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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
MSU launches week-long celebration on NEP 2020
Vadodara: To mark the fifth anniversary of the launch of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU) of Baroda is organising a week-long academic conclave titled 'NEP-2020@5: Transforming Education for Viksit Bharat'. The event will run from Monday through Aug 2. The conclave aims to reflect on MSU's progress under NEP 2020. The inaugural session on Monday will be held at MSU's Faculty of Family and Community Sciences and will be attended by MSU's in-charge vice-chancellor Dhanesh Patel and registrar K M Chudasama. The opening ceremony will include a special address on "NEP 2020 – Achievements and Road Map of MSU", highlighting key initiatives such as the introduction of four-year undergraduate programmes, establishment of Indian Knowledge Systems cells, interdisciplinary curriculum reforms, and adoption of digital learning tools across faculties. "Five years after the adoption of NEP 2020, MSU stands at the forefront of educational transformation in India. This week-long programme is not just a celebration, but a reaffirmation of our university's role in shaping citizens who are competent, creative, and committed to nation-building," said Patel. "Through collaborative reforms across faculties, we took significant steps toward outcome-based education, integrating knowledge systems, and institutionalising a culture of innovation and inclusion," said Chudasama. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villa Prices in Dubai Might Be Lower Than You Think! Villa for sale in Dubai | Search Ads Learn More Undo "The event is open to all stakeholders—students, faculty members, researchers, industry partners, and education leaders—and aims to build a participatory platform for NEP 2020 implementation going forward," said Professor Hitesh Raviya, officer on Special Duty (Public Relations and Communication) at MSU.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
Alumni gift 6L upgrades to MSU civil engg dept
Vadodara: The civil engineering department of MS University's Faculty of Technology and Engineering received new facilities through donations in kind. New facilities worth Rs 6 lakh were inaugurated at the department by MSU's in-charge vice-chancellor Dhanesh Patel on Saturday. Patel inaugurated new equipment worth Rs 3.84 lakh that was installed in the hydraulics and water resources engineering laboratory. The equipment was donated by the 1996 batch of the department. Two ACs worth Rs 1.10 lakh were installed in the computer laboratory through a donation from Ravi Kiran Vaidya, an alumnus of the 1991 batch. New window grilles were installed on 46 windows, worth Rs 1.03 lakh, by a donation from Dhirubhai C Patel of the 1975 batch, and the laboratory also now has a refrigerator through a donation from Magan Patel of the 1996 batch. Patel, along with the head of the civil engineering department, Geeta Joshi, greeted and felicitated the donors.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
US alumni announce 50L grant for MSU's FTE
Vadodara: MSU Vision 2020, an alumni-funded initiative with strong participation from US-based alumni, announced a Rs 50 lakh annual grant for M S University's Faculty of Technology and Engineering (FTE). The announcement was made during a recent alumni meet held in Silicon Valley, which saw participation from alumni across batches of FTE. "Nearly 90 alumni, most of them from the US, participated in the alumni meet," said MSU's in charge vice-chancellor Dhanesh Patel, who virtually addressed the gathering. The grant will be disbursed for the academic year 2025-26 and will be formally released upon the signing of the MoU, which is currently being finalised, he said. The Rs 50 lakh annual grant includes Rs 1,000 per student for all the departments of FTE. "Against every student enrolled in the faculty, Rs 1,000 will be disbursed. This amount will be provided to the head of the respective departments, considering the number of students enrolled in their departments," said Patel. For instance, if there are 400 students in an engineering department, Rs 400,000 will be disbursed to the department for the development of infrastructure or academic programmes. "Similarly, Rs 200 per student will be allocated to address broader faculty-level initiatives. This allocation will be done through the dean's office," said Patel. The grant aims to empower departments and faculty leadership with flexible funding for enhancing infrastructure, academic programmes, and student support initiatives. During the meet, several proposals were shared. "The team of MSU Vision 2020 has invited faculty leaders to submit a brief write-up on such initiatives to explore potential alumni backing and partnerships," added Patel.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Mass food poisoning at MSU girls' hostel
Vadodara: A case of mass food poisoning at MS University's Halls of Residence (girls' hostel) revealed that the contractor hired for catering services in the hostel mess did not have a food licence. Panic spread at the university's girls' hostel after scores of students complained of vomiting and diarrhoea after dinner at the SD Hall mess on Tuesday night. A stream of ambulances started taking students to SSG Hospital from about 1.30am on Wednesday morning, leading to chaos at the hostel and the hospital. SSG Hospital authorities said 103 students were treated and many of them have been discharged. Hospital authorities said the condition of all students, including those who remained admitted, was stable. "Samples from all students have been collected," said RMO Dr Hitendra Chavan. Vadodara MP Hemang Joshi rushed to the hospital after the mass food poisoning was reported. Students had been served paneer sabji, kheer, rice and dal at the hostel mess. On Wednesday, food safety officers of the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) inspected the SD Hall mess, while a group of ABVP-linked student leaders gheraoed MSU's in-charge vice-chancellor Professor Dhanesh Patel, demanding action. "Under the Food Safety and Standards Act, notice has been issued to the contractor as the agency was operating without a licence," a statement from the VMC said. It added that the university furnished two certificates revealing that the hostel mess water tank had last been cleaned on March 28, and pest control actions were last carried out on April 6, 2023. The VMC team sent 26 samples of raw materials, two of cooked food and six water samples for testing. "When MSU canteens and mess halls were checked earlier, we found that the operators did not have food licences. We issued notices to such operators and wrote to the university. When university officials give out contracts, they must check that the operators/agencies have the necessary food licences," said a VMC spokesperson. On Wednesday evening, MSU officials announced that the university had ended the contract for catering services with Shilpa Caterers, due to negligence on the part of the agency which led to severe health issues. "The agency shall not be considered eligible by the university in the future as well," a statement from the university said. The question of allowing any contractor to operate without the necessary food license does not arise as it is a pre-requisite," said MSU vice-chancellor professor Dhanesh Patel. "However, the contractor's services have been terminated for negligence that led to such serious health problems to our students and we have also blacklisted the agency."
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
1,552 MSU students get aid worth 91L
Vadodara: Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU) has disbursed over Rs 91 lakh in scholarships to students from economically weaker sections for the 2024-25 academic year under its Directorate of Students Welfare (DSW) scheme. This year, 2,334 students applied for financial aid. After a rigorous and transparent scrutiny process, 1,552 students were found eligible and granted assistance amounting to Rs 91,27,895. The beneficiaries include students from 14 faculties and three affiliated colleges. "We, as a university, remain committed to inclusive education and continue to take concrete steps to support students from underprivileged backgrounds," said MSU vice-chancellor Dhanesh Patel. O by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo f the 1,552 beneficiaries, 1,202 belong to regular courses, while 350 are enrolled in higher payment programmes (HPP). The university also extended special support to students facing exceptional hardships. A total of 69 students who lost a parent received 100% fee reimbursement under the government's institutional assistance scheme. For HPP students in similar cases, a maximum aid of Rs 10,000 was provided. One visually challenged student was granted full tuition fee coverage as a special case. The Faculty of Commerce recorded the highest number of beneficiaries, with 649 students receiving scholarships worth Rs 36,63,174. The Faculty of Journalism and Communication had the fewest, with five students receiving a combined Rs 31,985. "This initiative reflects the university's commitment to ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder academic aspirations," said Professor Hitesh Raviya, officer on special duty (public relations and communication).
