniformity, seamless functioning, and reduces reliance on third-party operators in online works.
The interface is currently free of cost for public institutions.
GU vice-chancellor Prashant Bokare praised his team's efforts despite having limited resources. "Without trained staff or sufficient infrastructure, we managed to implement 39 of the 42 modules," he said. "The finance department saved Rs72 lakh in a year by discontinuing outsourcing and switching to e-Samarth. Similarly, the exam section saved Rs50-60 lakh by holding post-graduate exams through e-Samarth," he said.
GU now plans to implement e-Samarth for undergraduate exams next.
To enhance efficiency of educational institutions nationwide, the central govt had introduced the Samarth system in 2022. Following directives from the central and state govts, the NU began implementing the e-Samarth system in a phased manner from 2022.
At NU, 36 modules have been implemented via its IT cell, covering exams, finance, administration, and academics.
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The platform has sped up administrative processes and enabled faster issuance of student certificates.
Incidentally, Bokare was holding additional charge of NU when the university started implementing e-Samarth on a full-fledged scale.
NU's implementation is overseen by acting VC Madhavi Khode Chaware (IAS), Pro-VC Subhash Kondawar, nodal officer Shweta Barhate, and coordinator Satish Shende, with the IT cell managing technical operations.
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