MANUUTA CHARTER OF DEMANDS 2009

To
The Registrar
Maulana Azad National Urdu University
Hyderabad-32

Sir,

Sub: Request for early implementation of long standing demands of Teaching Community-Reg.

The Executive Committee of the Maulana Azad National Urdu University Teachers Association met on 8.10.2009 and discussed the problems of the teaching community in detail and formulated the following charter of demands. The Association demands the University authorities to solve these pressing problems of the teaching community earnestly.

1. The University should adopt five days week as adopted by the central government offices and many central universities.
2. The University should fix the salaries of the teaching community as per the revised pay scales according to the Sixth Pay Commission and the salary arrears should be released immediately. The 60 percent salary due to the employees should also be released with immediate effect.
3. The services of the teaching staff appointed on tenure basis should be made permanent.
4. The teaching staff of DDE, CSSEIP and CPDUMT should be given holidays along with other teaching staff and orders should be issued in this regard well in advance of the winter holidays scheduled from 1st January 2010.
5. Career Advance Scheme (CAS) should be implemented with immediate effect.
6. Merger of past service from the state under old pension scheme.
7. The teaching community is suffering from lack of basic facilities. The University should immediately sanction Personal Computers with printers and telephone to all Assistant Professors who have not got these facilities so far.
8. All the departments, including those in the Regional Centres should be provided with basic infrastructure such as the Xerox, Fax machines and telephone for the smooth functioning. Required supporting staff like the clerks, computer operators, translators and attenders should be appointed on permanent basis in each department.
9. The department of Social Work should be strengthened by appointing permanent faculty and necessary infrastructure should be provided.
10. The University should fill up all the vacant posts both teaching and non teaching immediately so that the University works in a full fledge manner.
11. The University should play the role of facilitator in promoting the research activity. Full financial assistance should be provided for the teachers who are invited or whose abstracts are accepted by the host institutions for paper presentation within and outside the country.
12. The teachers with MPhil and PhDs should be allowed to guide research scholar for MPhil and PhD respectively.
13. The University should start Publication Division of its own to publish standard text books in Urdu and also to translate World Classics into Urdu language.
14. Central Government Health Schemes (CGHS) should be implemented immediately with the facility of cash less admission into hospitals for treatment. The University should identify hospitals in all the places wherever the MANUU staff is working.
15. A qualified and experienced lady doctor and a paediatrician should be appointed in the campus health centre immediately to take care of health problems of female students, women and children in the campus.
16. The Ambulance service should be started immediately for attending the emergency cases and the health centre should be strengthened by procuring necessary medicine and machinery.
17. The inordinate delay in clearing LTC files and bills is causing hardship to the staff. It should be cleared within a stipulated time frame.
18. The teaching community should be adequately represented in all the committees concerning academic and research activities. The teaching faculty should be involved in the academic activities of conducting examinations, supervision and as observers.
19. The University EC meetings should be more transparent and the MANUUTA President and General Secretary should be made the members of EC.
20. The University Library should procure more international journals and magazines and internet facility should be provided in the Library.
21. The Housing Society which has become defunct should immediately be activated and all the teaching and non teaching staff should me made members and efforts should be made to procure land from the government for the society.
22. The Campus Amenities Committee should be established with the representatives from the teaching and non teaching staff and the facilities like canteen, medical shop and stores should be established.
23. The University bus shuttle service frequency should be increased. The University should take up the issue with the officials of RTC for increasing the frequency of buses to the campus.
24. Place should be provided for Faculty Club for the recreation of the staff.
25. A decent office space with basic infrastructure should be provided for MANUUTA.

We request you to take necessary steps for providing these basic requirements which are necessary for improving the performance of the staff and smooth functioning of the University. We hope the university will resolve these issues earnestly.

Dr. Abdul Quayum Dr. Syed Najiullah
President General Secretary
Copy: To the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor

Scholarship for Indian Muslim Students

Scholarships for Indian Muslims

GOVERNMENT
Government of India: http://minorityaffairs.gov.in/newsite/schemes/schemes.asp
Andhra Pradesh: http://apsmfc.com/
Bihar: http://minoritywelfare.bih.nic.in/Scholarships.htm
Chandigarh: http://www.chdeducation.gov.in/Scholarship%20Schemes.pdf
Delhi: http://www.scstwelfare.delhigovt.nic.in/
Goa: http://www.goasocialwelfare.com/postmatrix.htm
Gujarat: http://sje.gujarat.gov.in/english/content.asp?cid=133http://sje.gujarat.gov.in/english/dc/centrally_sponsored_schemes_eng.htm
Himachal Pradesh: http://www.himachal.nic.in/welfare/
Kerala: http://www.collegiateedu.kerala.gov.in/
Madhya Pradesh: http://www.mp.gov.in/bcwelfare/
Orissa: http://www.orissa.gov.in/stsc/Minority_scholarship/postmatric_scholarshi...
Pondicherry: http://socwelfare.pondicherry.gov.in/postmatricscholarships.htm
Rajasthan: http://sje.rajasthan.gov.in/MinoScho/MinoScho.htm
Uttar Pradesh: http://minoritywelfare.up.nic.in/
West Bengal: http://www.wbmdfc.org/
ORGANIZATIONS
1. Aamir Mustafa Kidwai Trust
Contact Person: Mrs Aziza KidwaiB-28, West End Colony, New Delhi - 110021; Tel. 011-24670009, Mob: 09868679107Scheme: Financial assistance for pursuing higher studies to needy and meritorious persons belonging to educationally backward minorities.
2. Abdul Qayum Fellowship at Portland State University, USAProvides for a student from Aligarh Muslim University or Shibli National College in India to apply for support to pursue any graduate degree offered with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, with preference to be given to students seeking a degree in Economics and with demonstrated financial need. The College is providing a matching tuition waiver.http://www.gsr.pdx.edu/ogs_funding_scholarships.html
3. Aga Khan Foundation (UK):
Aga Khan Foundation, Sarojini House, 6 Bhagwan Das Road, New Delhi 110001Scheme: University study in the UK for grad and post grad programmeshttp://www.akdn.org/akfisp/HTML/index.html
Agha Khan Program for Islamic Architecturefor study of architecture at MIT and HarvardScheme: Three scholarships awarded every year for research & investigation in Architecture of the Muslim world.http://web.mit.edu/akpia/www/
4. Al-Ameen Charitable fund Trust :
Super tannery (I) Ltd.Jajmau Road, Jajmau, Kanpur - 208 010 (U.P.)Scheme: Post Metric Scholarship for higher education
Al-Ameen ScholarshipsUG-12, Essel House, 10-Asaf Ali road, New Delhi 110002 OR76A/1; Okhla Main Bazar, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi - 110025; Tel: 26845691, Fax: 26839968Scheme: Scholarship for students securing more than 50% marks in IXth and Xth standard. Girls studying from Vth standard may also be considered.
5. Aligarh Alumnis Scholarships: Application Forms can be downloaded from the Federation's Website (http://www.aligs.org/).1. AMU Alumni Association, Australia (open to all, about 30 Scholarships)2. AMU Alumni Association, California (open to all, about 150 Scholarships)3. The Aligarh Alumni Association Washington DCi) 14 Scholarships specific for students from ASSAM (Endowed by Mr. Zouqul Choudhary)ii) 07 Sabah Memorial Scholarships (Specific for Law Students. Endowed by Mrs. Akhtar Quraishi & Dr. Sayeed Quraishi)iii) 86 Scholarships (open to all) Endowed by different individuals.iv) 03 Scholarships (open to all) Endowed by Mr. S. A. Raza.4. Sultan Jahan Begum Scholarship (Oman, open to all, about 60 Scholarships)5. Dr. S. M. Raza & Others Scholarships (Muscat, open to all)6. Dr. E. R. Ansari Scholarships (Abu Dhabi, open to all about 8 Scholarships)6. Begum Khalida Naheed & MSUS' Scholarship (open to all)7. Aligarh Alumni Association of New England: http://www.aaane.us/Provides scholarship to AMU graduates applying for admissions to US colleges for post-graduation.
6. All India Talent Identification And Promotion Trust
#7, SRK Garden, Jayanagar (E), Bangalore-41 Tel. 080-56969672, 6646861Email: http://us.mc655.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=admin@aitipt.org; http://us.mc655.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=aitipt@yahoo.co.in
AMM Arunachalam-Lakshmi Achi ScholarshipAMM Foundation, Parry House, Third Floor, 43 Moore Street, Chennai 600001.
Asma Foundation (Regd)Hospital RoadDistt. Madhubani, Bihar 847211Basic Research, Education And Development (BREAD)Invites applications for financial aid from the students who had excelled in public exams, but could not afford to study further.During the year 2004-05, BREAD will offer scholarships in science and technology : Engineering, Computer Science, Medicine, Veterinary Science, Agriculture, Pharmacy, Polytechnics, Mathematics and Sciences.
BREAD and North South Foundation (NSF) have awarded over 2,000 Scholarships over the years.The eligibility criteria include : a family income of less than Rs,38,000(Rs.26,000 in rural areas) ; top five per cent ranks in Common Entrance Tests (CET) of 85 per cent marks in intermediate or equivalent examination with relaxation of five per cent to rural and girl students in ranks/percentages ; rank of first attempt preferred; coming from Government or Government aided schools only; first year students in the course of study chosen; students eligible for other scholarships will not normally be eligible for BREAD scholarships. Shortlised candidates will be interviewed before the final selection.The application form for Andhra Pradesh could be had from Ch. Hanumantha Rao, 204 Megha Apts, 2-1-253 Nallakunta, Hydreabad - 500 044 by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope with rank card of CET or mark sheet of intermediate or equivalent examination this year. The deadline for filing of applications is July 31.Sri M. Siva Ram Prasad, BREAD,401, Diamond House Adjacent to Amrutha Hills Punjagutta, Hyderabad-500 082
7.Central Wakf Council:
14/173, Jam Nagar House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110011;Tel. 23384465; Fax. 23070881;Email: http://us.mc655.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=central_wakf_council@vsnl.netWeb: http://www.wbmdfc.org/wakf/index.htmlCriteria: Father's Annual income not more than Rs 75000.00 per annum.Scheme: Scholarship to students of B.E., M.B.B.S, B.D.S, B.Sc., A.M.D.Sc (Alig), M.B.A., M.Sc., L.L.B., Scholarship Rs 6000.00 per annum
8. The Children Foundation:
Students studying from the V to the XII standardPost Box No -5007, Chennai - 600090 Tamil Naduhttp://us.mc655.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=info@childrenfoundation.netActivities mainly in the state of KeralaProvide scholarship for academically excellent student who lack the financial freedom in choosing and building their careerhttp://www.childrenfoundation.net/apply.html
9. Crescent Educational Foundation:
B.61 C K Road, Chanpatana, Bangalore Dist.Karnataka, email : http://us.mc655.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=crescent@asia.com ; Tel ++91-80-7251143 / 54443; Mobile ++91-9844143530; PRO: Mr. Syed AjmalCriteria : Students from Muslim community (irrespective of any school of thought) but he/she must be from Chanpatana city onlyScheme: Scholarship to students of professional courses.
http://us.mc655.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=assurfam@vsnl.com
1o. Danish Education Trust(R):
To Karnataka students studying in the following courses in Karnataka:Law, Journalism, Economicsor Students appearing for II year PUC and Karnataka CET 2008, seeking admission to 1st year BE & MBBS courses.Danish Educational TrustNo. 85, Sheriff House, Richmond Road, Next to Karnataka StateHajj Committee Office, Bangalore - 560025.Phone: 080 – 41121281.Email: http://us.mc655.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=danishtrust@gmail.comhttp://us.mc655.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=info@danishtrust.co.inhttp://www.danishtrust.co.in/
11. Dawodbhoy Fazalbhoy Muslim Educational Trust:
42, Ibrahim Md. Merchant Road, Dhadah Khadak, Mumbai 400 029,E-mail: http://us.mc655.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=assurfam@vsnl.com
12. Delhi Wakf Board:
Near Bachchon Ka Ghar, Daryaganj, Delhi 110006Dr. Zakir Hussain Memorial Trust4, Gul Mohar Avenue, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi-110025
13. Foundation for Academic Excellence and Access (FAEA):
B-41, Qutab Institutional Area, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi - 110 016, Phone: 2696 4290, 2696 5211 Fax: 2696 4580, E-mail: http://us.mc655.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=inquiry@faeaindia.org
Criteria: Undergraduate studies in Arts / Commerce / Science / Medical / Engineering and other technical and professional discipline at any University / Institution / College of students choice anywhere in India.Eligibility: 1. Indian Nationals. 2. Students who are currently in Class XII or have passed Class XII from a recognised board in India. Those in the 1st year of the undergraduate course (any discipline) are also eligible to apply.Scope: Tuition fee, maintenance allowance or hostel/mess charges and other allowances to cover travel, clothing and books. Scholarships are tenable up to a maximum of five years. All grants are renewed annually based on Scholars good academic performance.How to apply: Use form available at http://www.faeaindia.org/.
14. Education Support: portal of scholarship by HRD ministry.
Foundation for Social CareDirector, Scholarship programme: Ziaur-Rahman Siddiqui185/A Johari Farm, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110 025. Tel.: (011) 26317311; http://us.mc655.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=fsc_admin@rediffmail.comhttp://us.mc655.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=fscscholarship@yahoo.co.in; http://www.fscwecare.org/ ;
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15. GBK Charitable Trust Scheme:
Poor students studying MBBS, BDS, Pharmacy, BE, B. Tech, LLB, BCA, MCA, MBA, MA, M. Com, B. Ed, M. Ed, Ph. D (for research material), nursing, polytechnic, graduation, inter, TTC., ITI., Distance education, post graduation.Eligibility: In the previous subjects must have at least 60% marks.One person is eligible from family.However for orphans two members can be apply.The monthly income should not exceed by Rs. 4000.Address: Giyasuddin babukhan, Chairman and Managing Trustee, GBK Charitable Trust, Begum pet, Hyderabad.
16. H. E. H. The Nizam Charitable Trust:
Haveli Manjli Begum, Shah Ali Banda,Hyderabad-2
17. Hamdard Educational Society
(For Science At Secondary Level)Talimabad, Sangam Vihar New Delhi 110062; Tel: (011) 6085063 - 6085064 Email: http://us.mc655.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=inquiry@jamiahamdard.edu
18. Hashmi Human Resources Development Society:
Qazi Zada, Amroha - 244221 (U.P.) Tel: 05922-262417; Fax: 05922-250207Email: http://us.mc655.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=info@hashmi.com; http://us.mc655.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=info@hashmitrust.com; Web: http://www.hashmitrust.com/
Criteria / Condition: Economically weak & brilliant in studiesScheme: YearlyThe award covers: Partial Academic expensesTrust's President: Sakhira BegumContact Person: Hakeem Sirajuddin HashmiHuman Welfare TrustDawat Nagar, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025
19. Human Welfare Trust:
195, A. F. Enclave, Jamia Nagar, Okhla, New Delhi- 110025Phone: 6822199, email: http://us.mc655.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=sidheeqhassn@gmail.com
A limited number of loan scholarships are available for the poor and meritorious students pursuing higher studies for the under mentioned courses in Indian Universities:1. MSW(Master of Social Work)2. MA Sociology3. MA Psychology4. MA Economics5. MCJ/MA/PG Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication6. LLM (Master in Law)7. MA Public Administration8. MA Rural Development9. MA Education Management10. MBA/MA Financial Management11. MBA Rural Management12. MBA/MA Hospital Administration13. MA Human Rights14. MA Peace and Conflict Resolution15. MBA/MA Human Resource Management16. MA/PG Diploma in Disaster Management17. MBA/MA/PG Diploma in NGO Management18. PG Diploma in Guidance and Counseling19. PG Diploma in Rural Development20. Diploma in Film Technology21. PG Diploma in Development Communication
For details Contact:Secretary, Human Welfare TrustD-307, A. F. EnclaveJamia Nagar, Okhla, New Delhi-110 025Email: http://us.mc655.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=sidheeqhassan@gmail.com
20. Institute of Objective Studies:
P.O. Box No.9725, 162-Joga Bai Extension, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi-110025, INDIA; Phone: 011-26981187, 26987467, 26989253, Fax: 91-11-26981104, http://us.mc655.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=manzoor@ndf.vsnl.net.in, http://www.iosworld.org/schol.htmStudents of jurisprudence and lawScholarship in Social Sciences and Humanities (SSS)Scholarship for Language Promotion (SLP)Scholarship for Madrasa Students Opting Social Sciences and Humanities (SMS)Schedule: The announcement for scholarship programme is generally made during the month of July and interviews of short listed candidates are conducted in November every year.
Islamic Development Bank [Jeddah, Saudi Arabia]Daily Star, 103, St John's Church Road, Bangalore - 560005Criteria: Merit-cum-meansScheme: Islamic Development Bank grants scholarship for poor Muslim students of India seeking admission in degree courses of Medicine, Engineering (all branches), Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry, food Tech. Business Administration and Accountancy, interest Free Loan Scholarship refundable in easy installments when employment starts.
For 3 yeears PhD in Science & Technology in IDB member countries. Contact:Muslim Education TrustE-3, Abul Fazal EnclaveJamia Nagar, New Delhi-110 025email: http://us.mc655.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=metdelhi@rediffmail.comhttp://www.isdb.org/
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21. Jamiat-Ulama-e-Hind:
1, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-110002; Ph. 23311455, 3317729Criteria: Needy and meritorious studentsScheme: Mujahid Millat Educational Scholarship to meritorious students seeking admission to Engineering (civil, Elec., Electronics, Computer), M.C.A, Chartered Accountant.
22. Karnataka State Minorities Commission:
for Karanataka residentsScholarships given to students studying Technical or Professional courses at Undergraduate (BE, B.Tech, B.Arch, BTech (Agri), BSc (Agri), BVSc&AH, MBBS, BDS, BUMS, BAMS, BHMS, BNYS,) / Post graduate (ME, MTech, MD, MS, MDS, MCA, MBA, MSc (Agri), MVSc&AH ) in an recognized institution.http://www.karmin.in/applicationformdownload.html
23. Maulana Azad Education Foundation:
Social Justice Service Centre,Mahila Imdad Committee,Opposite New Delhi Railway Reservation Centre,Chelmsford Road, New Delhi - 110055;Phone/Fax: 011-23583788, 23583789Application for Maulana Azad National Scholarship for Girls can be submitted in between 1st July to 30th September every year.
24. MESCOEducational Aid:
for the students above & below S.S.C.: It is a one time aid given to financially backward students based on their need.High Cost Education Loan Scholarship (HCELS): HCELS provides interest free loan scholarships to eligible, financially deserving and meritorious students, who intend to take admission in the first year of the professional full time course or are already pursuing their studies in professional full time courseAdmn.Office: 4, Sayeed House, 1st floor, 63/65, V. S. Marg, Mahim, Mumbai - 400 016; Tel 91 - 22 - 2445 5365 / 2444 4339 / 2444 8637; Fax 91 - 22 - 2444 0857; Email http://us.mc655.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=mescotrust@mescotrust.org
25. M.P. Backward and Minorities Welfare: Departmenthttp://www.mp.gov.in/bcwelfare/forms.htm
26. Muslim Association for the Advancement of Science:
TheDarul Fikr 44, Ahmad Nagar , Dodhpur Aligharh-202002;Tel 0571 2701209
Muslim Educational TrustE-3 Abul Fazl Enclave, Jamia Nagar, Okhla, New Delhi -110025
Criteria: Only students of U.P. , M.P., Rajasthan, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Bihar, Orissa, Assam, West Bengal and Western StatesScheme: Loan Scholarship for the professional courses in Medicine, Engineering, Business, Management, M.C.A., B.C.A. Chartered Accountancy and Cost Accountancy, Repayment of the loan shall be due and will commence after the students has completed his education and settled or after the expire of one year of completion of education/course, whichever is earlier.Scholarship for Medical & Engineering courses, and PhD studies.http://www.metdelhi.org/
27. Muslim Hands:
148-164 Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham NG7 5JE; United Kingdom; http://www.muslimhands.org;/ http://us.mc655.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=contact@muslimhands.org
Applications from overseas Muslim students to study in the UK are occasionally considered by the Trust. Please note that the Trust does not have a particular focus on this area of grant-making. Applications in writing to S Bashir at the address
28. Muslim India Education and Cultural Trust:
TheEhsan House Road 6B, Rajendar Nagar, Patna-800016 OR Mr Syed Shahabuddin, IPS (Retd) Ex MP (Trustee) D-250 Abul Fazl Enclave, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi - 110025; Tel: 26326780, Fax: 16327346; Email: http://us.mc655.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=muslim@del3.vsnl.net.in
Criteria : Means-cum-MeritScheme: Islamic Association of North America Offers means cum Merit Scholarship to Muslim students. Grant-in-aid for higher and professional courses, coaching for civil Services and admission to Medical/Engineering Colleges.
29. Muslim World League:
Secretariat General Education Affair, No. 40, P. O. Box 537, Makkah- Al-Mukarramah, KSA Tel: 5422733 Fax: 5436619/5444787Criteria: Recommendation from either a person or an organization trusted by Rabita. Non-receipt of scholarship from any other institution
Scheme: Scholarship for B.Sc. Programme in Arabic or Islamic Course holding a general Secondary School Certificate or it's equivalent
30. National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation:
1, Taimoor Nagar, Opp D996, New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110065; Tel: 011-26326051/57/58/59; Fax: 011-26325651; Website: nmdfc.org
31. Nakadar Foundation:
Pir Bordi Chakla KADI 382715 Distt Mehsana, North GujaratScheme: Every year Gold Medal is awarded to Muslim students of High School and Intermediate of each state who secure more than 75% marks. (Three top students from each state and the country.)
32. H. E. H. The Nizam Charitable Trust:
Haveli Manjli Begum, Shah Ali Banda,Hyderabad-500002
33. North South Foundation:
Applications can be obtained by writing to:
Mr. S.Ramanathan,#17, North St, Kalai NagarMadurai - 625014Ph: 0452-2640678E-Mail: http://us.mc655.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=ramrajam2002@yahoo.com
Scholarships are given by "NORTH SOUTH FOUNDATION" of USA, based on exam grades and family situation. The annual family income should be less than Rs 38000 in urban areas and Rs 26000 in rural areas. The scholarship amount mostly covers 100% of tuition fees and ranges from Rs 5000 to Rs 10000 per year.
If called for an interview, 50% of the travel cost will be reimbursed.
The North South Foundation provides scholarships to needy children who display academic excellence in India. The Foundation has distributed more than 2,000 scholarships to students who need financial support to pursue their quest for knowledge in engineering, medicine, polytechnic, science and other fields. The scholarship is an annual award and not a one-time payment. The student is eligible for the scholarship until graduation as long as the high academic standards are maintained.Main office in India:Mr Ch Hanumantha Rao,204 Megha Apts, 2-1-253Nallakunta, Hyderabad , AP 500 044Phone: 40-2763-1963 (R)http://us.mc655.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=chrao04@sify.com
Regional offices in the following cities: Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhavnagar, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jamshedpur, Jodhpur, Kanpur, Katihar, Kochi, Kolkata, Madurai, Mau, North East States (Assam), Pune, Trivandrum. Click here for individual centers contact addresses.R D Sethna Scholarship Fund29, H Somani Marg, FortMumbai - 400001
Prerana(supported by Infosys foundation)Bright students coming from poor financial background who have finished their 10th standard this year (April 2009) and scored more than 80%.
The NGO is conducting a written test and those who clear the test will be eligible for financial help for their further studies.
580, shubhakar, 44th cross,1st main Road,Jayanagar 7th blockBangalore-mob no- 9900906338(saraswat i)Mr.Shivkumar( 9986630301) - Hanumanth Nagar officeMs.Bindu (9964534667) -Yeshwantpur office
Punjab Wakf Board50, Sardar Patel Marg, AMBALA(Only For Students Of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh)
Rabitah Al-Alami Al-IslamiP.O. Box No. 537, Mekkah, Saudi ArabiaTel: (966-2) 5422733 Fax: (966-2) 5446700
34. S H A Ziauddin Trust:
P O Box 777 Guildford GU2 7GW, UKApplications from anyone studying, or wishing to study, on courses in science, agriculture or environmental protection, and willing to use their skills for the benefit of the peoples of the Indian sub-continent (I.e. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka) will be considered at all times of the year. Successful applicants will generally be sent an award of about £500. Please note that this Trust receives far more applications than it is able to support. Applicants should write for an application form to the contact, giving brief details about themselves, their course and their future plans. If appropriate, an application form and explanatory letter will be sent to them in response to which they can give further details. Contact: R B Viccajee, Secretary
Mr. M R Sherwani12-A Connaught place New Deihi 110001Criteria: On the basis of information furnished by the school/college (Only First Divisioners are expected to get the cash prize/award)Scheme: Sherwani Award to outstanding students who have passed out High School/ Intermediate Examination of any board.
35. Students Islamic Trust (SIT): Islamic Development Bank [Jeddah, Saudi Arabia] (IDB)E-3 Abul Fazl Enclave, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110 025;Tel. 2692 7004; Fax: 2328 2834;E-mail: http://us.mc655.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=sitdelhi@rediffmail.com;Website: http://www.sit-india.org/
36. The Student Islamic Trust:
Scholarship for IIT JEE preparation for financially weak .
The whole Programme is divided into four phases; Each phase is followed by one week of preparatory leave for Phase Test. Any of the Phase Test may be considered as "Reshuffling Test", i.e. student's batch can be changed as per his/her performance in these tests to maintain the homogeneous level of competence among students. In this regard decision of concerned authorities will be final and binding.The total fees of this course will be 55,000/- which will be paid by the Student Islamic Trust to the deserving candidates.
http://www.sit-india.org/ .Mohd Saifullah RizwanExecutive Secretary011-26941028, 999063012
37. Ta'awun Trust:
162, Jogabai Ext., Jamia Nagar, Okhla, New Delhi - 110025Talent Promotion Taawun Trust3, Palmgrove Road, Victoria Layout, Bangalore-56004(Only For Students Of Karnataka)
38. Tamil Nadu Post Matric Scholarship to Minority Students Pursuing XI std. to Ph.D. Level:
Commissioner of Minorities Welfare and Managing Director,Tamil Nadu Minorities EconomicDevelopment Corporation Ltd.,Chennai - 600 002
39. U.P. Minorities Financial and Development Corporation Ltd:
746, 7th Floor, Jawahar Bhawan, Lucknow 226001 Or District Minorities WelfareOfficer of the concerned, DistrictScheme: Interest Free Loan for talented and needy students of minorities seeking admission to Medical, Technical and Professional courses such as Management, Tourism etc.
40. UNIFIED COUNCIL:
# 16-11-17/B/2/2, Saleem Nagar, Malakpet, Hyderabad - 500 036.Phones : 040-24545862,24557708,55106095, Fax: 24542215
41. NATIONAL LEVEL SCIENCE TALENT SEARCH EXAMINATION: -
2005(For students of Classes III,IV,V,VI,VII,VIII,IX,X,XI&XII(CBSE / ICSE/ allState Board Syllabi) Unified Council is a well known scientific organisation managed by a team of professional. The main purpose of conducting the NSTSE - 2005 is to give STRONG FOUNDATION to the younger generation. In search of excellence, they offer fabulous 12 Personal Computers, 36 Gold Medals, 24 Scholarships, 84 Cash Prizes, 1884 Britannica Encyclopedia CD's, 175 BMA books & Consolation prizes A total of 1884 prizes for top rankers in this examination.We also conduct NSSE in Indonesia, Tanzania, UAE,Saudi Arabia, Kuwait,Oman& Yemen Student's Performance Report (SPR): We introduced this unique analysis report, first of its kind, which provides real feedback on learning. Question wise and Skill wise analysis will be provided.For 10+1 & 10+2 students : This is an excellent similation test for students, who are preparing for IIT/AIEEE/All Engineering Entrance exams & AIIMS / JIPMER/AFMC/All Medical Entrance exams.TEST CENTRES: Spread across the Nation over 200 centres. Exam fee : Rs.100/-* For a free prospectus and application form send us a self addressed envelop (stamped Rs.5)
42. United Mass Media Association:
161-F Joga Bai Extn. Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025Criteria: Needy and meritorious studentsScheme: Few Scholarships of Rs 1000.00 per month to students of Journalism and Mass Communication
43. Waqf Women Foundation:
No. 530, 5th Floor, M.S. Building, Vidhan Vidhi, Bangalore, KarnatakaScheme: Scholarships for female Muslim students for medical courses (MBBS, BUMS), dental engineering and Ded (TCH).
West Bengal Minorities Development & Finance CorporationPOST MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP : WBMDFC has been notified as the implementing agency of the "Post Matric Scholership Scheme" by the Govt. of West Bengal. Application format and other scheme details can be downloaded from this link. Application duly filled in alongwith requisite documents should be submitted to:the Managing Director,West Bengal Minorities Dev. & Fin. Corporation,Bhabani Bhavan (2nd Floor,W), Alipore, Kolkata-700 027http://www.wbmdfc.org/
44. World Assembly Of Muslim Youth (WAMY):

P. O. Box No. 10845, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaTel: (966-1) 4641663/4641669 Fax: (966-1) 464171/4641676

COACHING FOR MUSLIM STUDENTS

It is not necessary that the following organizations/institutes offer coaching only to Muslim students. List in alphabetical order:

1. Alif Academy: Career guidance and counseling at the beginning of academic year. No coaching courses or regular classes.Contact Person: (Haji) Husain Ali DharamsiAddress: 53/ 3, Kantharia Mahal, LBS Marg, Kamani, Kurla (West), Mumbai 400070Mob. (0) 989 210 8249; Email: http://us.mc655.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=husainali_dharamsi@yahoo.co.in
2. Coaching and Guidance Centre, AMUAligarh Muslim University, Aligarh:
Scheme:Group A1. Civil Services2. P.C.S (U.P., M.P., Rajasthan)3. Indian Engineering. Services4. Indian Economic/Statistical Services5. Indian Forest Services6. Judicial Services Examination7. Coaching for language improvementGroup B1. SSC, Combined Graduate Level Examination,2. Asstt. Commandants Central Police Organisation3. Probationary Officer4. Bank, L.I.C, G.I.C, Excise & Income Tax5. Railways, U.P.S.C.(SCRAS)6. Asstt. Grade- Asstt Grade Administrative Officers7. NDA, Sub Inspector, Prelim Exam, C.D.S, S.I.S.8. Combined Entrance Test ( M.B.A., M.l.B.M, M.F.C., M.T.A., M.S.W.)Group C1. B-Tech2 . Pre- Medical Test Note:Note:1. Coaching Programme will be of three months.2. Stipends available for selected students3. Selection on merit plus personality test.4. Application invited on prescribed form.
Crescent career Guidance and Coaching CentreSeethakathi, Vandalur, Chennai - 600048Phone: 044-22751155Scheme: Free coaching and lodging for weaker sections, Particularly Muslims for IAS exam. Separate hostel for boys and girls.
3. Crescent Educational Foundation:
B.61 C K Road, Chanpatana, Bangalore Dist.Karnataka, email : http://us.mc655.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=crescent@asia.com ; Tel ++91-80-7251143 / 54443; Mobile ++91-9844143530; PRO: Mr. Syed AjmalCriteria : Students from Muslim community (irrespective of any school of thought) but he/she must be from Chanpatana city only.
Scheme: Coaching for Xth grade, guidance for professional courses.
4. Education and Career Guidance Center (ECGC):
Panoor, Pallana P.O. Alappuzha DistrictKerala State PIN 690515Chief Coordinator Mr. Abdul Khader (Basheer)Tel. 0477-229-7614 (Home)Organize career guidance programs for students starting from high schoollevel. A small library. CIGI (Career Information Guidance India) will help ECGC in this program by sending their resource persons for handling these sessions.
Hamdard Study Circle Talimabad, Sangam Vihar, New Delhi 110062
Scheme: Coaching for Minorities Selection on the basis of examination and interview
5.India Islamic Cultural Centre:
Started in 2008, the aim of this coaching programme is to provide all the facilities during the coaching period to the financially weak deserving candidates of minority community.87 - 88, Lodhi EstateNew Delhi - 110 003 IndiaPh: +91 11 43535353 - 57Fax: +91 11 43535358email: http://us.mc655.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=info@iiccentre.orghttp://www.iiccentre.org/civil_service_choaching.htm
6. Larkspur House of Learning(Peronalised Coaching Centre):
3/4, Berlie Street Cross, Langford town, BangaloreTel. 080-22727183, 9880711736
7. Momin' Students Welfare TrustMSW Career Guidance & Information Center:
# 157 / A, 4th Cross, Behind Naseem PolyClinic, Ilyasnagar, J.P. Nagar Post, Bangalore - 78; Email: http://us.mc655.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=msw_trust@yahoo.com, Mobile: 9845567687
Scheme: Conducts a series of free programs offering essential career guidance & in depth information on career for students in selecting their career. Workshops on career opportunities after SSLC / PUC & Counselling individual students. Guidance for students appearing for CET (Karnataka).
8. Noor Jahan Foundation; Hyderabad
Scheme: Coaching to minority students for the I.A.S., I.P.S., Group-1, Banks and Railways Examinations with free boarding and lodging to the poorest deserving students.
9. Periyar I.A.S. & I.P.S. Coaching Centre:
Periyar Thidal Vepery, Chennai 600007Scheme: Free coaching for minorities and socially and educationally backward classes
10. Upward Bound Program Coaching Centres:
http://www.imef-ub.org/ http://us.mc655.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=imefna@yahoo.com
Centres: Patna (Bihar), Muzaffarpur (Bihar), Bharuch (Gajarat), Okhla (Delhi), Aligarh (U.P.)Patna Muslim School UB Center (Patna, Bihar)Dr. S.M. Nezami (Director of Program)Tel: 0-612-2671104http://us.mc655.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=pmsit_india@satyam.net.in
Ayub Urdu Girls High UB School Center (Patna, Bihar)Mrs.Rehana Ibrahim (Principal) Murshida Bano (Incharge UBP)Tel: 0-612-2672804http://us.mc655.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=aughs2003@yahoo.co.in
Abdus Samad Girls School Center (Patna, Bihar)Mr. Barkat Ali Khan & Mrs Rehana Khatoon (Incharge UBP)http://us.mc655.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=h_a_samad@yahoo.co.in
Al-Hira School UB Center (Patna, Bihar)Mohammed Anwar (Inchage UBP)Tel: 0-612-2660644 (S) 0-612-2691898 ; 91-612-3091669 (F) 91-612-3115834 (M)http://us.mc655.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=alhira@sify.com
Muzaffarpur UB Center (Patna, Bihar)Dr. Syed Nizamuddin (Director of Program) Janab Naqui AhmadTel: 91-621-2284080http://us.mc655.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=syednizamudin@yahoo.com
Bharuch UB Center (Gujrat)Maulana Habibur Rahman Matadar & Dr. Ismail Adam Patel (Director of Program)Tel: 91-2642-2266518; 91-2642-2242122http://us.mc655.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=iqraub@yahoo.co.in
Aligarh UB Center (U.P)Mr. Amanullah Khan (Director of Program)Tel: 91-571-2703865; 91-571-2706235http://us.mc655.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=ak1951@rediffmail.com
Delhi UB CenterDr. Zafar Mahmood (Director of Program)Tel: 91-11-26827128; 91-11-26327031http://us.mc655.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=info@godsgraces.org
Anjuman Farz-e-Momir540, Sufi Tola, Masjid Kale Khan, Old City, Bareilly-43005Scheme: Farz-e-Momin Award to all students of U.P securing lst Division in High School and Intermediate Examination.
Aqsa Educational & Charitable TrustVinobhangar, Tumkur - 572101, KarnatakaTel. 0816-2211457, 2275786 Email: http://us.mc655.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=fida@vsnl.comScheme: Conducts Islamic open course Examination and distributes awards to toppers
Courtesy: TWOCIRCLES.NET

MANUUTA ELECTION COMMISSION 2009

MANUUTA ELECTION COMMISSION 2009
(MANUUTA – Regn.No.1010)
_____________________________________________________________________ Ref : 04/Notification/ MEC/2009
27.08.2009
NOTICE
In continuation to our previous letter dated 13th August 2009, all the registered members of MANUUTA are hereby requested to actively participate in the election process of MANUUTA 2009 scheduled for 29th August 2009 between 10:30 - 03:30 at Computer Lab II in Lecture Hall Complex, MANUU.

Dr. Mohd Khalid Mubashir uz Zafar
Chief Election Commissioner

Note For the out station voters:
For casting vote through email: register your email id by sending mail before casting your vote on manuutaelection2009@gmail.com .
For casting vote through Fax: register your fax number on mobile before casting your vote
For Registration : 9866685248 / 9966498949
For casting vote : 040-23008327

MANUUTA Letter to Hon'ble Minister of HRD Kapil Sibal

August 1, 2009



To Sri Kapil Sibal
Hon'ble Minister for Human Resource Development
Govt of India
New Delhi

Sub: Appointment of Vice Chancellor and Registrar at Maulana Azad National Urdu University, (MANUU) Hyderabad-Requested-Reg

Dear Sir,

I am to to invite your kind attention towards the anarchic situation prevailing in Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU). The positions of Vice Chancellor and Registrar are vacant for the last six months. Virtually there is no administration in the University, and the things are turning from bad to worse leading to irreparable damage to national institution set up in the name of the great freedom fighter and educationist Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. Some persons with vested interest in the campus have undermined the authority of the office of the Vice Chancellor and Registrar. The absence of honest and competent Vice Chancellor and Registrar is being used by these vested interests and the established norms and systems set up by UGC and Government of India are being violated and sabotaged. Your immediate attention can only save the instituion. Hence you are requested to appoint honest and competent academicain and adminstrator as Vice Chancellor and Registrar at the earliest.



Dr. Abdul Quayum
General Secretary
Maulana azad national Urdu University Teachers Assocaition MANUUTA
Maulana Azad National Urdu University
Hyderabad

To Date: 15.05.2009
The Chairman
University Grants Commission
New Delhi
Sir,
Sub:-Request for restoring 8 years period for promotion from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor through CAS and 5 years for direct recruitment-Reg

This is to bring to your kind notice that the teaching community under the Assistant Professor category is adversely affected by the 6th Pay Commission Recommendations.
The lecturers who are designated as Assistant Professor were eligible to move to next category as Reader after 8 years through CAS and 5 years through direct recruitment earlier. According to the 6th Pay Commission Recommedations the Asssistant Professor is eligible to become Associate Professor only after 12 years through CAS and after 8 years through direct recruitment. This provision is most unjust and discriminatory.
Hence we request you to restore the earlier eligibility criteria and the Assistant Professors who have completed 8 years should be made eligible to be appointed as Associate Professors through CAS and the eligibility for direct recruitment to Associate Professor should be 5 years as Assistant Professor.
We hope you will take a positive action in this regard and restore the sense of equity and dignity among the teaching fraternity.
You are also requested to issue the final guidelines for the implementation of 6th Pay Commission with modification of anamolies.

Thanking You,

Yours sincerely

Dr. Abdul Quayum

Minutes of MANUUTA GBM held on 09.04.2009

15.04.2009
Ref: MANUUTA 09/15


To,
The Registrar
MANUU
Gachibowli
Hyderabad


Submission of II semester GBM Minutes

Sir,

I am submitting herewith the minutes of the II semester GBM held on 09.04.2009 at the CPDUMT auditorium. The meeting started at 4.30 p.m. after ensuring the required quorum was present.

The speakers in the meeting stressed on the strengthening of the Association and felt sorry for the non-co operational attitude of the administration. The meeting passed four resolutions with unanimous voice (Resolutions enclosed).

You are requested to implement the resolutions without delay, and acknowledge the same.


Thanking You

With Regards,
(Dr. Abdul Quayum)


RESOLUTION I

The General Body Meeting of MANUUTA held on 09.04.2009 at the CPDUMT Auditorium approves the decision of the Executive Council held on 09.03.2009 and ratifies the nomination of Dr.Tariq Masudi, Vice-President of the Association as the President for the remaining term, consequent to the resignation of elected president Prof. S.A. Wahab.

RESOLUTION II


The General Body Meeting of MANUUTA held on 09.04.2009 at the CPDUMT Auditorium demands the University authorities to make open the approved minutes of the University Executive Council and Academic Council after the meetings by keeping it in the library for one’s examination. A copy should also be marked to MANUUTA.

RESOLUTION III


The General Body Meeting of MANUUTA held on 09.04.2009 at the CPDUMT Auditorium demands that the academic vacations should be extended to all Centres/ Directorates of the University for the Staff who is appointed under the teaching cadre as per the guidelines.


RESOLUTION IV


The General Body Meeting of MANUUTA held on 09.04.2009 at the CPDUMT Auditorium demands the University authorities to implement the 5 day week academic calendar, as most Central Universities have implemented the 5 day week schedule.



President Gen-Sec
MANUUTA MANUUTA

MANUUTA NEWSLETTER No. 3, Vol.1, Dated 08.04.09

MANUUTA NEWSLETTER No. 3, Vol.1, Dated 08.04.09

Dear Colleagues,

You are aware that the First General Elections took place on 06-09-2008 and the first duly elected body came into existence thereafter, and Prof. S.A. Wahab was elected as its president. Immediately after the elections, the Executive Council of the Association was formed by means of election in the concerned Depts / Directorates / Centres. Thus, a 21 member EC was constituted to guide and oversee the functioning of the office bearers. After consultation with the EC the Association submitted the first demand charter to the University authorities consisting of 15 demands on 03.12.2008. A second demand charter was submitted again on 12.03.2009 consisting of 5 more demands including the confirmation of services.

Apart from this, the Association has so far represented on various issues, particularly to mention, the implementation of revised TA as per the New PRC and against the Circular issued by the DR (Academics) regarding conditions for attending seminars, and release of 40% arrears. After the Association’s representation, 40% arrears were released in the first week of March 2009.

Official recognition from the University was granted to the Association after a long struggle and a letter of recognition was issued by the University on 05.03.2009 addressed to the then President of the Association. Unfortunately, the President resigned due to his new administrative responsibilities. The EC met on 09.03.2009 and decided to nominate the Vice–President as the Acting President of the Association. The GBM called on 09.04.2009 is for the approval of the EC decision.

Friends, the association is working peacefully by adhering to democratic values while appealing to the authorities to solve the problems of the teaching community. Unfortunately, the Association has not been getting the kind of attention and support from the authorities that a Teacher’s Association deserves. Except for granting a formal recognition on paper, the authorities have so far not cared to reply to any of the letters/demand charters given by the Association. Moreover, innumerable time’s verbal assurances were given to the office bearers by the Authorities but not a single demand has been accepted and implemented so far. This is an appeal to all of you to help strengthen ourselves and fight against the ongoing indifferent attitude of the authorities towards the teaching faculty and to make MANUU a respectable place for Teachers.

Please attend the GBM on 09.04.2009 at the CPDUMT auditorium at 4 p.m. and participate in the decision making process.

Ashwani
Publicity Sec, MANUUTA

Implementation of Travelling Allowance Rules - MANUUTA Letter to Registrar

To,
The Registrar,
MANUU

Sub: Implementation of Travelling Allowance Rules and Revised Conveyance Allowance as per VI Pay Commission Recommendations – Reg

Sir,

I am to inform you that the University of Hyderabad has implemented the revised travelling allowance rules and revised conveyance allowance as per the VI Pay Commission recommendations after the due permission from the UGC and Ministry of Finance and Expenditure. To this effect a circular was issued by the Registrar of University of Hyderabad dated 27th Feb 2009.

In view of this precedence I request you to implement the same traveling allowance and conveyance allowance rules in our university too so that the staff of our university tarvelling for academic purpose and on vacations can avail the benefits of revised pay commission recommendations.

I hope your circular to this effect will be issued at the earliest. A copy of the document from the University of Hyderabad is enclosed herewith for your kind perusal.

With Warm Regards,

Dr. Abdul Quayum

Gen-Sec, MANUUTA

Awami Policy (Public Policy) - New Book in Urdu by Dr. Abdul Quayum

Dr. Abdul Quayum, Reader in the Dept of Political Science and Public Administration has come out with a new book titled Awami Policy (Public Policy). The book has been published by MANUU and will prove to be extremely useful for students and researchers dealing with governance and public policy.


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(The MANUUTA Blog requests MANUUTA members to please send in scanned cover pages of recent books authored/edited by them. Please do write a couple of lines about the book and its contents. We would be delighted to post them on the blog for the benefit of all. You can send in the information to our email ID : manuuta@gmail.com -Thanks, MANUUTA Blog Administrator)

NAAC Report on MANUU - The Full Report Card !

The NAAC report on the performance of the University is out. Here are the important recommendations of the Peer Team. Click here to download the full report :

Section IV: Recommendations for Quality Enhancement of the Institution

1. Starting of a few more multidisciplinary and multidimensional courses.
2. Erecting wi-fi campus and digital library on full scale.
3. More hostel accommodations for boys and girls.
4. To enhance global competency, proficiently in English to be encouraged.
5. More Courses in innovative and job oriented areas to be introduced.
6. Adequate transport facility for students to be provided.
7. Research activity needs to be strengthened.
8. Greater availability of quality text books in Urdu.
9. Separate publication unit to be established.
10. Coordination between teaching faculty and content creators required.
11. Institutionalization of career guidance and placement activities.
12. Library hours to be increased.
13. More effective institute-society-industry interaction to be encouraged.
14. Adoption of innovations in teaching-learning process with ICT aids.
15. Regular training of faculty, staff and students in the use of computers.
16. Collection, preservation and Research on rare Urdu manuscripts to be undertaken.

Prof. Shamimm Jairajpuri made Chairman of High Power Appeals Committee of NAAC

Prof. M. Shamimm Jairajpuri, former Vice Chancellor of Maulana Azad National Urdu University, (MANUU), has been appointed Chairman of the High Power Appeals Committee of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council, (NAAC).

This Committee has been formed by NAAC to address the grievances of the accredited Universities and institutes pertaining to their grading and other related matters.

The Committee was constituted by Prof. G. Mehta, Chairman, EC, NAAC. Prof. Suranjan Das, Vice Chancellor, University of Calcutta and Prof. Rupa Shah, former Vice Chancellor, SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai are the two other members of the Appeals Committee of NAAC while Dr. Jagannath Patil, Deputy Advisor, NAAC is the Member Convener of the Committee.

Prof. Yash Pal Committee on Renovation and Rejuvenation of Higher Education

The Union HRD ministry may have downgraded the status of the 27-member Yash Pal Committee to an advisory body, but the panel has lashed out at the ministry on more than a dozen fronts in its final report. It has slammed the ministry for its “nervous and hurried response in starting new central universities’’, permitting “chaotic expansion in higher education’’, allowing undergraduate education to rot and swallowing autonomy through “intrusive bureaucracy and mindless regulation’’. The report has attacked the private and public higher education space of the country which neither “excites students’’ nor “equips graduates for the real world’’. Naturally, the report has not enthused the HRD ministry. It has asked committee members to “generate public opinion by holding discussions on reforming higher education across the country’’.

Early last month, the Yash Pal committee was informed that the Union HRD ministry had whittled down its position to an advisory body, but members stuck to their recommendations and the original terms of reference. When the octogenarian educationist personally handed over a copy of the report to HRD minister Arjun Singh, sources said, he was told that the election code of conduct had set in and he could take his report and hold discussions on reforming higher education across the country.

A copy of the final report vilifies all regulatory inspectors and notes that poor reforms have been the main culprit of several wrong goings in higher education. In these tough times, the panel points out one more bankruptcy—the one in the country’s intellectual banks, universities. While traditional universities, it notes, did not “create public confidence’’, private institutes have been reduced to “commercial entities of very low quality’’. Recent expansion in higher education, the report says, has not looked at the “impoverished undergraduate education’’ that caters to 6 million students who pass through a system which has “not renewed itself and has not provided opportunities to students’’.

This is what the Yash Pal committee had to tell the ministry for the latest kids on the block—15 central universities: “The fear of loss of agency of the university and the pressures of the ever-expanding demand for quality education have been met with a nervous and hurried response. Creation of a few institutions of excellence and some central universities, without addressing the issue of deprivation that the state-funded universities are suffering from, would only sharpen the existing inequalities. Mere numerical expansion, without an understanding of the symptoms of poor education would also not help.’’

The 27-member Yash Pal panel constituted in February last year has drawn up 14 recommendations in critical areas and defined a clear role and structure for the single body commission for higher education that would replace the host of other regulatory outfits like the University Grants Commission, the All India Council for Technical Education, the Medical Council Of India, Bar Council of India, Council of Architecture, Indian Nursing Council, Pharmacy Council of India and the National Council for Teacher Education. Some of the important recommendations of the Committee are:

1. Universities to be self-regulatory bodies, assisted by hassle-free and transparent regulatory processes.
2. Universities to be made responsible regarding the academic content of professional courses.
3. Professional bodies like AICTE, MCI, INC, NCTE to be divested of their academic functions, which would be restored to universities.
4. Curricular reforms to be the topmost priority of the commission for higher education.
5. Undergraduate programmes to be restructured to allow mobility .
6. No single discipline or specialised university to be created.
7. IITs and IIMs to be converted to fullfledged universities.
8. New governing structures in university to preserve autonomy in a transparent and accountable manner.
9. Single accreditation window for all higher education institutes.
10. Quantum of central financial support to state universities to be enhanced.
    

What makes the panel report all the more controversial is its recommendation of not just doing away with deemed universities, but also downing shutters of existing lowgrade ones. “Practice of according status of deemed university be stopped forthwith. It would be mandatory for all existing deemed universities to submit to the new accreditation norms within three years failing which the status of university should be withdrawn,’’ the report states.

Emergency Executive Committee Meeting of MANUUTA held on 09.03.09

An emergency Executive Committee Meeting of MANUUTA was necessitated by the resignation of Prof. S A Wahab, President of MANUUTA. The following resolutions were passed by the EC that met on 9th March 2009 to discuss the issue.

Resolution 1

We, the members of the Executive Committee of MANUUTA that met on 09.03.09, accept the resignation of the elected President of MANUUTA, Prof. S A Wahab and nominate Vice President Dr Tariq Masoodi as the Acting President till the new elections are held, subject to the approval of the General Body as required by Article XII of the MANUUTA Bye Laws.
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Resolution 2

We, the members of the Executive Committee of MANUUTA that met on 09.03.09, thanks Prof. S A Wahab for guiding MANUUTA as the elected President.

MANUUTA President Resigns

Prof. S A Wahab has resigned from his position of MANUUTA President, owing to increased administrative responsibilites. Prof. Wahab has taken over as the Registar incharge of the University today. An emergency EC Meeting has been called for on 9th March 2009 at 3.30pm in the Lecture Hall Complex. This is a request to all EC members to please attend the meeting.

Dr. Abdul Quayum
General Secy, MANUUTA

NAAC awards an "A" Grade to MANUU !

Friends the NAAC grading is out ! MANUU has been awarded an 'A' grade with a CGPA of 3.23 by NAAC ..

Just for a comparison, here are the gradings achieved by other Universities of Andhra Pradesh that have opted to go for accreditation:

1. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, [CGPA 3.65 ; Grading A]
2. Osmania University, Hyderabad [CGPA 3.31 ; Grading A]
3. University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad [CGPA 3.89 ; Grading A]
These are gradings after re-accreditation.

MANUU has achieved a 3.23 CGPA on its first attempt. We all know which areas need imporvement and we should resolve to work on our weaknesses to ensure that we achieve a higher CGPA whenever we go for re-accreditation.

MANUUTA congrats all those involved in bringing this honour to the University.. but then as Robert Frost said.. miles to go before I sleep .. we still have a lot to achieve !

All the best !

MANUUTA is now recognised !

Dear Colleague,

I am happy to inform you that MANUUTA has now received official recognition from the University. A letter to this effect has been issued by the Registrar. Please click here to view the letter.

I hope that the cooperation extended by you to make MANUUTA active and vibrant, will continue in the days to come.

With warm regards,

Dr. Abdul Quayum

General Secretary, MANUUTA

Minutes of Emergency GBM held on 02.03.09

Dear Colleague,

The Emergency General Body Meeting of MANUUTA met on 2nd March 2009. The meeting was presided over by Prof. S A Wahab, President MANUUTA. The meeting started from 4.30 pm after the due quorum was completed.

The GBM decided to wait till Friday, 6th March 2009 for the letter of recognition to be given by the administration. In case the letter is not issued by the said date, a notice will be given for a MANUUTA strike commencing on Monday, 9th March 2009.

Other issues shall also be included in the strike.

The General Secretary requested the EC members to attend the EC meetings whenever it is held and appealed to all members of MANUUTA to pay their annual contribution of Rs.350 at the earliest.
With warm regards,

Dr. Abdul Quayum
General Secretary, MANUUTA

Letter to Registrar for immediate release of 40% arrears

Ref: MANUUTA 09/07
To Date: 24-02-2009
The Registrar
Maulana Azad National Urdu University
Gachibowli, Hyderabad-32.


Sub: - Request to release 40% arrears immediately to the Teaching Staff-reg

Sir,

I am to submit that, UGC has issued clear guidelines on 20.02.2009 to all the Universities to make payment of 40% arrears in accordance with the Government of India notification dated 31st December 2008 immediately. Most of the Central Universities have already paid 40% arrears to the teaching faculty at least a fortnight before.

Hence, I request you to release the 40% arrears immediately without any delay. The copy of UGC clarification regarding revision of Pay Scales is enclosed. Awaiting for your reply.

Thanking You

With best regards,

Dr. Abdul Quayum
General Secretary
MANUU Teachers Association
Hyderabad

Encl: Copy of UGC Clarification

Representation against the orders regarding faculty attending seminars

Ref: MANUUTA 09/06
To Date: 24-02-2009
The Registrar
Maulana Azad National Urdu University
Gachibowli, Hyderabad-32.

Sub: - Request to reconsider the permission to attend seminars-reg
Ref: - Your letter No.Acad/-106/2008-09/234 of 19th February 2009

Sir,

With reference to the above I am to submit that, the circular was discussed in the office bearers meeting of MANUUTA held on 24-02-2009 and it was decided to submit the following;

1. The invitation for the seminars/workshops to present the papers are sent from the organizers, most of the time, in the last hours, just before the seminar due to postal/ administrative delays. Hence attendee himself is not informed of the programme well in advance, to say before six weeks.
2. Papers are not written well in advance without knowing the topic and themes of the seminars. Papers are written after the receipt of invitation.
3. Submission of papers six weeks before is not possible due to the problem of intellectual property rights/copy rights.
4. Six weeks in advance condition will lead to sycophancy and nepotism and adversely affect the academic culture of the university.
5. All faculty members should get similar and equal treatment in the grant of permission and funds to attend the seminars within the country and abroad.

Hence considering these aspects of the problem, you are requested to revise the circular making 10 days prior information and request for permission to attend the seminar/workshop.

Awaiting for your reply.

With best regards,

Dr. Abdul Quayum
General Secretary

Prof Pathan takes over as VC of Central University of Karnataka

Prof. Abdul Jaleel Khan M Pathan, our Vice Chancellor, has been appointed as the first Vice Chancellor of the newly established Central University of Karnataka located at Gulbarga. Prof. Pathan, who took over as VC of MANUU on 19th March, 2004, announced his new assignment immediately after the NAAC visit to the University concluded on 28th Feb, 2009.

Incidentally Prof. Pathan was also on the three-member Central team that visited the proposed site of the Central university at Kadaganchi and Suntanoor in Aland taluk of Gulbarga in December 2008.

The immensely experienced Prof. Pathan is also the President of the Association of Indian Universities, and had earlier been VC of Karnataka University at Dharwad for two terms and served Bangalore University as its Registrar and acting VC.

MANUUTA wishes Prof. Pathan success !

Pictures of MANUUTA Protest Meeting - 20th February 2009

Clarification Regarding Draft Regulation for UGC Notification on Revision of Pay Scales.

This in continuation to the Draft Regulation for UGC Notification on revision of Pay Scales released by UGC. MANUUTA has already replied to with its suggestions to the abovementioned draft regulation.
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Clarification Regarding Draft Regulation for UGC Notification on Revision of Pay Scales.
The UGC has received order from Government of India dated 31st December 2008 regarding scheme of revision of pay of teachers and equivalent cadres in universities and colleges as per the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission. The Government has also released
grant for payment of 40% of arrears. The Commission is in the process of releasing the grant to the universities and colleges. The centrally funded universities and colleges are requested to make payment in accordance with Government of India notification dated 31st December 2008 and the UGC draft Regulations may not be taken into account while releasing the arrears. It is further clarified that incumbent Readers and Lecturers (Selection Grade) who have completed 3 years in the current pay scale of Rs. 12000-18300 on 1.1.2006 shall be placed in the Pay Band of Rs. 37400-67000 with AGP of Rs. 9000 and shall be re-designated as Associate Professor. Incumbent Readers and Lecturers (Selection Grade) who had not completed three years in the pay scale of Rs. 12000-18300 on 1.1.2006 shall be placed at the appropriate stage in the Pay Band of Rs. 15600-39100 with AGP of Rs. 8000 till they complete 3 years of service in the grade of Lecturer (Selection Grade) / Reader, and thereafter shall be placed in the higher Pay Band of Rs. 37400-67000 and accordingly re-designated as Associate Professor. The Institutions are requested to make payment in accordance with these provisions. The
fitment tables are expected from the Government of India any time. As and when the same are received, these will be placed on the UGC website and Institutions may make payment accordingly.

Secretary
UGC
(Available at UGC Website: http://www.ugc.ac.in/notices/clfndraftregulatin2009.pdf )

FEDCUTA Press Release

FEDCUTA Press Release
20 February 2009.

FEDCUTA in its meeting held today decided to defer the demonstration which was to be held at UGC on 24 February 2009 in the light of assurance given by the UGC Chairman that the UGC draft Regulations will be recast in consultation with FEDCUTA and also that the pay revision of teachers will take place on the basis of MHRD Notification of 31 December 2008.

FEDCUTA rejected the Draft UGC Notification completely as it superseded the MHRD Notification on pay revision of teachers, particularly of Readers / Lectures in Selection Grade and also there was a serious attack on autonomy of the universities and attempt to deny and delay promotions to fresh entrants to teaching profession.

FEDCUTA rejects the higher AGP of Rs.12000/- to 10% Professors only after 10 years of service and demands that all Professors on completing 10 years as Professor be placed in the AGP of Rs.12000/-.

FEDCUTA will take up the other issues, viz. advance increments for Ph.D. / M.Phil. w.e.f., 1.1.2006 (instead of 1.9.2008), AGP of Rs.6600/- for new entrants, one time option from CPF to GPF, old pension scheme for teachers appointed after 1.1.2004, etc. with MHRD / UGC and will execute all action programmes including dharna, strike, march to MHRD etc. to achieve its demands.

UGC set for appraisal of univ professors, principals

Source: Times of India (19th February 2009) Seethalakshmi S TNN

Bangalore: Performance appraisal of professors and college principals? If the University Grants Commission (UGC) has its way, for the first time, lakhs of professors and principals in the 400-odd universities across the country will face evaluation. The UGC proposal includes compulsory stay on campus for five hours every day, 30 weeks of actual teaching (six working days), minimum six hours research per week and performance assessment. The vacation period too has been cut from 10 weeks a year to eight weeks. The UGC’s draft notification on ‘revision of pay scales, minimum qualifications for appointment of teachers in universities/colleges and other measures for maintenance of standards 2009’ stipulates that everyone — from associate professors to principals — in all colleges/universities will come under the newly-introduced Performance Appraisal Scoring System (PASS) and Academic Performance Indicator (API). UGC sources said the regulation would be finalised in March after receiving feedback from universities and teacher associations.

Simply put, they will be evaluated on various criteria. For instance, a professor who excels in developing new technologies for teaching and satisfies the required number of hours for teaching will get 150 points. While 200 points has been earmarked for student mentoring, professional activities (being a member of board or committee) will earn him/her 50 points. And then there are points for familiarity with up-to-date teaching material too.

To ensure that the best get into teaching, direct recruitment will be only through merit and selection committees will be headed by the vice-chancellors themselves. On its part, the UGC will draw up a national subject expert bank and colleges/universities must include the expert while appointing a professor. “The idea is not aimed at policing the education system but to bring in quality in our higher education system. Universities can develop a weightage formula. But UGC will seek a compliance report every year from the universities on the performance. We have sought feedback from the stakeholders,” UGC sources told TOI. P

redictably, university teachers are not happy with UGC’s diktat. Said B G Bhaskara, treasurer of the Federation of University and College Teachers’ Associations in Karnataka, “There are too many conditions, especially for recruitments at the college level. They are not practical. Some measures like performance indicators are needed but why is the teaching community targeted? Didn’t state and central government employees too benefit from the 6th Central Pay Commission?”