By SK.Vyas Amritsar/Jalandhar, August 16, 2017: An eminent and internationally renowned orthopedic surgeon, academician and scholar, Prof. Dr. Jaspal Singh Sandhu officially takes over the charge of Vice-Chancellor of Guru Nanak Dev University, here today in the presence of Registrar Prof. K.S. Kahlon and officials of Vice-Chancellor’s Office. In a simple ceremony, Prof. Sandhu reached University without any Fanfare. After taking his charge as Vice-Chancellor he left for Sri Harimandir Sahib to pay obeisance.
Prof. Dr. Jaspal Singh Sandhu MBBS , MS (Ortho), DSM , FAIS , FIASM, FAFSM ,FFIMS,FPAS,FAMS, DSc(H.C.) 2. Date of Birth 21stDecember,1959 3. Address for Contact (a) Official Secretary, University Grants Commission (UGC), Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-110 002, India (b) Permanent Residential D1/293,Block D2 ,Vinay Marg,Chanakayapuri,New Delhi 308, Green Avenue, Amritsar, Punjab ,India (c) E-mail jssandhu.ugc@nic.injssandhudr@gmail.com jssandhu2000@yahoo.com (d) Telephone (O) +91-11-23239337 (R) +91-11-24675570 (e) Fax +91-11-23238858 (f) Cell Phone +91-99588-40701 4. Academic Qualifications Degree University Year of Award Distinctions MBBS Guru Nanak Dev University , Amritsar 1982 • University Gold Medalist • Best Boy Graduate (1977-82) Government Medical College , Amritsar MS(Ortho) Guru Nanak Dev University , Amritsar 1985 DSM Punjabi University, Patiala 1990 • University Topper 2 5. Total duration as Professor : 16 years 6 months 6. Significant Positions Held • Secretary, University Grants Commission • Vice President, Asian Federation of Sports Medicine (1st Indian to hold this prestigious position) • Member, Education Commission, International Federation of Sports Medicine • Patron, Indian Association of Sports Medicine 7. Membership of important institutions in higher education in capacity of Secretary, UGC • Chairman , Steering Committee of the Hon’ble Supreme Court for monitoring inspection of Universities • Member, Consortium for Educational Communication (CEC) • Member, Executive Committee, Finance Committee, National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) • Member, Governing Board, Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) • Member, Governing Board, Inter University Accelerator Centre (IUAC) • Member, BSR Empowered Committee • Member, Board of Governors of National University of Physical Education • Member, Council, Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education • Member, Tamil Nadu Higher Education Commission • Member, Council, Nagaland State Council for Higher Education • Member, Project Approval Board of National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology (NMEICT) • Member, International Institute of Information Technology Council • Member, Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astro-Physics (IUCAA) • Member, UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research • Member, Inter University Centre for International Studies • Member , Executive Board, Central University of Sikkim, Sikkim • Member, Governing Board of several colleges of India 8. Academic Assignments (a) Teaching Experience 27 years of teaching experience in the following fields: • Sports Traumatology • Orthopedics • Exercise Physiology • Applied Anatomy 3 (b) Areas of academic specialization : Orthopedic Surgery , Sports Medicine and Sports Sciences (c) Formulation of pace-setting academic programmes • First (Clinical MD Sports Medicine) in India • First and the only PhD program in Sports Medicine in India • First Masters in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition in India • First PhD program in Sports Physiotherapy in India • Masters Program in Sports Physiotherapy, the first of its kind in South Central Asia • First and the only Masters in Sports Psychology in India • Postgraduate Diploma in Hospital Management, Masters in Hospital Administration • Bachelor in Physiotherapy Courses in the State of Punjab (d) Formulated Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) in Interdisciplinary Research • Instrumental in formulating MoUs for interdisciplinary research in Sports Sciences with a. Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo b. Bloomsburg University, USA c. Medical University of Graz, Austria d. Karl-Franzens University of Graz. Austria e. Universiti Sains, Malaysia f. Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai 9. Research Experience and Contributions (a) Extensive research work has been carried out in the field of Sports Medicine and Sports Sciences (Annexure-I) Area of Research International Publications National Publications Total Sports Medicine 51 32 83 Sports Sciences 33 80 111 Sports Psychology 15 4 19 Life Style Disorders 14 10 24 Medicine 1 8 9 Total 114 134 248 4 (b) Special Research Projects Undertaken • Research projects undertaken on o UPE Project entitled “Health Care, Drug Development and Sports Medicine.” o DST sponsored entitled “Nutrition and Bone Health of Women of Punjab – A Community Study.” o UGC Major Research project “Analysis of the Effectiveness of Physical Activity Protocols on Physiological and Psychological Parameters of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes.” o “A study of Body Composition in University Students using both Skinfold Caliper and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis”. o “Effects of resistance training on Type 2 Diabetes: a new possibility for lifestyle efforts” • Local Coordinator of Project on Neuroprosthetics, in collaboration with University of Utah in 2006. 9. Administrative Responsibilities (a) Head of the Department in the University Responsibilities Total experience Head, Department of Sports Medicine & Physiotherapy , Guru Nanak Dev University , Amritsar from 3.12.1994 to 31.12.2004 and 11.03.2005 to 30.06.2011 • General Administration of the Department • Financial responsibilities with respect to the purchase of the equipment • Chairing the Board of Control 15.5 years (b) Chairman, Board of Studies in the University Responsibilities Total experience Chairman, Board of Studies(UG & PG) ,Department of Sports Medicine & Physiotherapy , Guru Nanak Dev University , Amritsar from 3.12.1994 to 31.12.2004 and 11.03.2005 to 30.06.2011 • To recommend concerned outlines of tests, syllabi, courses of study and reading • To frame model papers for the guidance of examiners • To suggest the names of paper setters and examiners. 15.5 years 5 • To consider and determine in consultation with the examiners, objections raised to questions set at any examination held by the univ. (c) Dean of the Faculty Responsibilities Total experience Dean, Faculty of Sports Medicine & Physiotherapy , Guru Nanak Dev University , Amritsar from (09-08-1999 to 03-03-2014) • Consider recommendations of the Board of Studies with regard to the following matters: -Syllabi and courses of reading to be completed by candidates for the examinations of the University -PhD Programs monitoring as Chairman Research Development Committee (RDC) 14.6 years (d) Prof In-charge, Department of Public Relations Responsibilities Total Experience Prof Incharge, Department of Public Relations, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar from 01/12/2011 to 31/03/2013 • Publishing the university Profile • Press release of the university • Public dealing for the University • Maintaining the employees data • Sending advertisements for the university 1.4 Years (e) Director, Academic Staff College, Guru Nanak Dev University Responsibilities Total Experience Director ,Academic Staff College, Guru Nanak Dev • Conducting General Orientation and Refresher About 1 Year 6 University from 01/04/2013 till 02/03/2014 Courses • Planning the course structure of General Orientation and Refresher Courses (f) Officiating Director, National Assessment and Accreditation Council, Bengaluru Responsibilities Total experience Officiating Director, National Assessment and Accreditation Council. Take part in the: • Administration of Council • Constitution of assessment committees • Massive reforms in A&A undertaken reducing the time of A&A substantially 4 months (g) Member of Academic Council Responsibilities Total experience Member, Academic Council Guru Nanak Dev University , Amritsar since 1995 Take part in the: • Making recommendations for the formulation or modification or revision of schemes for the organization of Faculties • Framing syllabi, courses of studies, promote research within the University and to secure, from time to time, reports, on such research • Appointing committees for admission of students to the University • Recognizing diplomas and degrees of other Universities • Making recommendations to the University Syndicate in regard to the appointment of Examiners >18 years 7 (h) Medical Officer in Punjab Civil Medical Services –I Responsibilities Total Experience Medical Officer in Punjab Civil Medical Services Administrative and clinical services 9 Years (i) Significant outcomes of interventions which raised the status of the Guru Nanak Dev University National Assessment and Accreditation Council Report, 2007 The Department finds special mention in the National Assessment and Accreditation Council Report of Guru Nanak Dev University of 2007 as having established international recognition and visibility. Department of Sports Medicine & Physiotherapy has been allocated Center for Excellence status in Sports Sciences by the UGC , New Delhi. Observations of the International Peer Group constituted by the Government of India. The members of the team were: Dr David Jackson – Carnegie Director of International Development Professor Carlton Cooke – Director of University Research and Carnegie Professor of Sport & Exercise Science Professor Clyde Williams – Emeritus Professor of Sport Science, Loughborough University Louise Sutton – Director of the Carnegie Centre for Sports Performance & Wellbeing “The Faculty of Medicine and Physiotherapy is a good role model for effective support of injured athletes as well as the active public at large. It was well organized and followed well established procedures for the care and rehabilitation of the injured. Furthermore, as a service to the community and opportunities for continuing professional training the work of the Faculty has been extended to outreach centers within the region. This is not only commendable practice but also an exemplar of visionary leadership.” 8 10. Award of Fellowships for Outstanding Work Elected Fellow for outstanding work Elected Fellow Year (i) D.Sc. (H.C.) conferred Avinashalingam Deemed to be University, Coimbatore 2017 (ii) FPAS for outstanding work in Medicine by Punjab Academy of Sciences 2015 (iii) F.A.M.S. for outstanding work in the field of Medical Sciences by National Academy of Medical Sciences (1st elected Fellow in the field of Sports Medicine) 2013 (iv) F.F.I.M.S. for outstanding work in the field of Sports Medicine by International Federation of Sports Medicine (1st Indian to be elected as Fellow) 2012 (v) F.A.F.S.M. for outstanding work in the field of Sports Medicine by Asian Federation of Sports Medicine. (1st Indian to be elected as Fellow) 2011 (vi) F.A.S.M. for outstanding work in the field of Sports Medicine by Indian Association of Sports Medicine. 2001 (vii) F.A.I.S. for outstanding work by Association of Surgeons of India. 1993 11. Participation in International Forums (a) Participation and contribution in International forums in the area of my academic and professional expertise Plenary Lectures/Invited Talks International 40 National 39 Congresses attended International 40 National 39 Examiner ship International Universities 2 (b) Invited Talks in International Forums 1. International Federation of Sports Medicine Congress in Oman and China in 2004 and 2006 respectively 2. Asian Federation of Sports Medicine Congress in Oman, Pakistan, Korea, Sri Lanka, Brunei, Japan, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Thailand ,Iran ,India , China , Saudi Arabia and Hong Kong in 2000, 2001,2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 , 2014, 2015 and 2016 respectively 9 3. International Sports Medicine Congress in Riyadh, Oman, Isfahan Iran, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, UAE, China , Hong Kong and India in 2010-2015 4. Football Medicine Course organized by Asian Football Confederation along with FIFA, New Delhi in 2013 5. ASPIRE-Med @ASPIRE4SPORTS, Doha, Qatar in 2012 6. International Biologic Orthopaedic Meet (IBOM 2012), Mumbai in 2012 7. International 2nd Biennial ISKAST Congress, Kish Island. Iran in 2012 8. International Conference on Physical Activity & Sports for Global Peace and Development Delhi in 2011 9. 14th Commonwealth International Sport Science, NCR, Delhi 2010 10. World Academy of Sports Medicine and Exercise Science (WASMES), Hong Kong in 2010 11. Virtual Symposium, on Ergogenic Aids, Hydration and Sports Nutrition, Grupo Sobre Entrenamiento, Argentina in 2009 12. 13th Pan Arabic and 12th GCC Orthopaedics Congress, Muscat, Oman in 2008 13. Meeting of the Royal College of Orthopaedics Surgeons of Thailand in 2007 (c) Invited Speaker in National Forums 1. Indian Association of Sports Medicine Congress at Goa, Mumbai, Jaipur, Coimbatore, Chandigarh, Faridabad, Amritsar, Belgaum, Ranchi, Pune, Bodh Gaya, Chennai(2), Amritsar ( SJ IASMC), Varanasi, Patna, New Delhi (2) and Cuttack in 2017 ,2016,2015,2014,2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007,2006, 2005(2), 2003(2) ,2002, 2001, 1999 and 1997 respectively 2. 53rd Annual Conference of Medical Academy of Medical Sciences, All India Institute of Medical sciences, Jodhpur. 25- 27th October , 2013 3. Annual Punjab State Orthopedic Conference, Dayanand Medical College, Ludhiana. 29th September , 2013 4. Punjab Science Congress, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot and Guru Nanak Dev University , Amritsar in 2013 and 1998 respectively 5. Certificate Course in Advance Manual Physiotherapy, N.C Jindal Institute of Medical Care and Research, Hisar in 2012 6. UGC sponsored National seminars at Patiala, Pune, Gwalior, and Ludhiana in 2012(2), and 2009(2). respectively 7. Maharana Pratap Memorial Lecture in Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, Rajasthan in 2011 8. Key Note address at the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of University of Kalyani. West Bengal in 2011 9. 3rd Pre-Commonwealth Games Sports Science Workshop, NSNIS, Patiala in 2010 10. North Zone Indian Orthopedic Association Conference, Jammu and New Delhi in 2010 and 2008 respectively 11. Annual National Conference of Physical Therapy in All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi in 2010 12. Continuing Medical Education Program at JNMC, Belgaum, Ludhiana and GMC, Amritsar in 2009, 2008(2) and 2005 respectively 10 13. XIX Annual conference of Physiology Society of India: Faridabad Institute of Technology in 2007 14. Plenary lecture at Indian Medical Association (Jharkhand Branch), Ranchi in 2007 15. IOA Training courses for medical officers delegated for the National Games – Guwahati in 2006 16. 1st Annual Conference of the Punjab Branch of Indian Association of Physiotherapists held at Lyallpur Khalsa College Jalandhar in 2002 17. Indian Orthopedics Association Instructional courses, Rohtak in 2000 (d) Coordinator for International Courses • International Federation of Sports Medicine Team Physician Development and Sports Rehabilitation Courses in all Sports Medicine Congresses in India since 2003. • Sports Medicine and Taping Workshops,13th Pan Arabic and 12th GCC Orthopaedics Congress, Muscat • 28th Biomechanics and Sports Workshop. FIMS World Congress held in Muscat, Oman (e) Contributions as Visiting Professor and Resource Person Visiting Professor • Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh • Sancheti Institute of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Pune Resource Person • General Orientation Courses and Refresher Courses UGC in the Academic Staff College, Guru Nanak Dev University , Amritsar for last 18 years on regular basis (f) Contribution to Journals and Books Editorships • Contributor to “API Textbook of Medicine, Volume 2” Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers(P) Ltd., 2015. • Contributor to the International Federation of Sports Medicine Team Physician Development Manual 3rd Edition, published by Routledge, 2013 • Contributor to the “Science and Medicine in Cricket”, Proceedings of the 4th World Congress on Science and Medicine in Cricket, Chandigarh , 2011, published by Department of Orthopedics, PGIMER, Chandigarh. 11 • Contributor to the International Federation of Sports Medicine Team Physician Development Manual 2nd Edition, published by CD Concept, Hong Kong, 2006 • Contributor to “ First Aid & Emergency Management in Orthopaedics Injuries” Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers(P) Ltd., 2012. • Editor of “Recent Trends in Sports Medicine” published by Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar. • Editor of “An Introduction to Kinanthropometry” published by Friends Publishers, New Delhi • Member, Editorial Board o International Journal Of Sports Sciences And Fitness o International Journal of Physical Therapy o Journal of Foot Surgery (India) o International Journal of Sports Sciences and Physical Education (IJSSPE) o International Journal of Sports Studies o International Journal of Physical Education, Fitness and Sports o Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Journal. • Peer reviewer for American Journal of Sports Medicine British Journal of Sports Medicine Indian Journal of Orthopaedics International Journal of Shoulder Surgery African Journal of Biotechnology Journal of Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences Ibnosina Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Journal of Physical Education and Sport Management Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences Heart Asia Asian Journal of Sports Medicine Gulf Medical Journal Indian Journal of Medical Research • Member of the International Advisory Board Gulf Medical Journal (GMJ) Journal of Physical Activity , Sports & Exercise • Editor in Chief – Journal of Sports Traumatology and Allied Sports Sciences (A joint publication of Indian Association of Sports Medicine and Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar.) 12 12. Memberships (a) Membership of Professional Bodies Vice President, Asian Federation of Sports Medicine (2014 –till date) (1st Indian to hold this prestigious position) Secretary General, Asian Federation of Sports Medicine (2011- 2014 ) (1st Indian to hold this prestigious position) Member, Education Commission, International Federation of Sports Medicine (2010 – till date ) Member, Liaison Commission, International Federation of Sports Medicine (2006-10) Patron , Indian Association of Sports Medicine Executive Member, Asian Federation of Sports Medicine (2004-2011) President of Indian Association of Sports Medicine (2001-2007) Member , European College of Sports Sciences Life Membership • The International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS) • Indian Orthopaedic Association • Indian Arthroscopy Society • North Zone Association of Surgeons of India • Asian Federation of Orthopaedics and Traumatology • Punjab Science Academy • North Zone Chapter of IOA • Indian Medical Association • Indian Association of Sports Medicine • International Society of Educators in Physiotherapy State Coordinator and Joint Secretary (1997- 1999), Indian Association of Sports Medicine Vice President of Indian Association of Sports Medicine (1999-2001) Member of the Scientific Commission of Asian Federation of Sports Medicine Member, Liaison Commission, International Federation of Sports Medicine (2006-10) (b) Membership of Academic Bodies Expert Advisor on the MD Sports Medicine Curriculum of PGIM, University of Colombo.(2013-) Member, University Research Advisory Committee, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar Member, College Development Council, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar Member, Advisory Committee, UGC –Academic Staff College, Punjabi University , Patiala, Panjab University , Chandigarh & University of Kashmir, Srinagar Member , Board of Studies, for Sports Sciences and Exercise Physiology/Physiotherapy/Food & Nutrition /Ayurvedic Medicine/ Medicine for Sri Ramachandra University- Chennai; Mata 13 Gujri College – Fatehgarh Sahib Punjabi University – Patiala, BFUHS – Faridkot and Guru Nanak Dev University – Amritsar Expert for Research Degree Board/Committee & Research Advisory Committee for PhD , Baba Farid University of Health Sciences – Faridkot and Guru Nanak Dev University – Amritsar Member, Revising Committee, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar Member, Planning Board, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar Chairman & Member , Medical Committee of Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar Member Convener, Board of Specialty in Sports Medicine, Medical Council of India 13. International Assignments International Adviser to the WHO Collaborating Centre for Sports Medicine and Health and Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2009 OED Scholar to Universities of Salzburg, Vienna, Graz. 14. Important National Assignments (a) Assignments for various Ministries of Government of India • Member, High Powered Committee for assessing training centers of Sports Authority of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports • Member, Faculty Promotion Scheme, National Dope Testing Laboratory, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports • Member, Expert Committee for setting up of National Institute of Sports Sciences and Medicine & National Institute of Sports Coaching, , Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports., Government of India • Expert for up gradation of 93 Centres of Sports Authority of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India • Member Expert Committee set up by the Government of India for setting up the Rajiv Gandhi Central University of Sports and Youth, Sriperimbadur, Tamil Nadu • Member, Expert Group in the field of Orthopaedics for the selection of candidates for the award of Commonwealth Scholarship/Fellowship Plan , 2012 offered by the Government of United Kingdom ,Ministry of Human Resource Development . • Member, Institutional Ethics Committee, National Dope Testing Laboratory, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt, of India 2009 till date. (b) Nominations to Various Bodies I have been nominated to various academic bodies by the UGC, Ministry of Human Resource Development, other Ministries of the Government of India and professional bodies in the field of my specialization. 14 National Sl.N o. Nomination Nominating Authority 1 Committee for Inspecting existing facilities at Lakshmibai National institute of Physical Education, Gwalior for setting up of National Sports University Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India F.No.70-77/2014-SP-VI dated 20.06.2014 2. Fellowship Award Committee under the Government of India Fellowship Scheme for Doctoral Work in Criminology and Police Science in the BPR&D under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India UGC F.13-11/2009(CPP-II) dated 24.04.2015 3. UGC Nominee, Academic Council of Cochin University of Science and Technology UGC F.2-4/2013(Cm) dated 22.04.2015 4. UGC Nominee on General Council and Executive Committee of Rehabilitation Council of India UGC F.13-2/2009(CPP-II) dated August, 2015 5. Member of Sub-Group for Standardization of Concepts, Definitions of Indicators related to Education Sector Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation National Statistics Office No.M12012/22/2014-SSD-I dated 05.08.2015 6. UGC Nominee on Local Programme, Planning and Management Committee of UGC- Human Resource Development Centre, Panjab University, Chandigarh UGC F.No.23-14/2014(ASC/HRDC) dated 05.10.2015 7. Review of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) to address challenges in the Teacher Education Sector Ministry of Human Resource Development, GoI F.No.11-47/2-14-EE-10 dated 12.10.2015 8. UGC Nominee on Local Programme Planning and Management Committee and appointment of Director in Human Resource Development Centre, University of Delhi UGC F.No.23-14/2014(ASC) dated 25.06.2015 9. UGC Nominee on Governing Body of the Centre on Studies in Guru Granth Sahib at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar UGC F.No.13-6/2004(NS/PE) dated 03.11.2015 10. UGC Nominee for Record of Discussions of the meeting Chaired by the Prime Minister regarding Database of Ph.D. Scholars in the Country UGC No.F.10-3/2014(Admn.I/A&B) dated 23.12.2014 11 UGC Nominee on the Choice Based Credit System of Medical Council of India UGC No.F.13-7/2016(CPP-II) dated 15 24.05.2016 12. Fact Finding Committee to enquire into allegations against the Sikkim University Ministry of Human Resource Development, GoI No.36-2/2014-Desk (U) dated 14.01.2015 13. UGC Committee to review 7 Deemed to be Universities AMET, Bharat Univ, Vinayaka Mission, IASE, Maharishi Markandeshwar, Manav Rachna and PRIST UGC Commission 14. Member, Site Selection Committee for Central University of Gujarat Ministry of Human Resource Develoment, GoI F.No.42-31/2009.CU.III dated 23.06.2016 15. Member, Site Selection Committee for Central University of Himachal Pradesh Ministry of Human Resource Develoment, GoI 16. Member, Selection Committee for Indira Gandhi National Service Scheme Awards Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports F.No. M12011/3/2016-NSS dated 23.09.2016 17. Member, IIIT Council Ministry of Human Resource Development, GoI F.No. 77-1/2016-TS-I dated 08.07.2016 18. Member, Selection Committee for Indira Gandhi National Service Scheme (IG NSS) Awards Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports F.12011/3/2016-NSS dated 23.09.2016 19 Member Convenor, Committee to review the implementation of the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court related to environment and its problems and compulsory subject on environment Ministry of Human Resource Development, GoI N.3-1/2016-U1A dated 22.09.2016 20. Member of the National Agricultural Education Accreditation Board (NAEAB) of ICAR National Council of Agriculture Research, New Delhi No.Edn. 5/1/2008-EQR dated 03.07.2017 21 Member, Site Selection Committee for Tribal University in the State of Telangana Ministry of Human Resource Development, GoI No.F.20-16/2016-Desk (U) 16 dated 07-10.2016 22 Ex-Officio Member for Constitution of InterDepartmental Committee for identifying viable new systems of medicine/therapy. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare No.C-30011/9/2003-HR(Vol.III) dated 20th October, 2016 23 Member, Chintan Workshop under the chairmanship of Hon’ble Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Letter No. F.14-139/2016-SP-IVCDN dated 2nd November, 2016 24 Member of the Peer team to assess the Feasibility of setting up of Central University in Andaman and Nicobar Islands University Grants Commission on orders of MHRD 25 Member ,ICAR National Agricultural Accreditation Board ICAR File no Edn.1/7/98-EQR dated 5th May ,2017 International Sl. No. Nomination Nominating Authority 1. Member of Indian Delegation for Senior Officers Meeting, International Governing Board and Education Ministers’ Meetings held at Zhenghou and Beijing from 1-5 July, 2017 Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India F.No.7-4/2013-ICC dated 30.06.2017 2. Government of India nominee for the meeting of Heads of University Grants Commissions/ Equivalent bodies for SAARC countries in Male, Maldives Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India FNo : 11-5/2016-1CC dated 22.3.2017 3. Member of Steering Committee for Scheme of Scholarships for Top Class Education of Students Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India FNo : 16-2/2017-SC/ST dated 10.3.2017 4. UGC Nominee as Lead Indian Side Member of the Higher Education Working Group of Australia – India Education Council Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India FNo : 6-15/2004-1CC dated 05.04.2017 5. UGC Nominee as Lead Indian Side Member of the Quality Assurance and Qualifications Recognition Working Group of Australia – India Education Council UGC F.No.29-1/2011(IC) dated 01.07.2015 6. UGC Nominee for the 14th Regional Meeting of National Authorities of State Parties belonging to the Asian Region –Meeting held in Tehran from UGC No.F.39-1/2012(IC) 17 23-24 May, 2016 – Organization for Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) 7. MHRD Nominee for the Drafting Committee to elaborate a preliminary draft of a Global Convention on the Recognition of higher education qualifications Ministry of Human Resource Development, GoI No.F.4-4/2016-INC dated 04.03.2016 8. Invitation for World Punjabi Conference 2015 held from 13-14 June, 2015 at Canada Punjabi Business Professional Association and Global Punjabi Organization 9. UGC Nominee on Consultative Dialogue on Preventing Ragging and Sexual and Gender Based Violence in Universities in Sri Lanka From 20-23 April 2016, Colombo, Sri Lanka UGC F.No. 17-1/2014 (Admn.I/A&B) dated 17.03.2016 10. Invitation – 13th Asian Federation of Sports Medicine Congress held at China from 20-23 October, 2014 Asian Federation of Sports Medicine 11. UGC Nominee for Joint Learning Workshop held on 15-16 September, 2015 in Oslo, Norway (Visit could not be materialised) UGC No.F.150-1/2008(IC) dated 24.07.2015 12. Indian Delegation for 5th Round of India-Norway Joint Working Group meeting on higher education from 14-17 September, 2016, at Oslo, Norway Ministry of Human Resource Development, GoI F.No. 7-1/2016-ICC dated 09.07.2016 (c) Tasks Specific to UGC • Chairman and Member of several Expert committees to evaluate the proposals under the scheme of Colleges with Potential for Excellence, development of Sports Infrastructure & equipments/ Promotion of Sports during the XII plan and Integration of high performance sports facilities within India’s higher education set up on various UGC assignments in UGC Hyderabad, Bhopal, Guwahati, Kolkata , Bengaluru and New Delhi offices. • Member of the UGC Committee to discuss issues with IIPM as per the orders of the Honble High Court of Delhi. • Member, Expert Committee to have on spot assessment of fulfillment of criteria of Maharaj Vinayak Global University, Dhand , Jaipur, Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences & Technology, Jaipur & Charotar University of Science & Technology, Gujarat. • Chairman, Expert committee to evaluate the performance and academic attainments for the Extension of Autonomous Status to colleges in Gwalior, Tiruchirappalli and Chennai and Vishnupur. • Coordinator of the sessions, Vice-Chancellors Conference organized by the Ministry of Human Resources Development and UGC. 18 • Member, Expert Committee for the “Scheme of proposals for the purpose of Travel Grants Assistance to attend International Conferences abroad” . • Member , Expert committee to review the deemed to be university and its constituents units.(SRM Institute of Science & Technology). • Member, Selection Committee for Final interface selection of the JRFs. • Member, Review Committee, to assess the performance of Jammu & Kashmir SET agency and granting accreditation to hold State Eligibility Test. • Member, Expert Committee in the discipline of Medicine to evaluate the Major Research Projects of Medicine. • Member, Expert Group of to evaluate UGC Scheme of Jubilee/Centenary Grants/Women’s Hostel/Sports Infrastructure and Equipment at UGC office Guwahati and New Delhi. • Member, Expert Group of UGC to evaluate Innovative Programmes • UGC nominee for Academic Advisory Committee of ASC, Lakshmibai National University, Gwalior, 2011-2013 . • Chairman, UGC Expert Committee for Free Education for Commonwealth Games Medal Winners . • UGC Inspector for granting Deemed University Status to Datta Meghe Institute of Health Sciences, Wardha. Maharastra (d) Assignments Relating to National Assessment and Accreditation Council • Member , Peer Team of the NAAC, Bengaluru to visit NITTE University, Mangalore for Assessment and Accreditation of the University. • Member , Peer Team of the NAAC, Bengaluru to visit Oxford College of Physiotherapy from 6-7th August 2013 for Assessment and Accreditation of the College. (e) Assignments for Medical Council of India • Assessor for the physical and the other teaching facilities available at Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai, for purpose of recognition of MD- Sports Medicine course • Member, Board of Specialty in Sports Medicine, Medical Council of India. (f) Miscellaneous Assignments • Advisor, for establishing Sports Medicine Department in Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak • Member, Committee for establishing Sports Medicine Department in Baba Farid University of Health Sciences. Faridkot. • Technical expert of Punjab Health System Corporation, Government of Punjab for setting up of Rehabilitation Centers in the State of Punjab. 19 • Technical Expert of National Dope Control Laboratory, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India for international collaborations. 15. Formulating Initiatives of the UGC in the field of Higher Education As Secretary, UGC I have the responsibilities of overall Administration of the UGC jointly with the Chairman, UGC. All Regulations, Schemes of the UGC in all areas of its concern are drafted for approval by the Commission. The same is briefly listed below: Important Regulations/Guidelines/