RUSA

UGC-HRDC, University of Kerala

Under the “Blended and Intensified Mission Mode”, the Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) is a UGC sponsored separate entity on similar lines of an inter university institute catering to the needs colleges and universities within the state/neighbouring states. UGC-HRDC, University of Kerala was instituted in the year 1987. A total number of 864 courses with total participant strength of 35,364 were conducted up to 31st March 2023 which includes Orientation/Induction Programme, Refresher Courses (subject wise/Interdisciplinary/Multidisciplinary), Short-Term Courses for University HoD’s and University Administrators, Workshop for Principals of Colleges etc. The UGC will provide 100 percent assistance to the HRDC’s. The university has to support in case of delay in release of funds from the UGC in order to function the HRDC uninterruptedly. In addition, we are also conducting courses other than courses sponsored by UGC. Stimulating teachers through Advanced Training Programmes (STAT) sponsored by Govt. of Kerala, Orientation/Refresher/Short-Term Courses sponsored by RUSA and Short-Term Courses for University HoD’s, University Administrators and Induction Programme for faculty members under DOMTEC-sponsored by University of Kerala were conducted by HRDC.

According to the status report of the University Grants Commission, to evaluate the yearly performances of HRDCs, the UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, University of Kerala has been retaining the top position among 66 Human Resource Development Centres spread all over India in conducting the maximum number of programmes and training maximum number of participants during the last 15 years. Our Panel of Resource Persons include senior Professors from inside and outside Kerala, senior Scientists from ISRO, NIIST, TBGRI, VSSC, IIT, IIST, former Judges of Supreme Court and High Court, Senior Doctors from Govt. Hospitals, IAS, IPS and IFS Officers, Writers, Activists, Artists etc. All the courses are conducted by strictly following UGC rules and regulations stipulated in the UGC guidelines for HRDCs.

About RUSA Project

As a measure of enhancing and expanding the quality of Higher Education in India, the Ministry of Human Resource Development has decided to provide financial assistance to the Higher Education institutions under the Govt. of Kerala for the components of Infrastructure grants to Colleges, Faculty Improvement and Equity initiatives through Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA). Desirous of having developmental activities, the UGC-HRDC submitted a proposal for financial assistance from RUSA. Out of the total outlay of funds allotted for various components, Faculty Improvement was also given a place and an amount of Rs.1 crore was allotted separately to the UGC-HRDC, University of Kerala. The allotment was a considerate reflection of the remarkable performance made by the UGC-HRDC over the years and specifically of the top position held by this institution among 66 HRDCs in India. UGC-HRDC, University of Kerala was the first HRDC selected by RUSA out of 66 HRDCs all over India regarding its performance. The allotment of Rs.1crore under the head ‘Faculty Improvement’ is subdivided into 3 heads: Construction, Renovation & Conduct of Courses and Purchase.

Fund Allotted from RUSA - Rs.1,00,00,000/-
Fund released from RUSA - Rs.1,00,00,000/-

Details of fund received -

Rs.50,00,000/- (dt.01.02.2017)

-Rs.10,00,000/- (dt.20.02.2019)

-Rs.15,00,000/- (dt.23.05.2019)

-Rs.25,00,000/- (dt.24.06.2022)

TOTAL - 1,00,00,000/- (Rupees One Crore Only)

Sl. No. Item Amount allotted Utilized
1. Construction 35 lakhs 30,00,000/-
2. Purchases of equipments 35 lakhs 25,79,270/-
3. Renovation and conduct of Short-Term Courses, Orientation Programmes and Refresher Courses
a. Renovation
b.Conduct
of courses
30 lakhs 12,47,388/-
32,51,043/
TOTAL 100 lakhs 1,00,77,701
Physical Progress
Type Nature Stage of Work
Construction Partial Vertical extension of first floor of UGC-HRDC Guest house at Kariavattom Campus, Trivandrum (3 rooms and stair of first floor) Completed
Upgradation work Work/Renovation Upgradation work done with tiling the floor, painting, roofing and other maintenance work in the classroom, computer lab and library.

Courses conducted :-

  • Orientation Programmes – 3
  • Refresher Courses – 2
  • Short-Term Courses – 2
  • Short-Term Courses – 2
    • Total 15 courses conducted

Completed
Equipment/purchase Water Purifier – 1
UPS Battery – 1
Desktop Computers – 34
Laptop - 1
Purchased
RUSA Project Photos
Images
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Loksabha Constituency, Assembly Constituency & location details

Loksabha Constituency : Thiruvananthapuram

Assembly Constituency : Kazhakuttom

Location : Kariavattom

Municipality-Corporation-Panchayat details

Corporation : Thiruvananthapuram

Contact details

E-mail address :hrdcunike@yahoo.com

Phone : 0471 2308989, 04712412267

Mobile : 9495074431