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Nagpur University financial proposal 2012

Nagpur University financial proposal 2012 | Affiliated  collage Proposal 2012 


"Affiliated colleges should get involved in research to generate industry interest. We are trying to evolve a supportive mechanism, like financial assistance, which will help colleges get involved in research. We are eworking with our colleges to put in place good facilities and encourage students to get into higher level research," said Sapkal. He said the varsity is keen to develop a strong research-oriented atmosphere across campuses.

Earlier in the day, while speaking at the international conference organized by Tirpude College's department of management studies and research (DMSR), Sapkal stressed on the importance of research for the economy. "In the years preceding liberalization, our industries had got used to the closed economy scenario. In the nineties, the policy was totally changed and our industries did not have the technology to compete with companies from abroad. Research is an important part, which needs to be nurtured and it will give us the competitive edge," he said.

Devendra Parekh, president, VED Council, said, "Fortunately, we have a competent VC in Sapkal who focuses on research. But unfortunately, this part had been ignored by his predecessors, thus loosing valuable time for the industry. Our industries can benefit from research in metallurgy and we are hopeful that the VC will promote this."

He added that though the current research scenario in NU is grim, VED is hopeful that things will improve. "Research is an area which has to be a collaborative effort and many universities across the country are doing it. Pune University is working with the engineering sector while Marathwada University is collaborating with pharmaceutical companies. VC Sapkal even met some potential investors at a VED function and told them of the talent pool in the region. These kind of proactive steps will ensure NU and industry work together for the benefit of the region," he said.

Lalit Khullar, director, Tirpude's DMSR, said, "We organized the conference with the hope of bringing different views on a common platform. Research can help businesses sustain themselves during recessionary times by providing a competitive edge."

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