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Time of India
2 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.
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Heritage tourism conclave held in Vadodara, experts discuss strategies to boost cultural heritage
The 14th International Heritage Tourism Conclave, held in Vadodara on Friday, brought together tourism experts, conservation architects, government officials, historians, and members of royal families to deliberate on strategies for boosting heritage tourism across India. Gujarat has a large number of heritage properties but many of them have not been leveraged for tourism, said Rajendra Kumar, Secretary (Gujarat Tourism). Kumar urged the participants to join the Gujarat government in 'creating experiences' for tourists. 'At the time of Independence, Gujarat had the largest number of princely states…so, the state has a large number of forts, palaces and heritage properties. However, not all of them are being leveraged for tourism, for preservation and conservation. We are creating experiences around these heritage properties…' Kumar said. The Gujarat government is collaborating with the cottage industry to provide a platform to artisans, he said. 'The heritage property owners should identify such artisans… the Gujarat government has a robust policy. We are also discussing with heritage property owners to make it (the places) contemporary and accessible to people,' Kumar added. Addressing the gathering, Samarjitsinh Gaekwad of the Baroda royal family said that the Gaekwad family 'patronised art' with Maharaja Sayajirao III also 'navigating' through a rivalry with the British 'to preserve our culture'. Gaekwad said, 'As a family, we have been in Vadodara (for quite long) and my ancestors have patronised art… It was Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III who invited Raja Ravi Varma to come here and paint… Raja Ravi Varma stayed here for 11 years. When these paintings were commissioned, there was never a motive or eye on how valuable they would be 100 years later. But patronage was extended to art'. 'Maharaja Sayajirao University has a huge presence in the city… This university also has departments of art, music, drama…We have the department of Oriental Sciences, which has a fabulous collection of manuscripts… There was a clear intent and wish that culture and heritage should grow; to be able to learn all of it, because those were the times when the British were around and they wanted all their stuff to be taught (in education). There was a pressure and rivalry in a sense that happened but Sayajirao was able to navigate all of it very well…' Gaekwad added. The conclave, organised by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, was held at the Lukshmi Vilas Palace banquet in Vadodara.
Indian Express
09-07-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
Vadodara: 130 MSU students hospitalised after suspected food poisoning; university terminates caterer's services
At least 130 students of Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU), all women, were admitted to SSG Hospital during the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday and later in the day, following suspected food poisoning, hospital authorities said. Shortly after midnight on Tuesday, a few hours after dinner at the Girl's Hostel Mess at Sarojini Devi Hall at MSU, students began complaining of severe stomach ache, vomiting and diarrhoea, sources said. The first set of patients began arriving at the SSG Hospital around 1.45 am Wednesday and at least 20 students were admitted during the early hours. By mid-morning, 130 students were admitted, said Resident Medical Officer (RMO) Dr Hitendra Chauhan. The University has terminated 'the hiring of catering services' from the caterers, citing negligence on the part of the agency concerned. According to a statement from the hospital on Wednesday, 'All patients have been admitted to various medicine wards at SSG Hospital where immediate symptomatic and specific medication and intravenous fluid therapy was initiated as per patients' clinical conditions. As of now, a majority of the patients are in stable condition. However, a few students require monitoring and treatment. Necessary investigation (has begun)… stool samples have been sent for ascertaining the cause.' By Wednesday evening, 27 students still remained admitted while others were either discharged by doctors or had taken Discharge Against Medical Advice (DAMA), said officials. A statement from MSU on Wednesday, issued by Officer on Special Duty (OSD), Public Relations and Communication, Prof Hitesh Raviya, said, 'In context of the recent incident of mass food poisoning at Girls' Hostel Mess, the University has terminated the hiring of catering services from Shilpa Caterers due to the negligence on the part of the agency leading to severe health issues of the students in the University campus and also the concerned agency shall not be considered eligible in the University in future as well.' The hospital statement, meanwhile, said, 'A detailed investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the illness. Hospital authorities are closely coordinating with university officials and public health departments to ensure that appropriate containment and preventive measures are in place.' Sources told The Indian Express that primarily, the cause of the suspected food poisoning could be the milk-based items consumed by students during dinner. No complaint has been filed in the matter yet.
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).
Time of India
03-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
MSU to felicitate Padma awardees, UPSC achievers
Vadodara: Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU) will felicitate Padma Shri awardees and achievers of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examinations who are associated with the institution. A felicitation ceremony will be held on Thursday to honour them, including three Padma Shri recipients and two outstanding performers in the UPSC 2025 examinations. Among those to be honoured is Ajay V Bhatt, the visionary behind the revolutionary Universal Serial Bus (USB) technology, who was awarded the Padma Shri for his contributions to science and technology. Bhatt is an alumnus of MSU's Faculty of Technology and Engineering. The university will also felicitate Ratan Kumar Parimoo, a nonagenarian artist and eminent art historian closely associated with the Faculty of Fine Arts. In addition, Suresh Harilal Soni, founder of the Sabarkantha-based Sahyog Trust, will be honoured for his tireless efforts in supporting people with leprosy and physical disabilities. The ceremony will also recognize two remarkable UPSC achievers: Harshita Goyal, who secured AIR 2 in the civil services examination and Bhavesh Royda, who attained AIR 86 in the Indian Forest Service examination. "The university community will come together to celebrate the inspiring journeys and accomplishments of these individuals," said a university official.
