Bhopal
(05 December 2023): Inaugurating a vibrant and lush green Bhopal
Campus here today, Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) Vice
Chancellor Prof. Syed Ainul Hasan expressed optimism about the significant
potential of Bhopal and assured that concerted efforts will be made to elevate
the status of the Bhopal Campus to that of a Satellite Campus.
Spread
over 6.44 acres of land, the Bhopal Campus marked a momentous milestone in the
university's pursuit of academic excellence. It is now home to the MANUU
College of Teacher Education-Bhopal and the MANUU Regional Centre- Bhopal.
MANUU
VC Prof. Syed Ainul Hasan while inaugurating Bhopal Campus
“This
expansion is more than just physical infrastructure; it symbolizes a commitment
to academic excellence, growth, and innovation for the university. I wonder why
the Bhopal Campus hasn't attained the designation of a Satellite Campus until
now. I am wholeheartedly committed to exerting 100 percent efforts to elevate
the stature of the Bhopal Campus and bring it to the level of a Satellite Campus,”
the Vice Chancellor said this in his address at the inauguration ceremony.
He
emphasized the importance of establishing connections with the local community and
madarsas in the city of Bhopal, highlighting that such engagement is
essential to fulfill the university's mandate. By fostering ties with the local
residents, the Bhopal Campus can tap into a vast pool of resources, thereby
benefiting both the campus and the university as a whole.
Prof.
Syed Ainul Hasan also announced that a vocation training center will be opened
in the city of Nawab next year, subject to the availability of physical
resources (such as hostel, classrooms, etc.).
Speaking
on the occasion, MANUU Regional Director (Bhopal) Prof. Mohd Ahsan expressed
his deep appreciation for Vice Chancellor Prof. Syed Ainul Hasan who graciously
took time from his busy schedule to formally inaugurate the Bhopal Campus. Prof.
Mohd Ahsan (also In-charge of Bhopal Campus), said this campus is a testament
to MANUU's commitment to providing a conducive environment for education and
learning. “This campus stands out as the first of its kind across the country,
having been allocated a substantial piece of land for its comprehensive
development,” he said.
Prof.
Noushad Husain, the Principal of MANUU College of Teacher Education-Bhopal,
underscores the pivotal role the CTE-Bhopal plays in fulfilling the broader
mandate of MANUU. He said CTE-Bhopal has secured approval from the MANUU’s Academic
Council to introduce a B.Ed. (Special Education) program, marking a significant
milestone as the first of its kind in the country to be delivered entirely in
Urdu medium. Furthermore, the CTE-Bhopal is at an advanced stage of proposing a
four-year integrated program; this initiative aims to transform the college
into a multidisciplinary institute, aligning with the principles outlined in
the National Education Policy 2020.
On
this occasion, Prof. Mohd Ahsan acknowledged the collective effort that went
into the realization of the Bhopal Campus. He paid tribute to those who,
through their tireless dedication, contributed to the success of this initiative.
Some of these individuals are no longer with us, but their legacy lives on in
the form of this new campus, a testament to the power of collaboration and
commitment.
Gracing
the occasion, Prof. Mohd Razaullah Khan, Director of Directorate of Distance Education,
also graced the occasion said the new Bhopal Campus. He said distance education
is crucial for reaching a broader audience and providing educational
opportunities to those who may not have access to traditional on-campus
programs.
The
inauguration ceremony was attended by renowned personalities from Bhopal and
various parts of the country, including renowned Urdu Poet Manzar Bhopali,
Iqbal Masood, Retd. DGP M W Ansari, Prof. Haleem Khan, Prof. Zargham Haider,
and Syed Mushtaque Nadwi.
Currently,
MANUU (a central university) located at Hyderabad has Seven Schools of Studies which
have as many as 19 Departments, offering various undergraduate, postgraduate
and PhD programmes. Besides, the university has three directorates --Directorate
of Distance Education, Directorate of Admissions, and Directorate of
Translation and Publication. The Directorate of Distance Education (DDE)
operates through a network of nine Regional and five Sub-Regional Centres,
spanning across 11 States in India. MANUU has established Satellite
Campuses—one in Lucknow and another in Srinagar. The university further extends
its educational impact through eight Colleges of Teacher Education (CTEs), five
Polytechnics, three ITIs, and three Urdu Model Schools.
