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- Uttar Pradesh based Aligarh Muslim University has received a fund grant worth Rs. 90 crore from the University Grants Commission (UGC) after VC Mansoor's efforts.
- The funds will be used to carry out renovation and upgradation of classrooms, hostels etc.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has allocated over Rs. 90 crores to Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) for the next three years. The fund allocation has been made under ‘Capital Assets’ based on the recommendation of an expert committee constituted by UGC with a motive to assess the financial requirements of central universities across the country.
Finally, efforts made by Vice Chancellor of AMU, Mr. Tariq Mansoor for the fund grants have borne fruits. He had earlier submitted a detailed proposal to the UGC through a letter regarding the allocation mentioned above.
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AMU will use the funds allocated by the UGC for the following purposes: -
Total funds allocated by UGC | Rs. 90 crore |
|---|---|
Allocation to 500-bedded hostel for Ph.D. students at AMU | Rs. 30 crore |
Allocation for the establishment of College of Nursing and Para Medical College | Rs. 20 crore |
Allocation for the renovation of Halls of Residence | Rs. 10 crore |
Allocation for the renovation of 100 existing classrooms | Rs. 4 crore |
Allocation for the conversion of 100 classrooms into smart classes | Rs. 5 crore |
Allocation for the establishment of an Examination Centre at JM Medical College | Rs. 2 crore |
Allocation of funds for the campus development | Rs. 5 crore |
Allocation for books and journals | Rs. 2 crore |
Allocation for Equipment and ICT | Rs. 10 crore |
Allocation for Infrastructural Development | Rs. 2 crore |
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It is important to note that UGC has allocated Rs. 45 crore for the academic year 2017-18 which will be used for the following purposes: -
The total allocation made by UGC for the year 2017-18 | Rs. 45 crore |
|---|---|
Allocation to 500-bedded hostel for Ph.D. students at AMU | Rs. 10 crore |
Allocation for the establishment of College of Nursing | Rs. 5 crore |
Allocation for the renovation of halls of residence | Rs. 5 crore |
Allocation for the renovation of 100 existing classrooms | Rs. 2 crore |
Allocation for the conversion of 100 classrooms into smart classes | Rs. 2 crore |
Vice Chancellor of AMU, Professor Tariq Mansoor has expressed his happiness over the allocation of funds by UGC. He indicated that the funding would support the ongoing projects on the AMU campus and also enhance unique facilities in the varsity. Apart from that, WiFi availability will also be taken care of with the funds received to help faculty and students access the internet easily.
